2022 Ford Maverick pickup - everything you need to know about the all-new baby F-150 - price & date

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Kinda love the idea of a small compact pickup, that’s ACTUALLY small, as long as it’s rear wheel drive or awd/4x4

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

The Maverick is based on a front wheel drive transverse mounted engine architecture so, probably not the truck for you.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

@@MichaelMiller-rg6or if its like the bronco I'd be happy bout it. (Referring to the awd system)

[@calebrodriguez3748]

I agree, I think ford is goinf to totally miss the mark on this one and cater it to millennial buying checklists instead of capabilities checklist.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@brandondannys-menary3678 I assume you mean the Bronco Sport crossover. The actual Ford Bronco isn’t on sale yet and will be a traditional 4x4 with low range and lockers. But if you are alright with the Bronco Sport AWD system, which should be a no brainer for Ford, then go for it!

[@motorheadscom]

It will be more like the Bronco Sport, not the big Bronco. So FWD-based, AWD-capable.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I had a Mazda B2200 in the early 90s. It was a very useful little pickup. Plain but cheap and reliable.

[@motorheadscom]

This should be the same size as that Mazda (more or less), just without the ladder frame chassis.

[@Justdizzy]

Still driving my 1991 Diesel Mighty Max (L200) Talk about plain but insanely reliable and capable. That is why I never got rid of it.

[@garypic4083]

F150, grew to big, the new Ranger is the size of a 80s f150, and the Maverick is the size of the 80s ranger. You got it?

[@motorheadscom]

Yep, just like that!

[@paxhumana2015]

@@motorheadscom , I want the modern Ford Ranger to be this vehicle, plus all Ford trucks to also have legitimate single cab configurations and short bed options. I also want the Ford Maverick to be a car again.

[@bret9741]

New to. I’d love to see it with a 6’ bed me day. This would really be strong delivery truck for parts stores etc. Also a truck like this will easily be turned EV in time

[@daveb5540]

@@paxhumana2015 WHAT that car was a POS !!!!

[@kdrapertrucker]

The F150 is not big.

[@georgeh1131]

If the pickup has fold-up or removal back seats it would be a good small work truck because the bed and rear seat area can be used for cargo.

[@motorheadscom]

It might get that - the Bronco Sport has storage under the rear seats.

[@elfiero50]

I want a regular cab, 4wd(with lockout hubs) and a manual trans. I guess I will keep driving my old crap.

[@motorheadscom]

I agree on the regular cab, and a manual transmission might be in the works for the lower-lever trims.

[@justincollins8537]

Buy a old toyota hilux .best truck out there

[@patrickmartin3322]

@@justincollins8537 well you can’t really do that in the United States

[@daveb5540]

WOW that would e awesome... but there is no profit in that sooo, not gonna happen :( :(

[@Charliefox71]

If the Maverick succeeds, it’s gonna force Toyota and Nissan to bring back their mini-trucks. That’s what we called them in the 80’s.

[@GeneracionGoshen777]

Don't forget also hyundai santa cruz

[@donovanjones4175]

And I will buy the Toyota

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Compact is perfect, but we need long beds for more utility. Regular cab, with a long bed 6.5/8’.

[@3101home]

I’m guessing you’d be very frustrated if you happened to own a 6.5 or 8’ bed PU and had to drive it around in the city or any congested areas (packed parking lots)

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

@@3101home reg cab trucks with long beds aren’t that long.

[@3101home]

@@AJourneyOfYourSoul you are mostly correct when you compare the original compact single cab pickups from the 70’s thru the 90’s. But besides the pickups growing exponentially since those original minis, the super cab/king cab configuration became quite popular which also added more length…..and soon after these models truck brands did tons of additional focus groups which showed building 4 door trucks is what the majority of truck buyers wanted. I looked at the smallest current pickups with just the super cab configuration (the Ford Ranger and GMC Canyon)….both these trucks are 11” and 13” longer than the Maverick. Not much longer to some but those extra inches mean a big difference to millions who live, work, and play in more congested areas and may not have a big garage or driveway area to park a bigger truck.

[@charliewaters7752]

I'm glad they're bringing back the small pickups but...it sounds like a Ford Focus with a truck body. That defeats the purpose of buying a truck. They should just update the old Ranger and rebadge it. That was a good little truck. I use to have a '97 Ranger (standard cab, V6) it was a great truck. Anyways, nice vid, man.

[@motorheadscom]

Thanks, man! I appreciate it! And yes, if Ford uses the new C2 platform, it's kind of a Focus with a truck body, but it's a little more complicated than that. As for the old Ranger, I doubt it could pass current safety and emissions rules.

[@jamesmancuso3666]

@@motorheadscom if they updated the old ranger they would upgrade the engines so passing regulations would not be an issue. Making it a unibody would put it directly in the failure category in the USA market.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Well, if you need a truck you just buy an F-150 or perhaps a ranger if you need tow or useful payload.

[@duluoz13]

Compare the standard and upgraded engines on the Maverick vs 97 Ranger. Both Maverick engines beat the 97 Ranger V6 in HP (147 vs. 191/250). Maverick beats 97 Ranger in payload (1500/1250). Base Model Maverick/Base Ranger tie in towing (2000). Upgraded Maverick/V6 Ranger tie in towing (4000). Seems like these trucks are very similar, though the Maverick is more fuel effecient but has a shorter bed.

