Stop stressing. Just drive your Maverick and enjoy 😅

[Darryl]

I've been a part of this group since may when I purchased my Maverick. And I'm convinced that some people worry unnecessarily and figure they NEED to find something to stress over. The truth is that Modern vehicles simply don't need us to constantly maintain and baby them. It's not 1990 anymore . Check you oil and coolant level regularly and change it as recommended by Ford or a bit earlier. Keep your tires inflated, inspect brakes when you rotate your tires. You can generally follow the maintenance schedule based on your use as given in the owners guide. Your Maverick will be just fine. If you need to constantly tinker under the hood of your vehicle, buy and old car. As for your maverick Ride and Enjoy

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[Cancunbadlands]

Happy motoring

 

[Probity]

I've been a part of this group since may when I purchased my Maverick. And I'm convinced that some people worry unnecessarily and figure they NEED to find something to stress over. The truth is that Modern vehicles simply don't need us to constantly maintain and baby them. It's not 1990 anymore . Check you oil and coolant level regularly and change it as recommended by Ford or a bit earlier. Keep your tires inflated, inspect brakes when you rotate your tires. You can generally follow the maintenance schedule based on your use as given in the owners guide. Your Maverick will be just fine. If you need to constantly tinker under the hood of your vehicle, buy and old car. As for your maverick Ride and Enjoy

Nostalgia time. I’m of a certain age so will go back even farther into the ‘60’s and 70’s and my ‘full service gas station’ (remember those?) work days. It’s necessary to have a frame of reference to fully appreciate how good we have it regards changes that have occurred, improvements made over the years.

Didn’t used to have a stigma attached to needing to add a quart of oil every so often between oil changes (20w or 30w conventional usually – multigrades available but not in widespread use like today). Plenty of ‘50s cars still on the road in the 60’s (many that had received engine rebuilds by the ‘60s, no real stigma attached to that either) with down-draft tube crankcase ventilation systems. Worked on a number of them.

Typical OM recommended maintenance for 50’s vintage cars (still have my family’s 1955 Chevy Bel-air OM) – clean and repack wheel bearings every ~10k miles, OCI every ~2-3k miles (change the oil filer IF it had one), A/T fluid change/refill every ~25k miles, check rear axle lub every ~1k miles, disassemble propeller shaft u-joints every ~25k miles and clean/repack with wheel bearing lub, refill fill generator (not alternator) oiler every 1k miles, service oil bath (not paper element) air cleaner every ~2k miles, remove/inspect/re-gap or replace spark plugs every ~5k miles, suspension/chassis lub (remember zerk fittings?) every ~1k miles, drain and flush radiator twice a year, tune-ups (remember those?) every ~10k miles – you get the idea.

Warranty from GM for that ’55 Bel-air? 90 days or 4000 miles, whichever came first.

Our ’65 Malibu was way ‘better’ – I think 24 months or 24k miles warranty. Longer OM recommended service intervals. Drain and flush cooling system every 2 years. OCI – every 60 days or 6k miles (more frequent under ‘dusty’ conditions). Engine tune-up every 12k miles. A/T fluid change every 12k miles (went backwards on this one – industry got smarter on A/T fluid). Lub suspension/steering zerk fittings every 6k miles.

A/C not that common, was an option, as was an am/fm radio. Most cars used ‘460 Air’ (4 windows down, 60 mph).

Recalls? In late 1960’s, NHTSA (or whatever it was called then) established. Oldest recorded recall in the US for 1959-60 Cadillacs (steering linkage failed on many cars while making a 90 degree turn at 10/15 mph, yikes). TSB database? Ha ha, good luck with that in the 60’s/70’s.

Before the 1973 oil crisis, gas prices below $0.40/gal, in 1976 had ‘skyrocketed’ to around $0.60/gal. My first brand new vehicle purchase – a ‘loaded’ (AC! Radio! Cruise! HD springs!) 1976 GMC ½ ton PU truck for ~$6500. On a good day got 12 mpg.

So it’s all relative. We’ve got it good.

 

[710-oil-614]

I don't stress over driving my Maverick at all, or if issues will pop up - but there are certainly things you can do to try and ensure the longevity of your maverick.

