Talk me into or out of the Maverick--getting cold feet

[BlueOval5.0]

I have three boys; 21, 18, and 15. From my prior experience, I would suggest a minivan as others have. Our Honda Odysseys were ultra reliable, handled snow just fine, and gave us the space we needed for family trips and day to day events. The Maverick is not anywhere near the vehicle you need if it will be the primary kid hauler. The CR-V would seem to be too small also IMO.

If the Maverick will be the secondary vehicle, consider the 2025 refresh and the rumor of the AWD hybrid coming If you can hold off that long.

The fuel economy for my six month old EcoBoost has ranged from 21 city to as much as 30 highway as per Fuelly. I usually get 23ish with my type of driving.

My kids are now all six feet or taller, it is tight in the backseat of the Maverick. You don’t have that problem yet but you might one day.

I do feel the need to say this: I have found myself driving my 2008 F-150 more than the Maverick and it has me questioning how wise a decision I made. I just prefer to drive a bigger truck it seems.

Good luck with your decision and keep us posted. I enjoy reading about the real life scenarios that people go thru in making these decisions.

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[AutobahnSHO]

So the hybrid helps quite a lot with getting started in slippery- the electric torque can get going without having to push the gas a lot and spin the wheels.

A $400 tonneau cover (Ford dealership soft one) has enabled us to use the bed for carrying stuff without any weather worries. A4x6 cut makes a nice bed divider for groceries etc...

The back seat is small and is upright instead of leaned back like a Civic or whatnot. Yes the cabin is kinda small but for 3 I would say it's perfectly doable. But I also have a minivan I use for bigger loads/ more people (Minivans truly are the most spacious vehicles for families. No SUV is as big inside.)

 

[surfstar]

Man you had me till van. Lol
At no point could I ever drive a van I tried and could not get myself to do it. I hate them unless you are talking the a-team van.

Minivans are so awesome, that we have one with 0 kids.
Sienna Woodland AWD hybrid. 36 mpg, comfy ride and sooo much cargo space and a ton of rear seat leg room. Both more than a Mav, yet marginally larger footprint. Could tow 3500 lbs if we need also.

 

[Dad]

I would consider a Hyundai as a family car. We have the Palisade; seats 7 and rides like a dream. Excellent road handling and extensive safety features and driver conveniences. There's an AWD model, too. Smaller models are the Santa Fe. The Tuscon is too small for a family in my opinion. Our Maverick is our utility vehicle It has a great ride and is spacious for a compact truck, however, I would be hard pressed to use it as a multi-person ride. Figure your kid(s) will have friends you'll need to tote around. As for build quality, check out the threads from members who have been in accidents. They praise the Maverick's integrity for saving their lives.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...k-xlt-was-totaled-but-it-saved-my-life.39970/

 

[Dad]

Minivans are so awesome, that we have one with 0 kids.
Sienna Woodland AWD hybrid. 36 mpg, comfy ride and sooo much cargo space and a ton of rear seat leg room. Both more than a Mav, yet marginally larger footprint. Could tow 3500 lbs if we need also.

I agree. If I were to buy a van, it would be a Sienna. Looks more like a race car than a van.

 

[Snox801]

I agree. If I were to buy a van, it would be a Sienna. Looks more like a race car than a van.

What in the hell have your friends been telling you a race car is?

 

[Godzilla]

So, I ordered a '24 Hybrid XLT back in August and I was very surprised to get a build date email yesterday (February 2024). But--in part because I expected more like a year's wait--I've been looking at Foresters and especially CR-V Hybrids instead these past few months.

