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I have wanted a hybrid or plug-in for years, but frankly they cost way too much for my budget. I needed but didn't want to drive a truck. We have a small farm property and keep horses. I was finally thinking I had better look at used Rangers, and the Maverick appeared like a gift from a fairy...

First dealer appears to be talking about the battery wiring harness, which has no recall as far as I'm aware. The recall related to potential fire after a slightly possible engine failure needs no parts and no diagnostics and can apparently be done while you wait as long as you have an...

I had and loved a 2007 Escape that I drove nearly every day for 15 years ('cuz I got it in 2006 when they were really fresh.) Gave in and ordered a Maverick last August when my dealer broke the bad news to me that the Escape was so badly rusted underneath that it was no longer safe to drive...

Because, as I said in the Maverick recall thread, the mainstream media is conflating all these individual issues into one giant (non-existent) recall and warning people not to park their Ford vehicles inside because the engine might catch on fire. No one reads or understands the details, they...

The entire issue is being muddied by the general media. They are rolling three different "possible fire" issues into one giant recall, and telling viewers/listeners not to park their Ford vehicles indoors. This chipmunk hole is turning into a Popocatepetl sized volcanic eruption for Ford. Major...

There continues to be some ambiguity here. The 'temperature' shown on the right hand knob is a thermostat setting, not the ambient temperature as far as I can tell. The outdoor ambient temperature appears at the top of the infotainment screen, to the right of the current time. It also appears...

Well, having an actual thermostat setting rather than just manual on/off for climate control is a nice advance over every vehicle I've owned before. I appreciate being able to set a threshold, but I don't much care where the setting is displayed. On the info screen is fine with me. Taking away...

Apparently. Though this seems awfully small to me, if it's an issue you should take it up with Ford. They did say that they might omit some features and/or install them later. Call them on it. They promised several months ago that they would supply hybrid buyers with a collection of FITS...

In 55 years of driving I have never been in any moving vehicle accident where I was the driver. I'm still glad to take advantage of safety technologies and consider the CoPilot feature well worth having. You are entitled to make your own choices. You are not entitled to insult others for theirs...

I agree on the value of the hybrid and that it was worth the wait. I ordered August 25, mine was built May 11 and delivered June 1. Nine month wait, but it's here now. Performance and gas mileage are excellent in my opinion and exactly what I had hoped for. I live in a rural area and don't...

My XL was built May 11th and has a readout only on the right hand (thermostat setting I believe) knob. The left hand knob has a fan icon on it and sets the fan speed. Ambient temperature outside the vehicle is displayed on the dashboard display.

Rambler and Buick had those. Gosh, more than 50 years ago, I think it was. No Park? I seem to remember that Buick had Park, but it was my grandfather's car and I didn't have a license yet.

Aww, I don't mind or dislike the dial, and I'm 72 years old. Yes, it's new and different. But so are hybrids and regenerative braking. Not to mention Android Auto making your phone a car accessory, or having a built in modem and hotspot wi-fi. CVT? Sure, why not? I've had my XL hybrid for three...

I agree Maybe just add the details to your signature line?

Dealers vary a lot (no pun intended) and the crunch this year on new car output has brought out some of the worst into the light of day. Don't buy from the liars and cheaters. Check the reviews here and elsewhere. And especially if you have a local dealer you already know and like, go through...

No kids here, so I only skimmed that part of the owner's manual, but I believe they recommended against using rear facing car seats. You can find and download the manual in PDF form at the Ford support web site. My dog (80 lbs.) wears a car harness with a loop you pass the shoulder belt...

Sorry, the Escape was a 2007 model, I just bought it in 2006 as soon as they were out.

I'm only 6 feet even, but it's quite comfortable for me. In fact, most of the more recent cars I've had the driver seat was in the farthest back position, but in my Mav XL (just delivered last week) I ended up with the seat a notch forward of the farthest, and the steering wheel lowered and...

Spreadsheet appears to be broken. Sent in my update anyway: After nine months and seven days! Order confirmed 08/25/2021. XL hybrid was built 05/11/2022, estimated delivery 06/08/2022, actual delivery 06/01/2022. Had removed soft folding tonneau cover and rubber bed mat last fall due to...

Exactly. After months of waiting, my XL hybrid sat in "In production" for over a week, then suddenly was built on May 11. Another week and it was "Shipped." I received an e-mail from Ford on each of those events. They predicted arrival at the dealer between June 8 and June 16. My dealer says his...