2024 Ford Maverick | Quick Buyer's Guide

We review the 2024 Ford Maverick to discuss the pros and cons of this affordable entry-level truck. We include pricing, the problems, and some of the basic buyer guide information. Others to consider are the Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek, RAV4, Honda HRV, CRV, Mazda CX30 and CX50, Ford Bronco Sport, and VW Tiguan.
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Index:
00:00 The Trims and Pricing
4:00 Mechanical Issues and Pros and Cons
7:20 Driving Impressions and Final Thoughts

[@grocerygrip]

Way to go Ford for making a popular truck you don’t want to sell

[@IloveTide1997]

Shout out to Ford for making an affordable truck and then proceeding to immediately jack up the price to a point where it doesn't make sense any more

[@grocerygrip]

@@IloveTide1997 the Maverick is a lure to get you to purchase the F150

[@billiam247]

​@@grocerygripthen what the hell is the Ranger?

[@Ultimatebubs]

@@billiam247a slightly larger lure to get you to purchase the F150.

[@Userxxx840]

@@IloveTide1997a dealership hit me with a $1,000 non refundable deposit back in 2021. I ended up not buying because I couldn’t justify throwing that money at a dealership with no guarantee of getting what I ordered.

[@jondiaz3475]

I was able to heat my house for most of the winter with all the Maverick Hybrid recall notices I got from Ford. But after 31k miles in less than two years, good luck prying this vehicle out of my wife's hands.

[@biggeststeppa1]

This truck appeals especially to the blacks

[@vongoliablue]

@@biggeststeppa1and whites

[@JMark514]

@@biggeststeppa1and browns

[@davewilson7602]

@@biggeststeppa1genuine question: how? 😂

[@ultimatist]

@@biggeststeppa1 I don't see them in rap vids

[@CM-ux9yh]

I have to say that I really like this format for a video on a previously-covered vehicle; having a rundown of the Trims and options after a video with the in-depth technical breakdown is really good for some solid consumer advice, and it allows it to jump straight into the overall package’s quality. Plus, it’s always nice to see more Jack. 😃

[@edf10000]

At least it's not another $90K POS. Market needs more of this, although it's not for me.

[@dcarts5616]

It’s still a POS. It’s 1/3 the car for 1/3 the price.

[@John-kx3ng]

Do you have experience with this?

[@molethan6138]

@@dcarts561690% of F150 buyers dont need more than the Maverick, if they are gonna buy a POS, atleast spending 30k on a Maverick is not as bad as 50K on a F150 shitbox edition lmao.

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

​@dcarts5616 way to cope about owning a 90k grocery getter

[@dcarts5616]

@@CadgerChristmasLightShow Trust me. I wouldn’t pay $90k for a vehicle even if I could afford to. What a waste of money.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I bought a Mazda B2300 in 1989, with a manual. That truck was small but cheap and decent MPGs. Took care of all of my hauling needs and super reliable. We need more of these small trucks. Mid-sized trucks have gotten way too big and too expensive.

[@Dryloch]

My cousin bought a 1984 toyota pickup with an automatic for 2000. He manual swapped it, and he painted it among other mechanical things as well. He was able to sell it recently for 6000 and get himself a 90s Tacoma. People love these older trucks.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

Completely agree. My winter daily/occasional hauler is a 1996 Mazda B2300. Maintenance is ridiculously easy on the thing, it gets decent mileage, and it's basically comfy enough aside from being loud inside compared to newer vehicles. I've been really thinking about getting a Maverick in the next couple years. I don't buy new, though, so we'll see what the used market is like around then. Right now the used market for newer Rangers is honestly not too bad, but I'm sure there will be plenty of cheap mavericks in just a couple years.

[@derekisthematrix]

The Ranger/Mazda B2000 was the last reliable vehicle Ford made other than the Crown Vic/Marquis

[@user-oi9bg6fx5t]

Agreed even the new Tacoma is too big for most truck needs. As a landscaper I dream of buying a fleet of old rangers/b series.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

@@user-oi9bg6fx5t My dream is to get the overseas Toyotas here lol. New hiluxes are about as big as the vast majority of Americans need, and the Champ is all the bigger I'd need. A brand new little diesel truck for under $20k would be so nice.

