Anyone else unimpressed by the build quality? Some examples inside

[Me B]

We love our maverick. Have 3600 miles on it and it is just great. Especially like the remote start. I have had Fords since 1971 and I would say the build quality is about normal for Ford. I've had Chevys and I will never own another. The only thing I would like would be more horsepower. I tried doing a burnout anywhich way, couldn't do it. Maybe 350HP, yee ha.

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[Burdy]

I'm curious and trust me when I say to each their own and you can have whatever opinion you desire, but who is ignoring issues?

There are folks openly discussing issues they may have or observations after having taken delivery. Many many many people, myself included, are very happy with the vehicle, the features, the price, the build quality etc.

Some folks may not agree, and others, well, they would complain if I gave them two fifties instead of a hundred dollar bill for free. Eyes of the beholder I guess.

I hope your MAV arrives soon and you can then relay your pros and or cons. It's a fun truck and being happy as well as reasonable with expectations is not "rose-colored glasses" but just my two cents, which is worth what you paid for it, free. LOL

I will certainly go into ownership expecting the best. I will let you guys know probably around mid Jan-Feb.

 

[Oscarcat]

I believe that that wind buffeting experience is normal. "cavitation" . All modern vehicles that undergo wind tunnel testing for max airflow over vehicle to reduce drag that hurts MPG are tested with all windows in up position. They don't expect you to drive with windows opened these days with AC Climate control standard in virtually every new vehicle.

All my vehicles exhibit buffeting when windows are open in certain positions. It is a result of design to make air flow smoothly over and around the vehicle. Airflow from an open window collides with it. I do not consider that a quality control issue, it is a user issue. A comment above mentioned quality control issues exist in expensive vehicles and I agree. My two least satisfying vehicles were BMW's. Constant problems for $60+k which is why most people lease them instead of purchase them. So I will try to resolve the only quality issue I have in my $31k Mav which is vibrations in the dash.

 

[Jmav2152]

All my vehicles exhibit buffeting when windows are open in certain positions. It is a result of design to make air flow smoothly over and around the vehicle. Airflow from an open window collides with it. I do not consider that a quality control issue, it is a user issue. A comment above mentioned quality control issues exist in expensive vehicles and I agree. My two least satisfying vehicles were BMW's. Constant problems for $60+k which is why most people lease them instead of purchase them. So I will try to resolve the only quality issue I have in my $31k Mav which is vibrations in the dash.

Opening the rear slider eliminates any buffeting. I have sensitive ears to it. On my outback it happened a lot. F150 and maverick with a powered rear slider, not an issue. Like you said, not a defect just a result of specific design.

 

[Kwanzaa]

I am completely impressed with the build quality for the low price point. I have an XLT and there is a black plastic shroud between the door and fender. Can not see into the engine bay. Also front and rear tire wells are completely covered leaving little place for dirt to accumulate. I will be installing front and rear Ford splash guards to protect lower paint from stone and debris. I would try and locate an XL and see if it is set up like yours. A trip to the dealer will handle any other problems that you may think are service related

Your vehicle definitely has quality control issues. I checked my driver's door and shined a light into the area. There is a plastic-coated soft insulation panel so yours is missing. It should be resolved under warranty . Similarly, the flexible vinyl upholstery between the dash and steering column on mine is not fitted properly. I played with it and was able to push it into place. My biggest complaint is a low rumble from the dash when going over rough pavement. I was able to isolate one area in the lowest point in the center of the dash where the stop/start button and sliding window control is. I will look for fasteners to tighten. But the biggest dash noise is straight ahead of the steering wheel. I opened the hood and it isn't in the engine bay on the firewall. It is not the lens on the instrument cluster vibrating, it isn't the hood over the cluster, it is somewhere under the panel by the windshield - perhaps the defroster duct? I hate to have mechanics tear into the area and create other unintended problems. These are quality control issues and should not be there regardless of the cost or trim level of the vehicle. I see your point regarding the fender liners. Fortunately I live in a place that barely gets 10" of rain a year so rust etc. isn't an issue. Overall I enjoy the way it drives. I get better gas mileage using 87 octane in my 2.0L EB. We'll see when GM, Toyota and Honda bring similar vehicles to market how they compare in price and quality. Meanwhile Ford can sell all the Mav's it can make.

Any ideas how i can prove that they're missing? is there a tech document or exploded view somewhere that says it should be there? i tried my dealer and they said "the insulation is the way it is" - meaning they wont do shit about it unless i prove its missing. they also deflected pretty hard on fixing the upholstery and told me twice the upholstery guy was MIA, seems odd hed be gone 2 weeks in a row with no explanation.

 

[jsus]

Any ideas how i can prove that they're missing? is there a tech document or exploded view somewhere that says it should be there? i tried my dealer and they said "the insulation is the way it is" - meaning they wont do shit about it unless i prove its missing. they also deflected pretty hard on fixing the upholstery and told me twice the upholstery guy was MIA, seems odd hed be gone 2 weeks in a row with no explanation.

Not missing. You have an XLT, not a Lariat, so the Fender Apron Insulator is not included.

insulator-14199831-1https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/insulator-14199831-1?pdp=y#/sectionId:446281000

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/insulator-14200619-1?pdp=y#sectionId:446281000

 

[Kwanzaa]

Not missing. You have an XLT, not a Lariat, so the Fender Apron Insulator is not included.

insulator-14199831-1https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/insulator-14199831-1?pdp=y#/sectionId:446281000

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/insulator-14200619-1?pdp=y#sectionId:446281000

Awesome, thanks for clarifying


Edit: now that i opened your link, it says XLT right in the product description.

also this is for a hybrid, mine is eco boost.