 

[Tim d]

I've been a part of this group since may when I purchased my Maverick. And I'm convinced that some people worry unnecessarily and figure they NEED to find something to stress over. The truth is that Modern vehicles simply don't need us to constantly maintain and baby them. It's not 1990 anymore . Check you oil and coolant level regularly and change it as recommended by Ford or a bit earlier. Keep your tires inflated, inspect brakes when you rotate your tires. You can generally follow the maintenance schedule based on your use as given in the owners guide. Your Maverick will be just fine. If you need to constantly tinker under the hood of your vehicle, buy and old car. As for your maverick Ride and Enjoy

Agree 100% our 23 ecoboost is 3years old, 32k miles. I didn't change the " break in oil" at 1k, I changed it at 5 k per factory recommendation. I haven't changed the RDU fluid, or the trans fluid.i haven't rotated the tires or even changed the cabin filter.i wash it once or twice a year, with dishsoap and wax with paste wax. The truck has been trouble free, paint looks like new, all 4 tires wear look exactly the same. We tow with it regularly. Hoping this maverick is as dependable as my 16 year old ram I bought new, and maintained the same way.

 

[Blue_Max]

It helps to keep in mind that this is Ford's entry-level vehicle. It is not at all exotic.

 

[Alfetta159]

Before the 1973 oil crisis, gas prices below $0.40/gal, in 1976 had ‘skyrocketed’ to around $0.60/gal.

Remember odd/even rationing and 20 gallon limits? I haven't had a car with a tank that big in forever.

 

[MO HORSE]

Nostalgia time. I’m of a certain age so will go back even farther into the ‘60’s and 70’s and my ‘full service gas station’ (remember those?) work days. It’s necessary to have a frame of reference to fully appreciate how good we have it regards changes that have occurred, improvements made over the years.

Didn’t used to have a stigma attached to needing to add a quart of oil every so often between oil changes (20w or 30w conventional usually – multigrades available but not in widespread use like today). Plenty of ‘50s cars still on the road in the 60’s (many that had received engine rebuilds by the ‘60s, no real stigma attached to that either) with down-draft tube crankcase ventilation systems. Worked on a number of them.

Typical OM recommended maintenance for 50’s vintage cars (still have my family’s 1955 Chevy Bel-air OM) – clean and repack wheel bearings every ~10k miles, OCI every ~2-3k miles (change the oil filer IF it had one), A/T fluid change/refill every ~25k miles, check rear axle lub every ~1k miles, disassemble propeller shaft u-joints every ~25k miles and clean/repack with wheel bearing lub, refill fill generator (not alternator) oiler every 1k miles, service oil bath (not paper element) air cleaner every ~2k miles, remove/inspect/re-gap or replace spark plugs every ~5k miles, suspension/chassis lub (remember zerk fittings?) every ~1k miles, drain and flush radiator twice a year, tune-ups (remember those?) every ~10k miles – you get the idea.

Warranty from GM for that ’55 Bel-air? 90 days or 4000 miles, whichever came first.

Our ’65 Malibu was way ‘better’ – I think 24 months or 24k miles warranty. Longer OM recommended service intervals. Drain and flush cooling system every 2 years. OCI – every 60 days or 6k miles (more frequent under ‘dusty’ conditions). Engine tune-up every 12k miles. A/T fluid change every 12k miles (went backwards on this one – industry got smarter on A/T fluid). Lub suspension/steering zerk fittings every 6k miles.

A/C not that common, was an option, as was an am/fm radio. Most cars used ‘460 Air’ (4 windows down, 60 mph).

Recalls? In late 1960’s, NHTSA (or whatever it was called then) established. Oldest recorded recall in the US for 1959-60 Cadillacs (steering linkage failed on many cars while making a 90 degree turn at 10/15 mph, yikes). TSB database? Ha ha, good luck with that in the 60’s/70’s.

Before the 1973 oil crisis, gas prices below $0.40/gal, in 1976 had ‘skyrocketed’ to around $0.60/gal. My first brand new vehicle purchase – a ‘loaded’ (AC! Radio! Cruise! HD springs!) 1976 GMC ½ ton PU truck for ~$6500. On a good day got 12 mpg.

So it’s all relative. We’ve got it good.

Like I always say: "They don't make cars like they used to, and there's a reason for that."

 

[Tim d]

Like I always say: "They don't make cars like they used to, and there's a reason for that."

Yup, iam 65 years old,remember those days. The vehicles needed much more maintenance. The engines needed a total rebuild at 80- 90,000 miles and most vehicles were ready for the junkyard at 100k miles. New vehicles are vastly superior. That said, I do have a 54 year old Plymouth cuda thats still going strong.

