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Thx. Yes, both hydraulics and mechanical lubrication might need to be dealt with. I‘m not sure that atmospheric pressure would be used to drive clutches, but I’m curious enough to review the 8 sp architecture.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat Stall Mats are about $50 and easy to trim.

Transmissions are generally splash lubrication. Assuming the vehicle hasn’t lost liters, 50 miles of driving shouldn’t be a serious issue.

Hmm. The weed is strong with this one…

Thx for your install detail summary. I bought their tailgate cover and have no complaint. To save on shipping, you can have the trailfx order shipped to one of their dealers for pickup.

Slick design choices.

Good work.

The Maverick 12v BMS is currently such a cluster, I would hesitate to try anything until Ford gets first principles figured out. As an aside, The F150 hybrid (albeit different hybrid architecture than the Mav) has two 12V batteries wired in parallel.

https://fordauthority.com/2024/05/ford-vice-president-says-hybrid-costs-substantially-dropping/ The technology cost has come down dramatically,” Lisa Drake, Ford’s vice president of electric vehicle programs and energy supply chain, explained to Automotive News in a recent interview. “Year over...

https://www.amazon.com/FUSING-900-Moldable-Silicone-Putty/dp/B07RV5R33Y/ This silicon putty works well for filling in the gap around the seals

If you want a little more guaranteed clearance you can get the .5" conical bumpers. https://www.amazon.com/Extender-Speakers-amplifiers-Appliance-Bumpers/dp/B07PDJ7T71/?th=1

Toyota has set up a joint venture with BYD for plug-in hybrids. Toyota will start using the BYD DM-I architecture and retire the current synergy system. DM-I based designs will lower the overall cost of a PHEV platform. The combined volumes of BYD and Toyota will give them a significant cost...

Ford grill design has gone from razor blade to cheese grater. I still think the Lincoln honey comb looks best.

the XL & XLT have "lane keeping" with the optional Co-Pilot 360. https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/ford-technology/driver-assist-features/how-do-i-use-the-lane-keeping-system/

I have used oil siphons for 25+years with great results, though I always use the gravity drain and fill for the first change. Old break-in habits die hard. Back in the days of ATF dip sticks, I would spill and fill with the siphon as well, but drop the pan and service the filter the first time...

In Texas that doubles as the warming oven

Were the manual shifters on the floor or “…on the tree”? ;)

Expires on June 30th. These offers hit or miss. Go to your Amex card site to see if you’re eligible. Good Hunting

Thx for the update, JK

What did you use for fasteners? I was thinking of using Pop Rivets.