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I've run Michelin Cross-Climate 2 for three winters now and LOVE them for all year. They are surprisingly good in the winter.

This is the third winter for the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires on my Maverick. I live in Idaho and see a proper four seasons and I love driving. These tires have been good in the summer, not as good as a dedicated summer tire but in line with good all-seasons. The winter is where these really...

If it has a manual transmission, I’m in.

Take the Focus RS drivetrain and put it in a Maverick. That is pretty much my dream. 350HP, AWD, manual transmission. Call it the Maverick RS. And yes, I still would put my lumber rack on it and use it for truck things, just with more fun. :)

You got me! :)

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!!

Please oh please oh please give me a manual transmission.

I did not realize that was going on, but I hope you have fun!

That sounds like a great setup and I hope you really enjoy it. WDH for the win. :)

Great write-up and attitude with all responses. This is a great example of a forum like this being used well. Nice job estimating and confirming with real measurements. If I may, I think there is one more important thing to “measure”; if you feel in control when towing. I have had experience...

I believe the limiting factor at 113F is actually the batteries. Lithium batteries (both lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate) have an operating temperature range that is roughly the same as a human being; freezing to hot summer temps. More technically, lithium cells have a high temperature...

Yeah, I saw you post those and I wish I had a use for them. :)

@mdl20813 Nice job sir. :)

Yeah, I threw that in for shock value. That was a one time 10-minute tow across town on 40mph flat roads in perfect weather. But it sure makes for a great picture eh? :)

FYI, I’ve had pretty good luck with these on our Armada. I believe they would work on the Maverick. Fit System 3891 Deluxe Universal Clip-on Trailer Towing Mirror You can find them for about $36 each at your favorite online mega retailer. :)

@MavDave, great write up. It was both informative and fun. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. :)

I’m interested!

A WDH is actually not quite the same as more rear spring. Both springs and WDH will pick up the rear end. However, a WDH actually moves some of the weight to the front axel of the truck, which is useful for stability. Some WHDs also provide built-in friction to combat sway. The Fastway E2 is one...

@JimParker256 and @GPSMan, thank you for the thoughtful input, seriously. Though I don’t come to the same conclusion, I appreciate the good discussion. :) One note regarding tongue weight, I believe a WDH actually reduces the tongue weight as felt by the truck. The fact that a truck squats less...