Ford no doubt spends LOTS of money on folks like Sal and we appreciate that. I just wish they would have spent just a little bit more to improve the quality of and the fit of the plastic parts in and under the dashboard of the Maverick. I might still have one if they had.
Iām not in SFL, (anymore) and mine were Azure Gray, not red. I traded a 24 Lariat Hybrid and a 24 XLT (LUX) FX4, 4K Tow. The Lariat had 6K miles and the XLT 3K miles. Yes I know it cost me a pot of money, but both my Mavericks had horrible dash rattles when temps got below 60 degrees or so...
Get something else that does not have a "built in" dash rattle.
i would still have my 24 XLT/FX4 LUX 4K Tow if it wasnāt for a very loud/heavy dash rattle when it was below 65 degrees outside.
On my 2024 Lariat Hybrid, I would press accelerator all the way to the floor when I pressed start button. Gas engine would start and stay running for a few minutes.
Hereās my $.02. Iām 82 & have maintained for the most part my own vehicles since I was 14.
in my opinion Maverick is an exception concept. Iāve owned a new 24 Lariat Hybrid & a new 24 XLT Lux FX4, 4K. Tow. To me itās the execution thatās flawed. Assembly in Mexico was good for me. Paint...
Take your test drive (if possible) in the coolest part of the day. Find some bumps in the road. Listen for dash or other interior rattles.
Certainly hope you get a āgoodā one. Maverick is very versatile & you should enjoy it.
Good choice. Just be aware that Mavericks may have a very annoying dash rattle. I bought a new Jan 24 built Lariat Hybrid FWD. It was perfect for my old timer needs. Perfect size, very flexible vehicle. Then it developed a very loud and annoying rattle both in the dash somewhere and...
Traded away a 24 Lariat Hybrid & later 24 XLT FX4 because of loud and persistent dash and above headliner rattles. I know I took a beating financially. Iām 82 now & interior rattles are just to irritating to put up with.
Maverick is a great concept & I really liked them. Execution was...
Not an easy decision, but 7/21/25 traded my 24 XLT, LUX, FX4 after 8 months & 2100 miles. It was my second one too. Both were very annoying dash ārattlersā. The one just traded was parked outside in NE FL. Recent daytime temps in hi 90s. In the Mav temp showed as high as 125. Roads not...
How prone to interior rattles they are.
My 24 Lariat had multiple rattles in the dash as well as above the headliner in front & rear.
My 24 XLT, LUX, FX4, 4K TOW, has dash rattle that sounds like the defroster duct hitting something. Very annoying.