2026 First Impression - 12 days in

[Kali's Ride]

2026 xlt awd hybrid lux, copilot 360 and tow package….along with Kali (Kaylee).

My retirement vehicle. I pretty much wanted a loaded maverick but no leather. Hence, i didnt order a lariat. Thought an xlt lux, copilot 360 and tow package would be a Lariat equal without the leather. Silly me.

- Wow, I didnt know they still made manual rearview mirrors. I've got one now! A loaded xlt is not self-dimming mirror worthy? WTF. My 2013 F150 has one.
- love the self dimming headlights
- I've got the ford connectivity service.
- After much touch screen exploring and online researching I was surprised ford doesn't have their own navaction system. I guess I use Android auto to accomplish that. I question what benifits their $15/mth "connectivity" brings to the vehicle.
- cruise control. No adaptive but I don't care for the feature. My wife's 2021 Tesla .model Y has it. She loves it.
- lane keeping "alert". I discovered that it's a spin of Lane keeping "assist". Scared the heck out of my wife (and me). It definitely doesn't keep you in the lane. "Alert" happens when you're halfway into the breakdown lane. Geesuz, I had a first model year 2015 acura tlx which had lane assist. Wow, it worked great and was helpful. Silly me again, 10 years later I thought a loaded xlt would have it, a no brainer. 5 year old tesla has it as well. Another wtf moment for me.
- heated seats work super.
- wish you only needed the phone app and not a fob too (sorry a tesla thing) No big deal. I typically leave the fob in the car. I use the Ford App or door keypad to enter. I loved the door keypad in my former 2013 F150 so I ordered it on the Maverick.
- Spent $750? on copilot 360. Yup, discovered no birdseye view on a xlt. I still haven't experienced anything copilot . At least it don't think so.
- not a fan of the CVT transmission or it's sound but I'll get used to it.
- I'm adjusting from the size of the f150. much easier to park and fits in my garage. I like the full 4 doors compared to the extended cab half doors requiring opening the front doors.
- for skiers - snow skis fit but barely. My one pair of 186s even fit but elevated. Diagonally resting on top of the wheel well and on top of the bed door sill. Close the bed door and they don't budge. My 177s fit diagonally though I doubt my classic nordic skis will. I have tonneau cover.
- I like my Maverick so far! Rides nicely and has handed well coming up and going down my snow covered hill. Slows itself down as I coast down our hill. I passed my first vehicle today (a Tacoma). It made some noise but the mav has some geddie up.
- this one word says it all! lovetheheatedsteeringwheel.
- Kali my golden retriver loves it too. She doesn't have to jump as high getting in. That should work well as she ages. - Well, it's all about the dog!

Finally, thanks to the Maverick forum and all the information and ideas. Everyone has been helpful. Enjoy your Mavericks!

Oh, and BTW. Go Parriots!

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[Pointyears]

1) Lariat doesn't have a self-dimming mirror either. Whaddya want for all that money?
2) You have a year trial of navigation. You have to enable "enhanced navigation in the prefs
3) Interesting observation about lane assist as I think it worked better on my '22 Escape and '18 Mustang
4) Hybrid going downhill is interesting. I went down one of our baby mountains and didn't have to tap the brakes once
5) It's DEFINITELY about the dog!

 

[Dad]

Interesting write up. Thanks for your time and effort. Us Lariat owners blazed through many a thread here searching for, purchasing, and installing a self-dimming rear view mirror. It was an easy modification, but annoyed the heck out of us that Ford opted out of that small luxury.
The bird's eye view is new for the 2025 Mavs. It's the one thing I wish my 2022 had. I have it on another vehicle and it's very helpful. Maybe a third party will come up with a modification.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your Maverick. It is indeed a unique truck.

 

[icegradner]

- not a fan of the CVT transmission or it's sound but I'll get used to it.

The only sound it makes is an electric hum of the motor generators, and unlike a Tesla the Maverick has zero sound deadening material, so yeah you hear it. Maybe you mean the required sounds it makes from the outside speaker in reverse or under under 25MPH? Only other sounds are the ICE and the cheap plastic.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

2026 xlt awd hybrid lux, copilot 360 and tow package….along with Kali (Kaylee).

My retirement vehicle. I pretty much wanted a loaded maverick but no leather. Hence, i didnt order a lariat. Thought an xlt lux, copilot 360 and tow package would be a Lariat equal without the leather. Silly me.

