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Not really too concerned. I like the "just enough truck and just enough crossover" statement and that pretty much hits the nail on the head for me. Been looking at used crossovers to get out of my Frontier but I like having a little versatility when needed for the lowe's run I have to do occasionally. I'm pretty simple, I don't feel like I'm sacrificing anything getting into the Maverick and it gives me more functionality day to day.
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I am not having any concerns ordering the XLT hybrid. I have been driving a 2017 Fusion hybrid for the past three years and can say that I have been pleasantly surprised. I was a Camry owner for the last 10 years but I couldn't find what I was looking for when I wanted to trade. For some unknown reason I test drove a used Fusion hybrid. 100k miles later with no issues makes this truck a comfortable choice. I'm 65 and this truck checks all the boxes. If it can handle the PA winters like the Fusion does I'll be happy.
 

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If you got a 'preview order' from your dealer, it will have the date/time the order was placed near the top of the page at the right side.(on the first line). That would inform as to the date the order was submitted.
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OK, that date & time is July 26, 1:34 PM. So yes, I was correct, I gave them my deposit on 7/14 $500, but they did not place until 12 days later. Wonder if there is a legitimate reason???
 

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Been seeing a lot of comments about being concerned about a first year model. The great thing about the Maverick is that it’s a “parts bin” vehicle, nearly everything is already proven in other Ford vehicles. The unit body is new, but manufacturers are so concerned about safety ratings that they put a huge effort into making sure body is torsionally rigid; since the Maverick is on the same architecture as the Escape and Bronco Sport, much of the background work is proven as well. There are few items besides body that don’t carry over from other vehicles, the instrument panel, back seat, tailgate are the few I can think of.
 

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Peach, my brother that just bought a new Ranger ordered an engine cover from ebay, I think. It was designed for the 2.3l ecoboost used in the Rangers, and apparently just snapped in place. If there are covers for the 2.0, which may be the exact same as the 2.0, they should likely fit.
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My only concern is the size of the sliding window. When I saw the example on the 'build' site, I was disappointed in the size, as the movable part appeared to be quite small, and a waste of money to purchase.
I then saw an interior shot looking out the back window, for a manual window, I think, and it appeared to be a lot more normal in size. I added the manual rear window, but an uncertain what I will get. If it is that tiny little thing, I will be unhappy, but if it is a window that almost reaches full size, top-to-bottom, I will be satisfied. But there is some concern.
Second concern was the apparent paint problem in Hermosillo produced vehicles, and perhaps a problem with Area51 paint.. not too sure on that, though.
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The sizing look of the rear window is more of a visual effect. From the outside, the whole back panel looks like it's the window, but it is not. Much of that lower portion is below the seat level and even below the body level. When you look from the inside, you can see that the window frame is pretty much top to bottom of what you see inside. The net effect is that it just looks smaller from the outside. My gladiator is the same way. The other thing about this is that those roll up bed covers are likely to not affect the outward visibility much if at all.
 

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Been seeing a lot of comments about being concerned about a first year model. The great thing about the Maverick is that it’s a “parts bin” vehicle, nearly everything is already proven in other Ford vehicles. The unit body is new, but manufacturers are so concerned about safety ratings that they put a huge effort into making sure body is torsionally rigid; since the Maverick is on the same architecture as the Escape and Bronco Sport, much of the background work is proven as well. There are few items besides body that don’t carry over from other vehicles, the instrument panel, back seat, tailgate are the few I can think of.
Yes indeed.... and the MUSTANG was a prime example of a Ford “parts bin” vehicle thanks mainly to the Falcon. Things have improved tremendously since the mid 1960’s.
 

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I'm not that worried about it and I'm someone who is eyes wide open about what a Ford is - built by the lowest bidder. The last new one I bought 15 years ago ended in a lemon law buyback.