[@Tense]

That closeup at 6.51 😂

[@Lifeof728]

Headaches

[@chuckcribbs3398]

It was missing jean shorts!

[@kayakkevin]

My dad got a 24 Maverick XL ordered in 2023 for $25,550. Insane value for what it is. He opted for the 2.0 and loves it.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

my dad ordered a base model XL with hybrid, the only option he got was a sunroof

[@ReidEvers]

My dad can beat up your dad

[@mrmrlee]

I got a 2024 XL for 23.5k. No options except tow hitch for $100!

[@JB23669]

I bet my dad could beat up your dad.

[@tylernguyen2128]

Need more buying guides this was awesome!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Yeah, the review of the WRX TR makes me want one. Surprised they like it as much as they did. I was in the market for a WRX six months ago. The TR has me interested again.

[@ChrisWalksFast]

It would be so nice if Toyota did their own spin of the Maverick for the US market. Thing would go nuts

[@John-kx3ng]

Wouldn’t hold my breath.

[@OdyTypeR]

Concept was called the IMV 0. On sale right now in Thailand as the HiLux Champ. Chances of buying one in the US? Depends on if the world is still here in 25 years.

[@BurnsRubber]

That’s what the Tacoma used to be.

[@CalvinHikes]

I love my tacoma but it's so huge. I would prefer something smaller but the Maverick just doesn't fit the bill.

[@just4ivaylo92]

No chance. They have no reason to.

[@chrisb9478]

The #1 truck of Pest Control guys everywhere 😂

[@zephead4835]

Sure enough, there's one in my neighborhood.

[@BoneStack117]

It was the Frontier, now it's this

[@charlesjackson1700]

It's a Pesti looking truck..🕷️🐜🪳

[@zaitcev0]

They drive Nissan Frontiers around here.

[@MutualistSoc]

Maybe the Bait type guys. My dad's a Termite Pest Control guy and has a Diesel Dodge, he doesn't use physical lay out baits (unless requested), he does direct soil / Foundation injection that keeps your house protected for 20-30 years and doesn't require the customer to have to pay a Pest guy to swap out the layout baits every 2-3 years. And who wants a bait system laying around their home anyways?

[@gedward4335]

This format is much more useful than engineer conversations. They serve is just another salesman for the company. I appreciate understanding the cost to own.

[@CalvinHikes]

The engineer conversations are somewhat unique to this channel but I also find them to be like a boring advertisement.

[@srkvhozite2424]

Personally I like both. Engineers are obviously going to be biased but it’s still nice to hear from people with in depth mechanical knowledge on a specific vehicle

[@Rew123]

I think they need to counterbalance the engineering fluff segments with their own unique real-world driving experiences as well as large-scale reliability data.

[@goatsplitter]

I like this shorter and straight to it kind of quick and dirty format on cars previously reviewed. It's really nice to hear about recalls, repairs, etc.

[@nitemareglitch]

Hyper close-up Jack made my day.

[@maximeparent3004]

I really like the fact that you tackled the cost of maintenance and consumables. I feel less bad not being a millionaire.

[@Vin3Man]

Cheap POS basic transport cars are huge value and SG should do a whole segment on reviewing those vehicles. All we want is AC , good mpgs and phone connectivity. AMIRIGHT ?

[@502Chevy]

And a manual trans….

[@kornholiokid867]

Came for the truck.....staying for shenanigans

[@skateinspace]

its nota truck lol

[@cbotten106]

It's a car with a bed. Like the Subaru Baja, but actually sells.@@skateinspace

[@aca2983]

With the price increases and making the hybrid optional instead of standard, my conclusion is the same as yours. Previously, the bed was a nice bonus, but I don't really need one, and for the $$ there are better CUVs and sedans.

[@ericbryant796]

Just picked up my 2024 Hybrid after a 1.5 yr wait and have less than 200 miles on it but your review is pretty spot on. The first comment from my wife was if all Ford interiors were this cheap. 😄 That said, Ford did a great job for what its designed for and its target audience. Too early to determine long term reliability, but its seems to be built Ford Tough, fit and finish are good, no rattles, everything works. Advantage over a Civic is the ride height, excellent visibility while driving and city FE. It is overpriced now IMO and if we hadn't received $3400 off from Ford for having to wait for a 2024 over the 2023 I would have passed on it.

