Is Maverick 200k miles reliable?

[Ron Neal]

I don't have an answer but I do have an opinion. I think the Mav should make it to 200k with good maintenance. I also prefer the eco boost and others prefer the Hybrid but I will probably not see 100k on a family vehicle and will trade or sell it when the time comes and that varies by my wants and needs. As new vehicles become more tech related and you need some computer geek as well as a mechanic to fix it I will be less likely to keep one long term.

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[710-oil-614]

I quit reading when you said Mexico build.

 

[MosesP]

Saw a hybrid with 100k+ on reddit.

 

[d7602002]

I believe that if I can get 120,000 miles on it with no major issues then I'll be happy, because I only average about 6,000 mi a year so I figure that would be 15 to 20 years. I do have a 10-year extended warranty, up to 100,000 miles so from now through July of 2034. But if I could get, at the rate I'm putting miles on, 200,000 on the truck it would last me 30 years.

Although having said that, I like driving the Mavericks so far and I already have almost 7,000 on it in the first 7 months so you never know.

 

[Gray Goose]

In general, vehicle quality is declining. A new vehicle today regardless of make/model is not as durable as a comparable model built 20 years ago. New vehicles rely much more heavily on software which is full of bugs.
Electronics don't age well. A vehicle is more likely to hit 200K for someone who averages 25K per year versus someone who averages 5K.
https://www.topspeed.com/2025-jd-power-vehicle-dependability-getting-worse/

 

[tciotti2003]

My wife has a 2012 Kia Sorento. I take great care of our vehicles. Oil changes every 3k no matter what they recommended is. All Fluids changed every 60k. Major tune up every 90k. She had over 200k and still runs like a gem. Bought my 2022. 1st edition Lariat 2.0 EB last Feb. with 21k and within 2 weeks had all the fluids changed including the PTU & RDU. Oil changes every 3k and only use 91 octane Chevron gas. I know have 35k and my mechanic says my truck runs like brand bew. I totally expect to get at least 200k outta it. Moral to this long story..It you take care of it..It'll take care of you

 

[Waterick]

OP, looks like you have already decided on the EcoBoost. That being the case, remember the '25 has dual injection (both Direct and Port) eliminating the potential carbon built up problems. It probably offers other improvements also, as much changed on it. This engine should prove even more reliable than it's predecessor.
I still bank on the hybrid with also a new transmission for '25 for long term reliability. Battery replacement, several years down the road will be cheap compared to today, especially as the replacement industry grows with all the hybrids currently being sold. (Example is my nephew with 2011 Prius replacing his battery pack with guaranteed rebuilt one for $1200, yes he did do the replacement himself. He's a machinest, not an electrician or in the auto repair industry.)
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[commadorebob]

I think I have a macro set up for this somewhere...

I follow my father's advice: "keep the fluids topped off and clean and your truck will run a million miles." I have never had an engine be the point of failure on a vehicle. Usually the transmission gives out first and even then, only after 200,000 miles. My Saturn had 220,000 miles on it when I traded it and the worst thing I ever did to that thing was start working from home.

 

[Suzukiridr14]

First, I'm not sure if this is the right forum. Hopefully.

I really love the maverick size. and price is nice too. however, i currently drive a 08 gmc canyon 4 cylinder. it has 172k trouble free miles so far and thats basically all city driving (i bought it used in 2013 with 30k miles). well i've replaced a few things like a water pump over the years but all shadetree jobs.

my big concerns with the mav is with the turbo engine (I want the ecoboost, wont consider the hybrid) the mexico build, ford reputation (but then again as above, GMC doesnt have a great rep but mine is going strong), all the new technology in cars today, cheap build/price (altho i dont consider 25k cheap, i get it today it is). i've watched a few mechanic breakdown vids of the mav or other new ford models on yt and they're typically not too kind. i have to admit i often derogatorily think of the Mav as a "tinfoil truck" lol. otoh we have for example my dad who says cars today are generally more reliable than the past and i kinda agree with him there too. it's just the last few years with more environmental regulations and turbo engines i kinda wonder about.

the other big issue is a watched danieldeliverz videos a lot and he had a lot of issues iirc, the big one being his transmission went out (and it seemed ford dealer didnt even really know what to do since the model was just a couple years old at that point) that really spooked me. Yes he put a lot of miles on his but so what, it's not like 100k miles isn't 100k miles regardless over 2 yrs or 10.

the alternative would be to look at other mid size. which are generally huge and seem to be getting bigger, too big for my liking. The Nissan Frontier (which seems a bit smaller than Ranger/Colorado) is one I've looked at. Naturally aspirated 6. Main issues seem to be requires timing chain replace to replace the water pump (bad design) and heavy steering (just the way Nissan tuned it I guess). Theres always Tacoma, but I dont love the styling, and the price is getting up there.

i do love that the mav seems to be actually available for around 26k new now. wasnt the case a couple years ago when i looked at them.

so anyways any thoughts?

