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Man, just stumbled on this thread from last year while looking up Maverick accident safety. Sucks so bad about your truck getting totaled at just 6k miles, but reading that the crumple zones saved you from a semi at 20 mph is crazy. Rear-end crashes with semis are wild because even at low...

Yeah, you can get a quote now. Once you have the VIN, the insurance company has everything they need to lock in an accurate rate before it's built.

Agreed. If you're buying a brand new truck, wait for exactly what you want. Dropping options just to get it faster isn't worth the long-term regret.

It is way too late to help OP since this happened back in 2024, but anyone reading this now needs to know that paying out of pocket is a massive risk. For instance, I tried handling a minor scratch this way, but the driver changed his mind months later and filed a fraudulent injury claim...

You usually need the specific VIN for an exact rate, but some agents can give a ballpark using the trim level. Those Co-Pilot 360 features should help lower it.

Nice spec! Cactus Gray looks great on the Lariat AWD. Good to see you're putting solid miles on it—they really are the perfect size for daily driving.

TFL does great real-world tests. Seeing the actual mileage numbers side-by-side makes it way easier to decide if the Hybrid savings beat the EcoBoost capability.

“World’s first” might be pushing it lol but honestly that thing looks tough as hell. Definitely more ranch truck vibes than city commuter Maverick now. Bet fuel economy cried a little the second that bumper got installed though haha.

Ngl if you actually build a solid brush bar for Mavericks that doesn’t look goofy or kill approach angle, people will buy it lol. Most current options either look too tiny or like someone welded playground equipment onto the front bumper.

That photo gave me flashbacks instantly lol. My rear frame area got hit almost the same way after somebody rear ended me in stop and go traffic on the interstate. Then the idiot tried saying I “stopped too fast” even though traffic was already backed up for miles. Insurance became a nightmare...

Honestly if the plastic already mostly popped back out, I’d leave it alone for a bit before replacing the whole bumper. Trucks are supposed to get scars anyway lol. A heat gun and patience might help reshape it closer without spending stupid money immediately.

That bumper actually looks clean as hell, not one of those Amazon specials that folds if you sneeze at it lol. Kinda looks like a custom fab job honestly. Hopefully someone recognizes it because now I wanna know too.

Honestly the Maverick aftermarket still feels weirdly behind compared to Tacomas and Rangers lol. Most of the decent brush guards I’ve seen are custom fab stuff or tiny companies making short runs. Might honestly have better luck messaging people directly in Maverick groups than searching Google...

I’m just seeing this now in 2026 while researching Maverick front-end collisions, but I really hope you got a fair outcome from the insurance after such a brutal hit. Seeing a truck folded up like that against a trailer is terrifying, especially with how low the Maverick sits compared to a...

Around 19 to 20 mpg while towing 2,400 lbs at highway speed in the rain is actually pretty solid. Acceleration always feels softer on the EcoBoost when you are gentle on the throttle, but it settles in well once cruising. Sounds like the truck did exactly what it should on a first tow and that...

Most of that lines up with real world results. Tonneau cover, steady rpm, and tire pressure make the biggest difference you can actually feel. Oil type and wax help, but the gains are small compared to speed and aero. Climate control choice matters less than people think unless you run full AC...

Man… seeing the pics, I’d be freaked out too. I had a head on crash around 40 mph, the front end was crushed, and the airbags never deployed, which had me spiraling for a bit. I brought that exact situation to Ceja Law Firm and they explained that airbags rely on sensors and deceleration...

Those are impressive numbers for the speeds you were running. Mid 30s mpg at a steady 75 to 80 mph with three people and luggage is solid for the hybrid. The dash optimism is typical, but even the hand calculated figure looks good. Sounds like it handled the long haul comfortably and...

That is solid mileage for the EcoBoost, especially at a steady 70 mph. A mix of highway with some city driving usually helps the average a bit. Sounds like the truck is doing exactly what it should on longer trips.

Normal mode. Eco mainly softens throttle and reduces HVAC load, it does not change gearing or make the hybrid system work less on long highway runs. At 55 to 75 mph the biggest fuel factor is speed, so use cruise control, keep it closer to 60 to 65 when you can, and let the truck handle climbs...