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Hybrid Maverick torture test - hauling 200 lbs over payload limit in bed [TFL]
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I love TFL, especially Andre he cracks me up.
This test was extremely awesome and germane to me because we have a mountain property in Western NC that the last 1-1.5 miles is on privately maintained (that term is used loosely) gravel roads that have a number of ruts, and washboard areas as well as some steep inclines and tight turns that bring your momentum down to nothing.
The wife's odyssey can get up it but it is not happy at all and I've only tried in good weather. Rain would probably make it very challenging - any snow would make it an absolute no. My Forester is like a mountain goat with no problems.
I do plan to put a slightly more aggressive tire on the MavBrid but nothing too serious. Glad to know it looks like it'll still climb the up the mountain roads loaded down for the weekend.
This test was extremely awesome and germane to me because we have a mountain property in Western NC that the last 1-1.5 miles is on privately maintained (that term is used loosely) gravel roads that have a number of ruts, and washboard areas as well as some steep inclines and tight turns that bring your momentum down to nothing.
The wife's odyssey can get up it but it is not happy at all and I've only tried in good weather. Rain would probably make it very challenging - any snow would make it an absolute no. My Forester is like a mountain goat with no problems.
I do plan to put a slightly more aggressive tire on the MavBrid but nothing too serious. Glad to know it looks like it'll still climb the up the mountain roads loaded down for the weekend.
I’m satisfied with my fwd hybrid decision after watching all of the TFL videos on the Maverick. Oh and obligatory…
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This is the review that sold me on buying the hybrid Mav.
What could be better, Ford? How about second batter pack with a rear electric motor?!
What could be better, Ford? How about second batter pack with a rear electric motor?!
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Impressive! I'm gonna miss the on-demand 4WD capabilities of my Explorer Sport Trac but the little FWD Hybrid isn't too shabby and should handle most of what I expect to be using it for. Now if they just start rolling these babies out! Curious... How'd you guys lay your hands on a Hybrid Maverick for this video?
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Tommy,
DON’T let Ford swap it out. Keep them both and show us how they compete. The flex bed creativity was spot on. Now, let’s see what tires and mods Ford will let y’all tinker with.
Ford…best marketing to let the fellas keep using the MaV like in this video. Ranchero package? LoL
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Please do a drag race between the 2 before giving back the hybrid!
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Ok. What episode was this from? lolI’m satisfied with my fwd hybrid decision after watching all of the TFL videos on the Maverick. Oh and obligatory…
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Damn. Great video. This is way more than I would ever do. The truck is definitely capable!
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You've been driving a truck too long. Frames are simple to straighten. Unibody, when it bends, bends in many places at once. Talk to anyone at an auto body shop.
Now, that usually happens in a crash. Steady strain deformation can also occur. I bent the frame on my BMW before I learned to only use the jacking points. (I was autocrossing, so two tire changes per event.)
My one comment on the video is that they highlight the traction issues of the OEM tires when climbing the steep part of the hill. In other videos, they show the range of OEM tire performance, in this case, in snow. Continentals on the Maverick were not included, but I have to wonder if my AWD Escape's OEM Bridgestone Ecopias, that did so well in their video, might have climbed the hill a little better. I was very surprised by their winter performance, so was not surprised they would barely make 40K miles (changed at 34K before winter).
It'll be interesting to see what FWD can do with better rubber.
Super glad to see a Hybrid being put through its paces. Love all the little facts about the Mav. The longhorn fact was cool, and the Super Duty testing on tie downs!
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