Well here's my 2 cents, probably going to get some Panties in a wad. Do not spend $38,000 on a Maverick.
Keep the Explorer, Thats the Prudent thing to do.
I'v had my XLT Eco for 6 months, $25,000 is what they are worth. At the end of the day it's only about getting from point A to B.
FYI,,, I ordered two XLT Ecoboost with only the $100 stand alone hitch in September . I have both trucks.
Priority code and Allocation , that is what gets your truck built. If you tow, don't remove it, it will get built and the aftermarket wiring is :poop::poop:
My 2hd Eco XLT is shipped, first one sat at the factory for 5 weeks after being built before shipping. This one shipped in 48hrs. Both ordered Sept 16. Only option on both is the hitch. Plan to keep both.
If you will use it no, if you just want it yes. The aftermarket wiring is suspect in my opinion, not really plug N play.
That's my 2cent answer to your Million Dollar Question.
FYI, i ordered two Eco XLT this year with only option the hitch, one is in my driveway the other is being built May...