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  1. First-time truck buyer questions - factory vs aftermarket parts / accessories

    My first small truck was a 1970 Datsun (now Nissan). Out the door price was $ 2000 (yes $2000). Limited factory or aftermarket parts avail (J C Whitney was best place). Carried a slide in fully self contained camper many miles from FL to VT on to WA and then to NM. My second was 1972 Datsun...
  2. Floor mats!? Factory vs aftermarket?

    I ordered a set of Weathertech liners off EBAY for my C max and got mats instead and of course no returns or exchanges.
  3. Tire weight - how much does it matter?

    I use Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires on my C max inflated to max pressure. Excellent tread life and great mileage ( 41.7 over 6 yrs and 166000 miles) A Goodyear rep (personal friend) once told me that the most efficient tire pressure is 5 lbs OVER the max
  4. Top Tier vs Ethanol free gas?

    Most experts say to use the manufactures recommended grade, 87. Anything above is a waste of money. I occasionally fillup with premium . My C max regularly exceeds the epa even with 166000 miles on it. Non ethanol is very hard to find here.
  5. Tire weight - how much does it matter?

    Remember every pound of weight added (sprung or unsprung) will lessen your load capacity the same amount so no upsizing your burger orders.
  6. Website now showing "Limited Availability" for all Maverick trims

    Sometime early in Nov hybrids will not be orderable until summer 22. Gov't quotas
  7. Hybrid for long distance vacation trip?

    I have found that by driving about 65 WITH the cruise control I get the best mpg. Just have to experiment and find your vehicles "sweet spot" for mpg. A couple of years ago I left Va Beach for Indianapolis and Nashville driving 65, even in the mountains, and averaged 48.6 mpg for the 2800 mile...
  8. Tire or Drivetrain issue >70 mph. (Solved)

    I had a similar problem that tire dealers tried to cure. Balanced tires about 3 times (both spin and static) before taking the tires off and finding a small ball of rubber made from loose rubber dust inside the tire.
  9. Virginia Roll Call

    Got my hands on a Maverick today at Priority Ford in Norfolk, VA. It was Lariat FX4. Looked great, even tho it hadn't been detailed yet. Drove it an liked it. Not just having to wait on my Hybrid that I ordered in early July.
  10. FORD ACCESSORIES Parts & Website for 2022 Maverick Officially Launches 🚀

    I'm going to wait till I buy my truck and then I will see how far my Fordpass Rewards go to pay for the accessories I want. Will probabily save a few dollars at least.
  11. LED Bulb Options for Backup Bulb WT21W

    Mr Boom replaced the cab lights. Says they are the exact same as F150s.
  12. Maverick Memes - fun diversion while we wait [ ** NO POLITICS ** ]

    My heart beat went sky high when I saw the email from Ford. Sure was cruel for them to sent it on scheduling Thursday when a lot of hopeful folks were waiting for a build date.
  13. A Poll For First Editions Only

    Just contacted Doc Brown and Marty for a Uber ride to Apr 22. Should have my truck waiting for me.
  14. 📬 10/14 Scheduling Email Received Group [Emails Arriving!]

    Me, Jack Daniels and Jim Bean are just sitting here waiting for next Thursday
  15. 📬 10/14 Scheduling Email Received Group [Emails Arriving!]

    I hope my hybrid arrives in time for my funeral as it is to be my coffin........lol
  16. Reviewer got 51 MPG from hypermilling the hybrid Maverick

    On my 2015 Ford C Max hybrid I have gotten as high as 68 mpg driving about 50/50 Hwy/city over approximately 200 miles. Usually average 44-46 most days over same course with ac on, 2 people in car. This car was rated 43/37/40 on sticker.
  17. How to get more MPG from hybrid Maverick?

    Need to experiment with various speeds to find your "sweet" spot, mine is between 60-65 mph on my Ford C Max hybrid and I have averaged 41.7 mpg over 6 yrs and 166000 miles.
  18. Receiver for hitch

    Check out hitches on the U-Haul or Curt websites, they usually have installation instruction. Right now neither sites show any hitches for the Maverick.




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