Drifting & Tire Wear Maverick Pulls

[ofelco]

I interpret the statement about how the compensation works being that the truck only compensates for drift when over 25 mph AND BOTH HANDS ARE ON THE WHEEL. Not just during the 45 second time which figures out the amount of compensation is necessary. I would suggest checking tread depth variations between tires. When I was checking Michelin web site for the primacy tires on my 22 lariat, it was recommended to check tread wear and rotate tires periodically, rotating if uneven wear detected expecting rotation every 4 to 6k miles or possibly sooner. You might also try adding air to the passenger front and see what happens???

When I first noticed wear I kept rotating tires probably even 3-4000 mile by 23,000 or so all Continental tires wouldn't pass inspection. Been looking into EZ Red shims. Going to call them and see if they will work on the rear of Maverick hybrid. Video by a speed shop in Pennsylvania on YouTube show how to install. Looks relatively easy, but would like to get a price from someone.
I'm 68 now & don't look forward to a job like that, just in case I screw it up. As for the drift sensor don't know if it does anything. Ford says it test ok or probably shows no sign it's not working.
Thanks for your advice.

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[inline_five]

When I first noticed wear I kept rotating tires probably even 3-4000 mile by 23,000 or so all Continental tires wouldn't pass inspection. Been looking into EZ Red shims. Going to call them and see if they will work on the rear of Maverick hybrid. Video by a speed shop in Pennsylvania on YouTube show how to install. Looks relatively easy, but would like to get a price from someone.
I'm 68 now & don't look forward to a job like that, just in case I screw it up. As for the drift sensor don't know if it does anything. Ford says it test ok or probably shows no sign it's not working.
Thanks for your advice.

I have a '23 XLT hybrid with 10,000 miles on it and noticed drifting to the right fairly early on around 6000-7000 miles. I am extremely sensitive to this due to driving a car for 20+ years that could not be aligned straight and I was always compensating. I was looking forward to a straight driving vehicle for once in my life.

I'm going to follow up with my dealer as I have about six months left on bumper to bumper warranty and this is inexcusable from a new vehicle standpoint with such low miles. Mine pulls about as hard as yours.

Mine was a late Sept 2023 delivery.

 

[ofelco]

I have a '23 XLT hybrid with 10,000 miles on it and noticed drifting to the right fairly early on around 6000-7000 miles. I am extremely sensitive to this due to driving a car for 20+ years that could not be aligned straight and I was always compensating. I was looking forward to a straight driving vehicle for once in my life.

I'm going to follow up with my dealer as I have about six months left on bumper to bumper warranty and this is inexcusable from a new vehicle standpoint with such low miles. Mine pulls about as hard as yours.

Mine was a late Sept 2023 delivery.

Mine was a mid October delivery & I didn't take it on the highway for about 3 months, so it took me a while to realize. I have 3200 left on bumper to bumper. Have you noticed tire wear or had a front alignment yet? Don't forget to ask for a print out before they do it. Curious if a rear wheel is out like mine. Alignments were not covered under warranty, here in MA, Ford is charging $140. First Ford I went to seemed like they didn't want to help & couldn't find anything wrong. The were local, down the road. Dealer I bought it from was better and at least got me this far, but still pulls. Going to take it on highway for 45 seconds or more going about 40 mph & record it & see if sensor kicks in. And will have to wait if tires wear, unfortunately bumper to bumper will probably be over. But rear axle should be covered under drive train, I think. I do have a premium warranty also .
I to are sensitive to this drifting. Want it fixed. Let me know what you find out. Thanks
Wayne

 

[inline_five]

@ofelco

At 10,000 miles I have rotated 2x and not noticed any appreciable adverse wear.

I am definitely going to the dealer and armed with your post know I'm not the only one experiencing this.

I did notice my passenger CV had grease leaking from it as well, and assumed this was the reason. But your back end being out of spec is more of an explanation.

Just IMO but the vehicle not aligning with its centering sensor is just putting a bandaid over the issue and is a cop out. Obviously the axle is out of spec from the factory.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

When I first noticed wear I kept rotating tires probably even 3-4000 mile by 23,000 or so all Continental tires wouldn't pass inspection. Been looking into EZ Red shims. Going to call them and see if they will work on the rear of Maverick hybrid. Video by a speed shop in Pennsylvania on YouTube show how to install. Looks relatively easy, but would like to get a price from someone.
I'm 68 now & don't look forward to a job like that, just in case I screw it up. As for the drift sensor don't know if it does anything. Ford says it test ok or probably shows no sign it's not working.
Thanks for your advice.

Couple years ago there was more than one thread RE: "Alignment issues" at least one had custom modifications for rear end alignment if I remember correctly. I'll see if I can find it???

 

[ofelco]

Couple years ago there was more than one thread RE: "Alignment issues" at least one had custom modifications for rear end alignment if I remember correctly. I'll see if I can find it???

Thanks

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Seems like some people on Facebook are having the same problems with their Ford Maverick.
You may want to check Ford Maverick on Facebook.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Apparently the 45 second drifting management procedure is to set the amount of steering torque applied to assist driver. After setting mine I can now drive on that section of road with that crown by pinkie finger steering. I assume that I may have to 45 second reset for a different road. Truck still drifts just much easier to counter steer.

