Thanks for the Invite - New Mav Owner Here

[JonP_Maine]

Hi Everyone!

Brand new 2025 Maverick XL (Ecoboost, AWD) owner here. I got my truck is Desert Sand with the 4K Tow package and Ford 360 {1} I'll post a picture soon. I'm adding the modular bed kit from Ford (It just arrived at the dealership) and some other goodies. I'm Jon and I live in Maine with my wife and little dog "Bean." (Corgi/JR Terrier mix)

I was a 3-time owner of Toyota Tacomas having gotten my first one many years ago after I left the Army and I was able to trade my 2016 Tacoma (3rd Gen) for just shy of 20K toward this truck which was lovely. Add a $1000 rebate and a 2nd $1000 military rebate and it made things really affordable! Why not another Tacoma? I'm leery of Toyota as of late given all the troubles they have had with engines and the massive price hikes. Ten years ago, you wouldn't have been able to get me out of the Toyota camp.

So far, the Mav is a more comfortable drive and I love the options for customizing it. Also very capable towing with the 4K package and better fuel economy. So far, I have blacked out the Maverick lettering in the back, added a storage cubby in the bed, installed the hydrolic tailgate assist and Weathertech floor mats. I installed a Mabett kit for extra storage in the doors and center console too and I have plans for the bed kit and a Tonneau cover as well as leather seat covers (black) Going to look pretty sharp when I am finished I think.

I'm retired and my wife suffers from a chronic condition that is making it hard for her to walk. She had a really difficult time getting into the Tacoma; this truck - zero issues; she can just get in and sit down.

Anyway, happy to be here. This club is a great resource! I have been searching topics about my new truck and kept finding the answers I needed here posted by other owners without any of the nastiness so common in forums on the Internet. Everyone seems really decent. You should all be very proud of the community you have built and I am very happy to be a part of it!

- Jon, near Bangor Maine.

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[MDmaverick]

Welcome and many happy miles

 

[rk06382]

Welcome to the Maverick Truck Club forum from Alaska!

Please post pictures of your new Maverick.

 

[JonP_Maine]

Will do. Just going to finish installing my upgrades

 

[notfast]

2025 Maverick XL (Ecoboost, AWD) owner here

What made you go for the XL EcoBoost AWD over, say, the hybrid AWD or the XLT FX4? I'm considering all options, so I'd be interested in hearing your thought process. For me, it's looking like it's going to come down to whatever configuration is the best bang-for-the-buck on the secondhand market. I'd prefer four driven wheels, but I'd be open to a FWD if it was cheap enough.

 

[Hunters Edge]

Hello and welcome to MTC. Congratulations on your new Maverick. Just wanted to say thank you for your service and truly sorry to read about the difficulty your wife is experiencing. I was glad to read the Ford Maverick is making it a little easier for her. I know it has for myself. Best of luck.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Bienvenido Welcome greetings from the #cancunbadlands

 

[Joe Strummer]

Welcome to the madhouse, a cauldron of vapourish whit and scathing sarcasm. Not from me, of course, but the other Members...

 

[JonP_Maine]

What made you go for the XL EcoBoost AWD over, say, the hybrid AWD or the XLT FX4? I'm considering all options, so I'd be interested in hearing your thought process. For me, it's looking like it's going to come down to whatever configuration is the best bang-for-the-buck on the secondhand market. I'd prefer four driven wheels, but I'd be open to a FWD if it was cheap enough.

Availability and options/deals for me. I love the idea on the Hybrid. Living in Maine, AWD was a must for me too and although I don't do a lot of towing, I wanted the 4K package, as I do own a utility trailer and sometimes load that down with dump runs, etc. This was the best deal I could find in the area. If I could have my truck as configured but swap the Hybrid engine, that would be fine but no availability anywhere near me without giving up several other options.

 

[Tim d]

Hi Everyone!

Brand new 2025 Maverick XL (Ecoboost, AWD) owner here. I got my truck is Desert Sand with the 4K Tow package and Ford 360 {1} I'll post a picture soon. I'm adding the modular bed kit from Ford (It just arrived at the dealership) and some other goodies. I'm Jon and I live in Maine with my wife and little dog "Bean." (Corgi/JR Terrier mix)

I was a 3-time owner of Toyota Tacomas having gotten my first one many years ago after I left the Army and I was able to trade my 2016 Tacoma (3rd Gen) for just shy of 20K toward this truck which was lovely. Add a $1000 rebate and a 2nd $1000 military rebate and it made things really affordable! Why not another Tacoma? I'm leery of Toyota as of late given all the troubles they have had with engines and the massive price hikes. Ten years ago, you wouldn't have been able to get me out of the Toyota camp.