 

[jsus]

Awesome, thanks for clarifying


Edit: now that i opened your link, it says XLT right in the product description.

also this is for a hybrid, mine is eco boost.

True, it's worded a bit funny. Maybe it is supposed to come on both.

If installed, when you open the front doors and look forward, you'd see nothing but a piece of dark gray foam, rather than the engine bay.

Can't imagine it would be too difficult to install those if you had them, but it looks like it might rely on a couple other pieces to hold it in place.

 

[Snartman619]

For me i am mostly disappointed with the Interior plastics they scratch very easily

 

[GPSMan]

As far as what you should expect from a $22K truck... Go ahead and do a detailed comparison with ALL of the other trucks available new for $22K. I'll wait for your findings...

And for those of you who keep saying that at $XX price point, the value isn't there, I'd posit the same argument: Show me another new truck on the market that gets 40 mpg at even a $35K price point. I'll wait for your findings as well. (I'm getting pretty good at waiting, since I have a Maverick on order...)

I don't need or want a large truck, but I can definitely use a small, fuel efficient truck. I'm not a dyed-in-the-wool Ford fan (my last 3 trucks were Chevrolets). If any of the other automakers had anything remotely comparable (small truck that gets decent fuel mileage), I'd be interested. (The Santa Cruz fits the small part, but not the "fuel efficient" part. Styling is a whole 'nuther discussion...)

Here's the problem Jim:

This is the only truck that gets 40+ MPG but it's also the only truck not going to last 50,000 miles that worries me.

 

[MLA62563]

Here's the problem Jim:

This is the only truck that gets 40+ MPG but it's also the only truck not going to last 50,000 miles that worries me.

I bought a used '99 Ford Escort dirt cheap in 2000. It was a totally uninspiring little rattletrap with more annoying idiosyncrasies than I could count. But....it lasted 21 years and just shy of 200K miles, with nothing but routine maintenance and a fuel pump at 120k.
The build quality of my Maverick is light years better in every way, and in fact, I have yet to find a single thing lacking. So for what it is worth, I am not the least bit concerned it will crap out before 50,000 miles....or 150,000 for that matter.

 

[Moon]

Yes its a 20-30k truck so i shouldn't expect luxury. these are some of the build quality issues ive come across not even gotten through my first tank of gas.

1. There is no insulation between the engine and the cab. When i open my drivers door i can see inside my engine bay. Ill elaborate more on this later on.

2. The fender liners dont align, mate, and cover the wheel well. tons of dirt, salt, etc gets up inside the engine bay from here and accelerates corrosion in hard to reach spaces, especially the pinch welds. Dirt and grime also easily migrates to the door seals, door wiring boot and can seep its way inside the frame.

3. The rear wheel well fender liner and splash guard doesnt cover or protect the rocker panel and the wheel constantly shoves water and dirt into it accelerating corrosion. i dont think there is a product that could even help this as theres just to much water flow.

4. this one is a little more specific to me, The steering wheel upholstery is torn and not fitted well, you can easily see inside the steering column into the engine bay.

besides the torn upholstery are these same issues on everyone else mavericks? or worth raising a warranty claim?. Anyone else have things they've noticed?
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Yes its a 20-30k truck so i shouldn't expect luxury. these are some of the build quality issues ive come across not even gotten through my first tank of gas.

1. There is no insulation between the engine and the cab. When i open my drivers door i can see inside my engine bay. Ill elaborate more on this later on.

2. The fender liners dont align, mate, and cover the wheel well. tons of dirt, salt, etc gets up inside the engine bay from here and accelerates corrosion in hard to reach spaces, especially the pinch welds. Dirt and grime also easily migrates to the door seals, door wiring boot and can seep its way inside the frame.

3. The rear wheel well fender liner and splash guard doesnt cover or protect the rocker panel and the wheel constantly shoves water and dirt into it accelerating corrosion. i dont think there is a product that could even help this as theres just to much water flow.

4. this one is a little more specific to me, The steering wheel upholstery is torn and not fitted well, you can easily see inside the steering column into the engine bay.

besides the torn upholstery are these same issues on everyone else mavericks? or worth raising a warranty claim?. Anyone else have things they've noticed?

This is terrible craftsmanship and zero Quality Control. Totally unacceptable on any car, I don’t care how much it cost. Thanks to the writer of this article and the pictures. Ford should be flooded with this. If anyone knows how to do that, let us know? I have a 23 ordered and would hate to see this. As much as Tesla’s cost, they have some of these problems at there California plant.

 

[Maverick not Goose]

. The only thing I would like would be more horsepower. I tried doing a burnout anywhich way, couldn't do it. Maybe 350HP, yee ha.

5star tuning and I’m sure others may have tuners. Your burnout is available!
https://5startuning.com/product-cat...-eb/2022-maverick-2-0l-eb-tuners-programmers/

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[OrangeBlue]

Simple. Compare it to a couple Mavericks on their lot.

Any ideas how i can prove that they're missing? is there a tech document or exploded view somewhere that says it should be there?

 

[JimParker256]

Simple. Compare it to a couple Mavericks on their lot.

If only there were actually Mavericks on any dealer's lot... LOL

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