i have waited too long!!

[Barbara Hollar]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

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[Lugnut]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

Really, another Ford product? Why? you must enjoy torturing yourself.

 

[Dun4791]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

If you are going to spend that much and evidently don’t need the towing capacity since you were going maverick, go look at the Santa Cruz.

If I get pushed to a 23, my first stop is ford to get my deposit back, then straight to Hyundai to pick up a Santa Cruz.

 

[Old Ranchero]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

I'm not sure you can even order a 2022 Ranger anymore, and even if you could- you are back to waiting! Surely you know the current Ranger is an 11 year old platform that is being replaced by a new generation for the 23/24 model whenever it is released? I'm very curious to see what the new Ranger looks and drives like, but it appears to be about 1 year away from introduction in North America.

 

[Old Ranchero]

If you are going to spend that much and evidently don’t need the towing capacity since you were going maverick, go look at the Santa Cruz.

If I get pushed to a 23, my first stop is ford to get my deposit back, then straight to Hyundai to pick up a Santa Cruz.

what would be the point of that- buying an inferior vehicle for more $ ? To "punish Ford" for making you wait longer than you expected due to global events beyond their control? There's an old saying about "not cutting off your nose to spite your face" that seems relevant here

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Ford be like: cancel? You never had an order to begin with! The Santa Cruz looks really small. A guy in one was jocking my Mav the other day so I mouthed to him, “mine is better.”

 

[Cannedtunafishisgood]

I think the santa Cruz will age better. The mav will look like any other sports trac or old nissan frontier. Not really sought after vehicles.

But yeah a ranger would be worst. I agree and would ditch ford. For me its not the wait but the mark up that ford allows on ordered vehicles, just lost any respect for a company like that. Still havent seen if i am going to get a mark up but will gladly walk if there is, either way it will be the last time shopping with ford.

 

[Jatrax]

For me its not the wait but the mark up that ford allows on ordered vehicles, just lost any respect for a company like that.

Not 'allows', dealer contracts. But regardless if it is an actual customer order they should not be adding ADM. If they do, report them to Ford there are consequences. If its a dealer stock order or a customer order that was refused then yeah, the dealer can charge whatever they want to.

 

[Jatrax]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

Whatever you decide you might want to consider keeping that Maverick order. Most likely you sell it to the dealer or 3rd party for a premium when it does arrive.
And I agree with above comments on the Ranger, unless you find one on the lot you are just going to join a new wait list for a much older vehicle.

 

[Dun4791]

what would be the point of that- buying an inferior vehicle for more $ ? To "punish Ford" for making you wait longer than you expected due to global events beyond their control? There's an old saying about "not cutting off your nose to spite your face" that seems relevant here

Santa Cruz is not inferior, it’s actually nicer with a way better warranty, it’s just not the value that maverick is

 

[JerseyMike]

Santa Cruz is a better built, better performing vehicle. Price and fuel mileage favor the maverick. But that only goes so far when you can't get one. My lease ends in November. If my year old maverick order hasn't materialized by then, it'll likely be a Hyundai or Honda for me too.

 

[BlueSnake77]

There are positives and negatives to both. I've driven a Santa Cruz SEL (non-turbo) AWD and a Maverick ecoboost AWD.

Interior: Santa Cruz looks more upscale for sure. Love the cloth seats in the SC. Maverick is more basic and bare bones and looks cheaper. BUT the Maverick interior looks more spacious because it doesn't have that larger taller middle console between the front seats. SC back seat legroom seemed smaller, but the split rear bench makes it so you can access under seat cargo easier.

Outward visibility: In the SC you sit up higher over the hood and the hood slopes more from your forward vision vs. the maverick where you are looking slightly over the hood in your lower sight line. I prefer the SC in this respect. The Maverick though has better side view as the side windows are larger. No contest in the rear. The SC rear windows sacrificed view for passengers with the sloped windows, in favor of styling. Backwindow view is better in Maverick also as bed sits lower.

Performance: No contest. The 2.5L non-turbo SC does a 0-60 in about 8.5 secs compared to eco boost Mavericks of around 6.5 secs (without tow pkg). To get the 2.5l turbo in the SC you have to move up to the SEL Premium pkg which costs about $36k. You can get a ecoboost Maverick for about 10K less.

Gas mileage: The Ecoboost Maverick gets better mpg than even the non-turbo SC with lots more power. The Hybrid, well blows the SC out of the water of course.

Bed: The Maverick has a steel bed. The Santa Cruz is sheet composite. The Maverick tailgate has a 400lb weight limit, the Santa Cruz a measley 200lbs. This is the total recommended weight you can set on just the tailgate in the down position. A big selling point for the SC is the compartment built in the bed. Not a big deal really as it isn't that deep. Why didn't Ford do the same? Cost probably, but also if they did, a full size spare probably wouldn't have fit under the bed. The SC comes with a convenience spare only.

Size: The Maverick and the SC are about the same size overall. The Santa Cruz isn't smaller really as some suggest. The Maverick is 4" longer and has a 2.8" longer wheel base. The Maverick is about 2" taller also. But the Santa Cruz is 2.6" wider. So really just comes down to a few inches difference.

Towing: The Maverick comes with an tow package and integrated tow hook in the rear bumper.. The Santa Cruz has to be fitted with a tow hook as an accessory that hangs down below the rear bumper. A brake controller isn't offered either if you want one you have to go aftermarket.
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Aftermarket: The Maverick has wayyyy more aftermarket accessories at the moment. Perhaps that will change for the SC in the future. Depends.

All comes down to what fits your needs and preference.

 

[dalola]

i am going to cancel my 2022 Maverick, thinking about going for 2022 Ranger.

Agree with others.....let your Mav order play out regardless. It's better to have options if/when it comes in. In the interim, if you can find a '22 Ranger that meets your needs & budget, go for it. Yes, it's outdated but it's still a solid, capable small truck. Just depends what you like & need.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

I'm not sure you can even order a 2022 Ranger anymore, and even if you could- you are back to waiting! Surely you know the current Ranger is an 11 year old platform that is being replaced by a new generation for the 23/24 model whenever it is released? I'm very curious to see what the new Ranger looks and drives like, but it appears to be about 1 year away from introduction in North America.

Not everyone cares about getting the latest bells and whistles, especially if you are keeping it for many years.

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