That said, the majority of this truck is derivative of other well proven platform and drivetrain components so there really isn't any bleeding edge stuff here. As to traction control, everything
has it. If I lived in an area where traction is key to my life, I would definitely step up to AWD and not mess around.
Shay -
Ford and your lowest bid mention brought to mind the era of NASA‘s Apollo Astronauts riding on rockets to the moon and back that were lowest bid and developed by a government agency. They, the astronauts have mentioned this for years. I enjoy your input and insight - please keep,it up .
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Nothing wrong w/ parts bin vehicles as more often than not the modern unitized vehicle is a derivative of one platform or another.
That said, keep this in mind, assembly is everything, the Bronco Sport currently has (3) recalls, I suggest you check the details. That and "Edmunds" consumer ratings as of today are giving the Bronco Sport a 3.8 rating out of 5. I believe the B-Sport is built in the same plant as the Maverick.
Noted and thank you. I had a 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback that was built on July 5,1965. The day after the 4th, so it had its own Ford issues as it was probably assembled by hung over guys, last minute fill in personnel and the mix made for an interesting machine. Loved it and yes I wish I still had it!
You make a solid point as we now have a myriad of information sources that provide a solid tracking platform to measure the quality of products.
Hopefully the new Ford rigs get through the teething pains and find solid footing for a long production run ✔
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My concern: Longevity of this truck and its hybrid engine. This might be my first and only truck at this segment and would like to keep it as long as I can. I figure this truck is the crucial turning point before everyone goes full electric.

I envision 10 to 15 years from now and most cars on the road are electric and charging station prices have sky rocketed and gas prices have plummeted. I go to my garage, take the Maverick out, and cruise down on Sunset Blvd, dodging all those stranded electric cars!
I wouldn't bet on gas prices plummeting- the scarcer something is, the more it costs
 
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I wouldn't bet on gas prices plummeting- the scarcer something is, the more it costs
This is of course true. However during the beginning of COVID, gas prices dropped pretty significantly. If this can be attributed to less people going out/driving (demand decrease), the same idea can be applied to the future if we start to see more and more EV cars hit the roads. Perhaps im an optimist, but i think its possible that gas prices drop over next 10-15 years.
 

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Then again, sometime things don't work out......Remember the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster and the Apollo 13 issues?
Also, sadly, the Challenger tragedy and before that Apollo 1 and the fire. I have personally had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with five of the twelve Apollo astronauts that have walked ( and some drove), on the moon. For me personally a life changing experience and their input about quality and technology ........ eye opening. They had a goal and persevered through a ton of issues, many risks involved but that was a different era when risk was an ingredient.
Learn and grow with improvement is the lesson I take from their experience. Ford and other major manufacturers are hopefully paying attention and improving along the way.The manufacturers have to keep the “ bean counters” at bay....
Take care and thanks for the input....✔🇺🇸
 
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The Maverick will be my 4th 1st year model vehicle I've ordered. Three were Fords and I enjoyed all of them! They didn't have any more problems than any other cars I've had and I really enjoyed trying to keep 'em all looking and running as new as possible. I know what I want and I'm sure I'll enjoy my Maverick just as much as the rest!
 

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This is of course true. However during the beginning of COVID, gas prices dropped pretty significantly. If this can be attributed to less people going out/driving (demand decrease), the same idea can be applied to the future if we start to see more and more EV cars hit the roads. Perhaps im an optimist, but i think its possible that gas prices drop over next 10-15 years.
Understood. however COVID restrictions were always thought to be temporary and businesses knew they had to do whatever they could to hang on and survive until restrictions lifted. With the big push for electrification- the obvious path is to do away with fossil fuel propulsion entirely and we have some governments committing to do so in 9 years (2030). The demand for gas, diesel, jet fuel, etc. will fall and keep falling with no expected recovery and oil companies will go out of business. Even though using artificial deadlines to achieve their goals before actual replacements for everything oil provides us is proven, plentiful and affordable is a fool's errand. I remember Obama saying "sure you can build new coal plants- but you're gonna go bankrupt doing it". I have no hope moving away from fossil fuels prematurely will be a winning proposition :(
 

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The hybrid version is great and the 40 mpg city is spectacular.
However a maveric plug in or full EV will be an even bigger game changer and potentially more affordable considering federal and state incentives...
But now that's does not exist as a possibility so I placed my reservation ford maverick hybrid.
I think Ford will electrify more expensive\ profitable trucks first
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