First 200 miles in my 24 XLT Hybrid.

[BlueRio52]

Well i think the Maverick has a Magnetic Personality took the Blue Bomber out and the roads were wet and dry the amount of debris sticking to the windsheild was crazy and my side mirror got a film of dirt on it also in no time. I know owner's have mentioned how the frontend can get chewed up or paint getting sandblasted from the road this truck does seem to have odd aero not sure how much Ford spent in the wind tunnel or this is just from the overall shape. I know Santa will have to bring me more blinker and washer fluid. Best mileage i got on first tank was 39.1 I did find the cruise control when going down hill and feeding the battery it was a little too much on the regen. But drives and handles well do think suspension is a little rough on bad or uneven surfaces but very smooth and comfortable on a good piece of Tarmac hard to find most of the time in the PNW.

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[EchoPear]

Thanks for your experience! I have noticed people saying over rougher roads the maverick hybrid especially doesn’t ride super great. I’m wondering if it has something to do with the rear set up with the torsion beam

 

[BlueRio52]

Thanks for your experience! I have noticed people saying over rougher roads the maverick hybrid especially doesn’t ride super great. I’m wondering if it has something to do with the rear set up with the torsion beam

I feel it's in the front springs more then the rear not sure that is a progressive type front coil.

 

[Taxman100]

Check your tire pressure - all of mine were 40 psi from the dealer.

I too think the ride is a little firm, but chalk that up to being a 1,500 lb payload, as well as the other car I drive being a 2002 Grand Marquis.

 

[BlueRio52]

Check your tire pressure - all of mine were 40 psi from the dealer.

I too think the ride is a little firm, but chalk that up to being a 1,500 lb payload, as well as the other car I drive being a 2002 Grand Marquis.

Yes tire pressure is 36 on all 4. May play with the pressure a bit and see if i can make it better.

 

[EchoPear]

Hmm. Maybe it would be beneficial to take aftermarket suspension for the EB and slap it up front on the hybrid

 

[BlueRio52]

Hmm. Maybe it would be beneficial to take aftermarket suspension for the EB and slap it up front on the hybrid

Well will see if things wear in a little after 5K or more i do know some reviewer's did seem to think the EB and 4wd version's rode and handled better then the hybrid. Yup different susp set in rear. But the frontend seems to be more of a problem going over the rough road surface could be better tuned FORD.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Expect mileage to increase over the next few thousand miles.

Using Slippery Mode usually delivers the best mileage in the Hybrid.

If you've never owned a Hybrid before, use the EV Coach screen (in the Instrument Cluster display) to teach you how to maximize use of the Electric mode and increase MPGs.

 

[BlueRio52]

Expect mileage to increase over the next few thousand miles.

Using Slippery Mode usually delivers the best mileage in the Hybrid.

If you've never owned a Hybrid before, use the EV Coach screen (in the Instrument Cluster display) to teach you how to maximize use of the Electric mode and increase MPGs.

Thanks for the Tip !

 

[dsford]

Well i think the Maverick has a Magnetic Personality took the Blue Bomber out and the roads were wet and dry the amount of debris sticking to the windsheild was crazy and my side mirror got a film of dirt on it also in no time. I know owner's have mentioned how the frontend can get chewed up or paint getting sandblasted from the road this truck does seem to have odd aero not sure how much Ford spent in the wind tunnel or this is just from the overall shape. I know Santa will have to bring me more blinker and washer fluid. Best mileage i got on first tank was 39.1 I did find the cruise control when going down hill and feeding the battery it was a little too much on the regen. But drives and handles well do think suspension is a little rough on bad or uneven surfaces but very smooth and comfortable on a good piece of Tarmac hard to find most of the time in the PNW.

Check your tire pressure. My 2024 Maverick had 42 pounds when the recommendation is 34. The harder the tires the more bumpy the ride. Take a little off the tires and you’ll get a better ride.

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