Not my wife.... totaled our Maverick 1.0 but we tracked down another !

[ajfrommichigan]

Well the maverick did well in a crash ... my wife a 2 kids were in an accident (actually when I was away on business)

All the airbags went off and the kids said the worst part about the accident was the smell from the curtain airbags ... so all are totally fine ! (it wasn't her fault)

Truck was totaled but I was able to track down another AWD in Nashville from a friend, in less than 2 weeks and only paid sticker !

We are a little bummed to loose the Cactus ... but the Area 51 will need to do

Happy the family is once again rocking the road in a safe vehicle!

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[CG - All the way]

Glad everyone was OK and air bags functioned. Also, good you found another Mav at MSRP. Must admit I totally understand hating to lose the Cactus Gray: It is my color choice and I love it. Area 51 is also nice, and you now again have one very nice truck! Happy Mavericking. Stay safe!!

Not sure I would let my wife see the title of this thread. Wife totaled our Maverick?? She may just say she was driving it when it happened!

 

[Chicolini]

Sorry for your loss, but happy that your family is safe.

 

[TheSEARCH]

Looks like the bed took the hit . No one back in that location. Thank god. they weren't hurt.

 

[rclee]

Why do other cars hate the rear end of these Mavericks.

Glad everyone is ok and good score on the MSRP Maverick!

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Are people just staring at the tailgate too much to notice the brakelights? Are they thinking the truck is super far away because it's 'so small'? There's been way too many rear-end hits...

 

[jsus]

Are people just staring at the tailgate too much to notice the brakelights? Are they thinking the truck is super far away because it's 'so small'? There's been way too many rear-end hits...

Are people really convinced that Mavericks are rear-ended significantly more frequently than other models of vehicles?

They happen all day, every day, everywhere in the country on the planet, with every make, model, class of vehicle you can imagine, you just never hear of the vast majority of them, because you're not following every forum imaginable, including trucker forums...

 

[zach57x]

Are people just staring at the tailgate too much to notice the brakelights? Are they thinking the truck is super far away because it's 'so small'? There's been way too many rear-end hits...

I think rear end hits are just more common now-a-days due to people being unable to put their phones down while driving and plowing into the person in front of them

 

[NoVaJimmy]

I think rear end hits are just more common now-a-days due to people being unable to put their phones down while driving and plowing into the person in front of them

Exactly, here in Virginia most cars I drive by have some idiot driver with their phone in hand texting or doing something stupid. It's amazing how addicted to phones people are, young, old, doesn't matter. The world is full of idiots.

 

[CG - All the way]

To me, it is a little hard to tell if this was a rear end collision from this picture. It may have been a side swipe starting at the back door, removing the back quarter panel and proceeding to get the rear bumper and tailgate. Maybe OP can tell us??

 

[OleFordGuy]

I think rear end hits are just more common now-a-days due to people being unable to put their phones down while driving and plowing into the person in front of them

I think you are Exactly correct. Folks now days think they have to read/reply/send every text message and email and looking/posting everything on Facebook/Twitter and all the other social media sites instead of paying attention driving. The level of carelessness driving has just gotten pathetic.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Well the maverick did well in a crash ... my wife a 2 kids were in an accident (actually when I was away on business)

All the airbags went off and the kids said the worst part about the accident was the smell from the curtain airbags ... so all are totally fine ! (it wasn't her fault)

Truck was totaled but I was able to track down another AWD in Nashville from a friend, in less than 2 weeks and only paid sticker !

We are a little bummed to loose the Cactus ... but the Area 51 will need to do

Happy the family is once again rocking the road in a safe vehicle!

The only thing that matters is your wife and munchkins are safe. You already got your best Christmas present.

 

[commadorebob]

For the protection of this man, someone edit the title to remove the blame from his wife!

Glad everyone is okay and everything worked out. But don't leave this open on your computer with your wife around...

 

[Midwest Jim]

I'm very happy your family is OK. Vehicles are replaced every day.

 

[Milqueman]

Are people just staring at the tailgate too much to notice the brakelights? Are they thinking the truck is super far away because it's 'so small'? There's been way too many rear-end hits...

Well... Technically for every rear end hit, there is a front end hit as well... so I guess it all equals out, lol.

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