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So I've just recently passed 20k miles in my XLT Hybrid! I've averaged 40mpg and I drive it hard. I've done some trips in sport mode just to make the commute a little less dreary.
It's my personal vehicle, but I also drive for work that officially makes it a work truck. My previous vehicle was a 2014 Escape Titanium and I can't tell you how many times I hauled 2x4s or concrete in an emergency that it just wasn't suited to load. My Maverick has been a trooper having hauled:
I put some winter tires (winter command ultra) on and I have yet to test them out on any snow, but I did have a fun day finding the worst roads in Western PA to traverse. If anyone knows of any worse ones please let me know. The roads here have a mix of mud, gravel, and some large sharp rocks. I was hesitant to go over the rocks any faster than crawl speed. I was pretty far out of cell service if I blew a tire.
It definitely performed well. I found that simply disabling traction control was the right way to go. I could certainly have gone much faster if I wasn't being careful. So, the hybrid is definitely up to the task of some pretty bad roads, which is all I wanted from it. Let me know if you have any questions about how the truck drives if you are waiting on yours!
It's my personal vehicle, but I also drive for work that officially makes it a work truck. My previous vehicle was a 2014 Escape Titanium and I can't tell you how many times I hauled 2x4s or concrete in an emergency that it just wasn't suited to load. My Maverick has been a trooper having hauled:
- 45 Treated 2x6x8 (this one was definitely at the weight limit)
- A washer and dryer
- 9ft sectional
- Large tent and product for my friend's art booth.
- 1300lbs of concrete
I put some winter tires (winter command ultra) on and I have yet to test them out on any snow, but I did have a fun day finding the worst roads in Western PA to traverse. If anyone knows of any worse ones please let me know. The roads here have a mix of mud, gravel, and some large sharp rocks. I was hesitant to go over the rocks any faster than crawl speed. I was pretty far out of cell service if I blew a tire.
It definitely performed well. I found that simply disabling traction control was the right way to go. I could certainly have gone much faster if I wasn't being careful. So, the hybrid is definitely up to the task of some pretty bad roads, which is all I wanted from it. Let me know if you have any questions about how the truck drives if you are waiting on yours!
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