It will take a few years before we know if the Maverick will made 200K miles. I also had a 2005 GMC Canyon 5 cylinder truck that I sold with 185K on it, and it still ran fine. I think as long as you keep up with following the maintance recommendations, most vehicles will make 200K. If you're not sure about the Maverick, I would look at a Toyota.

 

[Aherpa]

We drove our '97 F150 to 300,000 miles and our '01 Grand Marquis to 220,000 miles. Both had regular maintenance and everything still worked. We sold them because we got our money's worth out of them and we wanted to look for replacement vehicles we liked instead of what we would have to buy if one went down hard.

 

[jcs]

Well, if anything, the gasoline engine on the Hybrid is the Duratec 25 (Mazda L5 I beleive). It has been extremely reliable over the years. I can't say too much about the hybrid system but it seems it is the same as the latest Escape generation. If you are worried about repairs, make an emergency fund and save yourself money, don't give in to scam warranties. That, or sell it and get something else when it starts to give you problems after the warranty.

 

[Master Blaster]

Having driven just about every other make, I came back to Ford a long time ago. My 74 Pinto was T-boned at 140k, my 76 Maverick with 100k on it rusted out the fenders just like all the other vehicles at that time, my 87 Ranger had 744k on it when I sold it with the original engine and tranny, and my 08 Ranger had 186k on it, my 86 T-bird had only 140k on it when it was totalled by a drunk, my 2012 Fusion now has 220k on it, my 2013 Fusion had 186k on it when I traded it in for the 23 Maverick. I fully expect this 23 Hybrid Maverick to go at least 300k, but its going to need halfshafts and a dozen 12V batteries in that time. I'm in the snowbelt with lots of salt used, and so far it has exceeded my expectations and the undercoating guy says it has absolutely no rust and I've seen no drivetrain problems, but it is on its third 12V battery. I expect that I will be replacing the brakepads at about 200k seeing as they get so rarely used on a Hybrid.

 

[inline_five]

By the forum complaints i've noticed the hybrid is much less reliable (many fewer hybrids sold, but many more reliability complaints about them) such as cv axle etc. plus it just stands to reason with more complexity.

just checked 18k messages on hybrid problems forum 13k on ecoboost forum (here). But most mavs sold have been ecoboost so the real ratio is much worse

my truck is 17 years old, i will have to replace hybrid battery 2-3 times in that span, at costs of thousands. when i replace my canyon battery it's 100 dollars at wal mart.

The hybrid is less complicated and less high strung from a drivetrain perspective.

The ecoboost has a definite issue with the transmission, the direct injection will cause dirty valves, and has a turbo which adds one more area of complexity.

In contrast the drivetrain on the hybrid is pretty tried and tested and mostly bulletproof. There is also no starter, alternator, or power steering pump and the ac compressor is a longer lasting scroll type.

The high voltage battery has a 8/100k warranty on it and in general if they don't fail early on they will last a long time. My wife's 2010 Prius at 150k is still on its original high voltage battery and it is a Nicad, and the Maverick uses a lithium battery which is heated and cooled so should last at least as long.

I personally wouldn't include CV axles as a benchmark, for one they are very easy and inexpensive to replace and two they've been upgraded so any replaced under warranty in the next five years will have the updated part.

Hybrid sales were so good it went from being the cheap option to the most expensive, Ford sells more hybrids and Ecoboosts at this time.

 

[710-oil-614]

Having driven just about every other make, I came back to Ford a long time ago. My 74 Pinto was T-boned at 140k, my 76 Maverick with 100k on it rusted out the fenders just like all the other vehicles at that time, my 87 Ranger had 744k on it when I sold it with the original engine and tranny, and my 08 Ranger had 186k on it, my 86 T-bird had only 140k on it when it was totalled by a drunk, my 2012 Fusion now has 220k on it, my 2013 Fusion had 186k on it when I traded it in for the 23 Maverick. I fully expect this 23 Hybrid Maverick to go at least 300k, but its going to need halfshafts and a dozen 12V batteries in that time. I'm in the snowbelt with lots of salt used, and so far it has exceeded my expectations and the undercoating guy says it has absolutely no rust and I've seen no drivetrain problems, but it is on its third 12V battery. I expect that I will be replacing the brakepads at about 200k seeing as they get so rarely used on a Hybrid.

Your underbody may not have rust but the axles, driveshaft, wheel spindles, and every other untreated metal surface was delivered to you with surface rust on them.

Here is a photo of my wheel spindle, axle, and tire rod all with significant surface rust.

This was with 900 miles on it and I fluid filmed the underside the first day I brought it home.

 

[Master Blaster]

Your underbody may not have rust but the axles, driveshaft, wheel spindles, and every other untreated metal surface was delivered to you with surface rust on them.

Here is a photo of my wheel spindle, axle, and tire rod all with significant surface rust.
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The images that you posted are of heavy castings with a surface patina-type oxidation on them. Those castings will outlast you before they rust out. Painting them would not achieve anything, although I believe that some early 22 Mavs did paint them for unknown reasons.

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