Recent content by john21161

I agree and thank you for your kind wishes. :)

"Last fill up at Shell 87 was 3.69/gal, 89 was 4.89/gal, 93 was 5.29/gal." That's a big difference in price between regular and premium! Here in Maryland, the price difference is less than a $1.00 a gallon. The last tank of Sunoco I bought was $4.63 a gal. I can see why you'd be hesitant to...

“Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87… For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather...

Actually, where I live Sunoco IS rated as Top Tier. This may not be the case elsewhere.

I’ve got my fluids sitting here waiting...just trying to find time. Honest, if you figure retail prices for all those oem fluids…$800.00 isn’t the worst I’ve heard of. Now a day, if you can get out of a dealer service department with non-warranty work for under a grand…you’re probably doing ok...

UPDATE: April 28, 2026 approx. 16200 miles AS of today, the truck has been operating normally and no re-occurrence of any of my previous driveabilty/MIL issues. However, I stumbled onto something interesting today, when I updated my AllData account and added my 2025 Maverick AWD-EB: I found a...

Actually, performance was fine for me. It was just too quiet. I just wanted a little more motor sound, so I got the quietest system I could find for my model/year. It's ok, not super loud, but drone is still noticable under load.

No, not a word. He did ask if I "had tuned it." Nothing about the exhaust system.

Yes, I agree with you that an exhaust leak could cause a lean condition, if the fuel system couldn't compensate enough. However, the exhaust system I have is a post cat type system. It's been on the vehicle since almost new (700mi) and I've not had any issues up till now. Also, I would have...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I appreciate the heads up on the TSB. My build date is late 3/25...so, right in the middle of that. I did check the oil for fuel smell before I had the repair done. Negative, it just smelt like oil. You're not being a dick, at least I don't think so. I would...

Follow up: Drove the Maverick back from the dealer. Everything seems to be working normally. Repair order contains standard (I assume) diagnostic procedure: verified CEL, verified misfire no.2 cylinder, performed "injector flow test", injectors passed, removed no.2 spark plug and found, "strap...

I know, right! How'd you break it this time?!

A week ago my 2025 began misfiring on acceleration. The MIL (check engine light) was flashing, indicating a continuous misfire. I backed off the throttle and the misfire stopped. The MIL remained on solid. Pulling over, I cycled the ignition off/on and the vehicle started and idled. The MIL was...

Especially when it stopped without a cough or a sputter...that meant real trouble. I too don't like these stop/start systems. The Maverick is the first vehicle I've owned that does this. Not a fan.

You do you, brother. If you want colored side walls on your tires, go for it. As for me…white wall tires work on certain classic vehicles , but not on anything modern. Certainly not on anything with sport or performance pretensions. That’s my opinion.