The Maverick is a full size truck*, change my mind

[BLUEOVALRACER]

By the original definition, the Maverick is literally a 3/4 ton pickup.
Though, my specific configuration falls slightly short at 1430lb payload.

Mine is 1,491 lbs and is only like 90 lbs less than My Brothers 2023 Super Crew 4X4 F-150.

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[grumpynlovinit]

I have a 2014 F150 5.0L - payload is about the same as my Maverick. However... when I drive the F150 occasionally its the quiet smooth ride, the big wide seats, the wonderful V8 engine sound and its thirst for gasoline that reminds me that the Maverick is a not a full size truck. Other than that, they are the same!!

 

[Trel]

Parked next to a regular, non-lifted 150 at the grocery store. When I came out, I think I saw the 150 with it's arm around my Mav Larry calling him "Little Brother". I've had 3 full-size pick-ups and the Maverick is definitely not full size but it's just perfect for what I need now and the hybrid gives me great gas mileage!

 

[Deleted member 45110]

Mine is 1,491 lbs and is only like 90 lbs less than My Brothers 2023 Super Crew 4X4 F-150.

Hmmm maybe people are confusing 'Bulky' for full size nowadays.

For those that remember when crew cabs came out with 5 foot bed lengths the same topic came up.....
'It doesnt have a 6 foot bed.'

Oh and then
No more v8's being offered.
'It doesnt have a v8'

On and on goes change.
Enjoy options!
Buy older
Buy newer
Buy why works for you!

 

[kevinmccune]

*from 1973

well I noticed it takes more room to park then one would be led to belive( still not as much as the "landarks")

 

[MaverRick]

Maybe this picture will change your mind?

 

[Surly Old Bill]

I get to share these infographics again!

 

[MaverickNoticer]

*from 1973

It's bigger than the old F150's, and S10's I see and way bigger than an old Ranger.

 

[notfast]

Since the design of a maverick Can & Does handle full size loads.
Yeah its.....fullsize *capable.

Smaller full-size loads, sure. Now where are you going to place all the tools and equipment that you need to do the job?

Don't get me wrong, I think the Maverick is great for smaller jobs and it's certainly better than carrying plywood hanging out of the back of an SUV, but it's certainly no 1-1 replacement for a pickup that can carry sheet goods between the wheel wells and rail-mounted tool boxes above them.

An oversize vehicle is more than 108" wide...any vehicle more the 96" wide requires roof clearance lights and rear and sidemarker lights like those found on duallys.

Any cargo longer than 4' off the rear would need an oversize permit.

My dually is not oversized... just the right size for many jobs.

Oversize in most states is 102" wide and vehicles more than 80" wide need clearance and identification lights. Hence why regular full-size vehicles are 79.0-79.9" wide in body width (excluding the mirrors), and why the F-150 SVT Raptor, Transit van with duallys, Ram ProMaster, and Ram TRX need the extra lighting.

The Maverick is a car that wanted to be a truck so Ford gave it a shot before they fully committed to bringing the Ranchero back.
That said, the Maverick is capable of many things a full sized truck can do, but it gets much better fuel mileage than the full sized trucks.
Face it guys, we have the best of both worlds.

I agree. Even in the non-hybrid variants, not a whole lot else on the market can give you the capabilities that the Maverick does, all things considered. Such as haul four mountain bikes, or a washing machine and dryer, or two motorcycles, plus have a usable back seat and for the price point and fuel economy.

I get to share these infographics again!

A more fair comparison would be to just use the F-150 regular cab with the 8' bed over the years because that configuration is still available; no one is forcing anyone into a crew cab with a 5.5' bed.

It's like the same folks that say that trucks are much more expensive. Well yes, but adjusted for inflation and considering all the "standard" equipment even in the base model that wasn't even possible in the top models of yesteryear, it's not that much more.

For example, a 2025 F-150 XL now has standard that were either options or outright didn't exist back in 2001:

• ESOF 4WD (for 4x4 models)
• Auto hill hold
• 4 wheel disc brakes (mine had good ole drums in the rear)
• Selectable drive modes (you were the drive mode)
• Automatic transmission (mine had the ZF-5 manual)
• Fully boxed, e-coated frame (mine was partially C-channel and good ole wax-coated)
• Power tailgate lock (mine had the "optional" manual tailgate lock)
• Power door locks
• Power windows
• 40/20/40 seat (standard was a 100/0 bench seat. Sucked if the driver was short!)
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• Tailgate lift assist
• 12" screen for the instrument cluster (mine had the "optional" tachometer)
• Compass display (I got a mechanical one from Walmart)
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning (I think that was still optional back in '01)
• Traction control/roll stability control
• 6 airbags
• Curve control
• Perimeter alarm
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• TPMS
• Co-Pilot 360 2.0
  • Including AEB, rear view camera, and rear parking sensors
• AM/FM radio with 4 speakers (mine had 2, my '89 had one)
• Trailer hitch (was optional on all trims; my '99 had the 5.4L V8 with 9.75" rear but no trailer hitch)
• FordPass
• SYNC 4 with 12" center screen
• USB charge ports

Basically the only things that a Lariat from 2001 had over an XL now are leather, alloy wheels, and a power driver's seat.

