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  1. towing software recall/update

    Yes, I have a letter from Ford from Februaery, 2025 NSTA Recall 25V863 for '25 & .26 Maverick Hybrid vehicles amog others. "...the Integrated Park Module may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into Park when Park (P) is selected." I never had a problem to my...
  2. towing software recall/update

    Ford dealer mobile service came to the house and updated both the trailer light and parking brake pawl recalls. Took maybe 1/2 hour. Those were all the open recalls on my truck, new in October '25. John C
  3. Does flat towing add miles to the odometer?

    Cool! I know there was a tranny change to -28 for '25. I'da got one earlier knowing this.
  4. Does flat towing add miles to the odometer?

    If your Maverick is a '23, it is NOT flat towable. There was a transmission change beginning in '25 that allows flat towing. Check your owners manual before spending any money to prep for flat towing. I'll be hooking up my '25 behind the RV to head out in two weeks or so.
  5. Pulling RV

    Same logic as me. And I'm also 83! John C
  6. How long should I let it idle?

    Heavy duty turbos, e.g. Cummins, have been oil cooled as well as lubricated and bearing housings could get pretty hot. Hot shutdown in severe cases could 'coke' bearings with oil residue reducing running clearances, bearing to shaft or housing as these were cylindrical plain bearings...
  7. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    Ended up using Lampert Hitch in Arvada, CO today. In at 7:30, out at 12:15. They said they put several techniciand on it. Installation looks very good. First Maverick this week but said they did two the previous week. Since I had a Roadmaster tow bar and Brake Buddy 2 actuator I went with...
  8. How I “Fixed” Battery Drain

    Hap, Confirming my 2025 hybrid also has an AGM battery. No issues to date though I did put a maintainer on it when I was gone for three weeks in November. Otherwise I just use it. John C
  9. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    Thanks for that. I'll check them out. John C
  10. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    Quote from Arvada is such a company. John C
  11. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    HAHAHA! Problem at CW was someone is closed until Jan 5 so they couldn't get prices. Working with e-trailer on component selection and have one labor quote from Arvada so far. John C
  12. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    I've got a partial quote from Camping World Longmont, looking for alternatives. John C
  13. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    Further to my post above, e-trailer has authorized installers in Golden: Tourig LLC and Classic Trailer Sales. In Arvada: Lampert Hitch Has anyone used any of these? Thanks, John Christensen
  14. TOAD Equipment Installation in Denver Area

    Has any one had their Maverick set up for flat towing in the Denver area? I know what I need in baseplate and Brake Buddy harness but I need an expert to do an installation and spec out the light, etc. wiring harness. Thanks, John C
  15. I Didn't Know the Windshield Wipers Could Do That?!

    Service position is a bit of embellishment. Page 86 of second manual printing discusses. Basically it's a manual way of getting wipers to a stopped position. Process is to engage accessory position (push button start on with foot OFF brake). Engage wipers and turn accessory position off when...
  16. HEY! I didn't know the hood was aluminum!

    Intereesting, wonder whay the sun beating down on it will do to the surface, i.e. warp?
  17. Fender Vent Mod: Mesh Installed on OEM Vent

    Is there anything behind the new vent that would be an issue for carwashes, etc.?
  18. HEY! I didn't know the hood was aluminum!

    Plugging in only to maintain the 12V chassis battery. John C
  19. HEY! I didn't know the hood was aluminum!

    I'm out of town for a while and attached my battery tender directly to the battery under the rear seat. Where are the jump connections under the hood? Thanks, John C




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