[@cessealbeach]

Under 20K, it would be a hot seller, because the ridgeline is over 40K

[@aaronho4242]

No way it’s that cheap

[@motorheadscom]

The Ridgeline is midsized, while the Maverick would be compact, and presumably cheaper

[@Jdp313]

22k with some options i bet

[@gothops154]

Wow no wondering no one buys the ridgeline. The truck market needs to return to some sane prices, and people need to stop taking out 10yr loans to afford these $50k trucks to drive the prices back to reality

[@bushisahomo]

@@gothops154 I see ridgelines all over the place. and they arent all 40k. but yes, they are $$ , all the midsize pickups are though. better off buying a used full sized

[@jmj267]

TFL truck put out a video today and you already know more about this 3 days ago. Way to go!

[@syxepop]

The thing I didn't knew about the Maverick was the use of the FOCUS-based 160's hp NA-2.0L I4 (also used in the upline EcoSport mini crossover as in the Transit Connect) rather than the 180hp EB'd 1.5L 3-pot. As the engine is an OLDER TECHNOLOGY it makes it CHEAPER TO MAKE and (as a NA unit) MORE PALATABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES for VERY LIGHT DUTY USE (just like the Transit Connect).

[@motorheadscom]

Thank you!

[@2PastNeptune]

My family owned a old 70’s Maverick. I can’t wait to see the new one

[@jr2904]

Wasn't that a car, though?

[@2PastNeptune]

@@jr2904 Yes

[@42luke93]

I wish they can put the column shifter and front split bench seating. These should be somewhat utilitarian and not just car/luxury like.

[@shawnn6926]

I'd love to buy one if they made an ext cab version. Funny how they can make it in Mexico and bring it over but yet we can't get the Chevy Tornado, VW Saveiro or baby ram pickups.

[@stegomon]

Crash test ratings and smog control

[@syxepop]

The reason is those (as well as the Fiat Toro / Ram 1K the Maverick may compete against) have been made with 3rd World countries in mind (not up to snuff crash test and anti pollution standards) but this Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz are being made with US standards in mind. Also there's the 25% "Chicken Tax" on Imported Trucks the GM, VW and Stellantis units (all coming from Brazil and none built in MX*) would have to pay if imported. Only MX manufacture can circumvent that tax. * AFAIK the only one made in MX is the even smaller Ram 700 / Fiat Strada and that has an "even higher hill" to climb for US acceptance, as the market may deem it TOO SMALL

[@motorheadscom]

Exactly

[@shawnn6926]

@@syxepop I know about the chicken tax. Just trying to figure out why Nissan, Dodge, Chevy and Ford can make those cute little cargo vans but not a small pickup. They can use the same frame, engine and chassis. It's not like people who buy the mini trucks are going to haul a boat. If the Mavrick is going to be a 4 door, then it's will just be like the Explorer Sport Trac. I think it didn't sell well because the bed wasn't big enough. Maybe 1 bail of hay and a saddle.

[@syxepop]

@@shawnn6926 - actually the SporTrac demise was much more about the size (pretty much the same as the Honda Ridgeline, but RWD) and the TIMING. Today there's a SMALL BUT QUANTIFYABLE DEMAND for ('90's size) small pickup trucks. Besides, Ford didn't offer in the '90s in USDM (they did overseas) a 4-door Ranger as is the case today, so the demand was for SMALLER instead of larger pickups. Also, there's the SECRET-RECIPE CAFE to consider. Since FOOTPRINT is the consideration it incentivizes building LARGER CARS AND TRUCKS as long as they get the fuel millage. Pickups are now A BIG CONTRIBUTOR ON CAFE, as it wasn't in the '90s.

[@batfury9319]

Great review. It’s a shame this so-called small Ford pickup truck will only be sold as a 4 door quad cab. Not everyone wants a 4 door truck. An extended cab with a longer bed would be a better option for those who don’t need or want a 4 door mini pickup truck with a very short bed. You might as well call it a car. Ford should build an extended cab version of this new Maverick pickup like the old Ranger they used to build, that was a great truck.

[@motorheadscom]

I agree. But if people will want a 2-door version, Ford will probably make one - they just need to know there's money to be made there.

[@shawnn6926]

@@motorheadscom Count me as 1 person that would be in line to buy an ext cab version.

[@JoeSmith-ez3zg]

I should have found your comment before I did mine, it's almost word for word. Give me a 2 door.

[@markfitch7389]

I'll stick with my f150. Thank you.

[@michaelhorner4011]

Looks like an oversized Subaru Baja .... just more boxy in shape !

[@motorheadscom]

There seems to be a portion of the Internet that want a Baja in their driveway. This is their chance!

