3 WORST And 6 BEST Things About The 2024 Ford Maverick

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! Maverick or Santa Cruz?

[@jasonmiller9181]

I can't believe people whine about having to turn the key. 😂

[@FordEnthusiast413]

I prefer a key.

[@dvader3263]

After having push button start and keyless entry on a vehicle for ten years, having to use a key to start a vehicle makes about as much sense as having to use a key to turn on light switches in a home, needing to use a key to flush the toilet or using a key to turn on your TV, phone, microwave oven or cordless tools.

[@PyroSoldat]

It's another security feature, can't come the frequency on this one.

[@michaelarguello4906]

First world problems.

[@edster6901]

Fk push button its not a sports coupe car or anything like that no needs for push start

[@BrockFrohling]

It is interesting how towing and the key is the biggest point. The purpose of the maverick was to be in a different market then the ranger which does have the best payload capacity in it's class. The Ford Maverick is the bar setter because of Santa Cruz came out after the maverick. The Santa Cruz does have areas that are better than the maverick but you pay for it too. Ford was looking at the whole picture when they came out with the maverick and the Santa Cruz picked a couple areas to run with and total cost and fuel economy is where the maverick does best and why the market says the maverick is the better truck

[@PyroSoldat]

They made the emphasis it cant tow as much, but that is on purpose, Ford is not going to eat up their own Ranger sales.

[@scottwestley7690]

and if they make it to tow the mileage would not be as good.but then the people towing with it would complain. I have a Tremor ordered in atlas blue

[@ramonahumada4]

Brother, I know 6 people with new Mavericks. 5 are hybrids and 1 of them has the 2.0 AWD with 4 k and not one of them will ever tow!!! That’s not who Ford made the Maverick for. They are all my co workers. I bought my 2022 almost 3 years ago and my co workers fell in love with it that they all have one.

[@upwardspiral61]

Exactly you always hear what these small trucks lack but they dont lack anything for what many people buy it for and with 40 plus miles per gallon !. For building material, light towing, appliances, Kayaks, bikes, it works just fine.

[@ramonahumada4]

@@upwardspiral61the perfect vehicle on the market today! Other manufacturers are missing out!

[@jerrydusn]

All these people whining about how it compares against the Santa Cruz when it was never designed to be a competitor to that vehicle.

[@MikeB-jh1si]

I have a 2023 Lariat Hybrid and am getting much better MPG than Ford published on sticker. I traded an F150 for the Maverick, so far no regrets.

[@djcanfield1]

After test driving a Mav, I bought a very slightly used 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E for the same cost as what you showed here. It is substantially much more refined than the Maverick in almost every way. The Maverick feels like a toy in comparison. All of the features you noted as missing on the Mav are standard on my Ridgeline. I can realistically expect 200-300K miles on the Ridgeline and cannot tell what to expect on the Mav. I would not mind the smaller size of the Maverick and would love the economy, but I need better towing and AWD is a given in northern MI, so I am in the ICE/AWD camp anyway. I could make the same argument for other mid-sized trucks against the Mav also, but the comfort of the Ridgeline (including wind noise), is simply unmatched. The hybrid Mav does fill the (real) niche of people who need to haul light things, don't need AWD, don't demand refinement and comfort, and don't have an extra $10-$20K to spend. Great review, and I enjoyed the spontaneity of the presentation!

[@billquattlebaum1577]

Why do you leave off the shipping when you state the price? Can you buy a truck without paying for shipping? I have a 2024 XL and it has more than enough technology for me. In fact, there are times when I wish it had less technology. I have the ecoboost engine and it is averaging around 28 miles per gallon. The Maverick drives and handles very good.

[@billquattlebaum1577]

My Maverick XL is now averaging about 29 miles per gallon. Don't know why anyone would hate using a key. It's really very easy. I now have 5,600 miles on the truck with no problems after 8 months of ownership.

[@wackit6756]

I like this truck and 47 MPG is incredible but when it first came out someone pointed out that the white plastic material on the interior door panels looked exactly like the inside of the porta potty's at various events, and I can’t unsee it. 😆

[@dwnshft]

Lolololol

[@dalegarrett1970]

Try driving a 2012 chevy sonic , the dash and inside the doors are plastic, but they are durable. I have 1 but in several weeks I'll be updating to the maverick truck. Xlt fwd eco, with the 360 package, looking forward for my truck.

