Wiring looms are much more complicated and supplied by third parties, so when there is a mistake it is going to affect a lot more vehicles. Quality has been constantly increasing, yet we are seeing more recalls. This is partly due to our litigious society, but also because we have so much more...
They could be the next Tesla, or they could be like every other car manufacturer that has failed in recent history. Even Tesla is still experiencing teething issues. The engineers and executives seem very confident and all in, but that can only get you so far. There are so many potential...
Well even at 3% they definitely aren't losing money. I don't know about Granger specifically, but a lot of smart dealers picked up on the preorder system from Ford and used it to their advantage. Some small dealers were able to boost their allocation numbers and get a nice market adjustment on...
I am just glad we have people like you in this world who are asking the tough questions. I mean imagine if you had only been there once instead of twice. All those Mavericks would have gone unnoticed. I am sure the guy changing your oil at a dealership is the right person to talk to about all...
This is what I would do. Fuel lines are nothing new. It used to be that a mechanic would make a new one if needed, but we don't have those anymore due to progress. Instead we park the vehicle for a few months until someone in Mexico can bend and flare some tubing.
My subjective take which is more correct than everyone else:
1. The Tremor suspension upgrades are a complete joke. It goes from 8.6" to 9.4" of clearance. A proper coil lift is available in the aftermarket that is much better in every way.
2. The Rear Drive Unit of the Tremor is definitely...
Fleet adoption is important for long term support for the Maverick brand. The market has been lacking an efficient small work truck for awhile. I feel for the people that are still waiting for their orders and see this as a bit of slap in the face from Ford, but without wide adoption to keep the...
Oh I am sure every corporation would love to get the special treatment that Tesla has and consolidate everything if they were allowed. That is the exact issue. We already know what monopolies do. They are very successful from a business perspective, and very destructive to consumers.
The price of the vehicle is most definitely an argument. Adding an unnecessary resistive heating element to a headlight that 99.99% of buyers have no use for is not without cost. It is not common in the industry. It would need to be designed, engineered, sourced, tested, and produced.
I didn't...
Because the Maverick was not designed for plowing snow, and heated lights are not offered on any other vehicle that is comparable to the Maverick, especially at its price point.
No they are not. Words have meaning. Insinuating that Ford should have somehow anticipated this as a problem and addressed it is wrong. This is an issue that has affected all vehicles since headlights were invented. There are already many existing strategies to deal with it. I've had my...