I agree about the pillar being huge! lol. MAke the mistake once and get that scare, always checking before committing to the turn/merge
Alright so I had been in the market for an affordable daily driver for a couple of years now. I recently got a new job that required me to drive 63 mile round trip daily and in stop in go traffic. Mainly 80/20 highway/city driving. I was looking for something affordable with gas mileage obviously. Now for my review I'm going based off of what I've driven my whole life... 2 mustangs haha 1999 automatic V6 and a 2016 ford mustang premium 6 Speed manual. I had been looking at Prius and corolla hybrids for months before this truck was announced. I originally wanted to buy a 1999 ford ranger as my first vehicle but ended up with a mustang so when this maverick was announced I jumped on it! Mind you years ago when they redesigned the ranger I was very interested but the price and interior made me stay away!I really like the ability to be able to do everyday truck things but also be able to drive this truck comfortably in the city here in San Diego with smaller roads, stop and go traffic and parking availability.
The Truck:
Maverick ordered: Carbonized Grey XLT Hybrid, Spray in Bed Liner and Rear sliding window as upgrades selected.
Ordered : 6/12/2021
Received : 3/9/2022
Miles for far driven : 1875
Modifications so far:
Lasfit switchback turn signals
Lasfit Rear cabin lights
Lasfit Rear back up lights
Lasfit Side Marker lights
Maverick Carbon Fiber lettering
Truxedo ProX15 soft roll up cover
Wrap and Tint coming
Design:
I'm glad ford decided to make this look like a truck and not a 'kinda' truck like the santa cruz and older cars like the baja and such.
Exterior design is great and the truck is the perfect size. The stock headlights have been amazing although I would like a fog light function in the future.
The interior is different but its still simple and it works. I know its very basic but honestly it doesn't come off as 'cheap'. I do wish I was able to opt for the grey/black interior but eh not a big deal. The audio system has worked perfectly and yes sometimes I do have to disconnect and reconnect the phone for it to sync but that's just technology imo.
Driving:
This truck is smooth no issues and exactly what I've expected. I've never driven a hybrid other then my sis Prius so this has been a learning curve. The transistions from electric to gas have been smooth other then some sputtering when the truck has barely been turned on. I have some questions I'll ask later to see if I should have it looked at or just normal for hybrids. I've been averaging around 40-43 MPG based off what the truck is reading and I mainly just drive it in normal mode. I try to coast with coast control as much as I can and usually coast around 70-75 MPH. Been averaging above 500 miles per tank. Noise in the cabin to me is acceptable coming from driving mustangs so I don't really notice anything abnormally loud how some people have complained about.
The things that make me wonder after almost 2000 miles driven:
Breaking at very slow speeds : From 0-5MPH in traffic breaking seems strange. It's almost like the electric motor wants to keep pushing the truck forward while you're applying pressure to break. Sometimes ill end up coming to a very aggressive stop because I feel like I have to really press the brake down to get pressure to stop the truck. I've also experienced the breaking engaging to strong like the truck thinks the wheels are spinning and it tries to lock up a bit to stop. Is this a ford thing or a hybrid thing? maybe ford engineers can clean this up.
Edit: When breaking I hear a whine or hum sound. Almost like when brakes give off that whine noise when the brakes are getting worn but very faint. Is this normal???
Sound system: Yeah I know the truck is a sub $23k vehicle. I think the system is adequate and the CarPlay integration is great and it has performed as expected. As mentioned above I have to unplug and plug sometimes for system to sync but its no big deal. The speakers are not great and at higher levels the sound sucks. I do have some rattling in the door panel on the passenger side door which is kind of annoying. I will be addressing this later with some sound deadening once I upgrade the speakers and add a hideaway sub.
Engine sputter/shake: Now I've only noticed a rough transition from Electric to Engine or vice versa when the vehicle has been started and engine is cold. One morning within 5 minutes of the truck being driven with the heater on I noticed very noticeable engine shake when the truck turned off the engine and the Electric engaged coming to a stop. It was very concerning to me but I guess this is normal as the truck had barely turned on and not warmed up. Any other hybrid owners experienced this?
