Another new owner

[EMcEntee]

Hey all!! My name is Ed and I just became a new owner on Thursday. After two months of searching the middle Tennessee area, I finally found the 2025 Lariat Hybrid I was looking for. It's velocity blue with the 4k towing package. Since Thursday I've been ordering things left and right. First thing was a hard trifold tonneau cover. After that came a lot of small stuff that should arrive at various times in the coming week. I have to go and pick up the OEM floor mats later this week two.

My Dad used to work for Ford many years ago at the Mahwah, NJ assembly plant. He started on the line and worked his way into the office before retiring. As a result of his affiliation with Ford, I became a Chevy man. Aside from my first car, a '58 Fairlane, I have never owned a Ford til last week. The hybrid is what caught my eye(and wallet). I wanted a small pickup with lots of safety features. That gave me only 2 real choices. The Maverick, and a Hyundai Santa Cruz. My wife drives a Santa Fe, so being familiar with the brand, I was leaning that way until I discover the Hybrid.

Glad to be around like minded people and hope to be able to pick up a lot of information.

Ed

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[grandpa_disney]

Hey all!! My name is Ed and I just became a new owner on Thursday. After two months of searching the middle Tennessee area, I finally found the 2025 Lariat Hybrid I was looking for. It's velocity blue with the 4k towing package. Since Thursday I've been ordering things left and right. First thing was a hard trifold tonneau cover. After that came a lot of small stuff that should arrive at various times in the coming week. I have to go and pick up the OEM floor mats later this week two.

My Dad used to work for Ford many years ago at the Mahwah, NJ assembly plant. He started on the line and worked his way into the office before retiring. As a result of his affiliation with Ford, I became a Chevy man. Aside from my first car, a '58 Fairlane, I have never owned a Ford til last week. The hybrid is what caught my eye(and wallet). I wanted a small pickup with lots of safety features. That gave me only 2 real choices. The Maverick, and a Hyundai Santa Cruz. My wife drives a Santa Fe, so being familiar with the brand, I was leaning that way until I discover the Hybrid.

Glad to be around like minded people and hope to be able to pick up a lot of information.

Ed

Welcome to the fold. Sounds like a nice rig. I really love my 24 XLT Hybrid. Getting 45 MPG. Great Ride, Comfy Interior, can haul what I need. Mostly my 2 labs and grand kids. It is a blast to drive.

Send some pics!

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Bienvenido Welcome greetings from the #cancunbadlands
Hi Ed

 

[rk06382]

Welcome to the Maverick Truck Club forum from Alaska!

Please post pictures of your new Maverick.

Blue is my favorite color!

 

[CO/AZ Dude]

Welcome Ed! Loving my blue Lariat hybrid as well! I also have the 4k towing package as well as the moon roof.

 

[Little boy blue]

Hey all!! My name is Ed and I just became a new owner on Thursday. After two months of searching the middle Tennessee area, I finally found the 2025 Lariat Hybrid I was looking for. It's velocity blue with the 4k towing package. Since Thursday I've been ordering things left and right. First thing was a hard trifold tonneau cover. After that came a lot of small stuff that should arrive at various times in the coming week. I have to go and pick up the OEM floor mats later this week two.

My Dad used to work for Ford many years ago at the Mahwah, NJ assembly plant. He started on the line and worked his way into the office before retiring. As a result of his affiliation with Ford, I became a Chevy man. Aside from my first car, a '58 Fairlane, I have never owned a Ford til last week. The hybrid is what caught my eye(and wallet). I wanted a small pickup with lots of safety features. That gave me only 2 real choices. The Maverick, and a Hyundai Santa Cruz. My wife drives a Santa Fe, so being familiar with the brand, I was leaning that way until I discover the Hybrid.

Glad to be around like minded people and hope to be able to pick up a lot of information.

Ed

Welcome to the Maverick fun size club

 

[Joe Strummer]

In addition to the tonneau cover I would recommend a tailgate damper (aka tailgate assist). A bit fiddly to install, but worth every penny.

 

[EMcEntee]

In addition to the tonneau cover I would recommend a tailgate damper (aka tailgate assist). A bit fiddly to install, but worth every penny.

Thanks for the suggestion! That damper is on the list. Want to get a few other things put in place first.

 

[lachlan]

What are the other items on your list?

 

[Lane]

In addition to the tonneau cover I would recommend a tailgate damper (aka tailgate assist). A bit fiddly to install, but worth every penny.

Installation of the tailgate assist requires removal of the factory tie-down bracket on the driver's side of the gate which interferes with the strut. But it's a shame to lose a tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine.

Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that I keep making more. I have a thread here in the For Sale forum if anyone would like one. Don't lose a tie-down point!

 

[cmachouse05]

Hey all!! My name is Ed and I just became a new owner on Thursday. After two months of searching the middle Tennessee area, I finally found the 2025 Lariat Hybrid I was looking for. It's velocity blue with the 4k towing package. Since Thursday I've been ordering things left and right. First thing was a hard trifold tonneau cover. After that came a lot of small stuff that should arrive at various times in the coming week. I have to go and pick up the OEM floor mats later this week two.

My Dad used to work for Ford many years ago at the Mahwah, NJ assembly plant. He started on the line and worked his way into the office before retiring. As a result of his affiliation with Ford, I became a Chevy man. Aside from my first car, a '58 Fairlane, I have never owned a Ford til last week. The hybrid is what caught my eye(and wallet). I wanted a small pickup with lots of safety features. That gave me only 2 real choices. The Maverick, and a Hyundai Santa Cruz. My wife drives a Santa Fe, so being familiar with the brand, I was leaning that way until I discover the Hybrid.

Glad to be around like minded people and hope to be able to pick up a lot of information.

Ed

Welcome to the club!

 

[Little boy blue]

Installation of the tailgate assist requires removal of the factory tie-down bracket on the driver's side of the gate which interferes with the strut. But it's a shame to lose a tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine.

Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that I keep making more. I have a thread here in the For Sale forum if anyone would like one. Don't lose a tie-down point!

That's a sweet idea

 

[Cocobean]

Welcome!

 

[EMcEntee]

What are the other items on your list?

Mud Flaps
Fender flares
window rain guards
hood bug protector
bed mat
hood supports
bed lighting
and then a bunch of 3d print stuff.

 

[SuperDad44]

Sounds like you've been doing like me and that making a wish list for my truck.
I read the other day were one of the members wife called it truck port. I thought that covered it well.

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