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Thanks for the chuckle and affirmation.

You actually got an email? Wow. My dealer called me and said he needed my email. Ford required it. After a couple of weeks I called Ford. They didn't have it in their system, but did have my order. The rep updated my profile and said I should get an email in a couple days. She did not say...

Yes, up until something like 1934, manufacturers model years coincided with calendar years. To keep workers from being laid off in the latter part of the year, FDR issued an executive order to start next model year production in the prior fall. The theory was the workers would have more money...

So, if the scheduling weeks apparently start in December, when did the Maverick model year actually start? I remember from history 101, FDR ordered manufacturers to start model years the previoius fall during the depression. Did a search, but didn't find an answer.

0 reservations, 1 order, I think. Built my Maverick on the reservation site, printed it without reserving. Took it to my dealer who ordered it exactly as I had it with a price about $650 less. I had FWD/4K tow, so I went back and did the same scenario minus the 4K tow. So, it may be 0...

Just some of these.

FWD and AWD all have four tires, four brakes, and the same traction control system. They only differ in a meaningful way when you are attempting to accelerate Not sure if I understand the point you are making. I preceded what I said by saying no system is perfect. I was merely suggesting that...

I understand that reasoning completely and agree with you. However no drive system is fool proof. Once, I was sliding sideways on glare ice in 4WD at less than 30MPH with oncoming and trailing traffic. Truck righted itself when the right front got some dry pavement. A major adrenalin rush...

Don't know about others, but where I plan to use the Maverick, AWD wasn't necessary. The upgraded radiator, fan and oil cooler would be a benefit , just not absolutely necessary.

Not sure we know anything until someone with a laser tape measure provides all 24 possible hypotenuses of the box.

Exactly. After talking with my dealer, I decided to move on from my ordered FWD 4K. To me it made no difference if the reason was engineering or just the fact that the tires could not be supplied due to the shortage of raw materials. It might just be a long delay. It's just as likely the...

I'll try but my guess is he wiill not post it. He wouldn't let me keep it because it had the senders email name and address on it. I did see the same memo posted this morning on one of the chat sites. I just went back to look at it and it has apparently been deleted. (insert twilight zone...

My dealer's manager didn't know about the change until I called this morning. I went in at 10 AM central and he had the notice from Ford printed. The dealers were notified. We just dropped the 4K tow and added a couple options. Didn't need the 4K for what the Maverick will be used for...

A little bummed the late availability for 4K Tow on FWD is due to tires. Oh well I want what I want.

This fossil has been fascinated by this part of the topic. From my viewpoint it's crap like this that makes most new cars cost well in excess of $35K. My first new car off the show room floor cost $2600.00. Got me everywhere just fine, started in -30 degree weather and purred at 80mph. But...

The original calculation used the writers personal annual mileage figure and was not intended as an across the board figure.

7000mi/26mpg x $3.81/gal = $1025.76/ year 7000mi/40mpg x $3.81/gal = $666.75 $1025.76-$666.75 = $359.01 per year savings. ReallY? Thats a difference of $29.91 per month. In Seattle 2 hours at minumum wage is more than that. None of this addresses the predicted shortage of...

That's interesting. I ordered FWD 2.0L Ecoboost, 4K Tow XLT through my dealer on 6/29/2019. (Or 6/29/2021) Thanks pxpaulx

Although recommended, I believe the need for higher octane depends largely on load and how hard the engine is working. It was also fairly easy to predict the ecoboost would be more readily available based on demand than the hybrid. One of, but not the only reason, I opted for the 2.0. The good...

Ditto!