Adjusting from an F-150....

[papajj15]

Sluggish off the line? I can tell you haven't driven a hybrid. Put the thing in drive and stand on the gas pedal, even better, put it into Sport mode and stand on it. Not sluggish.

You're right, I haven't driven a Hybrid. But the need to save $ on gas is what has intrigued me. Tks for the input.

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[papajj15]

Drove full size trucks since the 70's, majority F150's (supercrew's since they came out). I miss the interior space in the F150 a lot but it hasn't been a huge deal to adjust. The Maverick's a great little truck, I really like it, but there's times it wouldn't take much arm twisting to go trade for another F150 to be honest.

Trust me, if I was financially in a position to do so, I'd just get the Maverick for work and keep my F-150. Unfortunately I'm not there right now.

 

[Ingluno]

Was just curious how many guys/gals on here went from a F-150 to a Maverick? I've got mine on order and got a text it was shipped Sunday. I've driven a F-150 since 2000 (on my 4th). Yes, I know it's smaller, yada yada. I did test drive an XLT Maverick last year, it was an Ecoboost. I opted to get the Hybrid AWD. Never owned a Hybrid before, I expect it to be sluggish off the line. My current F-150 has the 3.5 Ecoboost, and I know I'll miss that for sure. But I'm looking forward to the savings in gas. My F-150 is my personal truck, and I have a CRV for my business. I'm simplifying and going back to one vehicle, hence the decision to get the Maverick. Other than cab and bed space, and engine size, anything else I need to adjust to?

The sound… virtually is none.

 

[papajj15]

One thing you'll need to adjust to is the ease of parking, at least compared to an F150. And spending less on gas.

You'll be sitting lower. I really miss the higher seating position of my older Rangers. And I have the seat full up. OTOH, ride is really nice because it's unibody instead of frame.

Quality is less robust than the F150. That's Ford's halo truck. Ford builds F150s in the millions. The F150 got a lot more development attention than the Maverick - which is kind of a low-volume, low-profit afterthought on Ford's part. The Maverick is new and they're still figuring it out. The F150 has been iteratively perfected for decades.

Also, having owned a full size bed for all my older trucks, you can't carry things as conveniently. You see a lot of dangerous-looking load extenders on MTC by people with more ambition than common sense. So if you frequently carry long loads - you'll want a trailer or an overhead rack setup.

Yeah, I got the 4k tow pkg just for that reason, the 'just in case'. The Maverick will still allow me to throw my little giant ladder, or haul my 2 big dogs around to the groomer or vet. Planning on getting a bed cover of some sort, one compatible with an adjustable rack (still deciding, reading posts on here to get ideas). Tks for the input.

 

[papajj15]

The sound… virtually is none.

You mean I'm gonna have to download an app on my phone with truck noises so it sounds like a truck? lol

 

[Ingluno]

You mean I'm gonna have to download an app on my phone with truck noises so it sounds like a truck? lol

My boss sat in mine today and hit the start button and looked confused I had to let him know it was running lol

 

[papajj15]

Being 74 years old i do like my 2022 ecoboost.always have driven f 150 also and if you can afford to keep your old truck i would definitely do so.once you get used to all the bells and whistles the government has mandated you will love it.buy a run stop eliminator switch though!

First I heard of this. Does the Maverick not have the option to turn it off in the cab like my F-150?

 

[papajj15]

I have the ecoboost, so I doubt the speed or lack of sound from ECVT are similar. After watching this video I know I made the right choice. The noise and pedal down and can not do the speed limit.



I don't live at 11000ft above sea level either. When towing I don't know it's back there, very responsive. Most of the time I'm by myself so the room is not an issue. The few times I had passengers it was adequate to say the least. The ride is very noticable and have gotten compliments on it the few times I did have passengers. A little more road noise and having the FX4 package it supposedly a little stiffer ride with the suspension difference. It handles so much better with hugging the road and reducing body roll. It still rides better that the longer wheel base F150 crew with 6.75 bed 4x4. It is so much easier to maneuver, park, ingress, egress, load and unload the bed.