[@mrmrlee]

I have a 2024 XL with onyx black interior, we love it! I prefer cloth seats over fake pleather, and we don't have those annoying orange bits.

[@ericbryant796]

@@mrmrlee I have the XLT w/Lux & Co-Pilot. It easily gets 50+ mpg around town, cloth seats are great, and with all the features/storage/capabilities it was a fantastic buy. Its the small truck Toyota should have built.

[@stevethomas760]

$3400? Heck, I thought the $2750 was sweet . $24.5K XLT/hybrid

[@Barbee2617]

Got my new ‘24 XL Hybrid a bit over a month ago. Took 6 months and couldn’t be happier with it! I had a 2017 F250 King Ranch Diesel till last year. A nice 2014 Silverado LTZ before that. Wanted to simplify my rides. I do have a few nicer vehicles. Suburban for the kids and trips and a C8 I got when they came out. Didn’t need that big truck anymore and definitely didn’t want to pay what the new equivalent would be at about $90,000! It has what I want and nothing I don’t. I added the stuff I did want with the lower trim. Hard plastics everywhere, but is easy to keep clean. Ford hit a home run with this thing. Yes, quality control is an issue. Ford has said that not too long ago. For $30,000 I can’t complain too much when I can carry all my kids and enjoy the drive averaging 35 MPG a tank in the month or better I’ve had it! My PowerStroke got 13 MPG no matter how I drove it.

[@MikeCostanzo12]

16k miles and one year into ownership of my XLT FX4 Maverick. Legitimately been one of the best well rounded daily drivers I've ever had. I had originally ordered a hybrid but there was little hope of it being built in less than 2 years so I switched my order to the Ecoboost AWD.

[@johngennace4045]

Just keep a fire extinguisher next to you, what's the big deal? LOL!! Way to go Ford!

[@vadim6385]

Yeah, Ford have great history with cars that burn their passengers to death.

[@tylerwilkey13]

Bring back the old piano outro! I love the maverick.

[@bt7482]

Maybe Nintendo got wind of their inspiration and hit em with a lawyer letter lol

[@johndickinson8848]

Great that you are including recalls and reliability information. Much needed and appreciated.

[@stevensimunov7826]

I've owned a 23 XL hybrid for 6 months and like it so far. Great on gas, manageable size (actually fits in the garage) and relatively comfortable. This is perfect if you need a small truck occasionally and commuter most of the time.

[@adrianw3985]

I've watched the truck market for years, and I have owned several. I own a 3rd Gen Tacoma right now. The 3rd Gen Tacoma is nearly as big as my "full sized" 83 Chevy truck I owned back in the 90s. Now, we have small, medium, large, and super sized trucks. The car market is insane right now.

[@OldRustySteele]

Main problem is that we in the US and Canada don’t have a SMALL frame-based truck. All of our small trucks like the Maverick and Santa Cruz are unibody. Granted, most people who buy small trucks are suburbanites like me who don’t do heavy towing or hauling, but my old 1995 Tacoma once had to tow my son’s car home. Not sure that would be a good thing to do with a small unibody truck. I also see a lot of 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas and Nissan Frontiers used as commercial vehicles here in Texas and they get used and abused and still last for years. It would be nice to have a frame-based small pickup like they have in Europe and Asia.

[@adrianw3985]

@OldRustySteele yes, you are right. They are unibody, but indeed, for the people that buy them, there are enough "truck" for their needs.

[@OldRustySteele]

@@adrianw3985 Definitely agree with you, Adrian. The unibody small trucks are great for the average person who only needs them for light duty. However, I think a frame-based truly small pickup would sell very well, too. Especially for farmers or folks who own property outside the cities. I own some property 50 miles from here and my old Tacoma works well off road for that. Not sure I’d want to traverse that terrain in a Maverick or equivalent and I don’t really want or need the size of the current Tacoma, Ranger, or Colorado.

