Incredibly Bad hesitation/Throttle response

[bluesteel]

Guess I didn't see this thread originally because I was searching in the engine-based forum. Anyway, more in my thread on what seems to be a similar or maybe the same issue: Uneven/Abrupt Acceleration and Throttle Response | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions

PLEASE come back and post if you get a resolution!

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[Fuzzymeck]

Truck was just dropped off at the dealership today unfortunately. They couldn't take it last week as I had intended.

They are looking into that acceleration issue, frozen screen issue, Bluetooth continuously forgetting connections, Android auto losing sound once I hit agree, grinding/clunking noise when turning into parking spots, and an oil change. LOL. So a laundry list of things really but I still love this lil Trucklet

 

[Ford Motor Company]

As a longtime automotive industry veteran and several-time supplier to Ford, I'm extremely pleased to see your participation in our forum. Great way to keep a finger on the pulse of customer concerns, potentially preempting warranty and recall issues.

Like the OP, mine has begun to exhibit stumbling and hesitation at lower revs, especially when cold. I've got a '24 Ecoboost FX4 4K with roughly 5,500 miles on it and have been running 93-octane fuel since new (for the past few months from Costco). I'm scheduling for the first dealer visit and oil change.

Hey, Joe. Are you still experiencing this hesitation concern with your Maverick? If so, I would like to look into it on my end. Please send over a private message with your VIN and the name/location of your local Ford dealer.

 

[Fuzzymeck]

Finally got the truck back! The laundry list of things were addressed and seem to be fixed.

**Throttle issue - They had a hard time replicating the issue, gave them some parameters to try it within and were able to replicate it to a degree albeit not as severe. They ended up replacing the Throttle Body as a potential fix.

Bluetooth/Screen issues - All seemed fixed with a software update
Clunking steering at low speeds -An underbody panel had gotten loose, they tightened up the bolts and it's gone
Oil change - Successful (lol)



So far, 3 days of having it back, all issues seem to have been fixed. Fingers crossed it remains that way!

 

[bluesteel]

Finally got the truck back! The laundry list of things were addressed and seem to be fixed.

**Throttle issue - They had a hard time replicating the issue, gave them some parameters to try it within and were able to replicate it to a degree albeit not as severe. They ended up replacing the Throttle Body as a potential fix.

Thanks for the updates. Huh, already had my throttle body replaced after it was sticking last winter....

 

[zzbaluba]

Perks of having so many gears in transmissions mapped for economy on a turbo vehicle... /s

Mines also gotten noticeably worse recently and shifting aggressively in lower gears. It's always hunted like Elmer Fudd and taken it's sweet time unless it's in Sport mode, but it's definitely gotten worse and I can often feel it hunting for that "OD" gear too. Damn thing just can't make up it's mind and it's clearly not happy about something.

Look forward to seeing what they find for you because I'm about to take mine in also. TBH, the transmission and turbo lag will be the main reason I get rid of this vehicle when I do. I know there are some die hard turbo boi's on this forum, and it's awesome, but all I notice is turbo lag and gear hunting.

Love the truck but I've never been a fan of the EB or the 8F35's in these trucks. I tried buying the warranty as a way to force me into keeping the truck but if this is normal behavior, I can honestly say that after 1 year with it, there is no way it will make it beyond year 3 with me. Bought mine used with one year of ownership already on it and was hoping to make it to at least 5 or 6 years into it before I considered other options given the markets volatility. But now I'm looking forward to Hybrid eCVT AWD options in the future and I refuse to buy a first year model (or the first 3 years for that matter) ever again, despite how I feel about the remodels front end. I only ever wanted AWD and efficiency. Having experienced the eCVT in a previous Escape AWD Hybrid as well as the 2.5, I can definitely say I prefer it. Then again, I've never driven a non 4k version of our AWD EB's and according to folks on previous threads, they seem to not have these issues as much. So I wonder if it's just shitty tuning. I mean, I know it's shitty tuning, but is it JUST shitty tuning...

I know a tune in my Tacoma was night and day, but I also didn't have issues with it when it was stock and it was only tuned to accommodate new gearing and a lift. I'm not sold that a remap of shift points or a tune will solve what we are experiencing. I should probably end this by adding that I don't think transmission issues are common, but this is not unheard of on this forum either.

I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat with my '23 Mav XLT.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat with my '23 Mav XLT.

Hi there, Steve. Go ahead and send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer, and I’ll look into this concern with your Maverick.

 

[Rew409]

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

I am having an issue of not shifting until rpm is high or slipping in I think third gear when I first drive for the day with my EB AWD . Any suggestions?

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