- Wow, I didnt know they still made manual rearview mirrors. I've got one now! A loaded xlt is not self-dimming mirror worthy? WTF. My 2013 F150 has one.
- love the self dimming headlights
- I've got the ford connectivity service.
- After much touch screen exploring and online researching I was surprised ford doesn't have their own navaction system. I guess I use Android auto to accomplish that. I question what benifits their $15/mth "connectivity" brings to the vehicle.
- cruise control. No adaptive but I don't care for the feature. My wife's 2021 Tesla .model Y has it. She loves it.
- lane keeping "alert". I discovered that it's a spin of Lane keeping "assist". Scared the heck out of my wife (and me). It definitely doesn't keep you in the lane. "Alert" happens when you're halfway into the breakdown lane. Geesuz, I had a first model year 2015 acura tlx which had lane assist. Wow, it worked great and was helpful. Silly me again, 10 years later I thought a loaded xlt would have it, a no brainer. 5 year old tesla has it as well. Another wtf moment for me.
- heated seats work super.
- wish you only needed the phone app and not a fob too (sorry a tesla thing) No big deal. I typically leave the fob in the car. I use the Ford App or door keypad to enter. I loved the door keypad in my former 2013 F150 so I ordered it on the Maverick.
- Spent $750? on copilot 360. Yup, discovered no birdseye view on a xlt. I still haven't experienced anything copilot . At least it don't think so.
- not a fan of the CVT transmission or it's sound but I'll get used to it.
- I'm adjusting from the size of the f150. much easier to park and fits in my garage. I like the full 4 doors compared to the extended cab half doors requiring opening the front doors.
- for skiers - snow skis fit but barely. My one pair of 186s even fit but elevated. Diagonally resting on top of the wheel well and on top of the bed door sill. Close the bed door and they don't budge. My 177s fit diagonally though I doubt my classic nordic skis will. I have tonneau cover.
- I like my Maverick so far! Rides nicely and has handed well coming up and going down my snow covered hill. Slows itself down as I coast down our hill. I passed my first vehicle today (a Tacoma). It made some noise but the mav has some geddie up.
- this one word says it all! lovetheheatedsteeringwheel.
- Kali my golden retriver loves it too. She doesn't have to jump as high getting in. That should work well as she ages. - Well, it's all about the dog!

Finally, thanks to the Maverick forum and all the information and ideas. Everyone has been helpful. Enjoy your Mavericks!

Oh, and BTW. Go Parriots!

You started "my retirement vehicle" and then... "for skiers - snow skis fit but barely"... how old are you?! Haha I'm retired as well, I'm not thinking of going skiing, any broken bones yet?!

 

[Hunters Edge]

Hello and congratulations on your new Maverick and retirement. Both you and Kali are getting older and hope you both continue to enjoy the Maverick

 

[dumbcomputers]

- Spent $750? on copilot 360. Yup, discovered no birdseye view on a xlt. I still haven't experienced anything copilot . At least it don't think so.

Ford makes it very confusing...


XL/XLT only can get CoPilot360 1.0 as an option

Lariat has CoPilot360 2.0 Standard

The most awesome thing is a rear view camera has been mandatory since 2018 for all cars sold in the USA. Yet they list it as a "feature" even in the optional package on the XL/XLT...

 

[Cherokee]

You started "my retirement vehicle" and then... "for skiers - snow skis fit but barely"... how old are you?! Haha I'm retired as well, I'm not thinking of going skiing, any broken bones yet?!

Im retired, 67 and In perfect shape.
My bones are strong, my mountain bike crashes have verified that.
I still do scrambles up mountains. I walk down because my balance is not young anymore.
Flat stomach, Great Lungs, 5’11” 157 pounds of hotness. :’p

Google Gary Brecka If you want to live.

All Blood born diseases are born in low oxygenated blood because at 17 we stopped sprinting.

Sugar in the eyes is cataracts,
Sugar in the teeth is cavities,
Sugar in the brain is Alzheimer’s,
Sugar in the Liver is diabetes,
Sugar in the blood is Cancer,
Sugar is a poison !

100 years ago we consumed one pound of sugar per person, per year. Heart attacks and obesity were rare, very rare.

Now fat America consumes 350 pounds of sugar a year. The Cancer Industry loves sugar. Heart disease is a big deal because we poison ourselves.
I’m not that ! It’s a choice.

We are Carnivores, Our stomach acidity is the same as vultures and wolves,
WE Are CARNIVORES !

