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Thanks - I totally forgot about the connection to the turbo, this is a big help in understanding what's going on. At least it looks like an easy fix - a few nuts and studs to get the damaged one off and to put the new one on. Now I understand why they use stainless steel instead of cast iron...

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Assuming I feel I was treated fairly in the purchase, I would buy local. I want that dealership to make a fair profit so they stay in business so they will be available for warranty and other service.

Towing capacity of the Maverick is quoted by the factory at 2000 lbs for the hybrid, 4000 lbs for the gas engine with the towing package. It all depends on how much you intend to tow. I agree, I wouldn't tow right at the top of the tow capacity. Also, you need to consider the tongue weight of...

Here's my two cents. With the tow package you get a bigger radiator, cooling fan, transmission cooler and shorter final drive ratio. The bigger radiator, cooling fan and transmission cooler should reduce the temperature the engine runs at. In the article above it refers to an integrated...

Last Thursday Larry Miller in Lakewood Colorado, where I entered my order, had a Maverick and a Ford representative for customers. We didn’t do any test drives, but we could get in it, start the engine and ask the Ford rep questions. You might want to the dealer where you entered your or other...

I ordered: XLT Area 51 2.0 turbo All wheel drive Tow package XLT Luxury package Copilot-360 FX4 I didn't order any stand alone options. I heard some of these are in a status of delayed delivery, even if they aren't labelled this on the order sheet as supplies from...

Yesterday my dealer had a demo Maverick with a Ford product guy. It was a lariat with the FX4 and Tow packages. I checked the skid plate. It goes from the front bumper to the front suspension. Rearward from there is just a fiber tray. I couldn’t see what was above that tray, but I don’t think...