Maybe wait for something else?

[Icantbelieveimbuyingaford]

I’ve got a 2001 Toyota Camry with 216+K on the odometer. I’ve got a 94 Chevy C 1500 work truck with nearly 190K on the odometer. And I would love to have a hybrid truck to replace both of those vehicles that I can use to occasionally haul items from Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. I suspect that many of the people who buy the Ford Maverick hybrid are buying it precisely for those reasons, or perhaps other reasons. Having stated that, I’m wondering if any of you are buying the Maverick in the interim until other competitors get on board, such as – perhaps – – the Toyota Stout, if it ever comes back into existence.

I don’t know if this would be considered a flaming post or not. I’m aware that Consumer Reports is rating the Ford Maverick hybrid and non-hybrid versions higher than the Honda Ridgeline. That’s great, but I’ll be honest here: the long term reliability of Ford versus Japanese makers is a lingering question in the back of my mind. I’m thinking that there are other people who peruse Consumer Reports like I do—hence the reason for this post. Is the Maverick a stopgap measure for you until something else better comes along, or do you intend to keep it for 200K miles?

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[Tailender]

I'm keeping mine until the wheels fall off! Or at least as long as I can. And not because it's a Ford, just because I like it.

 

[OleFordGuy]

Have a long history of owning fords, no significant problems in my experience. Also owned a few chevys, nissan, gmc. I plan on keeping it a long time, but as with any vehicle ive owned, if they ever start giving me lots of trouble, they gone, I get me something else. I'm loving my little truck.

 

[bgn]

You can wait for something else, but just know that whatever that something else is won't compete on price.

 

[Pallyboy]

The most reliable vehicles I have owned were American: dodge, Jeep, and Ford. Required the least amount of repairs after running them 150k - 200k miles. My least reliable was Honda and Subaru. They were good cars and I ran them over 150k miles but they needed a lot more repairs along the way.

I don’t put stock in consumer reports and would not be concerned about the Ford Maverick personally.

 

[bgn]

The most reliable vehicles I have owned were American: dodge, Jeep, and Ford. Required the least amount of repairs after running them 150k - 200k miles. My least reliable was Honda and Subaru. They were good cars and I ran them over 150k miles but they needed a lot more repairs along the way.

I don’t put stock in consumer reports and would not be concerned about the Ford Maverick personally.

I've had the exact opposite experience. My Maverick has spent more time at the dealer in 12k miles than my Accord has in 193k miles.

It's all a crap shoot.

 

[JBryant]

I agree with that. Definitely need to buy something else, or the forum will continually hear complaints. I would look for ANYTHING that is foreign since there seems to be an affinity for them.

 

[Mc_Flier]

I shopped several while I waited. Thankfully, the Honda and Santa Fe dealers are a greedy lot. I refused to go drive something with thousands over MSRP. I’m glad I waited.

 

[RonFLA]

I have always been a big JDM fan and honestly, this is my first Ford vehicle. After doing extensive research, the one resounding thing that surfaced was that Ford knows how to make trucks.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

The Mav is a great vehicle at a great price. Unfortunately, mine is in the shop with a check engine light and recall after only 13,000 miles. I guess I can’t eat my cake and have sex with it too or something like that.

 

[OleFordGuy]

That tailpipe might be a little rough around the edges

 

[Maverickman74]

I plan on keeping mine as long as its drivable. That said I got you beat I daily (short) drive a 91 comanche with a floppy steering wheel and a mix match of parts including the motor build that consists of parts from the 80s and 2000s mashed together. My long weekly drives are in a 96 Bronco with 210,000mi with ever creeping rust and the latest on my list fix of drivers window tried to fall out. My wife daily drives a 93 Grand Cherokee with roof rust holes and 208,000mi.

But our Maverick is scheduled and it will be awesome to have it and take care of it for a long time.

 

[Baja_Roamer]

There’s rumors of a 2024 HYBRID ranger, which will be the only thing I’d trade this maverick in for if the new ranger hybrid is offered in 4wd and gets over 30mpg

 

[Icantbelieveimbuyingaford]

I’m keeping your advice in mind, thank you. But I’m not really into the habit of complaining. If I make my bed, I sleep in it. If I get it, I’ll likely be lurking in the technical section, trying to see if anyone has discussed the problem and if anyone has outlined a solution. Lighten up, Francis. And while I appreciate your point about waiting for something else, I’m getting tired of getting nickeled and dimed with the latest check engine light.

If my presence irks you and you view my post as ranting, well, then too bad for you. Try to find some blocking feature if if I’m bruising your sensibilities. Sheesh.

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