Upon Edit: I forgot some things I wanted to address.
Edit: Auditable hum/buzz coming through the speakers or just in general noise when the truck is on inside the cabin. It's not a deal breaker but it's kind of loud? it's just like feedback through the speakers I think from the electrical systems on board. I don't know... any other hybrid owners chime in?
A Pillar blind spot - It's a pretty big blind spot if you ask me, just takes some time to get used too. I've noticed there has been some occasions where there has been a vehicle in that area when I was making a turn so just a heads up.
The cubby next to the stereo: Useless. I'm sure if this truck was designed and built in the non- covid era we would have gotten a very nice screen there that fit the whole area. With that being said, I'm okay with the stereo size as is but I wish they would have just centered it and not given you that weird cubby. I'm guessing in the future there will be an option for the upgraded stereo screen size.
No AWD option for Hybrid: I would have liked this option although I know it would be at the cost of the MPG. I'm sure for this initial launch ford really wanted to boast that MPG rating and they had to hit it with this initial launch. I'm interested to see what ford does with this truck in the future with options as far as models with 'High performance' ( rattler/raptor/tremor/ST etc.), Hydbrid AWD, and All Electric (AWD) option like the Lightning coming
Nit picks lol : window motors are freaking slow haha.
So many 'ok' buttons pressed to get going. 'Ready to drive' ok,' parking break off' ok. can some of this be modified with the fordscan? oh and kinda interesting that ford decided to not have the truck start up in eco mode automatically. Having to toggle the driving mode a couple of times to access this is annoying and then hit 'ok' again lol.
These are just little things, I guess it's 1st world problems. With all this being said I love this truck and it has 100% delivered on what I thought it would be. Waiting for the banks to open so my Dad can order his!
At least your front passenger door speaker does not scream at you at nearly full volume every time you unlock and open your doors... This happens every few days, for a few days. Goes away and comes back.
Thanks for the SHOW!
Alright so I had been in the market for an affordable daily driver for a couple of years now. I recently got a new job that required me to drive 63 mile round trip daily and in stop in go traffic. Mainly 80/20 highway/city driving. I was looking for something affordable with gas mileage obviously. Now for my review I'm going based off of what I've driven my whole life... 2 mustangs haha 1999 automatic V6 and a 2016 ford mustang premium 6 Speed manual. I had been looking at Prius and corolla hybrids for months before this truck was announced. I originally wanted to buy a 1999 ford ranger as my first vehicle but ended up with a mustang so when this maverick was announced I jumped on it! Mind you years ago when they redesigned the ranger I was very interested but the price and interior made me stay away!
The Truck:
Maverick ordered: Carbonized Grey XLT Hybrid, Spray in Bed Liner and Rear sliding window as upgrades selected.
Ordered : 6/12/2021
Received : 3/9/2022
Miles for far driven : 1875
Modifications so far:
Lasfit switchback turn signals
Lasfit Rear cabin lights
Lasfit Rear back up lights
Lasfit Side Marker lights
Maverick Carbon Fiber lettering
Truxedo ProX15 soft roll up cover
Wrap and Tint coming
Design:
I'm glad ford decided to make this look like a truck and not a 'kinda' truck like the santa cruz and older cars like the baja and such.
Exterior design is great and the truck is the perfect size. The stock headlights have been amazing although I would like a fog light function in the future.
The interior is different but its still simple and it works. I know its very basic but honestly it doesn't come off as 'cheap'. I do wish I was able to opt for the grey/black interior but eh not a big deal. The audio system has worked perfectly and yes sometimes I do have to disconnect and reconnect the phone for it to sync but that's just technology imo.
Driving:
This truck is smooth no issues and exactly what I've expected. I've never driven a hybrid other then my sis Prius so this has been a learning curve. The transistions from electric to gas have been smooth other then some sputtering when the truck has barely been turned on. I have some questions I'll ask later to see if I should have it looked at or just normal for hybrids. I've been averaging around 40-43 MPG based off what the truck is reading and I mainly just drive it in normal mode. I try to coast with coast control as much as I can and usually coast around 70-75 MPH. Been averaging above 500 miles per tank. Noise in the cabin to me is acceptable coming from driving mustangs so I don't really notice anything abnormally loud how some people have complained about.