So far, the Mav is a more comfortable drive and I love the options for customizing it. Also very capable towing with the 4K package and better fuel economy. So far, I have blacked out the Maverick lettering in the back, added a storage cubby in the bed, installed the hydrolic tailgate assist and Weathertech floor mats. I installed a Mabett kit for extra storage in the doors and center console too and I have plans for the bed kit and a Tonneau cover as well as leather seat covers (black) Going to look pretty sharp when I am finished I think.

I'm retired and my wife suffers from a chronic condition that is making it hard for her to walk. She had a really difficult time getting into the Tacoma; this truck - zero issues; she can just get in and sit down.

Anyway, happy to be here. This club is a great resource! I have been searching topics about my new truck and kept finding the answers I needed here posted by other owners without any of the nastiness so common in forums on the Internet. Everyone seems really decent. You should all be very proud of the community you have built and I am very happy to be a part of it!

- Jon, near Bangor Maine.

Welcome, this forum has been very helpful. Been using it 3 years now. After awhile you recognize the names.

 

[grandpa_disney]

Welcome Aboard,. Really looking forward to pics. Got my 24 XLT Lux Hybrid in April. Did not know how much I was going to love it! Great little truck.

My wife also has some chronic issues that makes it hard to git in some vehicles, especially ones with a deep foot well. Maverick, no Problem!

Enjoy

 

[DaveCactusGrayXLTH]

Welcome Jon and thanks for your service, another old Army engineer here. (West Germany and Desert Storm)
Sounds like you got the perfect deal on your trade and options! If I was in an area that got snow I’d def get the AWD.
I’ve always loved the old Rangers and the Mav is like its spiritual successor, tons of them still in SoCal.
Wish you the best and look forward to a few pics showing off your Mav in beautiful Maine!

 

[ematests]

Hi Everyone!

Brand new 2025 Maverick XL (Ecoboost, AWD) owner here. I got my truck is Desert Sand with the 4K Tow package and Ford 360 {1} I'll post a picture soon. I'm adding the modular bed kit from Ford (It just arrived at the dealership) and some other goodies. I'm Jon and I live in Maine with my wife and little dog "Bean." (Corgi/JR Terrier mix)

I was a 3-time owner of Toyota Tacomas having gotten my first one many years ago after I left the Army and I was able to trade my 2016 Tacoma (3rd Gen) for just shy of 20K toward this truck which was lovely. Add a $1000 rebate and a 2nd $1000 military rebate and it made things really affordable! Why not another Tacoma? I'm leery of Toyota as of late given all the troubles they have had with engines and the massive price hikes. Ten years ago, you wouldn't have been able to get me out of the Toyota camp.

So far, the Mav is a more comfortable drive and I love the options for customizing it. Also very capable towing with the 4K package and better fuel economy. So far, I have blacked out the Maverick lettering in the back, added a storage cubby in the bed, installed the hydrolic tailgate assist and Weathertech floor mats. I installed a Mabett kit for extra storage in the doors and center console too and I have plans for the bed kit and a Tonneau cover as well as leather seat covers (black) Going to look pretty sharp when I am finished I think.

I'm retired and my wife suffers from a chronic condition that is making it hard for her to walk. She had a really difficult time getting into the Tacoma; this truck - zero issues; she can just get in and sit down.

Anyway, happy to be here. This club is a great resource! I have been searching topics about my new truck and kept finding the answers I needed here posted by other owners without any of the nastiness so common in forums on the Internet. Everyone seems really decent. You should all be very proud of the community you have built and I am very happy to be a part of it!

- Jon, near Bangor Maine.

Jon & Family: Enjoy the new ride. This forum is very informative; I share tidbits with my Ford service advisor as the folks here have some great solutions.

 

[Cocobean]

Welcome

 

[JonP_Maine]

Welcome Jon and thanks for your service, another old Army engineer here. (West Germany and Desert Storm)
Sounds like you got the perfect deal on your trade and options! If I was in an area that got snow I’d def get the AWD.
I’ve always loved the old Rangers and the Mav is like its spiritual successor, tons of them still in SoCal.
Wish you the best and look forward to a few pics showing off your Mav in beautiful Maine!

Hey Dave. Bad Kissingen for me first then Wilflecken (2/11 CAV) Deployed to DS with 18th Airborne then later 3rd ACR out of Fort Bliss. then back to Germany then back to Kuwait with the 2/11 ACR. Fun times!

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