While I've always wanted a truck (and not a huge one, which is why I was so excited about the Maverick and the hybrid), I'm getting cold feet for a couple reasons and would welcome some perspective from current Maverick owners to help me decide whether or not to go with the Maverick. I'll outline my main thoughts below:

• I'm not not sure how well the Hybrid (no AWD) will do in the snow, which we get a few times a year in my area (southern Ohio). I know it's not rear-wheel drive and we don't get a ton of really bad snow (usually!) but I do think an AWD (and especially a Subaru) would have the edge. I didn't order an EB because I wanted the fuel economy of the hybrid. How has your Maverick hybrid done in the winter? ,
• I'm not sure how practical the Maverick is for a family of three (including a toddler still in a carseat), in part because it doesn't seem like there's much cargo space (aside from the bed, which is of course exposed to the rain, and because I've seen on here that carseat space is very limited. How has the Maverick worked as a family vehicle for you?
• Finally, I'm a little concerned about the overall build quality/reliability of the Maverick. I know people tend to post more complaints than praise in general, but seems the CRV-V hybrid and Forester are more reliable and, overall, better built/more comfortable (especially the CR-V hybrid). I worry about the deep sleep issue, the recalls, etc. I've always owned Toyotas and Hondas and really appreciate a reliable vehicle I can keep for 10+ years.

Thanks for any thoughts and perspective! This forum has been very helpful.

I live in Batavia, so we are neighbors. I have a 2023 XL eco . The wife has a 2023 CRV .We never drive the 40 thousand dollar Honda, we take the Maverick instead. I have had it for 9 months now and absolutely love this truck. I can’t speak for the hybrid but I think the truck in general is awesome. Just do it…..

 

[Montana]

Sounds like you are in the market for an AWD Subaru wagon.

Maverick forum and people will tell you what works for them, but it doesn't sound like you'd be happy with one. Look for something that better suites your needs and worries you less. It's that simple.

 

[Joseaoe1]

I have the hybrid and have owned an AWD ecoboost maverick as well. I have had both through northern Wisconsin winters.
The ecoobost was a beast in snow and icy roads even with the stock tires.
The hybrid would need snow or all weather tires if you need to drive through an unplowed country road but otherwise the front wheel drive does a decent job.
I occasionally do need to drive unplowed roads so put bridgestone all-weather weatherpeaks on my hybrid and those have been great in all conditions... entering second winter now.
If the hybrid fits your needs then you will not be able to find anything else like it. My wife has a 2021 rav4 hybrid awd and we really like that vehicle as well. It was about 3 or 4K more in a comparable trim configuration.

I am also more concerned about reliability versus toyota but ford has been making hybrids for a while now and has a good track record with them. Popular toyota hybrids are going to be a challenge to find at msrp and nothing comparable to the Maverick.

As long as you do not overpay and maintain your vehicle if your needs change you could sell or trade the Maverick and likely to maintain good resale. If the Maverick isn't what you really need then that is your decision and you would need to hunt for a decent alternative.

 

[deckmt]

I agree with several posts that basically state it is up to each individual to decide on needs and preferences in a vehicle. Current owners can share their experiences with a Maverick (or any vehicle for that matter).

I am a 60 year old male. In August 2023, I bought a fully-loaded EB AWD Maverick Lariat. I bought it from a dealer's inventory, so I paid a premium over MSRP. The Mavericke replaced my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E, which is top line trim. I purchased the Ridgeline used in 2018. I live in New Jersey, so having AWD is a benefit with the winter snow, although I would have been okay with front-wheel drive. Note that only AWD is available with Honda Ridgelines in all trim levels.

I previously owned front-wheel drive Escape hybrid for a few years. It handled the snow fine on the main roads. Unfortunately, the anti-lock breaks went out and I could not get a timely appointment with a Ford dealer to have them fixed (over 1 week until next appointment and non-Ford shops did not want to deal with anti-lock brakes on a hybrid), so I traded the Escape for an AWD Hyundai Tuscon (regular gas) that my wife drives. She is much more comfortable having AWD than front-wheel drive.

I was happy with the Ridgeline and highly recommend it to anyone interested in a truck primarily for comfort. My need for a truck is very basic - haul yard waste to the dump, pick up stuff from Home Depot, and take lawn mower / snow-blower in for maintenance/repair. The Ridgeline met this need and then some. I wound up using it to tow a small u-haul trailer to help my niece move ... I hardly knew I was towing a trailer.

So, why did I purchase a Maverick when I was happy with the Ridgeline?

My son and his wife started a candle-making business in Georgia. It has done very well. They had a need for a truck to haul equipment and inventory to local markets. Since the Ridgeline was more truck than I needed, I bought the Maverick (too small for their needs) and passed the Ridgeline onto them.

