"To each their own" That being said the 40+ mpg is what makes the Maverick special! When you start entering the mid 20's MPG there are MUCH better options IMHO.
No real changes for the 24 model year, these trucks are virtually unchanged since launch. You will get a few tweaks in the 25 model but still several years out for significant changes.
💯 Lights have gotten to bright. I subscribe to the " if it ain't broke" model of things. Come to think of it, this is the 4th ford I've owened (one had 314k on the odometer) and I have never replaced headlight, brake light, or turn signal.
I personally don't think a lift has that much to do with it as the cv axeles have failed on tons of stock Mavericks. It's just an excuse for an issue that Ford should address, there should be no issues with leveling the vehicle with 1" front lift.
Fords instructions didn't mention "insulating gasket". I had planned to just flush mount to the truck but will look into some weather stripping.
Thanks