Unfortunately I probably won't own it long enough to find out. Since the dealership can't replicate it, and I can't in good conscience put myself/kids/other drivers at risk, I'm likely just going to trade it in and bite the bullet on something else. Too bad there's nothing else in the market to compete with the mav hybrid.
If you can forgo the pickup bed & 4K towing - the RAV4 Hybrid competes at an XLT price. Excellent family SUV? Interior very nice compared to Maverick. Proven drivetrain?
While it's impossible to know if the engine speed at idle is normal without hearing it. If has a significant ( more than other vehicles) pull when put in gear, it's definitely NOT normal
Ford will fix it at some point. That point will be fatalities or serious injuries in very bad accidents. Lawsuits have a way of getting things done. Unfortunately, lives will have to be lost first. Sorry, but that is how it normally happens.
You are smart! The shift to neutral is the thing to do. I worry about my wife and a couple grandkids who drive. They may panic and freeze up. Ford is begging to get sued and if the accident is horrible enough, they will. But those lawsuits can take years and all the money on the planet won't bring back loved ones. I have had no issues with mine, but if I do, it's off to the dealership. If they tell me there is no fix, truck gets sold that day. I like to gamble on occasion, but gambling like this can kill you quick!
Don't forget Mazda CX-50.....great little SUV with a dynamite hybrid system.
Between my mountain biking and my kids both playing hockey, the bed is basically non-negotiable for me. I used to have an escape and on days where my kids both had games/practice, it was basically impossible to fit them and their gear in the car. I'll probably just end up with an EB maverick or something.
I'll be checking out cx-5, rav-4, forester hybrid
no. It's done it in drive and park so far, but only on cold start. I'll be going to dealership today to try replicating it, while likely trading it in for something else.
The setup in the CX-50 is a maintenance nightmare just waiting to happen. lease yes, own, no.
Has anyone been killed or injured yet?
"Bed is non-negotiable to me......"
Understand it sorta sucks to have to trade so soon, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do for the confidence and safety of yourself, family and others. A small hit to the wallet is nothing compared to the Un-confidence of the vehicle and certainly nothing compared to a life. High highly recommend the EB, I have a MY22, had Zero issues, not even a squeak or rattle. Really like the little truck. Ford's have always been my 1st choice in vehicle purchases for a loooooooong time, but I've had a few other brands over the years. So in a way I love Fords but I'm not a Fanboy like some website forums where "all this is normal" in modern vehicles talk. IMO what you described in your initial post is not normal in my sense of the term "normal" it is frick'in dangerous.
What was described is dangerous, but what is likely occurring is far less grave and life threatening.
lol yeah. Wife likes those. I'll humor her but odds are that I'll be getting a '26 mav
