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Never could understand car owners that cheap out on changing the oil in thier car, but probably think nothing of spending hundreds of dollars on a new cell phone. Other than a house, your car is your most expensive investment.

I always used 93 octane (10% ethanol) or 90 octane (non-ethanol) in my ecoboost AWD. I would never use 87 octane in a turbo but that's just me. You also lose some hp if you don't use higher octane. I used to get 33-34 mpg on the highway keeping it at 68-70 mph. according to the avg mpg meter I...

I had my axles replaced at the dealer. I told the mechanic that there are many owners that have had issues with them and he didn't believe me. After the axles were replaced I felt a slight vibration /rumble in the left side (the right axle was the one that went bad). So then they called me and...

I see that now. The 2025 has 238 hp and 275 lb-ft torque vs. the old 250 hp and 277 lb-ft torque. The reason why is a gas particulate filter on the exhaust...

The ecoboost has 250 hp, not 237. The hybrid is about 1 sec slower 0-60 mph but still isn't slow by any means.

When looking for new tires I always go on Tire racks site even if I am not buying from them because often they will have actual video tests and reviews from other buyers to give me a general idea of a tires particular characteristics.

To be clear, when I said that probably 99% of people that own turbos don't let them cool down, I wasn't just referring to Maverick ecoboost owners but ALL owners of turbos of every make. Most vehicles made now come with turbos and many owners no nothing (or don;t care to) about how to maintain...

I use a full synthetic oil and do changes every 4k. One important thing with a turbo engine which like 99% of owners probably never do is letting your turbo cool down after prolonged driving.

Odd that you got such bad mpg. I have an AWD ecoboost XLT and taken on road trips. I get like 25 mpg mixed driving and I've gotten as much as 33 mpg on the interstate keeping it at 68-70 mph using premium fuel. Using 87 octane (just tried it once) the mpg drop 1-2 mpg. But yeah, never got in the...

Well you wouldn't necessarily see leakage if the internals are defective. Not everyone had the issue so I wouldn't worry about it unless you start getting the symptoms. Of course it's always good to check the CV boots and for any possible (oil/transmission) leaks anytime you are changing the oil...

Don't know what is up. About 1-2 months ago I started experiencing what others have described. Going about 50 mph on the highway then when I accelerated somewhat aggressive (like when passing someone), but not hard like foot to the floor, I would get a shudder like a tire severely out of...

I do mine every 4k with a full synthetic. I also let my engine cool down, or rather my turbo at idle for at least a couple of minutes after highway driving and for 30 secs to a minute for around town driving. You should never come off the highway and just park and shut your engine off. The turbo...

Always like the Flex. My local dealer used to have one as a shuttle and it had loads of room and a very good ride quality. Would make a great road trip vehicle.

I'm experiencing the same thing in my 2022 XLT AWD Ecoboost. I have just over 22K on it. Thought the tires might need balancing. Took it to a tire dealer and they said all the tires were defective. After I had the new tires on it it seemed better for about 20 miles than it got worse. Don't think...

Yeah a little more cargo room would be nice at times. Your idea gave me an idea. Could make a divider out of 2X6's with a couple behind to act as a stop.

Imagine if the column shifter was the gear shift for a manual transmission. Yep, I used to drive a Dodge pickup we had in the motor pool when I was in the Army during the 1980's and the column shifter was the shifter. Weird. Got used to it though.

There is a reason for using a rotary shifter and having a low center console. More legroom to the side. If a couple big guys are wearing insulated coveralls driving to a work site, it helps to be able to splay the legs a bit to the side. Or even if you're just a tall person that has long legs...

Hauled some scrap to the scrapyard. Hmmm, for some reason drivers behind me seemed reluctant to tailgate me. :unsure: I've since purchased a hitch receiver bed extender form Harbor freight that will make long loads like this more stable.

I think it's silly when reviewers freak out over a vehicle not having push button start. Like ..... "Oh my God, you mean I have to put a key into the ignition?!" Like it's so much of a chore. I for one would rather not have push button start. It's a security risk besides. Thieves have gotten...

Don't you people know that the Maverick isn't a pick up? ....... At least that is what the truck boys keep saying. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck. The Maverick Looks like a truck, has a bed like a truck, hauls and tows stuff like a truck, it's a...