Yea when I added the Black Appearance package to my hybrid the dealer suggested removing it because it could “delay the build”. I said really….like two more months on an order that could take two years. He said “good point
”. Added the package and when I got confirmation he added copilot 360 without my approval. I guess he figured what the he!! might as well ride this out…lol
You should be in great shape.
I think the appeal to a lot of people with the maverick is they can get a truck like vehicle and also park it in the garage, fit it in city parking spots, feel comfortable driving it since not too overly large. I feel like many people may stay maverick because of the size. I don't really think many people in large cities with tight parking spots will jump to F150 ever. But then again all the suburbanites will since they can have space for it so maybe I'm wrongYou make a great point and I'm really interested in how this shakes out in the next 3-5 years. Ford's been very open about wanting the Maverick to bring in non-truck owners to their offerings, and I really wonder how many more people will love their Maverick for a handful of years then start having the "you know, it would be nice if..." conversations and consider the F-150 or Ranger.
Makes me believe more and more Maverick production, especially hybrids, will never, ever reach *true* demand capacity. The Maverick is to Ford what the rotisserie chicken and hot dogs are to Costco. Price them at razor thin margins, or even a loss, and build just few enough so it's not a headache, in hopes to get people in the door and start spending real money. If you're into watches, this is the exact playbook Swatch/Omega has done:
https://timeandtidewatches.com/its-...-in-the-wake-of-the-moonswatch-collaboration/
The drivetrain in the Maverick has been around a LONG time. Its first iteration was in the 05-07 Escape Hybrid, which is my current commuter car. It's a tank, but the HV battery isn't doing so hot and I can't really justify replacing it (ideally the Maverick will replace this car; just hoping the HV battery holds on for long enough).
The problem I'm now having still have not received confirmation from Ford received a notice that I'm signed up for emails notice from Ford bit not a confirmation liked I received on 10/15/21Yea when I added the Black Appearance package to my hybrid the dealer suggested removing it because it could “delay the build”. I said really….like two more months on an order that could take two years. He said “good point
Ford has been manufacturing them in-house since IIRC 2013, although the electric motor assemblies were manufactured by Toshiba. With the Maverick Ford now produces those as well.
I mean, with most battery replacements, that down the line point is 15-20 years in many cases. The hybrid will be the more reliable powertrain for sure.