The things that make me wonder after almost 2000 miles driven:
Breaking at very slow speeds : From 0-5MPH in traffic breaking seems strange. It's almost like the electric motor wants to keep pushing the truck forward while you're applying pressure to break. Sometimes ill end up coming to a very aggressive stop because I feel like I have to really press the brake down to get pressure to stop the truck. I've also experienced the breaking engaging to strong like the truck thinks the wheels are spinning and it tries to lock up a bit to stop. Is this a ford thing or a hybrid thing? maybe ford engineers can clean this up.
Edit: When breaking I hear a whine or hum sound. Almost like when brakes give off that whine noise when the brakes are getting worn but very faint. Is this normal???
Sound system: Yeah I know the truck is a sub $23k vehicle. I think the system is adequate and the CarPlay integration is great and it has performed as expected. As mentioned above I have to unplug and plug sometimes for system to sync but its no big deal. The speakers are not great and at higher levels the sound sucks. I do have some rattling in the door panel on the passenger side door which is kind of annoying. I will be addressing this later with some sound deadening once I upgrade the speakers and add a hideaway sub.
Engine sputter/shake: Now I've only noticed a rough transition from Electric to Engine or vice versa when the vehicle has been started and engine is cold. One morning within 5 minutes of the truck being driven with the heater on I noticed very noticeable engine shake when the truck turned off the engine and the Electric engaged coming to a stop. It was very concerning to me but I guess this is normal as the truck had barely turned on and not warmed up. Any other hybrid owners experienced this?
Upon Edit: I forgot some things I wanted to address.
Edit: Auditable hum/buzz coming through the speakers or just in general noise when the truck is on inside the cabin. It's not a deal breaker but it's kind of loud? it's just like feedback through the speakers I think from the electrical systems on board. I don't know... any other hybrid owners chime in?
Video of sound here later on I posted it. https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...etailed-owner-review-so-far.13751/post-272973
A Pillar blind spot - It's a pretty big blind spot if you ask me, just takes some time to get used too. I've noticed there has been some occasions where there has been a vehicle in that area when I was making a turn so just a heads up.
The cubby next to the stereo: Useless. I'm sure if this truck was designed and built in the non- covid era we would have gotten a very nice screen there that fit the whole area. With that being said, I'm okay with the stereo size as is but I wish they would have just centered it and not given you that weird cubby. I'm guessing in the future there will be an option for the upgraded stereo screen size.
No AWD option for Hybrid: I would have liked this option although I know it would be at the cost of the MPG. I'm sure for this initial launch ford really wanted to boast that MPG rating and they had to hit it with this initial launch. I'm interested to see what ford does with this truck in the future with options as far as models with 'High performance' ( rattler/raptor/tremor/ST etc.), Hydbrid AWD, and All Electric (AWD) option like the Lightning coming
Nit picks lol : window motors are freaking slow haha.
So many 'ok' buttons pressed to get going. 'Ready to drive' ok,' parking break off' ok. can some of this be modified with the fordscan? oh and kinda interesting that ford decided to not have the truck start up in eco mode automatically. Having to toggle the driving mode a couple of times to access this is annoying and then hit 'ok' again lol.
These are just little things, I guess it's 1st world problems. With all this being said I love this truck and it has 100% delivered on what I thought it would be. Waiting for the banks to open so my Dad can order his!
I’ve noticed this as well. Going through a drive-thru has been bad a few times. When trying to creep up in line it takes off then doesn’t brake lightly—slams you to a stop like braking after a car wash.
I had been using normal mode, but have recently started using eco mode and the braking is MUCH smoother at slower speeds. I wish they would use the braking profile they have for eco mode under 10MPH with the normal mode too.
Indeed - I found my letters on Etsy though it still hasn't been warm enough here on a consistent basis to apply them.
Well, there aren't many hills in SD however I drive to and from Palm Springs a lot and go up and down the 74 a lot. The truck feels good, not weak when going up the mountain road and honestly, I drove it like my mustang lol felt good with sufficient power.