[@Evan_Moore61]

As somebody who daily drives a 2005 Ranger, I love seeing a true compact pickup come back. When I heard the Ranger was returning I was super excited, but it’s nothing like the compact Ranger pickup we used to know. The Maverick really caught my attention at first, but hearing that it’s potentially either FWD or AWD and not 4x4 or RWD, it’s very disappointing. Also hearing it’s potentially exclusive to the higher trims and the manual could only be the lower trim, is disappointing. I hope for the sake of sales that this is 4x4 or AWD in all trim levels and offers the manual in all trims. I guess we’ll see on Tuesday (June 8).

[@jimfarmer7811]

I bought a base S-10 for $6000 back in 1986. It didn't come with AC or radio but I loved the truck. I would definitely look at buying one of these if it they could keep it below $20,000.

[@motorheadscom]

Right on

[@shawnn6926]

I had a 2003 S10 ext cab 4WD. Man I miss that little truck. I drive a '17 Tacoma now and it feels too big in the lanes. I don't know how these guys with full size 4 door trucks park and drive in the city.

[@daveb5540]

I had one and ran it for 18 hard years. treated it right but used it as a truck and loaded it up to the limit a lot. It finally rotted out too much to keep fixing, so got a dodge dakota. WOW what a POS, not half the truck that S-10 was. I Miss that S-10 :(.

[@fitstoned760]

I just saw one of the big YT channels do a video of Ford's Big Red keep the good work it shows you do work and not relay on others content

[@What71628]

Thought they were revamping the Courier “farm truck” of old. Odd they’d rehash the Maverick name as a truck.

[@motorheadscom]

You're not the only one

[@miketype1each]

Admit it: "Maverick" sounds way cooler than "Courier".

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

I really like the new Maverick. Good video bro.

[@motorheadscom]

Thanks!

[@kirk2767]

I'm waiting on the Chevy "Goose".

[@therealboofighter]

And the Dodge IceMan. Lol

[@XA351GT]

@@therealboofighter Do all the Maverick , Goose and Ice Man come with the Top Gun option package ? LOL

[@syxepop]

@@XA351GT - actually Ford made a compact sedan of that name BEFORE Top Gun was even thought of. Later on Ford of Europe made a (Suzuki Vitara-sized) SMALL SUV with that name. Maybe Ford could afFORD a limited edition mid range model (paying the IP owner) after the movies...

[@joshuaclark3630]

Lol

[@jtpfla3]

Actually I thought chevy was hard at work developing the chevy shitshow I can hardly wait, I hear it's going to be a real shit show

[@robertradcliff3254]

The Maverick is a unibody construction so basically it is the same as the Honda Ridgeline which I do not like . That is not a truck it is an oversized car .

[@motorheadscom]

True, but it drives more like a car and less like a truck. Maybe some people don't need a full-on truck, just saying.

[@coryhamilton8636]

@@motorheadscom Exactly, I haul mountain bikes, kayaks and a teardrop trailer. The maverick will check all those boxes!!

[@patrickmartin3322]

I’m happy that we are finally getting a UTE in the US (well sort of)

[@ShogunAutoworks]

So it's a Subaru Baja. About time SOMEONE did it again. (DAMN IT SUBARU...COME ON GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER)

[@jeffhart2995]

Loved how you slipped in the subscription request so painlessly.

[@filmer765]

I once drove a Ford Ranger ever since I first got my driver's license, and I've always wanted to drive the 4th-gen Ranger ever since it was released. Now, I'm stumped whether I should test drive either the Ranger or the Maverick.

[@motorheadscom]

You can test drive the Ranger now, but the Maverick isn't out yet. So go drive the Ranger, and when the Maverick comes out, you can make up your mind. Just my 2 cents.

[@jjtmmjjmm2113]

I have a 2020 Ranger and I LOVE IT I travel around my city for work and the gas mileage is pretty amazing, it handles great in the elements and had a sport feel would highly reccomend

[@shawnn6926]

It depends on if you want to park in the garage. The new Ranger (almost the same size as an 80's F150) will be a tight fit. The Mavrick should be the same size as an Escort, maybe. If they make an ext cab, AWD I'll sell my Tacoma.

[@clintlewis1715]

@@shawnn6926 The Ranger isn't much bigger than an Explorer. Fits in a standard size house garage with room to spare.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Ranger is an actual truck, body on frame. Maverick is a unibody (car)

[@duelcard1391]

I want a truck version of the Suzuki Jimny. Regular cab. That's how small I want it ford.

[@hotdogman38]

Do you mean a carry?

[@motorheadscom]

:)) And everybody else seems to want it bigger, not smaller.

[@DaBrute]

@@hotdogman38 the Carry is an awesome little utility truck

[@hotdogman38]

@@DaBrute yea I had a 2000 with the fuel injection,I just wush it had the 1200 cc samurai enjine instead of the little 660cc

[@sayso6119]

hopefully they'll have 2 door options. I personally prefer 4 doors, but they shouldn't limit it to only 4 doors. Some people want a single cab truck. But we'll have to wait and see. Glad to see Ford finally not only make a smaller truck, but have an affordable option as well.

[@motorheadscom]

Totally agree!