An additional consideration is that the Ridgeline RTL-E has all the modern safety features; I expect grandkids to be in the picture soon and the Ridgeline will be a safer vehicle for them than the 2012 Civic that my daughter-in-law was driving (of course the Civic is a good vehicle for its time and purpose). The mileage on 2017 Ridgeline is very low, so there is no doubt that it will last them for some time ... my son is driving my old 2007 Ridgeline that now has over 200,000 miles on it (mostly from his driving, not mine when I owned it). My son and daughter-in-law love the 2017 Ridgeline. I guess you could say it is more her car since it replaced her Civic.

Now that I have owned the Maverick Lariat for 3+ months, I would say that it is a very nice vehicle ... not as spacious or luxurious as the Ridgeline RTL-E, but it meets my needs. The Maverick has the 4K towing package, but I have yet to use it.

My only real complaint with Maverick is the Hot Pepper Red ... not my first choice of color, but that was the color for the only truck available with all the features that I wanted. My wife loves the color, so everyone is happy .

One additional thought about the Maverick that relates to age ... in my earlier days, I have owned a Toyota SR-5, a Chevy Luv, a Chevy S-10, and a Chevy Silverado. All trucks were model years from 70s to 90s. Sizewise, (other than the Silverado), I think of the Maverick as a retro truck .

If one looks at the picture associated with my profile, you can see the outline of the gray Ridgeline on the other side of the Maverick. I took the picture before driving the Ridgeline to Georgia.

Sorry for the long post ... guess I got carried away "talking" about myself.

And I will end this post by sharing the link to the candle business ... most of their business is done online
https://www.jackabeecandles.com/

 

[Suzukiridr14]

So, I ordered a '24 Hybrid XLT back in August and I was very surprised to get a build date email yesterday (February 2024). But--in part because I expected more like a year's wait--I've been looking at Foresters and especially CR-V Hybrids instead these past few months.

While I've always wanted a truck (and not a huge one, which is why I was so excited about the Maverick and the hybrid), I'm getting cold feet for a couple reasons and would welcome some perspective from current Maverick owners to help me decide whether or not to go with the Maverick. I'll outline my main thoughts below:

• I'm not not sure how well the Hybrid (no AWD) will do in the snow, which we get a few times a year in my area (southern Ohio). I know it's not rear-wheel drive and we don't get a ton of really bad snow (usually!) but I do think an AWD (and especially a Subaru) would have the edge. I didn't order an EB because I wanted the fuel economy of the hybrid. How has your Maverick hybrid done in the winter? ,
• I'm not sure how practical the Maverick is for a family of three (including a toddler still in a carseat), in part because it doesn't seem like there's much cargo space (aside from the bed, which is of course exposed to the rain, and because I've seen on here that carseat space is very limited. How has the Maverick worked as a family vehicle for you?
• Finally, I'm a little concerned about the overall build quality/reliability of the Maverick. I know people tend to post more complaints than praise in general, but seems the CRV-V hybrid and Forester are more reliable and, overall, better built/more comfortable (especially the CR-V hybrid). I worry about the deep sleep issue, the recalls, etc. I've always owned Toyotas and Hondas and really appreciate a reliable vehicle I can keep for 10+ years.

Thanks for any thoughts and perspective! This forum has been very helpful.

If you don't really need a truck, I would go with the Forester. Again, the hybrid CRV is a proved vehicle, and both hold there value for long term ownership. So again it's your choice!

 

[Topdown70]

Ok, my thoughts, I have a 2022 hybrid AND LOVE IT. I'm almost 40,000 miles in have had ZERO issues with it. most of my mileage is highway so my MPG is not the best, but I still average about 38mpg.
Seats are very comfortable and three days a week I drop my 3 grandkids off to school in it with thier backpacks and while it's certainly not spacious we do fine.
To be honest the interior panels scuff easy, the paint seems to get tiny (like pencil point) rock chips, but thats the sum of my complaints.
I'm still running the stock tires and probably will get another 10,000 miles out of them.
Took it to the drag strip once for fun, it was consistent 15.something 1/4 mile.
I wish from time to time the bed was full size but it does hold a lot .
And I have towed several trailers with it.

