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On every vehicle I've owned that had a similar mechanism for storing the spare underneath and lowering it, I made sure to regularly grease and exercise any moving parts. Also, a power drill with the proper attachment piece to mate to the jack (CRS moment) can speed up the jacking and lowering...

The bit about the company behind hem being hacked is from January 2023, and though they say that they have patched it, the fact is that a connected plate will always be more vulnerable than a hunk of metal with some characters embossed into it...

There is a pretty severe shortage of truck drivers, and since they're the guys that move things the last few miles between rail terminals and their ultimate destination (among other jobs, such as traditional long haul trucking), well, shortages have consequences. Throw in the prices of diesel...

As much as I love beneficial technology, digital license plates seem like a solution in search of a problem. Plus I have a deep hatred of advertising, and go to extreme lengths to remove it from devices I own/use. A friend of mine has this digital plate, and while I admit that it's neat that...

Goings back to the early 90s at least the codes on Ford keypads all work mostly the same, and it's a nice bit of UI consistency. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 keys to lock all doors, and if there is a security system installed, arm it. Various other buttons after entering the master or a personal code...

When I eventually get my truck, I'd like to be ready to catch those after trip displays, as you did. When it comes up, how long does it stay up for? Presumably it comes up when you turn the ignition off, correct?

Speaking as someone who learned to drive in wet and nasty weather, SLOW DOWN! And turn on your headlights (not just DRLs) whenever your wipers are on. Saying that the speed of the flow of traffic is "often over 80 MPH" is not an excuse for driving too fast for conditions. Any vehicle can and...

I'd say that depends on the people I'm with and what we're doing.

The details they ask you for, such as your VIN and purchasing dealer are public information. The VIN is etched in multiple places on the truck, and is visible underneath the windshield, or nearby. The Ford account here is mostly just a low-level account to "open a case" (whatever that means...

So can Legos, but "A fun project while waiting"seems to be a hell of a stretch.

Now compare city MPG. EcoBoost is maybe somewhere in the 20's, while hybrid are doubling that.

Or they could just buy a Chevy Trax or Colorado, or an old Ranger or S-10. If they're not in the market for even light truck capabilities, then why are they even in this forum? I'm here because a Maverick meets my needs, and importantly, any other vehicle would not meet at least some of these...

The vehicle you defined isn't a hybrid, and thus fails the comparison. I know you're not here for hybrids, but I also didn't say "unless you're Maverickman74". The overall order stats show that the hybrid powertrain for the Maverick is MUCH more popular than the gas-only version, so that is the...

Yeah, I noticed from videos also that the exterior color was visible on the inside. It's part of what prompted me to change my hybrid Lariat order from cyber orange to oxford white, as orange/yellow mixed with the Lariat interior colors would not go together, at least for me.

That kit car "option" seems like suggesting that someone that needs a vehicle use roller skates, because they technically get you places too. That kit has no vehicle options as far as I could see that were available with a hybrid drivetrain, nor can any tow at least 2,000 pounds, or bear a...

How much of the navy blue interior pieces are still there? I couldn't really tell in that lighting.

That's as may be, but you didn't say that you didn't like those spots, you said that you wanted the phone somewhere secure and not loose. I wish people would be more precise with their words. But I recognize that's a personal issue on my end.

I chose Oxford White because first, Cyber Orange would look kind of out of place with a Lariat's existing color scheme of navy, brown, and copper. Second, white is not only easier to keep clean, but it also rejects as much heat as possible from the sun. Since there's a decent chance either way...

The Maverick already has two rubberized spots forward of the shifter for phones, one flat, and one angled up, with a cutout for a cable. If you have the Lariat, the flat spot has a built in wireless charger.

Great that you got a vehicle OP, but a Corolla is absolutely not comparable in any real way to the Maverick. It doesn't have anywhere near the cargo versatility, nor can it tow 2,000 pounds like the hybrid Maverick can, nor can it seat 4 maybe 5 adults in relative comfort without being hunched...