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Yeah, they've kept telling us that it was all framed in blue, but this is the first glimpse I've had showing that blue. It looks nice, but then I'm partial to blues and greens. :love:

Yep. Looks very much like my Fusion, in fact, except for the larger touch screen. (2016 Fusion has two small screens, not touch but controlled by buttons on the steering wheel and on the dash. One is mainly for the sound system and some Sync features, the other is between the speedometer and...

It seems to depend partly on how quickly your dealer processes and submits the order. I ordered through Harvard Ford (Harvard, IL) and my confirmation message was waiting for me in my e-mail by the time I got back home. Others have reported next day receipt of the confirmation. I assume you...

As I understand it, and as stated in the Ford confirmation message after your order is placed, build times can be delayed for many reasons. Lack of parts or options manufactured outside the Hermosillo factory seems to be the most frequent reason for delay in the case of the Maverick. Other...

So... Looks like the prediction that Ford would build approximately one third hybrids and two thirds EcoBoost is accurate so far, regardless of the distribution of orders which is just the opposite of that. My guess is that this is either related to parts supply shortage and/or profitability...

Not entirely fair. A minority of us have been campaigning on those issues since the 1970s. No one, including the younger folks coming of age, was willing to listen until the collapse started to be obvious. And even now, look how difficult it is to actually obtain a vehicle that will be easier...

Actually, Jeep owners have a better game. It's called "Duck, duck, Jeep" and involves leaving rubber duckies on each others' Jeeps. Based out of a Facebook group (please, not that.) The idea is just a cheerful greeting. Often a note is attached, and they share photos of "ducking." I won't...

Let's face it: Driving a Maverick is going to be nerdy in itself. "Normal" people aspire either to Grand Cherokees or Lexus. (No, an F350 is not normal either, it's a different kind of nerdy.) In the sense of being someone who doesn't follow the herd, Ford picked a good name for this truck...

So just make it different by showing the back of our hand instead of the palm. Of course there's the old 60s peace sign. Also two fingers and could show the back instead of the front.

How about the Vulcan greeting from Star Trek? (Open palm, fingers divided into two pairs by opening between middle and ring finger.) Still could be representing horns.

*laughs* That will also ward off the evil eye in case any witches are watching. 🎠

Be aware: I've been stopped and warned by police in a couple of states where law requires that you use the turn signal when changing lanes. Georgia was one. They gave me a warning but let me off because I was from out of state. The hell bent for leather way drivers pass on the interstates now...

--... ...-- (Has a nice beat to it, no? That's "73" in international Morse.)

LOL! You must be unexposed to amateur radio or else pretty young. We were required to learn Morse in order to get a license by both US law and international treaty. That lasted almost a century. A minimal knowledge is still required in order to obtain certain privileges, but you can be licensed...

You'll need more than Co-Pilot 360 to get away with THAT in traffic. 😜

I had a Jeep for ten years and never even knew there was a wave. Back when I was a grad student I had a Honda motorcycle and at that time cyclists exchanged a raised "power fist." I haven't seen that in a long time. I'll play along though, provided Ford ever does deliver my hybrid and you come...

I should not do math in my head when I'm not fully awake. Corrected that already. Should have been 55 years. 🎠

To be honest, I'm not particularly a Ford fan. I have no brand loyalty when it comes to vehicles. My dad worked for GM as an engineer for 30+ years and he had a brand loyalty. (Also was afraid to park a competitor's vehicle in the lot at work.) I've owned Opel (bleah to that one,) several VWs...

Absolutely spot on here. I'm 71, have been driving accident and citation-free for 55 years or so, and all the cars I've ever owned had manual transmissions. But there comes a time when this sort of safety technology is well worth it and I'm not embarrassed to use it. The description sounds like...

It's a safety feature, and sounds like a good idea to me. Why would it not be popular? I rarely used the cruise control in my last two cars. No reason to make a step up in trim level just for that. I have developed a sore neck from checking and rechecking blind spots while driving on heavily...