We Do Not Have FOUR stomachs to process vegetarian crap.

1.6 grams of protein per kilo of body weight if you want to develop muscle and live to be 140.

Or die at 75, a couch potato.

Forgive me. I’m a crazy old guy. :’P

 

[MavMeister25]

Im retired, 67 and In perfect shape.
My bones are strong, my mountain bike crashes have verified that.
I still do scrambles up mountains. I walk down because my balance is not young anymore.
Flat stomach, Great Lungs, 5’11” 157 pounds of hotness. :’p

Google Gary Brecka If you want to live.

All Blood born diseases are born in low oxygenated blood because at 17 we stopped sprinting.

Sugar in the eyes is cataracts,
Sugar in the teeth is cavities,
Sugar in the brain is Alzheimer’s,
Sugar in the Liver is diabetes,
Sugar in the blood is Cancer,

We are Carnivores, Our stomach acidity is the same as vultures and wolves,
WE Are CARNIVORES !

We Do Not Have FOUR stomachs to process vegetarian crap.

1.6 grams of protein per kilo of body weight if you want to develop muscle and live to be 140.

Or die at 75, a couch potato.

Forgive me. I’m a crazy old guy. :’P

LOL, love it! Carnivore or Paleo for life!

 

[RR - All the way]

Im retired, 67 and In perfect shape.
My bones are strong, my mountain bike crashes have verified that.
I still do scrambles up mountains. I walk down because my balance is not young anymore.
Flat stomach, Great Lungs, 5’11” 157 pounds of hotness. :’p

Google Gary Brecka If you want to live.

All Blood born diseases are born in low oxygenated blood because at 17 we stopped sprinting.

Sugar in the eyes is cataracts,
Sugar in the teeth is cavities,
Sugar in the brain is Alzheimer’s,
Sugar in the Liver is diabetes,
Sugar in the blood is Cancer,

We are Carnivores, Our stomach acidity is the same as vultures and wolves,
WE Are CARNIVORES !

We Do Not Have FOUR stomachs to process vegetarian crap.

1.6 grams of protein per kilo of body weight if you want to develop muscle and live to be 140.

Or die at 75, a couch potato.

Forgive me. I’m a crazy old guy. :’P

For those of us who have read your posts for a while, we may have already reached the conclusion in your last sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Im retired, 67 and In perfect shape.
My bones are strong, my mountain bike crashes have verified that.
I still do scrambles up mountains. I walk down because my balance is not young anymore.
Flat stomach, Great Lungs, 5’11” 157 pounds of hotness. :’p

Google Gary Brecka If you want to live.

All Blood born diseases are born in low oxygenated blood because at 17 we stopped sprinting.

Sugar in the eyes is cataracts,
Sugar in the teeth is cavities,
Sugar in the brain is Alzheimer’s,
Sugar in the Liver is diabetes,
Sugar in the blood is Cancer,
Sugar is a poison !

100 years ago we consumed one pound of sugar per person, per year.
Now fat America consumes 350 pounds of sugar a year. The Cancer Industry loves sugar.

We are Carnivores, Our stomach acidity is the same as vultures and wolves,
WE Are CARNIVORES !

We Do Not Have FOUR stomachs to process vegetarian crap.

1.6 grams of protein per kilo of body weight if you want to develop muscle and live to be 140.

Or die at 75, a couch potato.

Forgive me. I’m a crazy old guy. :’P

Poison= the three whites:
1. Sugar
2. Flour
3. Milk
They're not in my diet
I'm old too, I don't risk myself doing crazy sports, I ride my bike, walk, run, swim and play some basketball, it's about it

 

[RR - All the way]

Actually, I think most of our long-evity is in our jeans. Oops, I meant genes.

 

[Backin15]

1) Lariat doesn't have a self-dimming mirror either. Whaddya want for all that money?
2) You have a year trial of navigation. You have to enable "enhanced navigation in the prefs
3) Interesting observation about lane assist as I think it worked better on my '22 Escape and '18 Mustang
4) Hybrid going downhill is interesting. I went down one of our baby mountains and didn't have to tap the brakes once
5) It's DEFINITELY about the dog!

I did not know about the navigation trial, where do you go to find the enhanced navigation?

 

[710-oil-614]

It’s an eCVT, but I’m being pedantic.

 

[middleton_1]

For those of us who have read your posts for a while, we may have already reached the conclusion in your last sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to double upvote this comment please!

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