Folks were getting these kinds of numbers out of stock bottom end engines in the Focus ST. I have no idea how the durability of the 2L engine in the Maverick compares to those, but it's at least in the realm of possibility with an aftermarket turbo and the right fuel.
OK, the design is complete and all the files are available on my Printables page:
https://www.printables.com/model/1645141-ford-maverick-fits-under-seat-fire-extinguisher-mo
Changes from the prototype:
Truss sections tweaked to be stronger and more rigid.
The design is now configurable to be...
These things are delicious engine bay candy, and I'm really tempted to get one for my truck (when available) but has anyone done a back-to-back dyno to see if it actually makes a difference over the stock piece?
It seems as if this only works if all the seatbelts in the back row are also buckled before starting the truck. If not, it doesn't matter if the driver is buckled or not before starting the truck, the seatbelt status screen will still show up.
I've heard that trucks equipped with one will indicate it on the window sticker. Otherwise, you can look for it underneath the truck. There are photos of what they look like online.
Just tried this and it does work. Which is bizarre, because if the seatbelts are buckled in the back, that would normally indicate that there are occupants back there and that's when I would actually want to see the seatbelt status screen. Seems like a poorly thought-out feature.
Is there a way to disable this dumb seatbelt status screen that pops up at startup? I obviously don't need it if I'm the only person in the truck and my seatbelt is already buckled. Truck is a 2026 Lobo.
You're not wrong. I've heard of many people having them die before 100K miles. Still frustrating when something that was never designed to get fluid changes dies because it never got fluid changes. :crazy:
To be clear, the 300T will be an aftermarket parts kit offered by Ford (through their "Custom Garage" program). It's not necessarily a new trim level for the Maverick.
I believe the GPF is only installed on trucks sold in the 5 or 6 states that require it.
My previous vehicle was one of the early Flexes that had the non-serviceable "fluid for life" PTU. I initially tried to do the "suck and fill" method around 100K miles, then later did the DIY drain plug mod, but it didn't matter, the PTU was dead at 145K.
Needless to say, I'm happy these units...