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  1. It could gag a maggot...

    If you installed a unknown brand of floor mats it is possible the odor is outgassing from them. I have had some rubber-y products from overseas that smelled for a month or so. Quickest way to cut the odor was to plant them in sunshine for a few days. The heat seemed to accelerate the...
  2. Oil Change, keep the engine shield or ditch it?

    I have done my own changes so far, but if a "tech" just bent it out of the way, likely causing damage, his boss would likely be paying for a new one. They are no paid to damage customer vehicles, and should be made aware it is not acceptable. Make it costly to do such a poor job. Any and all...
  3. This is what Ford should produce in the Maverick

    Do note this has a 10-speed slush box, not a manual transmission. But the gear selector does look cool. The 'knob' system leaves a lot to be desired. While awaiting for a temporary one-land road to shift direction, I shut down the engine. Re-started, and the thing had put itself in PARK. I...
  4. This is what Ford should produce in the Maverick

    If pointed towards the Off Road community, a diesel will provide a lot of torque at low, controllable engine rpms. Good also for torque needed when towing. Not so good in general for 'Go Fast' operation. So, what is the model being sold as...?
  5. EcoBoost Top Engine Oil Leak

    Personal opinion is right there with a 5k change regimen. The factory will not really be on the hook when those who change @10k start to have problems. It IS an opinion, but I think it has enough merit that is should be considered. Oil may have gotten a lot better in the last 20-30 years, but...
  6. Deep Sleep Mode / Battery Saver Mode

    Per owners manual, mine on page 357, hybrid takes: BXT-99RT4-A ecoboost takes: BHEF-48H6 (I think known as a Group H6 battery) This is in the "Capacities and Specifications". tom
  7. Custom fender vent emblem plaques

    If they are similar to Ranger versions, you can drill holes in a flat area hidden from view externally. The label(?) covers the area where holes could be drilled. Younger brother did that. Sent pics showing how. I don't have the 'stuff in' sound pads that come with the Lariat, so I think...
  8. What to do with your used Maverick motor oil.

    Tell them to put the used oil in the containers the new oil came in and you will dispose of it yourself. Take it to your local auto parts store, or build a used-oil stove to heat your workshop. Tempted to ask for the remainder of the 'gasket maker' when charged for a 'tube' of same. Some...
  9. Cigarette Lighter Voltmeter

    I was told by 'someone' that the battery in a 2.0 ecoboost is some sort of hybrid AGM battery. I wonder if sitting in Hermosillo for a month or so after completion did something to the battery. I remember from back when that battery construction had changed, and some batteries lost capacity or...
  10. Cigarette Lighter Voltmeter

    AFAIK, most charging systems run in the 13.5-14.5V range. A battery at 11.8, from the first post, is significantly low on charge. The smart charging system sets a goal of State Of Charge - SOC - and attempts to get to that point. Ford has set the goal battery SOC to be less than fully charged...
  11. Noisy engine in cold temperature start

    I was kind of expecting piston slap due to looser clearances but given the frequency related to engine rpm, it seems more valve train related. Perhaps loose clearances on the valves. I have not looked into the 2.5 details. If it has mechanical valve adjustment, then they may be too...
  12. Opinions please son’s Maverick rear-ended Tuesday night

    If I have this right, there was a hit to the right side bed near the bumper. Apparently causing the sheet metal to move in at the bottom and come close to the tailgate. If so, I would look underneath, hopefully without the snow feature, and inspect for damage that allowed the cover to move...
  13. 2022 Ford Maverick XL 12300 miles. Was told I need new tires today.

    For those interested, the front tires get a lot more chance to interact with the pavement than those mounted to the rear. They handle the majority of braking forces. They handle 100% of the acceleration forces in FWD, and a higher percentage in AWD. They also handle steering forces. The rear...
  14. 2022 Ford Maverick XL 12300 miles. Was told I need new tires today.

    "Plus tax, tag and your recappable tire." Back when the 25 lbs remaing would be re-used with new tread vulcanized onto the carcass. The picture shows a tire that is not usable for recapping as the tread is gone completely and the cord is showing. Many truck tires are re-capped, and good ones...
  15. Direct vs Port injection (Ecoboost/ Hybrid), catch can explained

    Too bad you can't see what's inside the catch can.
  16. Maverick is using 8F35 transmission. But why not the heavy duty transmission (8F57)?

    Taco, I think you missed the point about meeting the warranty period X 2. They do not want to have reliability claims or issues as each one would cost more than adding additional bits and pieces of a higher quality. They do a lot of math on that. OTOH, sometimes copying competitors does not...
  17. Some good insight to the 2.0 EcoBoost Engine

    Speaking from old experience, once a transmission needs to filter debris, it needs to be rebuilt. The only exception to that rule were the 7x7 Torqueflites. They would shed material, clog their filters, and start to slip like crazy. Many times removing the filter and poking a hole in the...
  18. Maverick is using 8F35 transmission. But why not the heavy duty transmission (8F57)?

    Everything in the industry is about the money. Saving 10-15 cents, or less, when the unit count is in the hundreds or thousands can add up to a lot of money. Something designed with 8 fasteners can end up using only 4 and will save millions over the production run. The 8F35 spec'd could have...
  19. Gromets

    The part is designed to snap into the openings, so you want it accurate to avoid it slopping around. If it is not excessive, ask for high or ultra high. Can't hurt. The infill is the amount of material used on the 'inside' of the part. The outside will be 100% covered, but between the two...
  20. Vintage Maverick Badge

    All they did while I was gone was empty out my toolbox. You got lucky.


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