Do you enjoy driving your Maverick?

[coppermav]

Im having a hard time not putting too many miles on mine as its so fun to drive, lol

I hear you there, I quit taking the “longer way” to work a while ago. 20-25k miles a year is plenty, don’t need to rack up more than that

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[710-oil-614]

It's not nearly as fun as my M3LR + acceleration pack was however the ride is much more forgiving and overall I am more much comfortable in my Maverick.

Lariat w/19" wheels has been a little harsh compared to my Tremor and with limited to no options for 19" AT tires I will likely be bumping down to 17" and upgrading suspension in time since I'm not hitting anywhere near stated efficiency.

But yes, really enjoy driving it.

 

[Chet]

Every minute of every drive. Nuff said.

 

[Blue_Max]

1. Do you have CP360?
For me, that's a necessity. After two lumbar spinal fusions and two major cervical spine fusions involving multiple levels, of my neck, I have a limited range of motion. CP360 has helped me out tremendously!!

2. Did you remove the back seat headrests?
That was the first thing I did before driving it off the lot. No problem now with visibility.

3. Do you have a hybrid?
No problem with a "stumbling transmission" with my hybrid. No shift points. Just very smooth acceleration.

4. Awkward in sharp turns?
How fast are you going in sharp turns? Are you going the posted speed limit? Road signs warning of sharp turns and the recommended speed limit are almost always posted before the sharp turn in every state I've ever been in.

No CP360.
No need to remove back headrests. It's the over-the-shoulder view to the left (looking outside the truck) that is the problem.
Ecoboost, as indicated in my profile.
I'm talking about making a right turn from one road to another, during which I am not going over the posted limit. It's the difference between a car with a low center of gravity and a truck with a higher center of gravity and not-so-fat tires.

 

[Snowbird]

I do enjoy driving mine, a lot! I removed the rear headrest's and love the visibility.

The ride is firmer than I like on rough roads. I am thinking of lowering the tire pressure and see how it feels. I have kept them at the recommended 35psi.

 

[mepot101]

I've had mine for under 3 months. All my previous vehicles have been RWD V8 cars. Everything about it feels kind of weird to me. The last time I bought a vehicle was 2001, so that's a major factor.
I'm not used to sitting up so high, and I'm still not accustomed to the poor rear/side visibility. I'm super paranoid with every lane change. I can't figure out why an over-the-shoulder look shows me so little. My first car was a 1969 Mustang SportsRoof, which has an incredibly wide C pillar, and I only had a side mirror on the driver's side, but visibility was much better than in my Maverick.
I'm very impressed with the power of the engine, but I'm still not used to the stumbling transmission. It really zips, but you have to sit through a bog first. I thought it was turbo lag (because I've never had a turbocharged vehicle before), but from what I've read here it's the transmission, not the turbo.
I'm also still getting used to the handling. It feels weird to me because I'm used to RWD cars where I sit much lower. I guess this is a FWD feel. It feels a little tippy, and it's awkward in sharp turns, but I haven't skidded it yet.
Also, throttle by wire, ABS, electric power steering, and a collision warning system are all new to me. So it's kind of a lot.

Have you seen the video about how to adjust the mirrors? I don't know how to link it here. Sounds weird, but I tried it, and once you get used to it, you can see into the blind spot better, even with the indicators on the mirrors. I'm still getting used to it. May still put some 'stick on' wide view spots on the mirrors, but that trick has made the lane changes easier.

 

[Hunters Edge]

I absolutely love my Maverick. It's not as high a sight picture as my F150 4x4 but high enough perch to see what's going on. It is so much easier to get in or out and to load. It handles great taking curves without body roll. The ride or smoothness is exceptional. The versatility, the fuel economy and ease of parking what's not to like. Whether driving out back on the property, driving it through snow, dirt roads or highways it's fun to drive. It's impressive when towing as well. Very happy with my purchase and more importantly my ownership. Hope it lasts for many years.

 

[Fcnrwy]

The only thing that freaks me out still is sometimes cornering at higher speeds, I'm not talking sharp corners I'm talking like gradual corners, I feel like the car is trying to pull me towards the center line or like I'm going to slide...I can't describe it but maybe someone will understand. The Camry I traded in didn't feel that way.

Then its a good thing, You did not own Rangers. (1993-2011).
I had three, I swear that I DID come off on two wheels a few times, on the highway..
Compared to that... My Mav is a "Racecar".... vrrooommm...