[@finicum11]

The wind noise really bugged me too. I realized it mostly happens when the windshield vent setting is on. Also, you missed the fact that the alternate tailgate setting is to lay a 4x8 sheet flat. That one function tipped the scale for me to buy one.

[@dvader3263]

Or, a sheet of plywood or several 2x4s or boards can be placed in any short bed truck with the tailgate up, like millions of people have done since plywood was invented last century. Strap them down for safety, and off we go.

[@mikelewis5322]

There are very few truck fullsize or otherwise that will carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood anymore. Most truck now days have a 6 foot or less bed and a 12 foot cab for all these cry babies to ride in

[@TopFitnessStrategies]

Does anyone else find that little cubby hole on the right of the radio weird? What can it be used for? I still haven't found anyone who has utilized it for anything. You would have thought Ford redesigned it after the first couple of years. But nope, it's still there. Why? What good is it?

[@jerrydusn]

Get an accessory that clips in to hold your phone

[@benda777nba]

I put my garage door opener in there

[@davidnazario6646]

I have the Lariat Hybrid 2024 good on ⛽ gas and yes rides like a little truck or car. But that's ok I still have my 2010 F-150 Lariat for heavy work.👍

[@spyder000069]

2:16 Words to live by.

[@scupking]

I have a 22 XLT hybrid and it has been fantastic! Can't wait to see what the refresh 25 will be like later this year!

[@peopledustcanada]

Remember...for towing one never ever tows to the max rating...maybe short distances to max...but highway speed long trips it would be dangerous...only tow 50-75% of its rating.

[@rungavagairun]

2025 version has AWD for the hybrid, all digital instrument cluster and much bigger infotainment screen. Oh, and keyless ignition as well. Worth the wait.

[@kenhoward3512]

Arguably, the worst thing about the Maverick is that it's built by Ford, with its track record of poor long-term reliability. No company is perfect, but I'd be more interested in buying one if it were built by Toyota.

[@Ch3no288]

True. Toyota only has a 100,000 trucks being recalled for exploding engines😆

[@geoffreydunne7422]

I LOVE that i got a key on the XLT I got. love it. the dial shiftier is annoying but manageable but i came from stick shift car. 2023 ice and love it. would be hyybrid if it had the awd and towing of ice.

[@akro187]

Honestly if you could get the 4k package, and fx4 awd package on the hybrid I’d be all over it, but because of that prefer the eco boost

[@TheGhost2612000]

Why did you bleep push

[@SWebb-tg1ki]

Fyi im getting about 31 mpg all around in my 22 lariat edition with the turbo. 50% highway and 50% offroad. Much better than the 20 to 25 u mentioned.

[@billwhiteathome2080]

The Mav can hold more than double the Santa's bed payload, for less money. Hyundai doesn't even call the Santa a truck, but an SAV.

[@night5091]

The 25 SC buttoned up the front. Looks more truck like now. Plus the big interior update. The hybrid in the Maverick is nice that it’s offered. But FWD only is lame. We’ll see what they do in 25 MY.

[@meathead585]

This is the same exact truck which someone else reviewed.... I have two Mavericks, and the wind noise varies depending on each specific sample. Wish you guys could tell us which specific options are on this vehicle. I can see it has luxury package from the other video, appears also to have tow receiver, may have copilot. I have a 22 XLT hybrid, with 6 inexpensive stand alone options, many fewer than on this truck shown, replacing it now, would cost about $5900 more than in 2022. Ford has removed content and massively raised pricing.

[@palebeachbum]

I'd love a Maverick to replace my aging GMC Canyon if it had a 6ft bed. I would gladly give up the backseat for that. I carry more shit than people. You know, the reason trucks even need to exist.

[@mikelewis5322]

What I don't understand is why all these idiots think that you buy the least expensive truck on the planet and are expecting to get every bell and whistle that's on the most expensive. And why is everyone comparing the maverick to the Santa Cruz that thing cost almost $15k more for a base model. If your just going to complain don't test it don't buy it. It's not a $80k truck that you're used to.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Definitely a Maverick if I need a pickup. However, I do not so a Bronco Sport Badlands would be my daily driver.

[@blademan4089]

A turn key is a necessity in southern Ontario with all the car thieves..

