The Maverick doesn't need a ladder frame and 7k is not out of the question. It's only 3k more than current. The Maverick already has the HP and torque to do it. Upgrade to a beefier version of the same transmission (which already exists) and add a little more cooling and it could do it just...
Ply rating is really an outdated term. Modern tires have less plys due to better tire compounds and layer bonding. Heavy E rated tires are complete overkill for any Maverick. The load rating is the new number to look at if you are concerned about sidewall stiffness for towing which also equals...
So you are calling the Maverick a "turd" because of your extremely limited anecdotal experience? You've had it a week and are calling others emotional, LMFAO! To my knowledge there is absolutely no data out there about reliability of the Maverick as of yet, unless you count cherry picking forum...
Calculating cooling capacity is much more complicated than just the volume of coolant contained in the radiator. The coolant flow rate, surface area of cooling fins, and the amount of air passing through the radiator are other variables. I think that Ford is very conservative with their numbers...
For a tree service company, I would definitely be getting a bigger truck with larger bed and more towing capacity. I guess it could work for a weekend warrior type maybe.
Recalls used to be almost non-existent on vehicles. Now they are very common. Some manufacturers are more inclined than others to offer then based on many variables all relating to the profit of the company. Recalls are almost always voluntary by the manufacturer. Recalls in and of themselves...
This timeline is getting weird. Private property is a bedrock of our society. This type of contract and other things like legally enforeable Terms of Service need to be resisted at every turn.