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I bought my truck new and replaced the factory FX4 wheels with aftermarket wheels within the first 1,000 miles. The wheels are in great shape and have just been sitting in the shed since. Finally getting around to taking some photos and getting them posted. Wheel size is 17x7 and bolt pattern...

So, had some fun playing with Forscan this afternoon. Sure, the Maverick may have a crappy head unit, but at least you can make it LOOK like you've got something fancy going on...

Interesting to see the Maverick market turning quickly. Just at my small, local Ford dealer, there are a handful of Mavericks in stock and sitting on the lot, from an XL hybrid for $27K to a couple Lariat Tremors at $43K. Other than the XLs, all are currently listed below MSRP, and with 2025...

So, those of you running @LASFIT LED bulbs (and maybe other brands) in their rear brake/turn signal locations are aware that the latest @Ford Motor Company recall regarding turn-signal outage detection software results in a "hyperflash" on the dashboard after performing the recall. In other...

So, recently did my second oil change on my 2022 EB. As you can see in the report, I was running AMSOIL Signature Series 100% Synthetic in 5w30. Run time on the oil was 5,600 miles. Note this change interval is WELL BELOW factory recommendation, and the onboard oil life meter indicated 50...

I had a chance to drive out to Ohio last week and do some bowhunting for deer with a couple friends who live out there. The Maverick did great on the 350-mile drive each way as well as during the hunt getting in and out of some muddy farm lanes to access my hunting areas. On this trip I...

Went out to a local farm this afternoon to get a couple trail cameras out. THIS is why I lifted my truck and run 245/70s. I'm never going to do any hardcore off-roading but even on overgrown two-tracks the extra clearance is very valuable. The AWD system did great shifting power where needed...

Got the all-new Roofnest Condor Overland 2 in July and did a quick camping trip to the elk country of north-central Pennsylvania. Beautiful country up there! Took me a long time to get all the footage from our trip edited, but the video is finally done. A little long, but for those interested...

There has been a lot of anecdotal evidence about falling Maverick prices on the secondary market. With the 2024 order bank currently open -- and, surprisingly, no talk of it closing yet -- it would seem there is still opportunity for anyone who really wants a Maverick to order one at MSRP and...

So, with the MY24 Maverick build and price now available online, I played around a bit this morning and came to this conclusion: a decently equipped Maverick will now set you back $35,000-$37,000, on average. Now, I realize my definition of "decently equipped" is subjective. For the purposes...

Hey folks. Recently got the new Condor Overland 2 from Roofnest. Wife and I doing the maiden voyage this weekend in Pennsylvania elk country. Will post some additional up close pics of tent later. Works really good and super easy to set up and tear down. My rack sits above the cab so tent does...

Recently did my first oil change and figured it would make a good installment in my ongoing series. I think the evidence makes a good case for changing oil in the 2.0 EB well in advance of the factory-recommended 7,500-mile intervals. As has been said a million times -- oil is (relatively)...

Guys, I have the aftermarket hood struts installed. No issues until today. Popped the hood once, but couldn't get it up all the way. In the past, I have had someone hold the lever up so I could get it to release all the way while I gave some gentle pull on the partially opened hood. However...

So, I did my first oil change last week and WAS going to install the Fumoto 137S along with the half-inch adapter. Well, when I installed the half-inch adapter and set my torque wrench to 15 foot-pounds (Fumoto recommended tightness), this is what happened! The threaded part of the brass...

I’m running 245/70/17 tires on my lifted truck. Proper inflation for these tires on my Maverick is 27 psi. Problem is the truck gives me a constant low tire pressure warning. I can clear that by adding more air but the ride is so much better at 27 psi than 35 psi I really don’t see that as a...

Hey folks, this past weekend at the 2023 Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pa., I had the please of seeing @Tuch and his awesome Tonka truck. I put a video together about his build and thought others would enjoy seeing how much effort he has put into making his truck something truly special. Not...

So, with the big hybrid recall/stop delivery order, hybrid Mavericks are essentially unavailable as new units for at least the next six months. So, given that, what does this mean for Maverick values on the secondary market. Obviously, hybrids have been selling for considerably more than...

I recently had the front windows of my truck tinted with a 20% carbon film, and also had the guys at the shop to an "eyelid kit" using satin black vinyl wrap to black. out the inoperative top portion of the headlight housing. Kind of gives it a more aggressive look on the front end, IMO...

Gave the truck a waterless wash this evening, using the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic 3-in-1 Detail spray and some microfiber towels. I really love how the 5-year ceramic coating (IGL Kenzo) makes the truck super easy to maintain. As long as it is not really dirty, you can easily do a...

So, just brought home a Tremor for the wife. She mentioned it was making some kind of noise and this morning on the way to church, we heard it repeatedly. During low-speed acceleration, maybe from about 5 or 10 mph up to 20 or 25, there is some kind of pulsing or clattering coming from the back...