[@Shadow56399]

I love this video format! Going through the online vehicle builder and explaining which choices are best

[@DesertMav]

Very good video on the Maverick. I ordered a 2022 initially, but it got rolled into a 2023 model. I ordered the XLT Hybrid with lux package and spray-in bed liner, just like the Maverick in the video. I paid around $29k out the door and it's been great so far for me. I have driven 580 miles on one tank of gas with it and still had about 50 miles to empty. I've driven my Maverick roughly 7500 miles since I've had it and I haven't had any issues with it to date. I have only had 2-3 recalls posted for my Maverick so far and the engine fire one is not one of the issues. My only gripe with the Maverick so far is the infotainment system which is really basic, even for Ford's standards. I'm also glad to hear that the replacement battery packs are only about $2k as opposed to about $8-10k for something like a Prius.

[@TML34]

2024 Ford Maverick - No longer flammable! What a buy.

[@markspence3750]

I love it when you show graphs. Thank you for making this video. I love the Maverick.

[@1roblock]

Ford has basically perfected the awd system and the 2.0 over the last decade. I am very pleased with my 22 xlt fx4 for 29k Not sure why you think the hybrid is the better choice, given all the problems. IMHO, the 2.0 is the best buy.

[@Its_YourImagination]

Forget the Hybrid...I love my AWD Ecoboost!!

[@ThomasVMan]

Agree with you on this.

[@L1ttlepsych0]

Not a video I wanted, but a video someone might need! Thank you mr. Savage.

[@AlexandreCardinal50]

Loving the buying guides! Keep making them, would love to see one on camaro, mustang, m340, m3, m4, other coupes and sport sedans

[@kamilb8232]

Jack I really like the addition of discussing consumable costs. Can you talk about where are the prices from? Dealer quoted or aftermarket? The ballpark figures you gave give a sense of being made up. I've been watching you guys long enough to know that's not true but to a new viewer it can give that impression.

[@dielaughing73]

Yeah, maybe if they show a parts list with prices or something

[@jackholmes8105]

Ford parts directly from the dealer

[@bt7482]

Rockauto and Tasca are where I get all my Ford parts for my fiesta ST.

[@loki_wolff]

Great video! This really helps

[@spletest8977]

I placed an order for a Maverick hybrid in 2021 thinking I was killing 2 birds with one stone, I needed a truck and I wanted a fuel efficient run around. My experience waiting for my truck: every single option I picked caused a delay in it's manufacturing, my truck had 3 recalls on it before it was ever built, Ford cancelled my pricelock because it was taking too long to build and raised the total cost of the truck over $10k, the MPG figure was way too good to be true and the new average MPG rating is about 37 instead of 44. Eventually I got tired of waiting and abandoned my order and bought a used Frontier which was much cheaper and had more features. What's nice is I didnt't need to trade off my Altima to afford the Frontier so I got a spare car that averages 37mpg, same as the Maverick apparently, and a fun truck to drive. Ford wound up building my truck anyway after cancelling the order and it just got delivered to the dealer about 12 days ago. I think I dodged a bullet because I was looking over the VIN details I was given and they built my truck wrong, it's missing a few items from the original order that didn't get discontinued by Ford so they have no reason to be missing. They had 3 years to get it right and they still got it wrong.

[@unconventionalideas5683]

Subaru has had 5 recalls on their Ascent model. Everybody seems to be having similar issues as the Ford Maverick has had, or at least, almost everyone.

[@KBP18]

Thank you for letting us know what is possibly a better deal at the same price point 🙏🏼 Super helpful bit of information

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Mark & Jack - are you going to get your hands on the new 6000lbs Dodge -Obesity- Charger? Can't wait to see Jack put this medieval ram through the castle wall!

[@uncalm]

That thing has got "Mark's Car of the Year" written all over it.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

@@uncalm Yes, the one with the toilet paper!..

[@DrwcMichel]

I liked this video format 👍

[@noahkeepsrecording]

Great video, Jack

[@ChokolateSushi23]

Just bought one of these last month. XLT Hybrid model. I love it! Got 600+ miles on my first tank.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Nice! Tha Mav hybrid on my videos has about 12,000 miles.