More road noise from bad pavement. I thought it's ride was worse. So I'm thinking I'm hearing the road noise vs actually feeling it. Case in point they finally fixed it but when they redid the road in West Branch they did a lousy job of the railroad tracks. I hated them and use to cringe when I was driving the F150. I knew what it was going to feel like especially my back. After going over them with the Maverick I started smiling knowing it makes a lot of sound going over them but my back didn't feel a thing. Recently they finally corrected the issue but that memory will last me a lifetime.

For me having the 5.8 liter at 15 on a good day to 31/32 mpg with the Maverick is also a contributing factor. I opted for the ecoboost because of two lane highway is the majority of my driving. Also last two night were -16 and -17 below, batteries don't last long in these type of temperatures is another reason I opted for the ecoboost. After listening to the ECVT and seeing it struggle to maintain its speed in that video, I chose the right combination for myself. I also know that the automatic transmission can increase engines torque with the torque converter more than the ECVT and it's starting out with more torque to.begin with. Also an automatic transmission is capable of absorbing a driveline shock not so with a ECVT or a manual transmission.

I rarely need to put my pedal down but at times I have when pulling out in traffic and not wanting to slow traffic or cause an accident or when needing to pass on the two lane highway. I actually love my Maverick and I don't miss the F150.

Hopefully you get more posts and more points of views and opinions. Sorry that I can't give you more information on the hybrid. I'm extremely happy with the 2.0 ecoboost though.

Appreciate your feedback very much. Tks for taking the time.

 

[papajj15]

i have driven 2 F150's and a jacked up 77 F250 and i really miss my 03 F150 for its comfort and height. I still cant quite figure out how to get into Mav. without hitting my head. F150 i stepped up into it not down. I think it is personal preference and not a knock on the Mav. With the exceptions of the battery issue (3 new batterys) i have no real complaints, the Mav has enough power, more bells and whistles than i really need, bed is just enough for my use. I have to admit i felt Safer in my tough built like a tank F 150s. Wish my 03 F150 hadnt rusted out or i would of kept her, she still ran like the wind but things kept falling off

Yes, the safety is another aspect I thought about. My 2023 F-150 is FWD and leveled. Ppl tend to get out the way for full size trucks more than smaller vehicles. I'll probably just need to upgrade my Maverick horn to an airhorn or train horn. lol

 

[PGAJayhawk]

First I heard of this. Does the Maverick not have the option to turn it off in the cab like my F-150?

The hybrid doesn't need one. The computer systems decide when to turn on and off the ICE. The transition from stop and go is extremely smooth with the hybrid without any hesitation.

 

[Ryom]

I drive an F-450 from time to time at work, so a compact truck will be nicer to maneuver around with afterwards. Should have mine in March if everything goes smoothly.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

My boss sat in mine today and hit the start button and looked confused I had to let him know it was running lol

Not running. Just Ready to move. The green "Ready" light on the instrument cluster is a nice reminder, even though the electric motor isn't "running."

 

[RideSolo]

You're right, I haven't driven a Hybrid. But the need to save $ on gas is what has intrigued me. Tks for the input.

When I got the Escape hybrid it was such a true pleasure to go to the gas station and spend $20 instead of $35 or more to top off the tank of a Saturn Vue. Going from the GMC 2500HD 4X4 to the hybrid Mav has been Nirvana!

 

[Mareys]

Not running. Just Ready to move. The green "Ready" light on the instrument cluster is a nice reminder, even though the electric motor isn't "running."

i often have passangers remark that they think the truck has stalled or isnt running because its so quiet but we leap forward at every light with NO hesitation. (dont use stop/hold)

 

[Cherokee]

Yeah I miss my 150 and all that power and comfort.
But I just don’t need that much truck anymore.
Me Lariat suits me just fine.

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