[@realtalk4real243]

Yea 2 extra doors would be a waste for me and limit the bed size

[@sayso6119]

@@realtalk4real243 exactly. Not everyone needs or want the extra row of seats. Some are perfectly content with having only 2 doors & using that extra space for the bed

[@FOWBOWZ]

Good video, man all of this time, and much bigger channels being present, no one has touched on the Ford Maverick as much as you have. I hope your channel grows healthily

[@motorheadscom]

I appreciate that, Bernie!

[@chadbailey7038]

Great video. I had no idea about this truck!

[@motorheadscom]

Thanks! I'm glad I could bring new and reliable info!

[@MrWill1985]

I may get one when it comes out. Hopefully the back seat is comfortable and hopefully can cross a shallow river.

[@stegomon]

The maverick is ugly. But an AWD 4 door truck at a $23,000 price range would be great

[@motorheadscom]

I don't think it looks half bad - it's kinda like a half-size F-150

[@toyota420xp]

Ya its not ugly

[@daveb5540]

Would be but expect $29,95,0, $23,000 is a pipe dream.

[@JuniorFan08]

It's kind of like the old Explorer Sport Track but hope the bed is bigger than the one on that.

[@motorheadscom]

Exactly!

[@ChristopherCookLife]

Would be cool to start seeing more compact diesel trucks na v6’s and straight 6’s. I know that here in california small pickups are frequently used in the trades

[@mrbunny8050]

If the Maverick becomes a hot seller hopefully Chevy, Ram etc will follow with small truck models giving us even more choices.

[@brettcammack]

Hoping RAM gets off their duff and brings the 700 north.

[@motorheadscom]

If this succeeds, other will probably follow. Just like they did with the original Mustang.

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Finally another good truck that’s comfortable and good for 99% tasks.

[@motorheadscom]

Seems like it.

[@JoeSmith-ez3zg]

except for the tiny bed, isn't that what you need a truck for?

[@purify_guitar]

as a new driver looking for something cheap i perked up when i heard sub-20,000. then i heard it's a unibody and drives like a car and is basically a ford ridgeline. i can't see a company using a maverick for its workers, even if it's sub-$20000 per unit, what i'm seeing is mostly 2-door f150s and ram 1500 classic tradesmen

[@motorheadscom]

I get it, but I think not everybody who buys an F-150 uses it at 100% of its capacity 100% of the time. But I agree about the 2-door thing, Ford should come with a regular cab version.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Its not for work, its for city yuppie types. If you work get an F series.

[@purify_guitar]

@@kdrapertrucker the f-series is also 30,000 +, a company is going to want something cheaper and making a very cheap small truck that can be used for work as so many advantages, they should have tried something like this but they shouldn't have made it a unibody

[@omaryanez1529]

Great another honda ridgeline P.O.S.

[@motorheadscom]

The Maverick should be smaller than the Ridgeline

[@BigWheel.]

You have no clue what you're on about sorry, ridgelines are fairly capable and reliable vehicles.

[@ShogunAutoworks]

As a 2nd time subaru baja owner I agree. You have never owned it or a honda odyssey. I'm proud to say my mom's 2014 odyssey would probably skull drag your truck, and my wives mom's 2008 would probably also. Throw that in a truck and I'd call it good. Gm is shit. Dodge is shit. Gm can't even find the time to bolt it's ac condenser to the truck frame ffs. And the Maverick is a compact. Like an s10. Or taco. You know before they got big as hell. If you don't want a small truck don't buy it. Don't bitch about variety.

[@Senerian]

Use to be the Ranchero, They just made it smaller, gave it a back seat, and made it a Fwd.

[@gothops154]

No one is going to buy this. Why? Because no one is buying the Honda Ridgeline. Americans want a small, cheap truck, but a truck truck, not a car truck. FWD based model? Yea right good luck. All they need to do is offer a better price on the Ranger and it would outsell the overpriced Tacoma like hot cakes. But god forbid truck trucks return back to a decent price, between COVID and them now being “luxury” items. Don’t even get me started on the full sized trucks

[@Lon1001]

I agree, there will be a very small market for this especially if it's not insanely cheap. There is a vocal group of neglected buyers that have been wanting compact affordable body on frame trucks and SUVs whom have had to compromise on either price or capability for over a decade now, or else they relented and just financed the half ton.

[@motorheadscom]

Yep, that's exactly how I feel.

[@TheFlea1987]

Don't hate on coils, Ram has been using them for a while now and they can still compete with payload and towing. Coils have a much nicer ride as well over leaf springs. It is nice to see other options to go up against vehicles like the Honda Ridgeline. Didn't know about the Ram 1000 either until this video.

[@motorheadscom]

Yep, coils are great for comfort

[@najthesavior4286]

If it's seriously offroad capable then it will definitely crush some competition

[@motorheadscom]

The Bronco Sport seems pretty capable, so maybe this will be, too.

[@AldoFelt]

Mini trucks are back!!!! Yes.

[@ModestNeophyte]

seeing this makes me miss my old 87 mitsubishi mighty max

[@TheAvproman]

Yes! Miss my Max.

[@bruceburns1672]

Ford certainly seems to be getting it right for what the market wants as far as the type of vehicles in demand , including turning the Mondeo into a Subaru type highrider 4 wheel drive .

