i just returned from the local Ford dealer who sold me my 2023 Maverick 4x4 2.0. The AC had quit, and I have a new rodent caused hole in the air intake accordion hose, as well as a partially chewed through hose on the return line to the coolant reservoir. EXPENSIVE PARTS! The two hoses would...
Just came from Baja 1250 miles (now Mav has 5,500 miles) and when we start it or stop, we smell gas. It has a definite leak that was not there before. Quick inspection shows nothing in engine compartment, in depth investigation to follow. There was no “off roading”. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Because I picked up a "screech" in my driver side rear wheel, I removed the back LEFT tire to investigate. Because these trucks have an ELECTRIC parking brake, one must first put the truck in brake maintenance mode. Lots of youtubes on this, but FYI, at least on my eco non-hybrid, there was no...
I took a marine access plate and located it directly under the oil filter. I have an oil drain valve, but could not install it without the extension (which I now have). Plans are to be able to reach up and open the valve which will have a drain tube. I have an old shade tree mechanic habit of...
After much reading on aerodynamics and wind drag.....and you DID hear that squeeeek from a tight "budget" when I started writing.... I came up with this start to a way to cover the bed. I wanted a stout rack and a way to keep the elements and thieves out of the back. The shell top is a cut...
I recall previous posters, saying that someone had cracked their side cover plates, when doing a spray in liner. I doubled up the swinging door storage on the other side, so have a plate in perfect shape free to a Maverick abuser. Email me your address and I will ship it on the honor system and...