Longevity/Long term

[Blinky]

Alberta uses way less salt than other areas.

Alberta uses enough that a 10-15 minute trip on winter highways will turn my car white and Edmonton in particular still uses plenty of road salt plus the more insidious calcium chloride brine spray that does nothing to melt ice but can destroy a poorly protected or maintained car (and driveway or garage pad) in a hurry.
I didn't say anything about salt use in other areas because I live here and don't have first hand knowledge, or really care how much salt is used in Regina, Halifax or Toronto.

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[Montana]

Honestly, I don't trust any new vehicle.

I'm 38 and I think you'd be crazy to call anything new "reliable". Let's talk in 10+ years. We may all be using teleportation devices by then... Or... Back in the stone age.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Honestly, I don't trust any new vehicle.

I'm 38 and I think you'd be crazy to call anything new "reliable". Let's talk in 10+ years. We may all be using teleportation devices by then... Or... Back in the stone age.

My family finally got rid of the 2003 Odyssey we bought awhile back. The 2012 we still have is built even better.

Even the cheapest of cars nowadays are built with much more precision than an 80s or 90s car. Sure they're more complicated, also....

 

[CanadaGuy]

Alberta uses enough that a 10-15 minute trip on winter highways will turn my car white and Edmonton in particular still uses plenty of road salt plus the more insidious calcium chloride brine spray that does nothing to melt ice but can destroy a poorly protected or maintained car (and driveway or garage pad) in a hurry.
I didn't say anything about salt use in other areas because I live here and don't have first hand knowledge, or really care how much salt is used in Regina, Halifax or Toronto.

You did mention that you’ve been through 5 Canadian winters. I was just pointing out that ‘Canadian winters’ and their impacts on cars vary widely by region. Montreal and Toronto area roads see much more salt than Edmonton. The prairies see temps below -20C more often and the salt is useless at this point. You asked if you were lucky that your vehicle has no signs of rust. Maybe not since it’s only 6 years old but rust will get all vehicles eventually and, all things being equal, the rust will not get your vehicle as fast because of where you live.

 

[wax87]

What is everyone's thoughts on the maverick in the long term?

I know it's too new to have real world results but how does everyone think it will age? I'm not so much concerned about motor/trans (I'm considering hybrid) but more about the rest of the vehicle...rust, sensors, suspension, interior, etc since they are built to a price point.

Background of why I'm asking...I do service work that a car is too small and a half ton is too big and because I drive around all day, looking for great economy. I feel the Maverick would be perfect! I usually buy $2500 cars (taurus wagon)and drive them 2-3 years and then take them to the junkyard because trans is worn or just not worth putting any more money into. This go around I ended up with a mercury sable sedan and it's just too small. These cars are getting harder to find that are any good and in general are too small for me since I'm 6'2" so was considering a Maverick with an extended warranty from Grainger for 8-10yr. I feel I'm going to have to switch to a ford flex or some sort of minivan since my beloved taurus wagons are getting harder to find. A flex or minivan or transit connect seem to be fetching more money that in 8-10 years of throw aways, I would have close to what a Maverick with extended warranty would be.

I tried searching this subject but couldn't find anything.

Thanks in advance for people's thoughts/opinions

I already have removed the fender well covers and sprayed rubberized paint in there. Not that I live in a rust belt, but it does give me a peace of mind.

 

[Gschaef]

Interesting about you saying fit and finish being poor.Unless I miss understood. I think my 2023 has really good fit and finish. I ceramic coated it second day I had it. My body panels are really nice and tight. Maybe 2022 they weren't as sorted out?

Yes, my comments are limited to the ‘22 model year as that is the only one I drove. I don’t expect a vehicle in this price range to be perfect but I also don’t expect all these problems right away. There were no problems with the drivetrain or motor but I thought everything else was just going to get worse.

I have read better comments about the ‘23 and the few ‘24 reviews seem to indicate further improvement which is why I decided to give a non-hybrid a try. I don’t mind paying the higher price if that means they have made overall improvements but we’ll see how that goes. I keep my vehicles for a long time and I hope this will be one of them.

 

[desmobob]

I don't know if it should be called a "fit and finish" or a design/engineering issue, but I had salty, muddy road spray seeping out from around the left tail light last winter. So, salty road spray is definitely getting thrown up inside the rear quarter. I can't help but worry that there will be premature rust issues with this vehicle.

 

[TheSEARCH]

I don't know if it should be called a "fit and finish" or a design/engineering issue, but I had salty, muddy road spray seeping out from around the left tail light last winter. So, salty road spray is definitely getting thrown up inside the rear quarter. I can't help but worry that there will be premature rust issues with this vehicle.

KNOWN issue . Which wont be touched as far as i know. BUT it can be fixed by the owner. Granted you shoudn't have to. I put a sheet metal blocker plate behind driver rear tire to block road debris salt mud and want not getting up their. There is another OLD thread on what to do. Plus a newer newer thread on it were I made comments with pictures.