[@motorheadscom]

Yeah, I don't know about that :))

[@jamesregan2181]

I enjoyed the video and subbed. Thanks

[@motorheadscom]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fordnatic6011]

Kinda reminds me of the Rivian electric truck

[@motorheadscom]

Yeah, it does have a sort of Rivian vibe to it.

[@goobagel]

Ford is heavily invested in Rivian last I heard... maybe it isn't a coincidence

[@fordnatic6011]

@@goobagel well I did read that,but also read they ended their partnership but idk🤷‍♂️

[@goobagel]

@@fordnatic6011 oh wow you're right! I had no clue. That's sad I was excited about that partnership.

[@donwallace7354]

Just found this review/reveal. Fantastic job. I learned to drive in an El Camino. As an adult, 20 years later, I thought the Explorer Sport Trac was a great looking little truck, but didn't get around to buying one. Then, at the Detroit Auto Show, I saw the Honda prototype that would become the Ridgeline. Three years later, I had one in my driveway, and have had one ever since. When I bought it, I looked at the Tacoma and Frontier as well, but when it came right down to it, neither of those could compare in comfort, and as a suburban dad, really, all I needed was a people hauler with the capability for the occasional load of mulch. If we were honest with ourselves, that's what most people need. There is a need for working trucks, definitely, but how many trucks are really used to their full potential. By the way, I have a current generation Tacoma in my driveway next to my old Ridgeline (which has 300k miles on it now). While I know the Ridgeline can't keep up with the Tacoma off-road, it can haul and tow just as much, and I still prefer the Ridgeline for comfort.

[@motorheadscom]

Yeah, that's exactly the thing. The Ridgeline drives more like a car and less like a truck, and this should be the case with the Maverick, as well.

[@stevedeleon8775]

What A Joke These NewTruck Prices Are ...I PAID 10,000 for my 2002 S10 Brand New.. And I still have it!..150,000 original miles and going STRONG 💪

[@motorheadscom]

$10,000 in 2002 is around $15,000 in today's money, adjusted for inflation. But yeah, that sounds like a reliable little workhorse.

[@robertlucas9867]

I’m not interested and will not buy it. Ford Ranger, 2.3L or 2.5L, 2 door with long bed was Fords biggest seller in that class in USA. My family had two of them and miss them. They had 200,000 miles on one and the other 300,000 miles before trade. Ford say they did research and claim people want a four door unibody but I am positive the research was a small control group not in rural America like Ohio, Texas, Kansas etc. because the only people who want four door unibody is families and men who don’t use trucks as intended which leaves out a large segment of men and women who love and miss two door compact Rangers for there use. Four door trucks are seen more as a luxury family vehicle. Ford should of used the same team that researched and made the Bronco (not the sport but regular Bronco coming out). They did a lot of research in many parts of America.

[@motorheadscom]

Well, the regular Bronco sits on the same T6 platform as the current-generation Ford Ranger. So if you want a Bronco-ish truck, the Ranger's your only choice. I think car makers have a tendency to make their models (cars and trucks) bigger and bigger with time, for whatever reason. The old Ranger was a compact truck, but the current one is mid-sized, and that's why Ford is now looking into getting back in the compact truck segment. I don't know if it will be a hit - only the market can decide that - and it seems that right now the market is divided between "love it" and "hate it". Maybe after the Maverick is revealed, folks will find it easier to make up their minds.

[@robertlucas9867]

@@motorheadscom with so many SUV and trucks flooding the market I doubt it. The Ecosport for example is overpriced for such a small tiny suv and it is not selling well in Ohio. The back leg room in the Ecosport is so small people View it as wasted space and the perception is it’s not safe like the micro 2 door car a few years ago that can only be driven under 45 mph in city. The Maverick might sell in the city for those who miss the Explorer Sport Trac but with Bronco Sport, Honda CR-V, and other alternatives that would be similarly priced people will not view it like we think. It will be viewed as another four door SUV. I think Ford shot their foot. Jeeps version of a four door with bed is not a favorite where I’m at and people think it’s overpriced and would rather spend the money on a four door Wrangler, mid size SUV or a large truck. I think if Ford came out with a 2 door short and long bed with optional 4x4 and aimed it at country especially Midwest then they would have had a guaranteed seller because everyone I talk to says the same. I hear; Trucks are way overpriced with some costing as much as a house. Trucks are too car like now and with high cost afraid to scratch or tear up. They can’t wait for the Bronco (even Jeep owners tell me this) and they wish the Ranger was the old fashioned compact two door long bed that used to be affordable to have as a beater truck. Many former Ranger owners do not like the new Ranger. And if they find out a truck is unibody that will factor in as can’t abuse it and one hit the truck is unusable because the frame being unibody is deemed unsafe by law. Truck owners don’t like that and prefer traditional frame. Plus you have to factor in if the Ranger and Bronco is only a few thousand dollars more then why waste money on a tiny truck with no power on a unibody frame when I can get the Ranger or Bronco that is American made and can take a beating. Unibody is still viewed as cars, can’t take a beating and cost money to repair and don’t belong on trucks so if they expect people to use it a lot, traditional truck owners will not buy it and don’t like hearing it’s unibody.