[@Chubbydippin]

Your get to the point, meat and potatoes breakdown of this vehicle is what so many others simply don't get or do. Getting lost in things like cup holders, the "aesthetic" qualities of plastic interior surfaces and colors, and gizmo gadgetry obsession are so tiresome and overstated wastes of time in segments like these. Thankyou for getting to the points that truly matter and for the honest opinions. I feel a bare bones XL with a smaller cab and 6' bed option would make so much sense if Ford truly wanted to stick with their 20-25k original budget target. Offering the high end more frills options is fine. Many want and need that. But a base model with a long bed for fleet, tradesman, delivery drivers and more for working utility applications would, IMO, sell well. Thanks again.

[@davec6724]

Problem with these base prices, you'll never find them at any dealers, being marked up horribly into the high 30's to start. Just a big come on tactic.

[@richardnolan4763]

Average new car/vehicle cost is over $48500 with Bidenflation....don't blame the auto industry blame the voters who elected Biden and his crew in congress.

[@MCaK87]

Thanks For being so honest in your videos :.

[@ksoman953]

Like this format too.

[@cesarpalmos8235]

May I add the AWD options add independent rear suspension, which increases the ride quality.

[@goobagel]

In a few years from now, when I might be in the market for a new car, this is one of two I'm considering. Love almost everything about this little truck.

[@jeffrey3498]

All I can think about is the tan Maverick sedan my father owned in the 70s. What a piece of you know what. 🤣

[@bobd7384]

My 2020 Escape Hybrid is AWD so why isn't AWD available on the Maverick since it is the same body.

[@wigletron2846]

Because Ford

[@jpeterman9699]

Good question

[@ianjay5301]

I ordered a 23 XLT Hybrid which took 13 months to arrive. The day it came, I ordered a Lariat Hybrid which only took 6 months. Coming from a 2019 F150 Lariat, I preferedr the Lariat features over the XLT. I like the smaller size of the vehicle (do lots of city driving) and even with the increased pricing, it is just enough truck for what I need (I have a small farm). All the comments dissing the Mexican origins are ridiculous. Ford has been building there for DECADES - get over it. There were more defects in my built in the USA F150 Lariat. I've had (and still have one) four Rangers. The full frame Ranger construction is more truck like, but frankly, provides an inferior ride compared to a Maverick. If you want a cheap set of wheels and don't need what a small trucklet can add to your experience, feel free to expand your horizons. But lots of people seem to appreciate the Mav. It seems more fans than all the haters who frankly, just like stirring the pot with nonsense and their ignorance.

[@dannoyes4493]

Succinct and to the point. Well Done.

[@SmokeyBear464]

I have the XLT EcoBoost with lux package and i absolutely love the truck!

[@Falkenroth1]

Year into my hybrid version and have been really happy with it. No visits to the dealership yet. Knock on wood. Getting over 40 mpg with it. Took over a year to get one. I bought a stripped one and it cost me 27k out the door with all fees and taxes. If I would have got the first year version it would have been $25k but with no cruise control.

[@OldRustySteele]

I’ve got a 1995 Tacoma. 2.4L 4-pot, manual tranny, crank windows. It will outlive us all. It’s everything I need as a suburban homeowner/gardener/landscaper. It survived 2 sons learning to drive on it as well!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

No joke, my 81 year old mother drives a 2006 manual Tacoma for her business. I’m to the point where I wish she would get an auto, but she correctly tells me she has more control with a stick. And she’s right. I drive a manual Gladiator. We had all manuals growing up: Dodge truck 3 on the tree, Mazda 626, Ford Ranger. I got a BMW 325e out of college. Parents taught us well.

[@Cb7sohc]

There are other options, and I’ll leave it at that- BRILLIANT

[@iamcbride]

I got my 22 hybrid XLT with the lux package and copilot for 27k. For that price, it has been great. The problem is that the extra cost they’ve been tacking onto the hybrid makes them not nearly as good of a deal. Still, it has a unique place in the car market right now. Just don’t pay dealer markup prices, it’s not worth it.

