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Bartron

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I just posting an update on my mileage numbers. A while ago I did a 2 hour trip to the Bruce peninsula and I got 6.7l per 100km (35mpg) with the 2.0l ecoboost. Blown away by it's fuel economy. I posted earlier about terrible towing mileage. I was getting 24l per 100 km with a 2900lbs trailer. However I discovered that if you tow mostly in normal mode, outside of steep hills or starting from a stop, you can get 16l per 100 km (14.7 mpg).

I have put 13000 kms on this truck and love it!

That being said I'm disappointed by a few things. 1.The paint is very thin and low quality. I tried to get tree sap off my hood and I didn't go down far and already saw steel. 2. Do not trust the oil Guage. It's a timer at best. 3. It does not get rid of water well. A lot of water pools on the fibrous panels on the bottom. 4. The disappointing fit and finish. It is ridiculous that in 2022 manufacturers can't get a sunglasses container to work correctly. I have to wedge it open in a two step process. Also the textured plastic scuffs easily.

But the big redeeming qualities win anyway. Great mileage and a great price. We will see if we get what we paid for over the long haul.
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TorchedTaco

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Wow, that mileage is insane! Makes me even more excited for mine to get built. Hopefully I'm in the first wave of 23 builds 🤞
 

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Owing my Maverick for 10 months with 17000+ miles , my gas mileage have increased since learning about ECO mode and curbing my bad driving habits due to the higher gas prices. I’m averaging around 30 mpg from 22 mpg and using better gas made a difference. And I also agree with the post on any issues on my Maverick , Paint quality is the number one issues I’m dealing with. It’s a magnet to paint chips and the same to the interior, the plastic scratch so easy to the point where I would recommend to trim your finger nails before using your Maverick. I have no other issues with quality but I just receive a letter from Ford regarding a issue with my side airbags..
 

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That towing MPG isn't bad at all. Makes me even more excited to eventually get mine. My 1/2 ton Dodge with a V8 get slightly better than that everyday and gets 13-14 when towing 3-4000 lbs.
 

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I wonder if folks should be applying a high quality wax to their Mavericks as soon as they get them?

Regarding the plastics, I wonder if Ford is using a recycled material (inherently softer) for the interior? (I have a Frontier XE.. so budget truck... and the hard plastics scratch somewhat easy as well).. I live in the desert and will probably install a carpeted dashboard protector like I've done on every vehicle that I've owned in the Sonoran Desert.

Finally, can small weep holes be drilled in those fibrous underbody panels to drain off water without affecting aerodynamics?

I guess it's a $22k vehicle when delivered as base XL. (a 4cyl fwd Corolla SE will set you back $24k, so view it as a much more capable alternative to that.)

Keeping it simple as an XLT w/ EB & AWD & 4K & Sliding Window (other stuff could be added after to not hold up the build) and it will get the job done with a bit of a premium look without breaking much more than $28k. (looks like the OPs build is something like this?)

Fully Optioned out as a top of the line Lariat at a near $45k price tag and I could see someone being very disappointed with build quality for the amount of money spent.

I didn't get my order in, so I'm looking at MY2024... we will see if they address any of these shortcomings then.....
 
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I just posting an update on my mileage numbers. A while ago I did a 2 hour trip to the Bruce peninsula and I got 6.7l per 100km (35mpg) with the 2.0l ecoboost. Blown away by it's fuel economy. I posted earlier about terrible towing mileage. I was getting 24l per 100 km with a 2900lbs trailer. However I discovered that if you tow mostly in normal mode, outside of steep hills or starting from a stop, you can get 16l per 100 km (14.7 mpg).

I have put 13000 kms on this truck and love it!

That being said I'm disappointed by a few things. 1.The paint is very thin and low quality. I tried to get tree sap off my hood and I didn't go down far and already saw steel. 2. Do not trust the oil Guage. It's a timer at best. 3. It does not get rid of water well. A lot of water pools on the fibrous panels on the bottom. 4. The disappointing fit and finish. It is ridiculous that in 2022 manufacturers can't get a sunglasses container to work correctly. I have to wedge it open in a two step process. Also the textured plastic scuffs easily.

But the big redeeming qualities win anyway. Great mileage and a great price. We will see if we get what we paid for over the long haul.
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35 mpg !!! Great to hear. I won’t have to worry about cleaning/rubbing the paint too hard because, well, umm… I basically let the next rain be my car wash lol. And it’s always Free !
 

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Must be a Canadian thing because, imagine my surprise opening your picture and seeing my exact fuel mileage (6.7 L / 100km)! I've got 4700 km so far and in S.Ontario as well. Totally agree about the paint thinness. Time will tell. Haven't experienced the scratching of plastic that many have mentioned. Also I didn't know there was a sunglass holder? Lol!! Maybe it's not on the XLT (I.e., maybe a higher trim level?) Anyway enjoy!
 

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Fully Optioned out as a top of the line Lariat at a near $45k price tag and I could see someone being very disappointed with build quality for the amount of money spent.
I assume 45k in syrup monnies right? I bought my loaded EB for 36.5k USD.
 

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What on earth are you doing to run past clear coat and paint to bare metal?? Pictures?
 

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I assume 45k in syrup monnies right? I bought my loaded EB for 36.5k USD.
When I was putting together my MY2023 order (which didn't happen, banks closed sooo fast), for giggles I maxed out a Lariat (snug cap, luxury packages, some accessories) and got it to $43,5k using the 2022 builder... Add in the not included bedliner and the 2023 price increases from the pricing sheet and I was at $45k. Just did it to be curious.... My desired build was a much more modest XLT. My point was... you can nearly double the price of this truck if you go nuts... and at that point the build quality might get under your skin...

35 mpg !!! Great to hear. I won’t have to worry about cleaning/rubbing the paint too hard because, well, umm… I basically let the next rain be my car wash lol. And it’s always Free !
must....resist...making....Jersey....jokes..... :D ... just messing with you... I lived in NY for a whle a few decades back... always fun banter...
 
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I drove a couple of hours on the highway for the first time since breaking my Maverick in. I reset the avg. mpg gas calculator right after filling up and getting on the highway. I was curious as to how it would do. I was averaging about 65 mph and was getting over 35 mpg. Of course the Avg mpg calculator can be 1-2 mpg in error, but still that would mean I'm getting a good 33 mpg. Can't complain!

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As far as removing tree sap, insect repellent wipes will take it right off. I found this out some years ago after parking under a pine tree in Vermont.

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Another poster here measured the factory clearcoat and saw that it was extremely thin. I had the dealer apply an extra clearcoat. I also plan to do add more clearcoat myself once I figure out what to use and how to do it!
 

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When I was putting together my MY2023 order (which didn't happen, banks closed sooo fast), for giggles I maxed out a Lariat (snug cap, luxury packages, some accessories) and got it to $43,5k using the 2022 builder... Add in the not included bedliner and the 2023 price increases from the pricing sheet and I was at $45k. Just did it to be curious.... My desired build was a much more modest XLT. My point was... you can nearly double the price of this truck if you go nuts... and at that point the build quality might get under your skin...
Ford dealers up here seem to be getting a good amount of off 3 year lease 2019 Lariat Rangers 4x4 with around 33K miles or so. Real nice with loads of tech, nice ebony leather seats, Sync 3, electric folding mirrors, LED projector headlights and fog lights for around 35K. Lousier gas mileage but 10K cheaper.

Yes, I am giving plenty thought to going in this direction right now.
 

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On the paint, I plan to get a ceramic coating as soon as it arrives. But I like the MPG you are seeing. A touch better than the 3-banger EcoBoost in my wife's Escape.
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