Actually, lower is better for me. So, I probably wouldn't have noticed a problem. That looks like a Lariat version used in the screen shot your provided. If so, the Lariat comes with 18" wheels and tires. So, it should be slightly taller than an XL or XLT to begin with. I wonder if the...
I really appreciate your summation of your shipping nightmare. Don't despair. You have light at the end of the tunnel at least. I placed my order in October 2021. I have no hint if my truck will even get built in '23. I share your pain.
I wish somebody at Ford were monitoring these issues and their fixes - and then relaying this information to the factory. Obviously, quality control is not meeting expectations.
Looks great! Now that you have experience with this project, do you think you could have removed the center piece by popping the clips only without unbolting the shroud?
Most car manufacturers are experiencing problems. My advice is be patient. This will be my first Ford also. I've waited a year so far. Have no idea when I'll see the vehicle. But I want what I want.
After waiting to get just what you wanted - with a hybrid engine to boot - it would not make sense to me to sell your Maverick, unless you are really dissatisfied with your vehicle. If you plan to buy a '23 Maverick, we already know hybrids may be in short supply. Just sayin'