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  1. Post the view from your office window 🪟

    It’s raining cats and dogs And my lonely steed Mavi is steadfast waiting for my return trip home
  2. Cold temperature fuel efficacy drop Hybrid?

    Now that we are experiencing winter in Diego :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: I have noticed that morning temps have fallen now below 55F I have seen a 3-4mpg on average drop in efficiency. I have gone from 45 mpg to 41 at 55F and now that the morning is at 45F in the mornings I am averaging 40...
  3. Got 40mpg Bessie tuned up and running.

    I have shelved the mav for for some 15000rpm 40 mpg fun time. A world of a difference. Had this thing new since Nov06 This is its 3rd faring set and I believe its on its 4th DID Gold 525 chain. 61k+ not bad chain wear. .
  4. Display died (non op) but got it back

    Well Mongos first issue. I believe its a software bug. 2022, April build date XLT lux How it happened Was on way home decided to hit the display button and the screen went black with only clock displed. Thought nothing of it turned car off as display was in that mode. Next day I go off to work...
  5. To sell or not to sell hummmmmm....

    I am at a crossroads so to speak of with my XLT Mav... I love this thing more than all its quarks buttt. With all the stories of dead, and power loss and all the quick unrefined fixes (recalls) coming down the pipe. Not sure how dependable this first generation wonderful truck will last me...
  6. No one in the rear view mirror

    For those Hybrid owners out there.... Is it me or everyone else when you see no one in the rear view mirror and you can go as slow and long as possible in all eclectic mode. Makes me soooooo happy knowing that I am driving for freeeeeeeeeeeeeee Bit)^*s all you other hosers out there are...
  7. Please provide build date when addressing an issue

    Dear fellow Mavericks and Skeeters To help identify issues related to design vs build quality, can everyone that posts an issue to please state the build date? In that the community can assess if its a build lot issue or a general design flaw that propagates through all builds regardless of...
  8. Just got my ceramic coat done on my Area 51

    Got a 2 year coat with windshield clear film for rock chips. Color is much deeper with the coat it just pops First shot day I got the Mav second with the coat. Had them add the hood protector too since they already have the adhesive promoter as nothing sticks to the ceramic. But that bug...
  9. Strange locking and unlocking sounds after being parked for 5 min.

    As I tend to park and stare at the Maverick (a lot) I noticed that after locking or unlocking, if you hang out at pay attention there is this locking and unlocking sounds the Maverick makes after being left alone up to 5 min after the truck is off and locked? Even though it does not change the...
  10. Mongo Got his Mav

    After 9 months I get a call on Friday the 13th that my truck is ready for pick up. Well nothing could be more lucky for me that day. I thought maybe I should wait till the 14th Considering how bad has went for others. But I could not wait. First I would like to tank Henry Ford and Company for...
  11. Why Automakers & Dealers Don't Want The Old Ways Back

    I said this before the old days of buying cars are over for "American made cars anyway" https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/how-vehicle-production-nightmare-upended-everything-why-automakers-dealers-dont To quote the sales manager and a local ford dealer in San Diego I asked when will...
  12. The Ford Maverick Race Truck Builds Have Begun

    " Ford Maverick owners are proving themselves as doers in every sense of the word." https://www.thedrive.com/news/43873/the-ford-maverick-race-truck-builds-have-begun
  13. What models does Ford assemble in the states still?

    Just wondering what brands still roll off an assembly in the US? From what I see the build quality is sub par leaving the plant in Mexico. I wonder how much waste happens there vs here. And or damage during transport. This post is not to be adversarial just for informative purposes only.
  14. Structural integrity of Maverick - analysis based on crash photos

    Due to the unfortunate accident that we all have seen here... some insight to the structural integrity of the unibody Maverick. From what we can see here that Ford engineers did a fantastic job on the frame and the integrity of the bed/ box mated to the body. T is the initial transient...
  15. Buy extended warranty directly from Ford or dealer?

    Can I buy my extended gold or platinum Ford warranty directly from Ford or do I have to negotiate with my stealer oops dealer? There was a time that Ford would let you buy it directly thru their website. But that was over 15 years ago. They want something like 2500 extra Or can I buy this...
  16. so you want to off road ha......

    Just for funs and giggles I follow this guy (Matt) that goes out to save peeps stuck somewhere anywhere For those that want to take their new little truck off roading to what to expect.
  17. Part shortages are going to be permanent and the fat cats like it that way.

    I highly recommend for those who want to understand the fundamental drivers of this new world of economics. To read this article. It will give good insight onto how why and when if ever will go back to normal. the fat cats like the why things are and the way they are headed...
  18. Why are there no fog lights?

    Or do I need a second set of glasses. My eyes are not what they used to be! Why are they spots on the lower bumper for them but not offered. I hate Mickey Mousing or adding wires on a new vehicle. Thanks


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