I agree with others, if it's quick and quiet, leave the exhaust alone. Who ever is selling you the Maverick should provide a CarFax and/or Ford service records. They may show if it is a Magnaflow exhaust. I have a 2022 XLT that I ordered and received on Nov 11, 2021. 36,000 miles, all recalls...
This forum is so good for Maverick owners! I get ideas all the time.
I know Ford watches it, maybe they could just have the shield made with the oil filter hole? Even the dealers would appreciate it.
I got my 2022 Maverick in Nov 2021 (ordered as soon as Ford opened up taking orders). This past July I started getting "Check Battery Charge" dash notice. I took it to my local dealer, where it was their first Maverick there. I had taken picture of warning to show them as it came on, then off...
I think the customers buying the Tacoma are really concerned. They are already expensive, add 20% to that. It will take a couple of years but Americans will pay more for things from Mexico and China (which is a lot of things).
I had a local body shop install them, they are from DD. I read where Ford was adding fog lights as an option to 2025 Maverick. If so, looks like Ford would sell them to 22-23-24 owners? Unless there are major changes to the bumper?
Still just 17" wheels, I chose the Bronco Sport 18" rims. Had them for 2 years, no problems and sold the XLT standard rims in 2 days. The $675 is a very good price.
A negative review on goggle can effect the dealerships allotment of vehicle.
This is an example of why manufacturers will move to selling direct to individuals online (just like everything else).
Ford has not produced a truck with a manual transmission since 2008. Today they only have manuals in Mustangs and Broncos- so as much as many of us would like to have one, it's not going to happen.
I bought my Maverick because of the 4 doors and the back seat. My grandchildren were getting too grown to fit in those flip down back seats in my 2011 Ranger XLT supercab. I also enjoyed picking all the options I wanted when Ford opened the order banks. The Mav ride is much better but like many...
I ordered my CO xlt on June 28, got it 11Nov21. The color had been out for 2 years on Mustangs so I knew what it looked like.
ClemsonU88 - your NCST friends will love your HPR.