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  1. Body work

    I managed a dealer shop for many years, 35, the only way to match a color like that is BLEND, meaning your fender and rear door will be blended and all 3 panels cleared, nobody is going to take a chance just painting that door, that means removing all the trim on those panels, moldings, mirror...
  2. Tailgate Letters - most durable and best price?

    I always get them from ford they cost more but a good way to use my points up.
  3. Question on Ford Aeroskin hood protector

    I put it on both my Mavericks, saved my windshield and hood from rocks, nothing can get under it, not possible, it attaches with 3M tape all around.
  4. Old man giving in to when to change oil

    Am going to be 75 soon and figure too old to change my habits, did my first oil change at 2k, break-in oil out, was free at my dealer, second at 5300, cost 140 at dealer with tire rotation, Ford synthetic oil, only drive 5/6k a year now, $140 a year is nothing for a piece of mind.
  5. Unprotected wiring harness under truck bed near the spring on the rear drivers side

    When I picked up my first Mav I got under it to make sure the full size spare was their and saw that harness, I was in shock that they did that, I looked at a few trucks on the lot and all the same, I kept that truck 3.5 years, no problems But every time I went through a puddle on a rainy day I...
  6. Considering a Maverick EB, used or maybe new, what to look out for

    New or used did you say, I had 22 fx4 only problem was radio, factory updates fixed that, a few recalls to be expected on new models, loved that truck reminded me of my ranger I had also, now have 25 lariat 5k 2 software recalls took a hour at my oil change NBD I waited wasn't a big deal. There...
  7. another thinking of trading my 22 EB AWD lariat questions

    I made the switch early 22 fx4 to 25 Lariat, its a different truck, I love the options in the lariat, I used to get 17/30mpg few times got 35mpg on highway, my range was always around 300 miles, had my 22 for 3.5 years, had no were near 11 recalls, didn't do the roof airbags, the lariat gets...
  8. I bought a 2026 Lariat Hybrid last week and I have a few thoughts and questions about it

    I have had 2 Mavericks 22 FX4 and now 25 Lariat and found them both to be monsters in the snow, the Lariat was better in the last few storms we had, last storm for us was a big one for us, I have the 19" goodyears, am retired ,don't drive much, but love to play at 74 in the snow. As someone...
  9. Rubber floor mats recommendations?

    I got the factory ones with both of my trucks, [came with truck] the only thing I don't like is the cutout under the gas pedal, I know ford thinks a safety thing, its hard to get the vac in their, otherwise they work.
  10. Accuracy of dash mpg readout

    I don't care much about gas mileage I avg 30/35,I check it because am a geek, its off about 1/3 mpg. Its my tire pressure that gets me pissed off cant get all tires the same, I know 1or2 pounds don't mean anything, I have one wheel that is always off and it pisses me off, My old friends that...
  11. My Maverick street truck build performance sheet

    My hot rod days are over, have fun, I would like to see a 5.0 in a maverick.
  12. Hybrid vs gasoline

    what sex? maybe 10 years ago.
  13. Hybrid vs gasoline

    I did same 22 fx4 to 25 lariat I have 5k not getting great mileage 30/35 average no big deal.
  14. Hybrid vs gasoline

    I have been in this club since late 21 when I ordered my first Maverick, I have never seen a posting that someone had to change a HV battery, could be wrong did you search it. I don't think about it get a new truck every 4 years or so and only drive 5k a year.
  15. Upgraded to 245/60/18. A bit concerned

    Do you really think there going to check your tires if you have mechanical issues under warranty? What about all the people that lift or lower vehicles I THINK they lose their warranty on the parts they installed not the whole truck. I would THINK? BTW looks great.
  16. Fire extinguisher

    I carry one of the small white ones fits fine in the left rear water bottle holder, only rattles when hitting large bumps so I ordered a set of 4 rubber like C braces I seen online that stick on with 3m material that match the door panel color, haven't installed yet there for holding water...
  17. Ordered a 26 - Trade-in negotiations?

    I sold a 22 FX4 with 15k maverick to CarMax, they offered 6k MORE than dealer, it was a no brainer covered the loss in taxes and gave me a little extra, this was a year ago when the dealers still had 24s on the lots and 25s were coming in, CarMax was a pleasure to deal with took about half hour...
  18. Hybrid thoughts

    I only drive about 6k a year and went from ECO to Hybrid, used to get about 300miles range with my 22 FX4 ECO now getting 600 to 650 range, as for power the way I drive its very similar till you get up to 65/75mph, which I rarely do. Its nice to only fill up once a month with a 13gal tank, but...
  19. Only dumb people buy Ford Mavericks.....

    I must be dumber than dirt am on number 2 also, sold my 22 FX4 with 15k on the clock to CarMax for 6k more than dealer wanted to give me and bought a 25 Lariat black out, best thing I ever did, what a truck!
  20. 2025 Lobo in the shop

    I had a appointment yesterday 5k second oil change I always dump oil at 2k its free dealer pays, needed state inspection and 3 recalls I only did 2 I didn't want them to take my dash apart for a clip so I elected out of that one, I figured change the oil and rotate the tires too, they had a $89...




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