Does your Maverick have a jack?

[Hot Runr Guy]

They should at least offer an option like that for those who want a spare.

They do, option 51D, for those combinations that do not come with a spare as standard equipment

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[HeyBales]

Generally, you should not grease or lubricate wheel nuts (lug nuts) or studs. Doing so significantly lowers friction, which can cause you to accidentally over-tighten the nuts. This over-tightening stretches the studs, warps your brake rotors, and greatly increases the risk of wheel detachment. [1, 2, 3, 4]
For a clear visual breakdown of why lubricating wheel studs can alter torque values and cause safety issues:
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NEVER Lubricate Wheel Studs On Your Car!
YouTube · proclaimliberty2000

Why lubrication is risky
Wheel nuts are designed to be tightened "dry" according to the manufacturer's torque specifications. The friction of clean, dry threads is calculated into the exact amount of clamping force required to hold your wheel safely in place. If you add grease, oil, or anti-seize: [1, 2, 3]

• False Torque Readings: Your torque wrench will click at the specified setting, but the reduced friction will cause the nut to travel much further.
• Damaged Studs: Over-stretching the metal can permanently damage or snap the lug studs.[1, 2]

The best practice

• Keep them clean: Instead of greasing them, make sure the threads and mating surfaces are clean, dry, and free of dirt, debris, and major rust. You can use a wire brush to gently clean off any surface rust. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Torque properly: Always tighten your lug nuts using a calibrated torque wrench in a crisscross or star pattern to the manufacturer's exact specifications found in your vehicle's owner manual. [1, 2, 3]

When to make an exception
Some industrial or off-roading applications allow lubrication, but this requires manually reducing your torque specifications by about 20% to 25% to account for the reduced friction.

I only commented on that older thread due to this one going in to NOT following the manual spec.

Only if you plan on going below stated torque (148 to 111 is exactly 25% reduction), would it make sense to lube for exactly the reasons given.

Or do it dry and just go lower but equal, and check frequently. As many are stating.

The other problem with lube though - gotta keep stuff clean or it goes other direction of more friction when the grit gets in there.
Which is easy to do when wheel removed and working on the brakes. Nothing like a little brake dust in threads to make it very different!

 

[HeyBales]

Gotta love ppl second-guessing engineers ...

Wheel studs on the Maverick are 14mm, not 12mm like most cars and small SUVs ... bigger fasteners need more torque to achieve the correct clamping force - if you don't strain the stud enough, the nut is at risk of loosening
https://www.atlascopco.com/en-ca/it...-the-recommended-maximum-torque-for-your-bolt

True.

But it also can't be assumed that what the engineer said should be done - is what ended up in the manual.

Several layers of people in there - besides good ole' human error - have shown up between the engineers and what's stated in the manual.

 

[KO Stradivarius]

We could say worthless. AMIRITE?

I just saw this comment.

All I can say is:

Just another reason.

 

[KO Stradivarius]

That's a valid statement

Which statement?

 

[DinoLord]

Anything larger than a 60R17 would negatively impact the functional depth of the trailer hitch. I have one hitch ball that already hits the spare tire before I can get the pin inserted.

I have a 225/65R17 spare and no issues with the random ball mounts used or my B&W multi-ball.

 

[Tbone91]

I have a 225/65R17 spare and no issues with the random ball mounts used or my B&W multi-ball.

Good to know!

 

[KO Stradivarius]

True.

But it also can't be assumed that what the engineer said should be done - is what ended up in the manual.

Several layers of people in there - besides good ole' human error - have shown up between the engineers and what's stated in the manual.

Sure, there can be errors in the Owner's Manual. But the engineer typically signs off on it, and something like a lug nut torque would be more difficult to get wrong because torques are fed from directly from the CAD data, which the engineer creates and is cross-checked by other activities such as plant vehicle mfg, etc.

 

[Aleks]

Sure, there can will be errors in the Owner's Manual. But the engineer AI typically signs off on it...

soon to be..

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Which statement?

The one back in the OP

 

[tiktokbrainrot]

Sure, there can be errors in the Owner's Manual. But the engineer typically signs off on it, and something like a lug nut torque would be more difficult to get wrong because torques are fed from directly from the CAD data, which the engineer creates and is cross-checked by other activities such as plant vehicle mfg, etc.

It also has to pass by Upper Manglement, and that is where things get cut down on.

 

[MetalsGeek]

At this point, I'm glad I bought a '23 model. Removing things like the exterior hard-wired keypad and physical HVAC controls was just a start on the en$hitifying of the Maverick. One comment on the spare tire: You cannot access it unless the tailgate is up, so don't get a flat on your way back from Home Depot with a load of 4x8 plywood or drywall.

 

[Tbone289]

One comment on the spare tire: You cannot access it unless the tailgate is up, so don't get a flat on your way back from Home Depot with a load of 4x8 plywood or drywall.

Yes but at least it's not like the Honda Ridgeline which requires you to unload the bed to access the spare, regardless of tailgate position.

 

[TonyP19]

AAA

 

[GmanGM]

I recently got a irreparable gash in one of my tires. I was surprised to discover that my Mav doesn't have a jack, let alone a spare of any kind. Roadside assistance wasn't possible. I had to borrow a jack to get the wheel off. Apparently a jack is now an option on most new vehicles. Who knew?. FYI I bought a dealer pre-ordered 2026 Lariat Hybrid. It does have an air pump and a seal kit which weren't much use to me in this instance. If you live remotely, be forwarned.

on my 25' Lariat awd 4ktow hybrid- I have both a full spare under and a jack, but havent tried it yet and some jacks are almost worthless and need to be replaced w aftermarket and/or keep a chunk of 4x4 to put it on so its high enough - so thanks for reminder to test- (my 2014 Wrangler oem Jack is a joke)

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