 

[MaverickNoticer]

Don’t get me wrong, I like my little truck, it can do a lot for what it is, but I’m guessing you’ve never owned a full size 4 door late model truck, there’s a big difference in size and capabilities

Late model trucks aren't "full sized" - they are oversized.

 

[Deleted member 45110]

What if

Smaller full-size loads, sure. Now where are you going to place all the tools and equipment that you need to do the job?

Don't get me wrong, I think the Maverick is great for smaller jobs and it's certainly better than carrying plywood hanging out of the back of an SUV, but it's certainly no 1-1 replacement for a pickup that can carry sheet goods between the wheel wells and rail-mounted tool boxes above them.



Oversize in most states is 102" wide and vehicles more than 80" wide need clearance and identification lights. Hence why regular full-size vehicles are 79.0-79.9" wide in body width (excluding the mirrors), and why the F-150 SVT Raptor, Transit van with duallys, Ram ProMaster, and Ram TRX need the extra lighting.



I agree. Even in the non-hybrid variants, not a whole lot else on the market can give you the capabilities that the Maverick does, all things considered. Such as haul four mountain bikes, or a washing machine and dryer, or two motorcycles, plus have a usable back seat and for the price point and fuel economy.



A more fair comparison would be to just use the F-150 regular cab with the 8' bed over the years because that configuration is still available; no one is forcing anyone into a crew cab with a 5.5' bed.

It's like the same folks that say that trucks are much more expensive. Well yes, but adjusted for inflation and considering all the "standard" equipment even in the base model that wasn't even possible in the top models of yesteryear, it's not that much more.

For example, a 2025 F-150 XL now has standard that were either options or outright didn't exist back in 2001:

• ESOF 4WD (for 4x4 models)
• Auto hill hold
• 4 wheel disc brakes (mine had good ole drums in the rear)
• Selectable drive modes (you were the drive mode)
• Automatic transmission (mine had the ZF-5 manual)
• Fully boxed, e-coated frame (mine was partially C-channel and good ole wax-coated)
• Power tailgate lock (mine had the "optional" manual tailgate lock)
• Power door locks
• Power windows
• 40/20/40 seat (standard was a 100/0 bench seat. Sucked if the driver was short!)
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• Tailgate lift assist
• 12" screen for the instrument cluster (mine had the "optional" tachometer)
• Compass display (I got a mechanical one from Walmart)
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning (I think that was still optional back in '01)
• Traction control/roll stability control
• 6 airbags
• Curve control
• Perimeter alarm
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• TPMS
• Co-Pilot 360 2.0
  • Including AEB, rear view camera, and rear parking sensors
• AM/FM radio with 4 speakers (mine had 2, my '89 had one)
• Trailer hitch (was optional on all trims; my '99 had the 5.4L V8 with 9.75" rear but no trailer hitch)
• FordPass
• SYNC 4 with 12" center screen
• USB charge ports

Basically the only things that a Lariat from 2001 had over an XL now are leather, alloy wheels, and a power driver's seat.

I agree what used to be a base isnt anymore.

Now even an XLT doesnt get you a power seat.
Have to get XLT Lux pkg

$2000+ upgrade for power.
BUT as you point out xl comes with power mirrors and heated mirrors. Wtf'heck...
Lets pick driver comfort over fluff mirror pkg

Those that need fluff mirror pkg can pay $2000 for it LOL

 

[babytruk]

Smaller full-size loads, sure. Now where are you going to place all the tools and equipment that you need to do the job?

I wonder what the rest of the world does to deal with this dilemma?

 

[babytruk]

I can’t find my photo but was in Hershey PA and saw a 6-door F650 and thought “I wonder if they pass an F150, do they just say “eh””. It had to park with the tour busses (then I would think “bed is too small” because I’ve been reading these posts).

 

[Cancunbadlands]

No, it's not

 

[Ranko Kohime]

Maybe this picture will change your mind?

Why did you park next to a monster truck, do you hate your roof that much?

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