[@Keith96DOHC]

We've had our '23 Ecoboost AWD Maverick for almost a year now. Paid close to $30k for it, with the 4k tow package. I really liked the engine when we had it in our Focus ST, and it was one of the reasons we got our Maverick. We've had it on several back road 4-5 hour roadtrips, where speeds usually stayed around 60-65 mph, and got 33-34 mpg easily. On highway trips with speeds at 75-80 mph, mileage drops to around 30 mpg. I don't really consider it a truck. It is a FWD biased vehicle with part-time AWD and a bed instead of a trunk.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I'm a little disappointed that they didn't call it the Ranchero because that's exactly what it is, a Ranchero revival. Can't wait for mine, supposed to be building next week!

[@pwrbyford68]

I’ve had my Maverick (awd, 4k tow xl) for 2 yrs now. 50k miles and zero issues. Love this lil truck, I couldn’t replace it with anything worthwhile for the price (25k out the door).

[@demwillams8898]

This would be a great series if there were more than a handful of nearly affordable budget vehicles. Mitsubishi Mirage...do it. Do it. Thanks Jack!

[@1250ships]

We have a late build 2022 XLT hybrid. Got it for my wife’s commute plus light suburban truck tasks. She loves it. No mechanical problems with about 15,000 miles on the odometer. Other option was a Civic but the Maverick gets better mileage and she prefers the elevated seating position. I wasn’t crazy about a civic with a CVT. If Honda had offered a Civic or Integra with an 8 speed automatic I probably would have pushed hard for that instead. We will keep the Maverick at least 8-10 years provided the drive train stays reliable.

[@rapid13]

Love that Ford decided that selling out at $20k was a bad thing and jacked the prices so that I may as well just buy an F150.

[@expsterm1]

All these issues make one hesitate to buy an American car

[@InconsistentTechDad]

After waiting a total of 282 days, I picked my XLT hybrid in cactus gray up on Star Wars day (May 4th!). Ordered on July 27 2023. Added the XLT luxury package and all weather mats. This thing is absolutely perfect for most people. I’m getting as high as 54mpg average on some of my in town driving while being careful with the throttle. It’s by far the nicest vehicle I’ve ever owned and feels just so nice cruising around. I love the looks. They just downsized a truck rather than pulling the Hyundai or Honda thing and trying to make it look all weird and futuristic. These are just going to keep selling as fast as ford can make them for people like myself that don’t want to pay for a full size truck (both with the up front cost as well as your over time cost of ownership). It’s all the truck that most truck guys actually need. If you don’t need to impress the other guys with a big truck, which seriously seems to be the main thing anyone has to say bad about these trucks lol.. then get an order in on one next time they open up orders! It’s worth the wait!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Nice Dad! Great detail. Yes the Mav is the best vehicle I have driven too, including Jeep Ltd, Mercedes, and BMW. Some guys make fun of me but I don't care, I embrace that and call the 4 Mavs I show in my videos Tonka trucks.

[@briangray5921]

Love my Maverick. not a rattle or squeak . Ford needs to make more of these and not 80k F150's

[@RanchoTexano]

I have a garage and driveway full of Ford truck products. None of them have any major issues, some over 10 years old. These quality issues are inexcusable. Glad the word shitbox at least made a cameo in the video

[@cinthe3]

That high bird power!!

[@johng.4959]

Loved the honest review! Yes, by the time you deal with the dealer and then concern yourself with the potential pitfalls, this "truck" just isn't worth it. One would be better off finding a standard 2-3 year old used truck. It's a FORD. And the people I know that own FORD vehicles have shown me.... Nope... move on.. you DO not want a FORD.

[@Tripp55]

I think this truck is so cute and I'm not saying that in a condescending way. I think it looks really good!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I like it so much I bought 2 that I show in my videos.

[@VS666]

Should I get the Ecoboost hybrid Maverick or the Raptor Bronco?

[@countrifiedjose7537]

I kept track of pricing on the maverick over the years as I was looking to get a nicely equipped xlt for around that $27k mark when it would be time to get a new car. Saw the price jump a couple times and now at about $32k, I've lost almost all interest in buying. Most dealers are asking for a markup also.

[@TheBaki75]

Ditto. Average trim jumped in the neighborhood of 18% INCREASE. . Lost all interest as well. Ford took away what they released it here for. AFFORDABILITY

[@kelvarnsen1749]

I hope toyota revives the small truck sector as well

[@donays8241]

Is the hybrid drive the same as ecoboost when we select sport mode on hybrid?

