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It's too bad the old days are gone. Sure, it looks similar to the old Scout, except they're four doors and EVs. We can never have a simple affordable off-road capable vehicle that doesn't have bells and whistles, doesn't weight a ton more than the original, and doesn't cost something equal to...

I took it as more the supply chain aspect of your response. That said, every other manufacturer I've worked for has done this for years. Ford just seems content with low-hanging fruit; just add more complexity and confusion, it's easier. They also aren't the end user jumping the hurdles...

Yes, that comes into play as well. I understand the reasons they install some of these methods to ordering parts; but there are means to simplify the process which other manufacturers utilize with success. Ford just seems to add an additional wrinkle to the process rather than overhauling it...

No, it's not supply chain issues, all manufacturing is dealing with those issues since the virus lockdown. Much of the problem stems from the ridiculous means to order a part. There shouldn't be a half dozen means to ordering parts; nor should you have to check the parts you need prior to...

That's just one reason we joke at work that Ford's new slogan should be: "We fix it right because we fix it twice." I cannot tell you how many recalls have had multiple revisions. They only built vehicles for what, a hundred and twenty years and can't build a door latch or wiper arms that...

Anything is possible under ideal laboratory conditions. That which happens in real-world conditions is often different. Do I doubt the EB engine can go 500k, no. Is it likely to happen the way most people maintain and operate their vehicles these days, rarely.

Can't fault you on the towing aspect. I wouldn't feel comfortable towing long distances and through hilly areas with something that was nearly the weight of the tow vehicle itself unless it was a more substantial vehicle w/a real frame -- something that doesn't exist for the Maverick. That...

Looks pretty sharp in law enforcement duty! Certainly needs a few minor upgrades, but those can probably be pulled out of the Ford parts bin; and if not, there enough out there in the aftermarket to make a Maverick a decent little package. Ford already has the badging for the tailgate, "POLICE...

Had a dial shifter in the Ram I traded in for the Maverick. Wasn't a fan of it whatsoever, though it was otherwise a fantastic truck. That said, I was somewhat already used to the notion of literally "switching gears" via the rotary dial. On the Ram I often mistakenly ended up grabbing the fan...

I am speaking specifically of the start/stop function. Am I fine without any software at all -- heck yeah! I'd be perfectly fine driving a vehicle with the days before computers; no ABS, no air bags... Yes, they are a good thing as far as safety and protection go, but if we didn't have so...

It's been an automatic reaction of mine to start the vehicle, reach down and disable start/stop, then switch it into gear. If by some chance I forgot to do this, it is quickly caught at the first stop when the engine shuts off. Do I care about how much gas this "might" save? Not one bit, I'm...

Looks great! I was hoping someone came out with something like that, though I bet it would look at good or as durable as what you created. Nice job!

I mourn the loss of the HVAC controls for the addition of the television screen controls. I grew up and learned to drive on vehicles which you could change setting by feel, not having to take your eyes off the road, this is virtually impossible to do with touch screen controls, and quite...

The looks of the new front end is growing on me a little, as is the change of the interior accent from orange to blue, but....

Just rebuilt it again, still almost $4K more, $3,500 to be more accurate. Original sticker $30,495 compared to $33,995. If I added the full-size spare option I also had, it now becomes $800 more as it now requires the addition of the FX4 package. So, it can become more than $4K more...

To equip a '25 just as my '23 was equipped is a $4k increase.

Despite the many things I liked about my Maverick, after building a '25, there's no way I would, or could, opt for one. It's less an entry-level vehicle than it was initially offered to us as being. To build a '25 to my specs it's an additional $4k, which makes it beyond my budget and frankly...

Still one of the best plans out there! Even if you have a non-Ford vehicle. We've had customers with ESP on other brands and if we've had to send the vehicle to a manufacturer's franchise for repairs, it's been rather simple and we've gotten it covered. Some aftermarket plans don't even cover...

I'm always leery of stripes and was expecting not to be crazy about what I was about to see, but they pop and look pretty sharp against the HPR paint. Don't know if you thought of the tailgate letters, but some white letters would look perfect to finish off the back end. Never mind, I see...

No, it's just sad that anyone who wants an inexpensive truck and places an order must wait until those willing to pay the most get theirs first -- shouldn't it be first orders get first consideration? It's like telling them your hard-earned money isn't valued as much as another's. I'm sure...