My Maverick is a BRICK (major problem)

[Automan21]

They are built in Mexico.

Yeah hybrid built in Mexico and the 20 are built here.
if they made a hybrid with awd I’d get it regardless of the issues though.

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[thev8man]

I received the dreaded "Stop Safely Now" message a few days ago and the truck would not move.

I scanned the truck hoping it might be something simple. At first glance it seemed to be. I had a code for the camshaft position sensor.
So I thought, maybe I just got a bad component, it happens, no big deal.

Got the truck towed to the dealer and they called me back a few days later. The technician says the engine is actually out of time, and that the circuit and sensor check out.
OUT OF TIME AT ONLY 7700 MILES??

For you that may not understand what I am saying, the motor has jumped timing somehow, the crankshaft and camshaft are no longer spinning in unison.

This does it for me. This truck will be sold once it is fixed.

NO MORE FORDS. Wait for months to get the thing, and only get to drive it about 6 months before a catastrophic failure like this?? Garbage.

Well I think your issue is a one off. I'm not a Ford fan boy, but I put 45K plus in under 14 months on my 22 XL hybrid. And my first 23 Tremor I put 9400 Mike's in seven months no major issues.

All cars now are made like crap even Toyota. I know of three extreme failures.

I wish you the best
Booyah .

 

[thev8man]

Your funny

Booyah

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[Kro-Man]

UPDATE - The dealer called today. Something happened in the motor and a piston contacted a valve. They are replacing the whole engine.
Obviously a manufacturing defect.
Hopefully the new engine will be a better one.

 

[WildGrok]

They are built in Mexico.

Not sure, I think the engines are made in USA

 

[Kro-Man]

Not sure, I think the engines are made in USA

They were made in the US, but Ford moved the 2.5 for the hybrid to a new plant in Mexico.

 

[Kro-Man]

Final update: bolt to intake side cam phaser became loose and cam slipped timing, valve to piston contact insued.

Pistons 1, 2, and 3 showed valve contact and all intake valves bent.

Entire engine was replaced.

Dropped cradle from truck, replaced engine and some other components that they said were necessary with the replacement.

Some other minor recall items were checked and updated or fixed.

I asked and there is still no TSB for the dash rattles. Dammit.

Truck absolutely runs like new. I might be convinced to keep it. We'll see!

 

[bbhaag]

Final update: bolt to intake side cam phaser became loose and cam slipped timing, valve to piston contact insued.

Pistons 1, 2, and 3 showed valve contact and all intake valves bent.

Entire engine was replaced.

Dropped cradle from truck, replaced engine and some other components that they said were necessary with the replacement.

Some other minor recall items were checked and updated or fixed.

I asked and there is still no TSB for the dash rattles. Dammit.

Truck absolutely runs like new. I might be convinced to keep it. We'll see!

Wow so sorry this happened to you. I know manufacturing defects are a thing but talk about some rotten luck.

Glad to hear it sounds like you have a competent dealer who diagnosed the issue properly from the beginning and was able to provide the proper fix.

 

[Sorren66]

Final update: bolt to intake side cam phaser became loose and cam slipped timing, valve to piston contact insued.

Pistons 1, 2, and 3 showed valve contact and all intake valves bent.

Entire engine was replaced.

Dropped cradle from truck, replaced engine and some other components that they said were necessary with the replacement.

Some other minor recall items were checked and updated or fixed.

I asked and there is still no TSB for the dash rattles. Dammit.

Truck absolutely runs like new. I might be convinced to keep it. We'll see!

Sorry to hear you had a major failure on your new Maverick...that really sucks!! And hopefully your replacement engine will go the distance and your dealer treated you right.

My neighbor has a '22 GMC Sierra 4whl all the options and then some (Truck stickered at $97500) and had a valve train failure at 9600 miles. Took the dealer 7 weeks to replace the engine and at 1st they were going to just repair the top end of the engine. I advised him to contact the owner of the dealer as well as GMC to get a full engine replacement under warranty. Once the owner and GMC were involved things finally started moving and the engine was replaced. The dealer would not even provide a loaner until he ladder climbed. Needless to say he is not an advocate for our local GMC dealer.

All vehicle makes and models have failures some times (otherwise they would not come with a warranty) and how the local dealer handles the repairs can make all the difference in the outcome and restoration of the vehicle owner's confidence in their vehicle once repaired.

And I should know since I was a factory rep for Acura Division 15+ years and I was the person who the dealer contacted once things went sideways. 95% of the time we would side with the customer and get things handled. I have far too many stories of poor outcomes that could have been handled at the dealer level if the dealer just did the right thing from the get go. My 2cents

 

[Kro-Man]

Final final update. Sold the Maverick today... because my new one is coming in June!

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