[@Twominutedevotions]

I’m looking at one of these in the hybrid for a commuter and small utility vehicle. I am in my 40s, 6’4, and in the high 300lb range. I’m more legs than torso, especially below the knee, and I have some knee/mobility issues. My question is whether I’m going to be comfortable in one of these. I’m planning to visit a lot to try one out, but in the meantime, I have to think anything is going to be less cramped for me than my current 2007 RAV4. I do need 30-40mpg though in something that isn’t as low to the ground as a civic. Am I stupid for considering this?

[@Swiggityswagger]

Would have been worth mentioning that the Hybrid used to be the base engine option and the Ecoboost was an upcharge until this model year where they flipped it. Given the supply constraints I think making the hybrid cost more is smart because that's what 90% of people want. But, it also means you're pushing 30k for one of these that isn't poverty specced and at that price it really isn't that great of a deal anymore.

[@1975augusto]

Yeah, this was a steal the way it was originally priced. Now I'm not seeing the value any longer

[@1975augusto]

Not worth it at this pricing. Used to be...not anymore.

[@llant9645]

Dude every brand gets recalls especially for new first gen models, all of them have been minimal electric module program updates for problems I never was having in the first place. Not a bad vehicle. I got XL as I figured it was best deal for the money. Use it for light commute and for utility with some towing. Great vehicle for the price of a Toyota Corolla I got so much more.

[@sergeantsnugglez3228]

Leave it to Ford to fuck itself out of something good. This truck started out VERY affordable without charging more for Hybrid. Then the geniuses at Ford decided to not make enough of these and cause the price raping at all the dealerships. THEN Ford decided to charge more and more every model year, and then charge extra for Hybrid and STILL make it hard to find. Genius strategy.

[@dr._breens_beard]

I swear its getting to the point where ford is going to move like 5 vehicles in one calendar year each sold at 100 million dollars. Its like the new generation of corporate executives have completely forgotton about economies of scale

[@devn3813]

They do it on purpose. American manufacturers want to make insane profits margins on each and every one sold. It’s greed.

[@richardnolan4763]

Got my Maverick at MSRP......most of the high markups seem to be in states like CA, NY, IL, MD, NJ, DE, MA, WA, OR and most metropolises....do ya see the trend?

[@stevee8318]

They are 100% doing it so they can advertise a low MSRP but sell you an F150 when you get to the dealership.

[@mrmrlee]

I never get the arguments relating to "cheap plastics"....Plastics are inherently cheap. The interior quality on my base model XL is better than my Prius Prime, which is $7k more. Why? Because the Prius' eco plastic plant based dash material ages poorly and just looks dirty however much you clean it, while the "hard plastic" of the Maverick wipes clean easily.

[@Kurt8167]

Thank you

[@Sheepleton]

Freaking thank you for calling them out for their shitty reliability. I'm so sick of reviewers acting like a product is great because of bells and whistles but glossing over the fact it's a piece of shit.

[@user-sz4hy8ou3d]

omg yay incredible truck 🥳🎊

[@tim3172]

3:45 LOL at the orange soda being shown as used with the built-in bottle opener. I'm sure that's exactly how it will get used.

[@avlisk]

24 years ago, I bought a Kia Rio Cinco because I needed inexpensive and useful transportation. It turned out to be my favorite car in 55 years of buying vehicles for personal use. If Kia could build such a great car, I figured the days of bad design, bad assembly, and bad cars was a thing of the past. I think things have deteriorated since then, when Ford, Dodge (RAM), and GM are now producing crap. How the mighty have fallen. BTW, I wouldn't buy another Kia today, either.

[@Enszourous]

For your average user (aka non-towing truck driver), would it be more worth getting a new Maverick for $35k or a used (say 35k miles) F150/1500 for $35k? You might think Maverick, but what about factors like depreciation and reliability?

[@uncalm]

Really good question. The Maverick will take the big new-car depreciation hit every new car takes, whereas the used F150 will depreciate more slowly as it already took its biggest depreciation hit when it was driven off the lot. Also need to factor in your running costs, parts availability, etc. The F150/1500 are going to get dramatically worse mileage for around-town driving, which if you drive a lot, will add up. That said, the F150 platform is probably the most mature/understood platform on earth, so every issue with it is basically known and addressable at this point, and parts will be available basically everywhere, for every model year. There's no right or wrong answer, just depends on what you value, but you ask a great question.