Jerry

 

[turbobill]

Overall I love driving it. Originally bought as a winter vehicle, I like it so much I don't want it out in the salt deteriorating so it is stored for the winter.

 

[Blue_Max]

Have you seen the video about how to adjust the mirrors? I don't know how to link it here. Sounds weird, but I tried it, and once you get used to it, you can see into the blind spot better, even with the indicators on the mirrors. I'm still getting used to it. May still put some 'stick on' wide view spots on the mirrors, but that trick has made the lane changes easier.

I haven't seen the video. Really, it's just a matter of learning to trust what I'm seeing in the mirrors. Because I don't have CP360, it has built-in wide-view spots. That's something I've never had before, and again, it takes getting used to.

 

[Lump lump]

Drove from FL to NY and back, to Asheville NC and N. GA from FL in my 22 Eco without cruise control and drive 45 minutes each way to work and still love driving it ! 1st vehicle I’ve owned that I don’t have to keep changing my seating position on long trips!

 

[SLJ]

Agreed on the heated seats and steering wheel, so nice to have on cold days. Love the cloth seats, after my last vehicle had the vinyl stuff (another brands version of Active X), never again.

Agree on the seats. Main reason I went with the XLT fully loaded over the Lariat with the pleather. I liked the seats in my Bronco Sport. Lariat seat material wasn't as nice. The Lariat seats just felt cheap to me and like they would crack eventually. Just a preference I guess.

 

[Sovande]

Dumb generic post, but I was driving around this weekend and thought "you know, I really do enjoy driving this truck".

I've had way "cooler" vehicles that were more performance/luxury oriented, but the Maverick handles/drives so well. Every time I hop in I'm content.

I was on the highway, backroads, and in stop/go traffic over a long trip today and not once got sick of being in the truck for an extended amount of time. There's a sweet spot with this truck that's hard to describe.

I also really enjoy the features of the Lariat package in my Tremor. The seats rock, plush but firm. The B&O sound system is great. It's cold AF out here in the northeast and the heated function in the seats/steering wheel do not disappoint. The AWD system has also rocked while the roads are slick.

Feeling grateful tonight I guess!

I would be content if the stock transmission tuning for the Ecoboost didn't suck so badly, but it's pretty terrible in the Normal setting.

The handling is fine, and maybe a bit better than I expected, but nothing interesting. The steering feels as numb as you would expect, the suspension feels fine, if not a bit soft. The brakes are kind of small and something slightly larger would certainly be welcome. The engine seems fine - though it sounds like hammered dogshit. But that's what direct injection 4 cylinder motors sound like. The materials throughout are aggressively cheap. Seating surface (both cloth and vinyl) are among the cheapest I have experienced. They feel akin to rental spec cars. The tech is fine. I don't think the truck needs all the modes and goofy shit like that, but it's fine they are there. I will never understand why some people looked at this truck and thought it needs to be kitted out to a point where it costs anywhere near $40,000, but here we are.

Content? Sure, it's a cheap truck which does cheap truck things just fine and I don't have to care too much about how it looks or anything. I can't think of anything I would replace it with at the moment, as no other truck this size currently exists. I will say I enjoy owning it more than my previous car, as there is zero anxiety in driving an inexpensive appliance compared to an actual nice car.

I'd buy a Maverick again.

 

[dunhamcamera]

I've had mine for under 3 months. All my previous vehicles have been RWD V8 cars. Everything about it feels kind of weird to me. The last time I bought a vehicle was 2001, so that's a major factor.
I'm not used to sitting up so high, and I'm still not accustomed to the poor rear/side visibility. I'm super paranoid with every lane change. I can't figure out why an over-the-shoulder look shows me so little. My first car was a 1969 Mustang SportsRoof, which has an incredibly wide C pillar, and I only had a side mirror on the driver's side, but visibility was much better than in my Maverick.

These work for me.
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[Churchfield]

I logged more miles than many in class five tractor trailers,
52 foot vans.
We don’t get much of an over the shoulder look.
We had to master our mirrors.
So far in my MAV there is no blind spot while using my mirrors. I have to move my head a bit.
I had my wife walk around the truck. There was no place I could not see her.
Learning to move just right to look into blind spots with mirrors is a skill that just takes practice.
It will become second nature in no time.

IMO, as a 50+ years engineer, there is no ‘poor visibility’ in my ‘23 XLT EB awd. Those who complain have not learned to adjust their mirrors correctly. Period. My Mave is a great drive.

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