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@yamahaSHO Jason and those interested in the effectiveness of setting the Auto Start/Stop to Off within the map/tune program rather than the one-time setting on the Accessport, to solve the problem of setting not sticking: Two months have now elapsed since I installed the tune where the AS/S is...

I drive about 40K miles a year, spread across a few different cars, and I've put 7,200 miles on the Maverick since October 31st purchase, which has been exactly 25 fill ups per my records. I often just drive until it's empty, and many times it has been within the last 5 miles on the Distance To...

Also excited about the idea. We have a Tesla and love that as well. We'll see.

I'm running these at 235/65-17. My understanding is 245's will fit.

Understood, and you're an honorable fellow for saying so. So many extremists on the internet and even this forum that lack a mental ability to process nuance or pros & cons. Wish you the best @onemuir .

I agree - I'm not sure I get this talking point. I drove a Ram 1500 for 5 years that had far more significant blindspots. Maverick is pretty much a breeze in my experience.

I feel your frustration on that rant. Apparently not for everyone. Did you not test drive it before investing? While I don't agree with your assessment, all 6 of those items are quite obvious from a test drive. Just curious.

I love cars and driving, and I'm very picky about what vehicles I spend time in. No boring cars. I have 6 cars, but I'm surprised how much I enjoy driving this little truck. Very fun! In their brief piece acknowledging the Maverick as one of the 10 Best, Car and Driver slipped in this tidbit...

@yamahaSHO Jason and those interested in the effectiveness of setting the Auto Start/Stop to Off within the map/tune program rather than the one-time setting on the Accessport, to solve the problem of setting not sticking: It's been a month since I installed the map/tune where the AS/S is...

You got those great Wildpeak all terrains on there. Helpful. Thanks for sharing!

We definitely know the reason why manufacturers have implemented simulated gear shifts. The product planners have been very clear that customers don’t like the high rpm droning. It works against fuel economy to implement them. My point from the beginning remains: like the broader public I...

I think what makes a continuously variable transmission drive like a continuously variable transmission is the "continuously variable" part - the holding of engine speed at nearly constant rpm under acceleration while varying the ratio. The vehicle's acceleration is largely detached from a...

Despite all the name calling going around, I'm always interested in a fact-based point of view, and would be interested in this argument if you'd like to make it.

I guess you've resorted to name calling. That's sad. People used to be able to debate their viewpoints without that. But I see where we are disconnected here. You're talking about what you're calling rubber band effect. I made no mention of that - it is your interpretation. I mentioned...

Wow, you and others are very passionate about your hybrids! All good. I like it. Actually, what I said in a broader paragraph about driving dynamics was Ford's continuously variable transmission drives like most continuously variable transmissions. As you admit, this is what it has in...

Detecting a sensitivity. Perhaps I've hit a nerve. My apologies - I'm purely dispassionate about it, and stating my experience with both the Maverick drivetrains. What I value in the product sounds different from what you value. I made no comment about sound. My post was simply about two...

Not sure what you mean by rubber banding affect (sp.). The Maverick ecvt generally changes transmission ratio to hold power near max under hard acceleration. There are not conventional fixed ratio changes. Not sure if that constitutes rubber banding but it is quite obviously a different behavior.

Yes, of course you are right about the design - no belt, as many other CVT's have. However, it is a CVT and the driving behavior is the same in that regard.

I wouldn't bash the hybrid - I think it's a great, innovative product. I'm also generally a supporter of electrification, and I own a Tesla Model S Plaid among other cars. Since you put it that way though, my perspective is there are two other benefits to the Ecoboost. The EB driving...

A little bit, maybe. Heading home to get ready for our Buckeyes v. Texas party at our house, so I don't have time to spend on it. Think about what happens when a wheel spins. Also think about the test regiment. And I said lame, not lazy.