Finally Got My Hybrid Maverick

[Wuster12345]

I’ve been dreaming about owning a Hybrid Maverick ever since they were first announced. But every time I got close, something always got in the way. My most recent letdown? I went to my local dealership in December to buy a 2024 Cactus Gray Hybrid—only to find out Ford had just issued a stop-sale order. Ugh. Another failed attempt.

Fast forward to June: I put down a deposit on a 2025 Hybrid XLT FWD at Jerry’s Ford in Leesburg, VA. The sales rep told me it would be on the lot in a week. Then the date slipped to June 26th… then June 29th… then “we’re not sure when it’ll arrive.” At that point, I figured I was headed for disappointment yet again.

But I wasn’t ready to give up. Right before the 4th of July weekend, I expanded my search radius to over 50 miles—and that’s when I struck gold. Battlefield Ford in Culpeper, VA had exactly what I was looking for: a 2025 Hybrid FWD with the Luxury Package and Co-Pilot 1.0, plus floor mats, and the price was spot-on.

There was just one catch: Battlefield doesn’t hold vehicles unless you’re coming from more than four hours away. It’s strictly first come, first served. So I took a day off work, made the 1.5-hour drive to Culpeper, and crossed my fingers.

And I’m so glad I did. The team at Battlefield Ford was fantastic. The out-the-door price matched exactly what they quoted me via email—no hidden fees, no last-minute surprises. Even the Finance Manager was great—no pressure, no upselling, just a smooth, honest transaction. Best of all? I averaged 41 mpg on the drive home.

So after years of waiting (and maybe a little obsessing), I finally got my Maverick. I’ll post some pics once I get it cleaned up—it’s still a bit dusty from the 65-mile ride home.

Thanks for reading, and for everyone still searching: don’t give up. Your Maverick moment might be just around the corner.

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[rk06382]

Welcome to the Maverick forum from Alaska!

Please post pictures of your Maverick.

 

[Hunters Edge]

Hello and welcome to MTC. Congratulations on your diligence and your new Maverick. X2 looking forward to pictures of your new truck.

 

[heady]

I've noticed the same thing at my local dealer where I bought, all the leftover inventory is Ecoboost and all the hybrids like mine are long gone, seems that way most places I look at inventory online. Congrats on the new truck, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

 

[Wuster12345]

Welcome fellow Virginian. And the drive from Leesburg to Culpepper used to be a nice ride. I haven't done it in awhile but sounds like it was worth it. I have a dealer 3 miles from my house and another 10 miles from me. yet I had to go 30 miles to get what I wanted. Both of them wanted to force me to buy dealer add ons so I said NOPE. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

It's so true. If my golf game was better, I can almost hit Jerry's Ford with a solid drive from my house. I might have even waited if the sales guy was upfront about waiting for the truck versus, the "I promise you it will be here next week" white lie. Instead I had to go all the way down to Culpeper to get one. But it all worked out in the end.

Now I just need to find time to wash and wax the truck. I'm spending too much time trying to figure out what accessories to get first.

PS - The drive down to Culpeper used to be a relaxing drive in the country, but they have built so many homes around Gainesville and Warrenton area, that the roads are always congested and everyone is in a hurry.

 

[Wuster12345]

I've noticed the same thing at my local dealer where I bought, all the leftover inventory is Ecoboost and all the hybrids like mine are long gone, seems that way most places I look at inventory online. Congrats on the new truck, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

Thanks! Loving it so far.

 

[MM Mav]

Gainesville and Warrenton area,

I grew up in this area and no longer recognize it when I got back to visit.
It's very much a congested, overpriced bedroom community for DC vs the rural countryside it was of my youth.

 

[Bobkath]

Congrats. You are going to love the truck. You will find that depending on how you drive, that MPG will improve.

 

[Wuster12345]

Well... here she is... after a long hot and humid Virginia weekend.
- 2 coats of Griot's Ceramic All-in-one
- AVS bug shield
- Gator SRX roll up tonneau cover
- And a bunch of other stuff...

The birds are probably crapping on it as I type.

 

[Triangle6887]

Looks like it all worked out for the better this way. I love the idea of a hybrid truck but at the time I was shopping for my Mav they didn't yet have an AWD hybrid so I settled on the AWD ecoboost. Still happy with my purchase but it'd be alot cooler getting 40mpg rather than 30mpg

 

[Wuster12345]

Yeah... you need AWD + snow tires in your neck of the woods in the winter time. My wife is from Spokane, and we have been snowed in a few times while visiting her family during the holidays. The fix is just don't go to Spokane in the winter time.

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