 

[Suzukiridr14]

Nostalgia time. I’m of a certain age so will go back even farther into the ‘60’s and 70’s and my ‘full service gas station’ (remember those?) work days. It’s necessary to have a frame of reference to fully appreciate how good we have it regards changes that have occurred, improvements made over the years.

Didn’t used to have a stigma attached to needing to add a quart of oil every so often between oil changes (20w or 30w conventional usually – multigrades available but not in widespread use like today). Plenty of ‘50s cars still on the road in the 60’s (many that had received engine rebuilds by the ‘60s, no real stigma attached to that either) with down-draft tube crankcase ventilation systems. Worked on a number of them.

Typical OM recommended maintenance for 50’s vintage cars (still have my family’s 1955 Chevy Bel-air OM) – clean and repack wheel bearings every ~10k miles, OCI every ~2-3k miles (change the oil filer IF it had one), A/T fluid change/refill every ~25k miles, check rear axle lub every ~1k miles, disassemble propeller shaft u-joints every ~25k miles and clean/repack with wheel bearing lub, refill fill generator (not alternator) oiler every 1k miles, service oil bath (not paper element) air cleaner every ~2k miles, remove/inspect/re-gap or replace spark plugs every ~5k miles, suspension/chassis lub (remember zerk fittings?) every ~1k miles, drain and flush radiator twice a year, tune-ups (remember those?) every ~10k miles – you get the idea.

Warranty from GM for that ’55 Bel-air? 90 days or 4000 miles, whichever came first.

Our ’65 Malibu was way ‘better’ – I think 24 months or 24k miles warranty. Longer OM recommended service intervals. Drain and flush cooling system every 2 years. OCI – every 60 days or 6k miles (more frequent under ‘dusty’ conditions). Engine tune-up every 12k miles. A/T fluid change every 12k miles (went backwards on this one – industry got smarter on A/T fluid). Lub suspension/steering zerk fittings every 6k miles.

A/C not that common, was an option, as was an am/fm radio. Most cars used ‘460 Air’ (4 windows down, 60 mph).

Recalls? In late 1960’s, NHTSA (or whatever it was called then) established. Oldest recorded recall in the US for 1959-60 Cadillacs (steering linkage failed on many cars while making a 90 degree turn at 10/15 mph, yikes). TSB database? Ha ha, good luck with that in the 60’s/70’s.

Before the 1973 oil crisis, gas prices below $0.40/gal, in 1976 had ‘skyrocketed’ to around $0.60/gal. My first brand new vehicle purchase – a ‘loaded’ (AC! Radio! Cruise! HD springs!) 1976 GMC ½ ton PU truck for ~$6500. On a good day got 12 mpg.

So it’s all relative. We’ve got it good.

I still have a 1956 Thunderbird all original, standard shift, with overdrive, that has the oil bath air cleaner! When was the last time you saw one of those?

 

[Alfetta159]

And I'm convinced that some people worry unnecessarily and figure they NEED to find something to stress over.

I wasn't looking for something to stress over, but all these guys getting 600 miles on a tank w/ their hybrids sure are making me jealous. I guess I do too much highway driving and trailer pulling to get the inconceivable mileage some of these folks are getting. I can't say the mileage I get is bad for a vehicle of this size. My other car w/ a 1200 cc engine barely gets the same mileage but only taking it easy on the freeway.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I tinkered under the hood yesterday. The gum ball tree in the neighbor's yard keeps dropping it's "fruit" into the cowl. So I meant to order Maxzina's under hood guards but clicked on these instead. Probably the same company, I am sure they are the same parts.
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I don;t miss the old cars of my youth (60-90s vehicles) that needed fixing daily to get to work.

It's been awhile since I gapped the points.

The only thing I really miss is the styling of the old cars.

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

I've been a part of this group since may when I purchased my Maverick. And I'm convinced that some people worry unnecessarily and figure they NEED to find something to stress over. The truth is that Modern vehicles simply don't need us to constantly maintain and baby them. It's not 1990 anymore . Check you oil and coolant level regularly and change it as recommended by Ford or a bit earlier. Keep your tires inflated, inspect brakes when you rotate your tires. You can generally follow the maintenance schedule based on your use as given in the owners guide. Your Maverick will be just fine. If you need to constantly tinker under the hood of your vehicle, buy and old car. As for your maverick Ride and Enjoy

Don't tell me what to do.

 

[Blue_Max]

The only thing I really miss is a styling of the old cars.

They made cool sounds, too!

 

[Geo8866]

But but but I only got 24.7 mpg this tank of gas and I got 25.1 mpg last tank. And I'm worried sick over this!

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