Having waited for the 2026 Model information, again we see no Limited-Slip Differential for the non-Lobo, non-Tremor ... AWD models (hybrid or Ecoboost)
Clearly, FORD has a "relationship" with Quaife in the U.K. for LSDs added to the Focus and Mustang. Who knows what other Ford vehicles that...
I do believe that many Maverick buyers would like the "option" of a Limited-Slip Differential.
As an "added option" ... a torsion-type (gear-type ... "think a Quaife unit" ) ...
======================
Ref: https://www.quaife.co.uk/our-markets/oem/
Superior Quality, Safe Performance, No Wear...
We're hoping that FORD addresses the inability of the AWD System to get "un-stick" when one side of the truck is on a slippery surface, as CLEARLY shown by TFL in their "roller test" of their 2025 XLT AWD Hybrid. Clearly, the "brake(ing) of the spinning" wheel is insufficient to get the "torque...
PUT the AWD Maverick ... one-side wheels on snow/ice ... and wait for the tow truck.
For the life of me ... how was this not tested and corrected. ...
WHO "signed-off" ... got their fat bonus ... and is now on a different program
:cry:
The "ford dudes' ... has a "song" about this ... that the...
The 2L ecoboots and trans ... are from the Focus ST and RS (PTU), so yes, a Quaife is available.
AS an OEM ... very "inexpensive" to add ... if even as an optional cost option.
A front LSD ... on the TFL "roller slip test" would make all the difference in the world...
Caution ... more reading than a tweet:
===========================
The Honda AWD system:
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-b50efa689496a1943cdccc46490ec2fd-honda-i-vtm4-all-wheel-drive
Items of note:
- 27-29 mpg on freeway, w/tonneau
- 17.8 mpg towing ... approx...
we ... could be a family
It is all there ... in black and white ... and some color.
NOT getting into any "discussions" ... as the truth is all there.
Sorry FORD ...
We were going to order a 2025 Lariat AWD Hybrid with the 4k towing. NOT NOW.
After seeing the TFL slip-test and the "nothing more and a camp/fishing site" test ... and the FACT the Maverick AWD Hybrid can't un-stick itself on a "slippery" road (e.g., two wheel off the road on snow or ice) ...
Christmas is coming ... treat yourself to a nice set of the OEM Forged wheels.
Local pick up or shipping.
Boxed and ready to ship, each wheel is in a 22x22x12 inch box that is 35 pounds.
Wheels are double boxed.
Shipping:
As an example, a fellow was able to SHIP each box the $25 ... from one...
These are shippable ... boxed and ready, as needed.
The buyer of the first set got them shipped for a low-cost ... using the "Discount Tire to Discount Tire [America's Tire out here] corporate rate using FedEx. The wheels dropped off at an America's Tire store in San Ramon, CA ... and shipped...
Wheels sold
See recent FORUMS for others who have mounted these RS wheels.
Note: These are shippable ... boxed and ready, as needed.
The buyer of the first set got them shipped for a low-cost ... using the "Discount Tire to Discount Tire [America's Tire out here] corporate rate using FedEx...
These are shippable ... boxed and ready, as needed.
The buyer of the first set got them shipped for a low-cost ... using the "Discount Tire to Discount Tire [America's Tire out here] corporate rate using FedEx. The wheels dropped off at an America's Tire store in San Ramon, CA ... and shipped...
FYI:
Only one set of the 19" wheels left. One set was sold, as noted.
The 18" set was also sold, as noted.
These are rare items ... nowadays.
Back ins the day, they were something like $2,800 EACH. Now, a set is just $1,000, so $250/wheel ... for FORGED wheels.
The buyers shipped for...
Now, just ONE set of the 19 x 8 Focus RS FORGED wheels left.
One set was SOLD
The 18 x 8 "RS forged-style" wheels have also been SOLD.
Hurry, do NOT delay ... last set.
:)
Only from others ... such as:
====================
and ... another fellow, in PMs about the 19" RS wheels, is also adding the RS wheels to his maverick.
... in which he powder coated a set of slightly-scuffed "curb-rashed" ones (purchased elsewhere) in gloss black.
I suspect he'll be...