[@robertlucas9867]

@@motorheadscom I think people easily forget the real reason Ranger fell then was for a few thousand dollars more you an get a more powerful V6 or a V8 with sometimes better gas mileage than offered on Ranger. The two biggest complaints from me and others was the engine had terrible gas mileage versus Toyota and no power. By the time Ford updated the engine four years later everyone was buying base 2 door F150 trucks. Because it was almost the same cost or a few thousand dollars more. I keep hearing other factors but when I talk to people it usually falls back to issues like power, mileage etc they wanted then now it’s I want a affordable two door Ranger back because I miss the flexibility of a standard truck that I don’t have to worry about scratching or denting. We don’t have that and the Maverick will not be that truck. I’m sure the Maverick will be $24,000 and above and being unibody that doesn’t fit the criteria needed of a truck that takes a beating and not upset of denting it.

[@chrisb5986]

Sounds like a great little truck.

[@motorheadscom]

I hope it will be

[@indianriverboil8218]

Needs to be a 2 door

[@carleneschneider7811]

Great idea I be thinking it in the next year.

[@shawnemrick4200]

If they do it right, I'll be there.

[@jimcambron9047]

The much larger, American version of the Suzuki MightyBoy Ute! I am looking forward to getting one as my replacement daily driver/UberX vehicle this fall. Time to visit my local Ford dealer for availability info... Edit: I just visited my Ford dealer. Their response was Whut???

[@devinbender8428]

Odds are they are playing “dumb” because they can’t legally talk about it yet. The reveal should be ANY day now. And it will likely hit dealers this fall. (September, October) at the latest

[@jimcambron9047]

@@devinbender8428 I hope that is the case. I remember way back when Mahindra promised to sell a diesel-powered mid-size pickup in the US, then screwed the entire dealer chain out of their investment by canceling the project Usually my Ford dealer is pretty helpful and knowing about stuff. Their response besides "Whut?" was the fact that the current ECU chip shortage is putting the ki-bash on F-series sales and deliveries. There have been sporadic line stoppage at the Claycomo F-Series assembly line near us. Even GM is running out of product to sell. One can hope that the smaller engined SUVs and the C1 platform is not having ECU chipset problems... That may be enough to bring the Maverick "Ute" forward a bit sooner...

[@RJM1011]

I don't like Fords much but I am looking forward to this new truck as it could be something I would buy ??

[@gregl.6243]

in the US, truck people want body on frame trucks. Whether they actually need them is another discussion. Who remembers the Outback Baja? Even the Honda Ridgeline isn't exactly watering people's eye with sales volume. While it may sell well in Central and South America, I expect it will be a sales disappointment in the US. I believe that a rethink/update of the previous Ranger that was killed off in 2011 would be a better option. Even small trucks need to be able to carry heavy stuff and tow (class appropriate) loads every now & then.

[@devinbender8428]

It will have 3000-3500 towing cap and 1500 payload. (Nearly identical to older ranger) so you don’t need a frame for that. Also Ridgeline doesn’t sell well because it’s 35-45k

[@evilroyslade2491]

Smaller is GOOD, 4-doors is GOOD. Open trunk flatbed and tailgate is GOOD. Towing capacity is GOOD. I don't care that it's not based on a true truck frame. I will visit a Ford dealer as soon as one is on display.

[@dani1i1i1i1]

A lot of people are comparing this to the mini trucks of yesteryear. Seems closer to the old subaru baja. More of a "lifestyle" crossover truck. More likely to move around kayaks and mountain bikes than tools and materials.

[@GeneracionGoshen777]

There are right on the price!! lets see if the hyundai Santa cruz can beat that price!!20 to 25k 👌 but honestly this ford is a better option.

[@deanvoss7098]

I wish they would offer it a two-door with a longer bed kind of like an El Camino or Ford Ranchero

[@fideauone3416]

I have a 95 Ranger, regular cab. It is the right size for me. I would like to have this size truck but with the extra cab space.

[@ramanpreciado2241]

This truck reminds me of the Sport Trac. Good days when the Explorer didn't look like a shitty fake Range Rover.

[@Cheesus4jesus]

Really wish Ford would have put an air vent in the rear. Subaru Crosstrek didn't have one and passengers in rear were hot in Summer here

[@rayrussell6258]

I don't want a 1.5L 3-cylinder engine with rubber timing belt in any vehicle I buy. Ford, put a timing chain on that engine. My dealer tells me that engine has a rubber belt. I'm very interested in Maverick, but not if the engine is under-engineered. Belts require regular replacement; timing chains can last the lifetime of the vehicle in most cases.

[@syxepop]

If it gets the NA-2.0L as base engine you don't have to think about that 3-pot ruining your fun (people are shunning the EB'd 1.5L in the Escape and the EB'd 1.0L has been a THIRSTY FUEL CUSTOMER whererver it has been put).

[@motorheadscom]

Chains can last a lifetime. Or they can have badly-engineered tensioners that fail when you don't expect it. At least when you have a rubber belt, you know you have to replace it as a service item. Not that a rubber timing belt is perfect. What I'm trying to say is that, whatever the type of timing drive, it still needs maintenance.

