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  1. Ford pivoting liftgate patent

    Check out this article. 2025? https://fordauthority.com/2022/08/patent-filings-suggest-ford-pickups-could-get-pivotable-sill-assembly/ Patent Filings Suggest Ford Pickups Could Get Pivotable Sill Assembly Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a pivotable sill assembly for pickups, Ford...
  2. First road trip with hybrid Maverick - 6 days 3300 miles

    Took a six day road trip from Minnesota to Hannibal, MO on both sides of the Great River Road. Started with about 3300 miles (had dealer do first oil change the day before). Comfortable… best seats I’ve ever had, no back or leg aches after two to four hours of driving. Used the power lumbar on...
  3. Expandable Camp Trailer - Tow with Hybrid

    Found this interesting camping trailer while researching some boat info. For those looking for a lightweight camper this might be the ticket. Only available as reasonably priced plans, no finished units. https://woodenwidget.com/Slidavan.htm
  4. Rotary shifter problem and solution

    Have had XLT hybrid for about two weeks. Like the rotary shifter. An issue today for my wife. She could not get the shifter to move from park to reverse. Parking brake released, foot on brake… nothing. I hopped in turned key off and back on, shifter still would not move. Playing with the knob I...
  5. The simple thing that Ford forgot

    Picked up my Velocity Blue Hybrid today. So far it’s all I hoped for. Found a strange omission by Ford… there are no hash marks at the 5 mph increments on the speedometer; only 10, 20, 30 etc., no marks at 15, 25, 35 etc. Where we live there are lots of 35, 45, 55, 65 speed limits. Too late for...
  6. Vinyl graphics on ceramic coated paint?

    I’m working up some Maverick graphics that I hope to offer soon. All you folks that are using various ceramic paint coatings… is there any difficulty in applying vinyl graphics to a treated vehicle? Any long term issues with graphics moving or not sticking? Appreciate your input.
  7. Want a CD player in your Maverick?

    A while ago I needed a CD player to hook into a table radio. It has worked well. I get occasional emails from the manufacturer and they now have a CD player that broadcasts to your FM radio! Problem solved! Here is the link they gave me on Amazon:
  8. Ford should change the eCVT name

    So many posts with misinformation on the eCVT comparing it to a conventional “rubber band” CVT. It’s NOT the same transmission! There have been a number of helpful posts with links to videos with good information on how an eCVT actually works. I wish Ford would change the name. I suggest...
  9. Best article yet on why you don’t have your Maverick

    A good explanation of what all manufacturers are going through. https://www.mprnews.org/amp/story/2021/09/21/npr-how-a-single-missing-part-can-hold-up-5-million-machines-and-unleash-industrial
  10. Graphics- is the Maverick market big enough?

    I’m a retired art director and thinking of buying the equipment to make Maverick, Bronco Sport and Bronco adhesive graphics. Does everyone here think there is enough demand? Do you think this site will ever have a vendor area where forum members can find things easily? Don’t want to give away...
  11. Aftermarket tonneau recommendations

    There are so many mentions of the word “tonneau “ in forum posts that it is difficult to search for what members recommend from past experience. This is the place! Tell us the good and the bad: what brand, what style (soft roll up, tri-fold, hard roll up), if you installed it yourself and how...
  12. Aftermarket floor liner (mats) recommendations

    There are so many mentions of the word “liners “ (including bed liners) in forum posts that it is difficult to search for what members recommend from past experience. This is the place! Tell us the good and the bad: what brand, what style, what cost.
  13. Major dealer sees 25-30% reservations converted to orders

    According to Ford, most of those reservations have come from Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, Houston, Texas, and Orlando, Florida – areas dominated by the Toyota Tacoma in recent years. A portion of the Maverick’s 100,000 reservation holders have already converted them to orders as...
  14. Details on Connected Touch Radio -- the Maverick XLT and XL audio system

    Ford Authority gives overview of Connected Touch Radio: https://fordauthority.com/2021/07/2022-ford-maverick-debuts-connected-touch-radio-exclusive/ 2022 Ford Maverick Debuts Connected Touch Radio: Last week, Ford Authority reported that the 2022 Ford Maverick XL and XLT do not offer SYNC 3...
  15. For those who are a little worried about a hybrid

    Consumer Reports and Kelley Blue Book rate Ford Fusion hybrid high! https://fordauthority.com/2021/07/2015-ford-fusion-hybrid-makes-kbbs-best-used-electrified-vehicles-list/
  16. New answers to Maverick questions

    Long McArthur Ford posted July 9. Lots of clarification on ordering and options.
  17. Aftermarket wheels on a hybrid Maverick

    At this point I am thinking the Maverick wheels will be similar in size to the Bronco Sport. The wheel size is 17” x 7”. Does anyone know if going to a wider custom wheel, either 7.5” or 8” would affect fuel economy with a hybrid? No aftermarket sources list Maverick wheels yet, but if you...
  18. Maverick factory wheels specs

    I plan on using the stock Maverick XLT wheels for my winter tires. Because I’m an older guy, I like wheels with a little sparkle, black doesn’t do it for me. Here is what I have been able to put together for Bronco Sport 17” wheel specifications, if anyone has any info on whether the Maverick...
  19. Which Mavericks builds / specs will deliver first?

    Prediction time! My guess is that Ford will want to get what they think the most popular combination will be, out in the market to stimulate more interest. It’s obvious from their photo emphasis on Area 51 (backed up by what our group is actually ordering) that you’ll see that color first. So...


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