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Hello club members,

‘I’ve been lurking on these forums for quite a while. I have learned a lot from the posts I’ve read to date. I am sure y’all have saved me more than a few dollars.

I purchased my 2022 Area 51 Hybrid Maverick yesterday. Surprised that I did get the SIBL. Looks great. There was some “discussion” about price protection, Smart Vincent etc. I was literally watching Tim’s YouTube video while seated at the salesman’s desk waiting for them to figure out my Zero Percent as well as protected order price. Gilland Ford in Ozark Alabama absolutely took care of me. I would recommend this dealership for a fair deal!
I had it at home 22 hours after I received the text that it had arrived.

Order date: Oct 8, 2021
VIN date: July 26, 2022
In production date: August 22, 2022
Shipped date: approx Oct 3, 2022
Arrived at dealer: Oct 26, 2022
Purchased: Oct 27, 2022

Never received a single email from Ford. No, not ever. I used the Ford website and updated the dealership when I had news. They had nothing.

I ended up driving the Mav up to the Atlanta area later in the day I bought it. I managed around 39 MPG. I’ll do a more detailed trip and evaluation soon.
The ride is similar, but a bit better than my old Ford Escape. Great visibility. Built well to suit my size, but I’m not tall.

I’m still reading the recommendations on accessories and goodies for add ons. The tips provided here are excellent. So far I’ve only ordered the rubber Maverick Ford Bed Mat. I read your tips and suggestions and shopped several alternatives to waiting. I waited and I like this vehicle.

Cheers!
Mc_Flier
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Welcome to the zoo. Please don’t feed the bears and trolls that lurk in the shadows here. They get really snarky if you give them food.

Congrats and Happy Mavericking!!
 
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Drove home from the Atlanta area.
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Picked up the bed mat from the dealership.
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I installed the Lasfit lights. It went pretty smoothly. Thanks to David @Redneck Garage .

As advertised, the driver front marker was tough. Forty years ago I could have just reached in and swapped bulbs. I couldn’t go from the wheel well or from the engine bay without assistance. I reached down and pulled the socket, handed it to my wife who reached through the wheel well. She pulled the bull and held the socket for me to come around and push the new bulb in. Too tough for me to get two hands in there.
I managed to get both front signals in upside down. When they didn’t light, I remembered the forum advising to rotate them 180 degrees. Thanks guys.
I really like the way these look.

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I installed the Lasfit lights. It went pretty smoothly. Thanks to David @Redneck Garage .

As advertised, the driver front marker was tough. Forty years ago I could have just reached in and swapped bulbs. I couldn’t go from the wheel well or from the engine bay without assistance. I reached down and pulled the socket, handed it to my wife who reached through the wheel well. She pulled the bull and held the socket for me to come around and push the new bulb in. Too tough for me to get two hands in there.
I managed to get both front signals in upside down. When they didn’t light, I remembered the forum advising to rotate them 180 degrees. Thanks guys.
I really like the way these look.

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I use this on the Street Glide so I tried it out on the Mav. Works great.
 
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Limo tint and 35 on front door glass.
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Installed the roll up tonneau cover. I have mixed thoughts, but I’m happy to have a secure dry space.

Realtruck gives us a nice discount. Santana is very helpful.

I experienced a little QC issue and maybe a shipping issue.
the cover went on easily and seals along the sides if I press down on a high spot on the left. FedEx may be to blame of it may just need to sit in place for a bit. I did have a broken end piece right out of the box as well as slight metal damage.

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I had a cracked corner cap and my top didn’t roll out flat. It would latch, but I had a spot that needed to be pressed down.
@Realtruck was on it. They immediately responded and promptly shipped me a replacement. I rolled it out and installed it today. Works perfectly and looks great.
All that and a discount as well.
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