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[GPSMan]

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[CajunMick]

you're way left

the trailer brake controller is found on trucks with the 4k towing package and it's below the headlamps knob.

the drive mode button is between the center armrest and the shift dial. here's a pic I quickly found, this is a hybrid because you can see the funky slot for parking lot tickets, or whatever. an ecoboost maverick has a different button layout, however, the pic is useful because drive mode is still this upper left button that I marked with a red arrow.

push it and look at the driver's instrument cluster to change the drive modes.

Thanks. Mine actually has 4 buttons there. I was in truck today, checking out various dash display via the Menu switch in the wheel. I look at these buttons, of ones I have lil knowledge of. The imprinted symbols mean little, what happen to plain English?

Please note I’m not silly, but an educated fella, mechanical knowledge, paid my college doing mechanic, instrumentation works, do know mechanicals of vehicles. I figured to ask here questions, engage forum members, checking their knowledge since I only own this truck for 5 weeks, retired and not driving it much.

 

[lavaspill]

From what I read on other threads is the 4k ones seem to be the ones that shift oddly. The couple threads I found on it are from before model year '23's.

This could be. I have a 22 with 4k and my shifting is horrible at low speeds/stop and go. However it shifts flawless in regular traffic and on the freeway.

 

[CajunMick]

you're way left

the trailer brake controller is found on trucks with the 4k towing package and it's below the headlamps knob.

the drive mode button is between the center armrest and the shift dial. here's a pic I quickly found, this is a hybrid because you can see the funky slot for parking lot tickets, or whatever. an ecoboost maverick has a different button layout, however, the pic is useful because drive mode is still this upper left button that I marked with a red arrow.

push it and look at the driver's instrument cluster to change the drive modes.

 

[CajunMick]

Colinl…ok, I went out to truck, pushed that button, got the dash display. Then realized had to push again to jump to next symbol, then again, etc. see the “S“ fir sport mode.

My F250 had a specific tow mode button at end of wiper control lever. Display would readout “Tow Mode”. Easy enough. This Maverick took lil bit learning here.

i prob never tow nor do any stump jumping, but at least have button to offer whatever driving that may come up.

Thanks for assist.

 

[Jeff D.]

Bob The Builder, I saw this in consumer reports today and thought about this thread. The highlighted underlined part.

"The nonhybrid Maverick pickup trucks use an optional 250-hp turbo four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic, with front- or all-wheel drive. This powertrain gives robust acceleration, can tow up to 4,000 pounds, and gets 23 mpg overall, but its tendency to lug along at low revs sends annoying vibrations into the cabin.
The hybrid can tow 2,000 pounds and comes with front-wheel drive only. The ride is refined for a pickup truck, and handling is very secure. Maneuverability, access, and visibility are commendable, and the controls are super-easy. However, the truck is loud (the hybrid is quieter), and the interior ambience is utilitarian. The 4.5-foot-long bed is deep enough to be practical and is very easy to reach into. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway come standard. BSW and RCTW are optional."

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/

 

[Bob The Builder]

Bob The Builder, I saw this in consumer reports today and thought about this thread. The highlighted underlined part.

"The nonhybrid Maverick pickup trucks use an optional 250-hp turbo four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic, with front- or all-wheel drive. This powertrain gives robust acceleration, can tow up to 4,000 pounds, and gets 23 mpg overall, but its tendency to lug along at low revs sends annoying vibrations into the cabin.
The hybrid can tow 2,000 pounds and comes with front-wheel drive only. The ride is refined for a pickup truck, and handling is very secure. Maneuverability, access, and visibility are commendable, and the controls are super-easy. However, the truck is loud (the hybrid is quieter), and the interior ambience is utilitarian. The 4.5-foot-long bed is deep enough to be practical and is very easy to reach into. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway come standard. BSW and RCTW are optional."

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/

There it is!! Thank you for posting that. I would say, for me, I find the slight vibrations not to be so much annoying as they generally do not tend to last that long. I suspected it was the nature of the beast anyhoo.

 

[wb5oxq]

I've had my EB two years with all types of driving. My EB 8-speed works flawlessly. Gas mileage of 32+ at 74 MPH and 35+ around 60MPH.

Mine too. Great highway mileage if driven less than 75.

 

[James K]

I do not view it as a problem. My tranny shifts beautifully as well and I am very pleased with it. Very pleased with the truck as a whole. The intent of my post is it seems Ford, in their desire to improve gas mileage and meet government mandated requirements may have gotten a bit too aggressive in their shift points trying to keep rpm's down.

Now maybe it is just my truck. Maybe I'm the Lone Ranger here and everyone else sees what my wife's Jeep sees and that is 1600 RPM at the same given speed. I do not know. I'm seeing this as more of a curiosity than a problem and wondering what others are seeing and how they feel about it.

Interesting. I just read an article from a think tank (can't recall which one) that said government regulations cost the average person $14K+ a year. So we actually have regulation that saves us money?
BTW, my Maverick does the same but like you, I don't see it as a problem.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Interesting. I just read an article from a think tank (can't recall which one) that said government regulations cost the average person $14K+ a year. So we actually have regulation that saves us money?
BTW, my Maverick does the same but like you, I don't see it as a problem.

If truth be told, I'm willing to bet they all do, but some just don't notice, different driving habits or just don't give a damn. I like the gas mileage.

 

[Snowbird]

Yep. True story. Maybe next time I will remember I have Slippery mode. Gotta say that wet, sticky heavy snow was slicker than snot on a doorknob.

I do have it enabled. I forgot about that too. I'm pathetic. LOL.

HaHaHa, oh yea your a Vermonter! But was it slicker than a trout?

 

[Bob The Builder]

HaHaHa, oh yea your a Vermonter! But was it slicker than a trout?

LOL, it was slick. I managed to fall on my ass twice, fortunately for me the Maverick managed to stay on its feet better than me.

 

[CajunMick]

I was under the impression that 4 cyl engines, due to unique design, often “rumble” at certain RPM. Recall that one 4 cyl design engine had a parallel shaft To the crankshaft to counter the “rumbling” effect.

Not sure if that’s what one could feel at the seat of pants.

 

[colinl]

I was under the impression that 4 cyl engines, due to unique design, often “rumble” at certain RPM. Recall that one 4 cyl design engine had a parallel shaft To the crankshaft to counter the “rumbling” effect.

Not sure if that’s what one could feel at the seat of pants.

the ecoboost 2.0 has a balance shaft, but it's actually removable, and as I type this I wonder why I haven't seen any of the tuners or guys chasing fast timeslips have said they removed it.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6026-23BSBP

 

[CajunMick]

the ecoboost 2.0 has a balance shaft, but it's actually removable, and as I type this I wonder why I haven't seen any of the tuners or guys chasing fast timeslips have said they removed it.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6026-23BSBP

Good to know. Thanks .

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