[@bt7482]

At $35k you can get a loaded Honda Ridgeline with very low miles

[@russelljones2468]

@@bt7482 I was trading out of a Ford F250, and looked at a new Maverick lariat, it was $36,900. Instead I ended up with the Ridgeline for $41,700 and think I picked the better sized truck for our needs. The Ranger, Tacoma and Canyon were too much for our needs and all too pricey IMO.

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

I ask where is Scott Turbowski??

[@2112sgb]

He is laying in the truck bed. Ford says giving a mechanic to every owner is cheaper.

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

@@2112sgb HAHAHA that is spot on. I used to work at a Ford dealership and yes, the amount of warranty and recall work was staggering

[@mrmrlee]

Rather than spend money for the blind spot monitoring I bought 2 convex round side mirrors from the auto parts store, gives me full blind spot visibility on both sides. Cost? $4.00.

[@genericasian]

I'm not a truck person. When this came out, I was intrigued because it went back to the old days of what trucks were... Utilitarian vehicles that you could use to move stuff and not be precious with. Trucks that used to do this got too big, got covered in leather, and ballooned in price. If I were to buy a truck, I don't need a luxurious barge. I need something that can haul yard supplies, bikes, and anything else I don't want to store in the interior of a car.

[@antonarcane93]

Do a video on the Tremor please!

[@snakevergil]

Bought an XLT fwd ecoboost. Wasn’t gonna get bent over for the hybrid. Got a deal because nobody wanted a fully loaded XLT with BAP + tow package in Azure Grey. Absolutely love it - getting 28 mpg. Much much better than the turbo Mazda 3 hatch I had before.

[@DrawsOnCad]

Wait, the $20k base vehicle had the hybrid drivetrain as standard. Did they bait and switch?

[@michaelw6277]

We need more manufacturers trying to compete in the economy truck space. The basic idea Ford has here is great even if their execution is questionable.

[@scrutch666]

Didnt they planed to release a awd hybrid version?

[@deele7991]

Is it still having the 12V battery issue ?

[@nickmontoya1]

If it were body on frame this thing would be the ultimate vehicle. Yeah, ride quality would be a bit rougher, but the off road capabilities would be insane! We need something to fill the void the old Ranger/Hilux/etc. left, a compact truck with real truck construction. The Maverick is otherwise good though, I have a coworker with one and he loves it, I just want that durability for the rocks and ditches.

[@Lq32332]

It’s crazy. They have the lariat versions priced at my local dealers over $40k… I can get a Ram 1500 crew cab 1500 4wd Hemi for the same price. And the V6 Ram classic variant is selling for only 34k.

[@stephentrace4571]

What about better options that can tow ~2000lbs? That could be a video idea. I have a small utility trailer and I'd love to buy something that is fairly good on gas, plus the ability to pull a small trailer on the odd trip to the dump or Home Depot.

[@pierredelecto7069]

I like the truck but i have serious doubts about how many will make it to 150k miles.

[@skateinspace]

for 99% of the comments here: this isnt a truck. this is an suv with the back of the roof chopped off.

[@flurpoid]

Back when SUVs were essentially just trucks with a covered bed (S10 Blazer, Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder) your statement would still make it a truck. But SUVs nowadays are mostly unibody buckets apart from a few outliers. I'd still call this a truck though, just an extremely light-duty one.

[@John-kx3ng]

More manufacturers need a truck in this segment. I actually read where Mitsubishi wants to make it happen but between production constraints and Chicken Tax it would be hard for them.

[@franksanta-teresa971]

When Ford first announced that they were reintroducing a compact truck, I was thinking back to the days of the original Ranger, S10, Toyota pickup, Mazda B2000 and so on. Small trucks that were body on frame with regular or extended cabs, 2 or 4 wheel drive, 4 or 6 cylinder motors, standard or automatic transmissions. Instead, we get another four door SUV with a tiny, useless bed....

[@dadhats]

I want to see Toyota's take on the Maverick 👀