 

[Robert C]

If this truck flew and was free I would say avoid it no one should have to put up with the totally incompetent company and stupid wait time this truck has.
The first year model price was a good deal. It's not now.
Find something else.

 

[Eagle11]

So, I ordered a '24 Hybrid XLT back in August and I was very surprised to get a build date email yesterday (February 2024). But--in part because I expected more like a year's wait--I've been looking at Foresters and especially CR-V Hybrids instead these past few months.

While I've always wanted a truck (and not a huge one, which is why I was so excited about the Maverick and the hybrid), I'm getting cold feet for a couple reasons and would welcome some perspective from current Maverick owners to help me decide whether or not to go with the Maverick. I'll outline my main thoughts below:

• I'm not not sure how well the Hybrid (no AWD) will do in the snow, which we get a few times a year in my area (southern Ohio). I know it's not rear-wheel drive and we don't get a ton of really bad snow (usually!) but I do think an AWD (and especially a Subaru) would have the edge. I didn't order an EB because I wanted the fuel economy of the hybrid. How has your Maverick hybrid done in the winter? ,
• I'm not sure how practical the Maverick is for a family of three (including a toddler still in a carseat), in part because it doesn't seem like there's much cargo space (aside from the bed, which is of course exposed to the rain, and because I've seen on here that carseat space is very limited. How has the Maverick worked as a family vehicle for you?
• Finally, I'm a little concerned about the overall build quality/reliability of the Maverick. I know people tend to post more complaints than praise in general, but seems the CRV-V hybrid and Forester are more reliable and, overall, better built/more comfortable (especially the CR-V hybrid). I worry about the deep sleep issue, the recalls, etc. I've always owned Toyotas and Hondas and really appreciate a reliable vehicle I can keep for 10+ years.

Thanks for any thoughts and perspective! This forum has been very helpful.

I can only talk about Maverick and CRV. I have a MY22 Hybrid Maverick, and my hubby has a MY22 CR-V EX-L.
The CR-V is much more refined than the Maverick hands-down, it can carry a lot of cargo. IF you have a growing family the CR-V is a good choice, we have had 4 adults, with luggage and drove to Austin (from Phoenix) without issues. But the cost is much more than the maverick.

I love my Maverick, I truly do, I love how I can get 55+ in city driving (it's become a game) my maverick was 28K out the door, and I've only had one issue with it, and of course, the dealership couldn't find the problem, and the issue has never come back I have 22K miles on mine.

I think the Maverick is a great vehicle that complements a CR-V, having a car seat in the back seat makes it a tight space.

 

[BoskoPColtrane]

So, I ordered a '24 Hybrid XLT back in August and I was very surprised to get a build date email yesterday (February 2024). But--in part because I expected more like a year's wait--I've been looking at Foresters and especially CR-V Hybrids instead these past few months.

While I've always wanted a truck (and not a huge one, which is why I was so excited about the Maverick and the hybrid), I'm getting cold feet for a couple reasons and would welcome some perspective from current Maverick owners to help me decide whether or not to go with the Maverick. I'll outline my main thoughts below:

• I'm not not sure how well the Hybrid (no AWD) will do in the snow, which we get a few times a year in my area (southern Ohio). I know it's not rear-wheel drive and we don't get a ton of really bad snow (usually!) but I do think an AWD (and especially a Subaru) would have the edge. I didn't order an EB because I wanted the fuel economy of the hybrid. How has your Maverick hybrid done in the winter? ,
• I'm not sure how practical the Maverick is for a family of three (including a toddler still in a carseat), in part because it doesn't seem like there's much cargo space (aside from the bed, which is of course exposed to the rain, and because I've seen on here that carseat space is very limited. How has the Maverick worked as a family vehicle for you?
• Finally, I'm a little concerned about the overall build quality/reliability of the Maverick. I know people tend to post more complaints than praise in general, but seems the CRV-V hybrid and Forester are more reliable and, overall, better built/more comfortable (especially the CR-V hybrid). I worry about the deep sleep issue, the recalls, etc. I've always owned Toyotas and Hondas and really appreciate a reliable vehicle I can keep for 10+ years.

Thanks for any thoughts and perspective! This forum has been very helpful.

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