Maverick rear bumper (no step)

[theek]

I'd wait and see until the truck arrives.

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[Amakrida]

Doesn't this fix the problem?

 

[Old Ranchero]

Doesn't this fix the problem?

not with the tailgate down, which is what I think is the underlying gripe here for some.

 

[Old Ranchero]

I'd wait and see until the truck arrives.

exactly. with the low step in height and low bed sides height and only 4.5 feet front of cab to tailgate, I think Ford has made this "climbing in" worry a moot point.

 

[Bill]

I just did a quick google search for "hitch step when tailgate down". There are actually a lot of very reasonable options.

Here are the 3 that caught my eye, ranging from $90 to $150:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/HitchMate-TruckStep-for-2-in-Receivers/1002690334
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Step/Brophy/RHS2.html
https://tradesmenproducts.com/shop/swinger-step

Bestop even makes one that mounts to the corner bumper mount, so you can use it like the factory bumper steps you're talking about, but it's a tad pricier at just over $200.
https://realtruck.com/p/bestop-trekstep-tailgate-step/bes-75307-15/

I agree that it would be nice if this was a factory option, but it's good that there are aftermarket alternatives.

Thanks,Bill

 

[Scooter66]

yeah you are missing something, ALL other trucks do NOT have that. It's only been a fairly recent invention of the last couple decades anyways. People made due without for decades before that. This truck is only 30.5 inches tall at the opened tailgate! There's plenty of work arounds for your stated "problems" if you put a little thought into it. I'm 63 with bad back, 1 replaced knee and the other headed for replacement in next few years and this has never been an issue for me.

flip em over and “problem “ solved

 

[motoretro]

flip em over and “problem “ solved

I use one of the old steel milk crates when loading a motorcycle. Its placed next to the ramp, allowing me to get a step up in making that final push into the bed. I like the steel ones for this as they don't slide around on concrete like a plastic item.

 

[Amakrida]

not with the tailgate down, which is what I think is the underlying gripe here for some.

Ah. I guess that makes sense. I'm not too worried about it.

 

[Maveriac]

Solution! Go buy an $85,000 GMC pickup like my neighbor, then it can play music to you while you dance up the steps into the bed of your pickup.

There is an old saying; "Some people would bitch if they got hung with a new rope".

That depicts quie a few people who post questions and comments in this forum.

Do I hear an AMEN for the Ford Maverick?

 

[LeersMav]

Hitch steps don't work if the tailgate is down though. This does, although I'd probably install a tailgate damper too:

Looks good. Sounds good. But not calling Australia.

 

[Criss944]

I have a 05 Silverado. The tailgate is 31" high. When I was 61, I found that was too high to step up on, So I bought tailgate step from JC Whitney. At 78 I don't like sitting on the tailgate then crawling to my knees and pulling myself up to my feet.
A DeeZee bumper step or Bestop step would be nice. I will probably get a small folding step stool to keep in the bed.

 

[PlantMan]

Yep, if needed just keep a folding step stool in the bed. Full size pickup drivers will laugh.
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