[@Hazdazos]

Mid-grade Maverick or low-spec Colorado? This Maverick is low 30s, and that's roughly what the Colorado WT starts at. I like the Maverick quite a bit, but Ford keeps on raising its prices every year, and Ford dealers still have the gall to charge over sticker for them. In the 20s, the Maverick is a homerun value, but good luck finding a base trim on dealer lots. But when these are low to mid 30s, then mid-sized trucks like the Colorado start looking quite tempting, even if you don't want or need the larger size or capabilities.

[@ourv9603]

The worst thing about my 2024 Maverick is that it is not a Maverick Lightning. The 2nd worst thing is that it is not a PHEV Maverick with AWD. The 3rd worst thing is that it is not even a lowly AWD Hybrid. But, after 2 years of waiting I grew weary and stumbled upon a 2024 Maverick TREMOR XLT and bought it. I HAD to have AWD. I almost bought an F150 Lightning until I realized it is WAY too heavy to tow behind our motorhome. Too big for my taste as well. WAY more truck than I need. !

[@KevPez-IS]

“We peaked in high school.” Bruh I’ve never watched your channel before and I feel personally attacked

[@dwnshft]

lol YOU feel attacked? 😂 I was talkin about ME

[@KevPez-IS]

@@dwnshft it’s all good man, we both peaked 🍻

[@GPCCPA]

I believe onboard navigation is available

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Can you save the humor and nonsense until the end? Not Appealing to a random viewer, I suck at times too, so I say this with love man. Best wishes

[@chicagotom1643]

I traded my Maverick for a Hornet.....AMC RULES!!!

[@tomycmt]

Maverick is recall king. Wait for 2025 model. Hopefully they will fix every problems and have all wheel drive

[@danielpilachowski2424]

its good for picking up groceries

[@jerrydusn]

You don't buy a compact truck for towing!

[@scottlowell493]

the santa cruz in a lesser trim than ther laredo is $41K. There is no way I'd pay $41K for a santa cruz when the 24 laredo sells here for $36K.

[@jojo2491]

With my trade in today l bought a new 2024 for 18 thousand! Yay me :)~

[@dwnshft]

@@jojo2491 nice!

[@rexxephoenix]

Saying 30k “is a very little amount of money” is wild.

[@dwnshft]

Compared to pretty much everything on sale today, that’s the sad reality

[@geraldmattson4554]

I mean a decent Colorado at this point is almost 20k more.

[@JustinHewlett]

I paid 27 for a 2024 xl ...

[@voltecrules624]

Don’t talk during acceleration. We want to hear the engine.

[@AcktongueBaby]

Santa Cruz if you're gay; Maverick if you're straight. I don't make the rules. That's just what it is.

[@johnathanleonardo912]

You see more Mavericks than those Hyundais. Secondly alot of people buy the XL which is all they need

[@LarryVeblungsnes]

What a mess. You know your stuff, but you are not good at shooting the video. Very hard to watch.

[@jacobmay7594]

Who is this truck for? It can barely tow and it can barely haul. Atleast the Rangers had larger beds. Same with the Santa Cruz. Whose the target audience??

[@finicum11]

The audience is someone who wants to replace their commuter. Commuter price, commuter fuel economy, and the bed is just gravy.

[@jacobmay7594]

@@finicum11 There are much cheaper cars that aren't hybrid that come with more features and get similar MPGs. So if thats the only audience....

[@VanBoy]

@@jacobmay7594 Can you provide a list of these cars?

[@jacobmay7594]

@@VanBoy 2024 Honda civic starting 23k 40mpg hwy. 2024 hyundai elentra starting 21k 41 MPG hwy. 2024 Toyota corolla starting 22k 41 MPG . Theres 3 do some of your own research.

[@finicum11]

@@jacobmay7594 Good comparisons. I didn't need a truck. I just wanted some occasional convenience in hauling 4x8 sheets from Home Depot, but otherwise couldn't justify a truck. Seems like a no-brainer to choose a Maverick over any of your options.

[@rmb1]

FORD “THE RECALL KINGS”. Won’t ever buy a new Ford they are crap quality.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Hyundai is worse. At least Ford has loaner cars to provide at their dealerships. Three Hyundai dealerships near me did not when my wife’s Tucson needed to have a thermostat replaced! Car was at dealership a week while they tried to locate the part! Unacceptable!!

[@AKFunky7]

And yet... Here you are! Watching videos on Fords so you can bless the rest of us with your worldly knowledge.