[@rayrussell6258]

@@motorheadscom I've driven my personal vehicles with timing chains about 1.5 million miles in my lifetime. Not once did a "tensioner" ever fail. Other than regularly changing oil and filter, I've NEVER done any maintenance on a timing chain. I still have 2 vehicles with over 200,000 miles on the odometer, and one that I no longer have that had 334,000 on it. No timing issues. I can tell you that I spent my career in automotive engineering. Belts only vary in mileage before they need replacement, but they need it 100% of the time, if you keep the vehicle long enough. One vehicle powertrain we were involved in certifying emission compliance to the EPA had been engineered in Europe and could not last the full 50,000 miles required for the US cycle. Every vehicle in the fleet had to have timing belt replaced between 40-50,000 miles. Things are a little better now, but not very much compared to a chain. I'm not speaking out of my backside when I make this distinction between belt or chain. It was a part of my professional career, backed up by about 50 years personal experience. I'm not going to get into a debate about this, I don't need to....facts are facts. It's a darn small consolation to "know" you will need to replace a belt versus being the one in a million customers who "might have" a chain break. That rare failure also being the owner's fault, for not changing oil regularly or for abusive driving style. I'll take the peace of mind of the chain every time. Back to my original point....Ford, please redesign that timing system on all your engines to chain. We already have spent a large sum of money just to purchase the vehicle. We don't need the headache of constant worry over the rubber one, and I know I don't have the money to spend the equivalent of another house purchase every 2-3 years to avoid an engine failure by trading vehicles, over the near certainty of a rubber belt snapping if I'm not watchful enough and maybe it tears up internal parts in the process. There's no excuse, except some noise with older chains which I've never experienced but I know some complain about it, for using rubber timing belts.

[@trayrean23]

A GM rep at a car show said one of the things people hated most was the belt!

[@rayrussell6258]

@@motorheadscom and there is a chance a 747 will land on your house but it's not likely unless you buy a house in the airport's flight path; I say that to make an analogy to explain an unlikely timing chain failure vs. a very likely timing belt failure; why promote something MORE LIKELY to happen like putting reliance on a rubber belt?; that's like buying that house next to the airport; I don't know why some people like to point out things in discussions that are clearly not likely to happen as if they are something to worry about.... and a timing chain failure is just that - very unlikely (99.99% require no maintenance if someone owns the vehicle for 200K miles or even more); (I had 334K on one of my vehicles, and over 200K on 2 others and I did nothing to the timing chains other than keep my engine oil changed); belts cannot last 100K and frequently need replacement between 50K and 100K, clearly more risk of sudden failure than with a chain; the tensioners on chains can cause some noise when they wear but normally not sudden failure, and usually the failures have their root cause in that the owner was lax in changing engine oil regularly

[@martineli312]

Early reports have confirmed el chapo is the Assembly line supervisor😐

[@motorheadscom]

It seems he ran a pretty tight ship. Maybe a tunnel is already under construction, who knows?

[@miketype1each]

Hmmm... be sure to check the contents of the glovebox upon delivery!

[@hmmreally620]

Remember the Courier

[@motorheadscom]

Yep, it's something like that, only new :)

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Cool video. Though what is with these companies reusing models on totally different class of vehicles. That was a compact 70's car at least it's still a compact though a truck. Although apparently we now need an suv or truck to survive.

[@J.Col_]

We need it AWD and cheaper than a F150/ Ranger

[@motorheadscom]

Well, all signs point to it checking both those marks.

[@jeffwisener1378]

I don't like the idea of using the Maverick name for a truck. Oh wait, it really isn't a truck, can't haul or tow.

[@motorheadscom]

Historically, Ford used the Maverick name on two SUVs in the past. Specifically, for the European, badge-engineered Nissan Terrano, and the Ford Escape.

[@trumpsmum9210]

That would mean dodge never made a truck lol 😂

[@travelinben1966]

As long as they don't put a turbo in it, I'm on board.

[@miketype1each]

I like the Maverick, but the size of its bed may hurt sales. Every once in awhile, a person needs some sheet goods (a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood). I doubt half the length of a sheet of plywood hanging out of the back on the way home is the way many people would want to carry one. Otherwise, the Maverick looks to be an all-round ute for the weekend warrior.

[@sirroundsound9104]

The maverick was a car. So was the mustang. Ford droppin the ball hard

[@motorheadscom]

Maybe it's time for some changes. I mean, I don't think Ford will touch the F-150 name any time soon, but who knows? If it sells, they don't care.

[@JAIMELOPEZ-do3ke]

Well what can i say, i guess there will be a lot of mini ( trucks) for people who like or need small vehicles, I on the other hand like big trucks, like the Ranger and up models , but there is always someone who likes the small cars

[@motorheadscom]

Exactly!

[@billmcmahon2211]

I've been driving Ford Rangers since 2001. I've had 3, all basically the same. My current 2001 Ford Ranger is getting old I'll have to check out the new Ranger.

[@devinbender8428]

New ranger to be unveiled this year at some point.

[@daveb5540]

It's not a truck, no matter what marketing says. It's nothing like what you've got. And the price will curl your socks !!!!