 

[ofelco]

Apparently the 45 second drifting management procedure is to set the amount of steering torque applied to assist driver. After setting mine I can now drive on that section of road with that crown by pinkie finger steering. I assume that I may have to 45 second reset for a different road. Truck still drifts just much easier to counter steer.

Hello, when you say after setting you can now drive on that crowned section of road again, do you mean each time you drive that section of road you must hold the wheel true to the road for 45 seconds to pinkie finger steer or there is some kind of memory setting to this that I am missing.
Thanks makindofornow
Wayne

 

[ofelco]

Seems like some people on Facebook are having the same problems with their Ford Maverick.
You may want to check Ford Maverick on Facebook.

Thanks glen ba

Seems like some people on Facebook are having the same problems with their Ford Maverick.
You may want to check Ford Maverick on Facebook.

Thanks glen baker LLC. I will definitely check this out

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Hello, when you say after setting you can now drive on that crowned section of road again, do you mean each time you drive that section of road you must hold the wheel true to the road for 45 seconds to pinkie finger steer or there is some kind of memory setting to this that I am missing.
Thanks makindofornow
Wayne

It appears that it does have some kind of memory setting that doesn't eliminate the drifting but seams to take less pressure on wheel to correct the drift. Just guessing but do not expect any change in tire wear or alignment. Will have to see if I can detect any improvement or none on road with different crown??? I haven't pulled my alignment check figures but I think everything was in specs when it was done. I recently had to replace one tire of a new set due to sidewall damage with 7k miles on the set so I have that much less wear on one tire (did not check but probably 1.2/32 more tread on the new tire?).

 

[ofelco]

It appears that it does have some kind of memory setting that doesn't eliminate the drifting but seams to take less pressure on wheel to correct the drift. Just guessing but do not expect any change in tire wear or alignment. Will have to see if I can detect any improvement or none on road with different crown??? I haven't pulled my alignment check figures but I think everything was in specs when it was done. I recently had to replace one tire of a new set due to sidewall damage with 7k miles on the set so I have that much less wear on one tire (did not check but probably 1.2/32 more tread on the new tire?).

Interesting, when I drive a section of highway 2 times a week that I posted, I don't notice a difference in drifting, I hold the wheel at least 45 seconds & travel the rest of that length of road with the same drift time after time. Am I doing something wrong by just holding the wheel? Maybe I have a system not functioning correctly or diagnosed as ok when it's not. As for tire wear, I just ordered 2 tire tread gauges & will start recording measurements. I had 2 alignments from Ford , the first time at Ford the wouldn't give me any read out on paper,the second dealer would but their readout compared to the first alignment done at a private shop were not close. The private shop said back passenger wheel was out .37, Ford said .25 asked why the difference & Ford said private shop may have not put some type of measurement figures in first that Ford does. I didn't understand.
Tomorrow I will be calling EZ Red shim to ask if shimming a Maverick hybrid at fords alignment measurements is possible & what I should expect to pay.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Interesting, when I drive a section of highway 2 times a week that I posted, I don't notice a difference in drifting, I hold the wheel at least 45 seconds & travel the rest of that length of road with the same drift time after time. Am I doing something wrong by just holding the wheel? Maybe I have a system not functioning correctly or diagnosed as ok when it's not. As for tire wear, I just ordered 2 tire tread gauges & will start recording measurements. I had 2 alignments from Ford , the first time at Ford the wouldn't give me any read out on paper,the second dealer would but their readout compared to the first alignment done at a private shop were not close. The private shop said back passenger wheel was out .37, Ford said .25 asked why the difference & Ford said private shop may have not put some type of measurement figures in first that Ford does. I didn't understand.
Tomorrow I will be calling EZ Red shim to ask if shimming a Maverick hybrid at fords alignment measurements is possible & what I should expect to pay.

Again... Holding the wheel straight with both hands presumably without any swerving or lane changing doesn't eliminate the drift it just reduces the pressure on the wheel necessary (apparently) to correct the drift. My dealer just installed one of the "diagnostic archway" in the check in lane (I am calling it an "auto MRI"). It checks many things from fluid leaks, tire damage, frame/unibody measurements, etc. read where they are used at auto auctions so bidders will know if vehicle ever been wrecked, etc. the costs of those puppies was $125-$200k + $3k or more monthly. For that price I would expect the dealership will know at check in if you need an alignment, etc.

 

[ofelco]

Again... Holding the wheel straight with both hands presumably without any swerving or lane changing doesn't eliminate the drift it just reduces the pressure on the wheel necessary (apparently) to correct the drift. My dealer just installed one of the "diagnostic archway" in the check in lane (I am calling it an "auto MRI"). It checks many things from fluid leaks, tire damage, frame/unibody measurements, etc. read where they are used at auto auctions so bidders will know if vehicle ever been wrecked, etc. the costs of those puppies was $125-$200k + $3k or more monthly. For that price I would expect the dealership will know at check in if you need an alignment, etc.

Diagnostic archway,wonder if my Ford dealer has one. So pull will still be alive but easier to control. Though problem that creates a great drift still needs to be addressed.
Thanks

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