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  1. First consumer hybrid delivery?

    I can't wait...and I am not buying till next Spring.LOL. Seriously, I want to hear owner opinions... Surecritic has 50 owner reviews now on the Santa Cruz...and they pretty much says it is an "awesome" vehicle...Sometimes I look fondly at the SC...then at its MPG.

  2. Purchased this XLT 2.0 EcoBoost FWD, what questions do you have?

    One concern I have is...the shortest route to take on a necessary weekly drive has two freeway approaches with short ramps and merging lanes...so how is the acceleration? Can you merge w/o drama? (The only road review of the Mav I have seen noted the 2.0 is slower than the Santa Cruz 2.5T.)

  3. Purchased this XLT 2.0 EcoBoost FWD, what questions do you have?

    My concern is torque steer. Or is that what you guys mean about "traction issues?"

  4. Conspiracy Theories: "Mamboman is convinced Ford can't produce the new eCVT but wants cover from other people so he doesn't sound like a broken record

    Would be funny if mamboman 777 was a Ford electrical engineer. BTW, every time some says "in house" I cringe. Remember when Ford parted ways with International and did their in house diesel? Can you say DISASTER?

  5. DELIVERED! Maverick Owner Review & Impressions of Cactus Gray XLT 2.0 EB, AWD, LUX, FX4, 4K TOW, 360

    Nice trucK! Please let us know what highway milage is>>>thank you.

  6. "AMAZING!" Review of 2022 Maverick XLT FX4 2.0 EcoBoost by TheStraightPipes

    Yeh...still undecided between the SC or Maverick. But because the my township's compost dump is so cratered and rutted, I am liking the SC's cleaner underbody...I w ish that had made comparisons between the Sc's and Mav's ride comfort and seats.

  7. Before Maverick, what were you looking at?

    "Small" is key. My last full size (2012 Tundra) required a stretch and hard reach to get things out of the load bed. And trying to park it in newer lots was a real chore. (Apparently, about ten years ago, new parking lots adopted 8.5 ft wide spaces in lieu of 9ft.)

  8. Before Maverick, what were you looking at?

    I think both Hyundai and Ford will be surprised at the buyer demographics. One video road test on YT called the Santa Cruz a "perfect GGV." (Grandma Garden Vehicle.)

  9. Before Maverick, what were you looking at?

    Still very much considering a Santa Cruz. Love the in- bed trunk, (and somehow they got a spare tire under it!?) bumper steps and general layout. Now the fastest selling vehicle in North America.. Be interesting to see if that is true in 5 weeks or so...

  10. Alex on Autos: What did Ford cut to get the Maverick XL Hybrid down to just under $20k?

    I don'y know about after market cruise...for example, Four shops (not dealers) have told me that no one makes a reliable aftermarket cruise for my 2006 (3.0 engine) Ranger. Wish you luck.

  11. TFL - Maverick XL vs Lariat Hands-On Video (Non-Driving)

    They have a tailgate damper kit already? Great.

  12. TFL - Maverick XL vs Lariat Hands-On Video (Non-Driving)

    Yeh...That bothers me. A primary duty (as it is now with my 2006 Ranger yardtruck) will be runs to the compost dump . I bring dead plants, leaves, weeds-and then bring back their great (free) mulch. BUT the surface of the dump is very rutted and has small rocks embedded in the mud. My Ranger...

  13. My Maverick XLT 2.0L EcoBoost is delivered! Owner review, thoughts and real world input

    I don't know...the SC has a break-in period:unsure:

  14. First drive reviews coming Oct. 5 for 2022 Maverick when embargo lifts!

    It does seem late...Surecritic has 14 reviews-all 5 star reviews on the Santa Cruz. I was very surprised that many people loved the styling. At forst I was repelled...but it is growing on me.

  15. Ranger argument is getting old

    Well the hybrid is now unobtanium. What amazes me on prices is...18 months ago I could have bought a Ranger XL for $23k. Passed on it. Still use my 2006 Ranger Sport as my yardtruck. It works. And I get lots of "nice truck...want to sell it?" Don't think that would happen in the stripper XL.

  16. Hybrid Maverick orders will not be scheduled until further notice - per dealer bulletin

    A guy on the Santa Cruz forum reported getting 33 mpg driving his awd base engine SC from CT to DE. All expressway/turnpike. It's not hybrid territory but better than any of my current three vehicles...

  17. Hybrid Maverick orders will not be scheduled until further notice - per dealer bulletin

    They need to add a non-turbo gas option. Would give a cheap and available option. They must have an appropriate engine in their system.

  18. Santa Cruz is All Over Internet-Why Not Maverick?

    I hope you are right. But after the Bronco hard roof disaster I worry about quality. If the quality is good and no design gremlins (eg, like the TFL guys sit on the tailgate and it collapses) it will be an absolute winner.

  19. What do you like LEAST about the Maverick?

    That, the tailgate damper (I now have a really problematic back) and the AWD with base engine are what have gotten me interested in the SC. Oh..and the bed steps..good for less nimble people like me and wifey! I am not sure, but believe that the Maverick XLT AWD and SC SEL with base engine are...

  20. What do you like LEAST about the Maverick?

    My current yardtruck is a 2006 Ranger Sport extended cab....so I feel your pain. But what to do? Even the "midsize" trucks are big. And Ford is going to grow the next gen Ranger. Of course. I don't understand. Everything has to get BIGGER without an increase in utility. When the new gen GM...




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