Drove a 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid for 14 yrs. Finally the Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery was getting weaker, though it still worked just fine. The ICE (same engine as in the Maverick) gave zero problems in the 14 yrs and 107K miles. That’s not 300K, but I have no complaints. Hated to see it go...
Bought a a three yr old 2016 Explorer XLT in late 2018 with the electonics upgrades, larger wheels and tow package. Non-turbo 3.5 L six. Other than averaging about 20 MPG, and somewhat poor visibility, absolutely love it. It handles like a go cart, is a total Swiss Army knife of a vehicle with...
Just traded a 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid for a 24 Maverick Lariat Hybrid. The same 2.5 Atkinson Cycle motor was in the Mariner. Absolutely zero problems with that motor in 107K miles. For me, one of the big draws for the Maverick was getting the same 2..5 ICE again. I wouldn’t have touched it...