[@nosoyono1081]

This isn’t a new design people. Ford has been building this design senses 2001 it was called a Ford Sport trac the first 4 door mid size truck. This new name maverick is pretty cool though and the foot longer bed is something the Ford sport trac owners have be asking Ford to do every sense they first made this design.

[@montiraruba2831]

The Maverick was a sport coupe sister of the Mustang. and now it is a Pickup?!!!! Whattah hell !!!

[@Thewickedjon]

the AWD model is the only thing I would consider

[@motorheadscom]

I would, too

[@martinritch5241]

Daily driver. Great video

[@motorheadscom]

Thanks 👍

[@imcrazyforwar]

If it's successful, we may see a S10 comeback

[@kdrapertrucker]

Knowing GM the S10 comeback would be a crappy car like the blazer.

[@papajohncena2516]

As someone who has been looking at either a Branco sport or Ranger this looks interesting.

[@motorheadscom]

Sure does!

[@chaddarbonne9263]

I would buy the 4x4 model for sure

[@motorheadscom]

That would be a nice choice, if I may say so myself

[@cliffadams84]

From someone looking to buy a Honda ridgeline in about a year this intrigues me greatly. my only concern is the size im a rather big guy but if the inside is about the same size as a ranger and it's 25k for the top end model ill definitely be looking into it.

[@motorheadscom]

Yup. Just bear in mind that the Maverick might be smaller than the Ridgeline - it's based on a compact SUV platform, while the Ridgeline is a mid-sized pick-up. If you fit in the Bronco Sport, you should fit in the Maverick as well.

[@cliffadams84]

@@motorheadscom not sure I never got in one I'm 6'2 about 280 lbs. I can fit in similar compact suvs. Like the rav4. My wife has a jeep Patriot so I'm guessing it's similar size to that? We've done long road trips in the patriot. I wish I had more room but it wasn't too bad. I wonder what the mpg on it is going to be. If it's in the 30s average I'll definitely be considering it. If not though it may not justify the size. Maybe they will make it a hybrid?

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Not good. Should have built the ranchero with 6-7 ft. bed. I guess this is the new car?? May as well just use a roof rack or hitch basket!

[@motorheadscom]

I mean, there's always the Ranger and F-150 for people who want to carry more stuff.

[@gavinrunner5279]

Small pickups have disappear. Haha. Hahahahaah. My rusting 2002 Tacoma is still roaming the streets strong 😎

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

Hopefully this comes to Canada with a 2.3 ecoboost and awd

[@keng1197]

SOUNDS LIKE JUNK TO ME TOWING CAPACITY OF A SMALL LAWN MOWER

[@motorheadscom]

I mean, not everyone needs to tow a huge boat.

[@keng1197]

@@motorheadscom I WAS REFERRING TO A 12 ft DINGY

[@ronalddonaldson3364]

They should've badged it Ranchero. That's what it looks like.

[@motorheadscom]

Ranchero Maverick?

[@JoeSmith-ez3zg]

Doesn't look anything like a Ranchero. Also the Ranchero and el Camano's never came with 4 doors.

[@alexyonni114]

Sooo cheaper truck means more cheaper parts ford never disappoints

[@motorheadscom]

That should be the case, yes

[@Spawn674]

Any idea if there will be a super cab version?

[@rydgevilla8643]

Honda Ridgeline is already this. People hated on Honda for being a unibody now praising Ford for doing it. Don’t get it.

[@zbenkert]

Agree but the Ridgeline is priced in the high $30Ks so I like that Ford is looking at a sub $20k unibody truck. Still it’s hard to see Ford outdoing Honda in features and comfort, plus the Ridgeline has that awesome trunk under the truck bed.

[@motorheadscom]

The Ridgeline should also be bigger

[@JoeSmith-ez3zg]

Would be nice if you could get it as a 2 door. If I want something this small to carry people, I'd buy a car.

[@WereCreed]

Trucks offer extra ground clearance though, making it more viable for transporting during heavy rains/flood seasons etc

[@MegaGeorge1948]

Ford Maverick was a 70's sedan car that had failing motor mounts and a hood that would fly up right when you are driving on the highway. Because of defective hood latches.

[@rootssixtysix]

Ford already has a small truck, the Ranger. If you are bringing back the Maverick, make it the same as it's original namesake; a smaller, cheaper alternative to the Mustang.

[@HomerSimpson514]

2.0 ecoboost with 6 speed or 10spd would be the shit

[@Jpmpmpm]

This came to Europe? Portugal Spain France Germany ?

[@VanillaSkating]

its more like the ford explorer sport trac than anything else . looks remind me of it, especially the rear end

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I think so many are missing the point - not much in the lineup at the $20k price point. MANY buyers are looking for a "3rd car" for trips to the home center, etc. and don't want to spend $35k for a Ranger or $50k for a F-150. These will eat in to small SUV sales but by much. If I didn't already own a F-150 I'd consider one. When the Ranger came out by the time you optioned them up you were in F-150 territory price wise.

[@motorheadscom]

You're right on point!

[@davidcouch6514]

There was a girl in my High School who had false teeth and she drove first Maverick I ever saw.

[@motorheadscom]

This was unexpected...