Older thread on how to make cover https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-panel-for-left-rear-underbody-opening.13177/

Then new thread with comments on it too
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-quarter-will-yours.39968/page-11#post-720386

 

[ndmiller]

It's a pretty simple platform from a company that's been making trucks forever. BUT maintenance is the key and that's where the rubber meets the road. I am picking up daughter's XLT in a month and would expect we'll replace it when the next best safety feature comes out in normal vehicles (5-8 years).

• If you live in a salt rich winter climate, rustproof, if not don't worry about that.
• Change fluids, rotate tires, etc on time or early, but be consistent.
• Check oil and tire pressure every time you fill up with gas. This is so simple and easy but hardly ever done anymore. Will catch things under the hood (or with tires) you wouldn't ordinarily catch unless you were in there for something else.
• Bring to someone (dealer or indy shop you trust that loves their job) regularly enough to catch little things before they become issues or nightmares.
  • Yes DIY maintenance has an allure of saving money, but a real mechanic/tech looking at the car a few times a year is worth it in the long run.
• Keep inside and out relatively clean. Dirt hides issues and dirt+moisture is no bueno for vehicles.
• Teach everyone in the house to do the above when you/they are away with vehicles because their emergency becomes your emergency right?

 

[SLINGSHOT]

I estimate that my truck will be OK for 2 to 4 years. I kept my 2017 RAV4 as a replacement. If (when) the Ford goes belly up, I'll just get another Toyota, my fourth. I bought the Maverick as a toy. Something to play with until it breaks, then dump it.

 

[NJBob]

I can't help myself from suggesting a used Forester. One of the most bland, boring, functional vehicles ever. I could never get myself to pull the trigger because it was a bit big for my needs. But it has a humongous storage area, does well in winter conditions, and has amazing visibility. I test drove Foresters a few times over the years, and every single time I was blown away by the visibility and utility.

Whenever a normal person asks me what to buy for their family in the snow belt, Forester is the first thing I spit out.

Wife had a 2010 Forrester. Subaru not as reliable as you think. Had head gasket issues Subaru paid for half the repair. But the wife loves it traded it in for a 2019 Forrester. Tried to get her to get a CRV or a Rav4. But the Subie has alot of features.thats what sold me on acc. But has to get the top trim Mav to get that.

 

[TheSEARCH]

Wife had a 2010 Forrester. Subaru not as reliable as you think. Had head gasket issues Subaru paid for half the repair. But the wife loves it traded it in for a 2019 Forrester. Tried to get her to get a CRV or a Rav4. But the Subie has alot of features.thats what sold me on acc. But has to get the top trim Mav to get that.

I was driving (long story) a 2020 subura In think a crosstrek. I thought it was rather junky. The stop start engine when the engine stops and started shook the whole car. My now gone 2020 Ecosport had a MUCH smoother and faster starting stop start . The engine sounded loud compared again to ecosport. both 2020 models. I was not impressed by it.

 

[NJBob]

Yes the stop start in the Mav I have an ecoboost. is way better in the Mav. However lane keep assist is better in the Subie. Each model has their pluses and minuses. Best stop start was in a Honda CRZ which is a Hybrid.

 

[BoboysTruck]

What is everyone's thoughts on the maverick in the long term?

I know it's too new to have real world results but how does everyone think it will age? I'm not so much concerned about motor/trans (I'm considering hybrid) but more about the rest of the vehicle...rust, sensors, suspension, interior, etc since they are built to a price point.

Background of why I'm asking...I do service work that a car is too small and a half ton is too big and because I drive around all day, looking for great economy. I feel the Maverick would be perfect! I usually buy $2500 cars (taurus wagon)and drive them 2-3 years and then take them to the junkyard because trans is worn or just not worth putting any more money into. This go around I ended up with a mercury sable sedan and it's just too small. These cars are getting harder to find that are any good and in general are too small for me since I'm 6'2" so was considering a Maverick with an extended warranty from Grainger for 8-10yr. I feel I'm going to have to switch to a ford flex or some sort of minivan since my beloved taurus wagons are getting harder to find. A flex or minivan or transit connect seem to be fetching more money that in 8-10 years of throw aways, I would have close to what a Maverick with extended warranty would be.

I tried searching this subject but couldn't find anything.

Thanks in advance for people's thoughts/opinions

My 22 Hybrid Maverick just hit 100k. I'm guessing not high enough or old enough for your definition of Longevity/long term. So far so good. Practically problem free. It replaced a 2010 Toyota with 465k miles.
I, too, had a 2000 Taurus wagon. That was a great family car. Sold it to my brother at 230k miles who drove it for another 30k when he said it developed a leak that was too expensive to fix.
I will be driving this Maverick until it won't drive anymore.

 

[S Dundee]

@TheSEARCH what does your block off panel look like? Could you share some photos and details for us?

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