Ford Maverick - One Year Ownership Review

[@ronnyhall9530]

I have a 23 XLT HYBRID AND HAVE😂 6400 miles. I waited 386 days and read all the comments and was really wondering if I had made the correct decision but after 2 new Toyota Tacomas and 2 new Camrys. I could not be happier and like you I have had zero issues and well worth the wait.

[@FocusedGarage]

Glad to hear it ended up being worth it for you as well!

[@danielpilachowski2424]

Forums are ok if they do not take too much of my time. 1 hr a day is enough for me lol I research correctly and believe half of what I read on forums. I am a proud owner of an XLT hybrid with added hitch and 360. Out the door with tax 28,500. And 38 miles per gallon is fine with me...

[@BertoDeMamp]

We have almost the same build. Mine is a 2023 XLT w/ fx4 and 4k Tow Closing in on 1 year in May with mine. Currently at 15K on the Odo. Had 1 issue so far and it was a bad battery, truck would not turn or remote start. Got my dealer to send a technician to my house and replaces the battery and also take care of that brake light recall at no charge. I do my own maintenance as well, Oil Change every 5k-7k Would recommend doing a Rotation and Alignment w/ every Oil Change as well since it is an AWD. My biggest gripes are the Infotainment system bugs out and plays audio through my phone. [Messing with the screen button/ on-off button usually gets it playing through vehicle speakers] Usually just use my vehicle for personal transport but have used it to travel long distance with Bed filled up to the bring, kind wanted to get that bed extender for the next big road trip, sucks the back up cam will be pointed down though lol. Moderate off-roading for camping/hunting, love getting my Maverick dirty. Did a bit of winter driving and it felt solid.

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for the share! Glad to hear it has been a good vehicle for you so far. I'm enjoying mine as well.

[@kevinkozisek3903]

Got my 23 XLT EcoBoost with tow package. AWD. Waited a year after ordering it. 7, 000 miles on it now. Love it. Still factory tires, not a fan of them. Went on a 1400 mile trip, 29.3 miles per gallon. Have gotten a tad over 32. Bucking a strong head wind, it will drop ofcourse. Has get up and go. Love it for what I need. I bought a 150,000 mile warrany with my local dealer. No worries for me. I have alway worked on my own vehicles. I'm 57 and the first time i have had a dealership or antine else change my oil was a couple months ago. They will get all the work, so no question about warranty.

[@FocusedGarage]

Glad to hear you are happy with it! Thanks for sharing.

[@kmsbailey405]

I hope you don't mind me asking but how much was the extended warranty? I just ordered my 2025 Xlt FX4 in Green about a month ago and was thinking about the extended warranty but didn't know how much extra it was.

[@kevinkozisek3903]

@@kmsbailey405 There was several different options through my dealership, for years and miles. It's a small town dealership and very honest. And heard from others in the community it was legit. The one I got was 10 yr 150,000 was $3400.00 Kind of spendy but repairs are quite expensive.

[@maxr4448]

I got my ordered Maverick Jan. 20th 2022. It is a Lariat FX/4, with tow, brake controller, and aux. bed lighting. I have dogs is why I got the Lariat, mainly. Or i would have got the XKT with lux pkg. But I had a price point. I have had 4 recalls. But I don't mind those. Even Toyotas are having them... So notta big deal. I'm getting 27 ave mpg. With the snow we got in North Arkansas, this winter, the awd drive worked great! I haul everything in it too... I let others change my oil, as I have a record of it done. I have the oil and filter changed every 3000 to 3500 miles. That policy has NEVER failed me yet, in my 50 years of driving. I'm 66. Back in the old days, my dad made change the oil on his vehicles. They were way simpler then.

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for sharing, enjoy the Maverick!

[@billquattlebaum1577]

I have a 2024 XL with the Ecoboost engine. I am very happy with the truck. It drives and handles very well. So far, at 4,900 miles it is averaging about 29 to 30 mpg. I waited 552 days to get this truck. My only complaint is the stop/start system. I turn it off most of the time. The cactus gray color is great and is easy to keep clean.

[@mattpike7268]

Love my 23 XL hybrid. 12k miles, 42mpg lifetime average. Perfectly adequate power, it's not loud, and can carry 900lbs in the bed no problem.

[@ROBinJVILLE]

Betonville is SICK!!!! been riding for over 25 yrs and i think i had the most fun there. also love the truck

[@FocusedGarage]

I wish it was closer. Holy cow was that a fun time!

[@Porsche996driver]

Just got my 24 Lariat just love it! Yes that back cubby bottom section holds my bag of 4 long Husky tie downs! And I still have the top section open! Nice to hear your interior is unscathed - yeah what are some folks doing lol.

[@benda777nba]

Glad to hear. I just got a '23 Ford Maverick hybrid from dealership a month ago and would like to raise it and later update the tires also.

[@michaelwilliams8955]

Yep I agree. Had mine 6 months (2023 Mav Hybrid XLT) its been great. 5000 miles Absolutely no issues. I waited 383 days for mine. Good video!

[@Rcr-gl6br]

I have basically the same thing. But I did opt for the lariat, I really wanted the lane centering. I also have about 15k miles. And I couldn’t agree more. Truck is great, holding up great, MPGs are great. Overall very pleased and happy with the purchase. I do want to upgrade the tires to something similar.

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for sharing!

[@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs]

Excellent review and update! Thanks so much for this informative video!

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@qkopp279]

My 22 xlt hybrid has been pretty good so far. I did have a small coolant leak from the exhaust heat exchanger. Infotainment is glitchy. But 20k miles. I put 235 fallen wildpeak trails on and I’m still averaging 41.6 lifetime mpg in Michigan.

[@fernandoformeloza4107]

"taking a knife and stabbing your dashboard" ha ha lol, yes, the reviewers who complained about a fragile dashboard really wasn't giving the Maverick a fair take. Owned my Maverick for nearly a year, and the plastics held up well

[@celticlightning9703]

I kept hearing nothing but bad news but your review has changed my opinion so I'm going forward with my purchase. I just hope the 2024's aren't the worst year.

[@HuronRiver-ke8xn]

Nice review, glad your enjoying the truck, and that your still very pleased with your purchase. In the video you mentioned going up a couple sizes in tires. I would have appreciated the information on what size tires you actually went with.

[@FocusedGarage]

No problem! The tires I'm running are 245/65/17.

[@HuronRiver-ke8xn]

Thanks for the information

[@stevewhite4691]

I have a 2023 XL Hybrid. I ordered it October 31 2021 didn’t receive it until March 4 2023 lol. Well worth the wait. I love my Maverick. I have had only 2 recalls on it & both of those was only download updates. One update was for emission and I don’t remember what the other one was for. My dealer did both of them at the same time I was in & out in about an hour. I have had outstanding gas mileage in the summer consistently getting 40 to 42 mph in the winter getting 37 to 40 mph with mixed driving more highway than city driving. The only complaint I have is I’m trying to find me some custom rims and I don’t like the euro style skinny spoke at all and that’s the only style theat I can find that fits the Maverick if anyone has any suggestions that would be greatly appreciated

[@chucklucas8747]

Have the 2.0 Ecoboost 8 speed transmission AWD no problems have done a wool oil under body spray no visible rust no mechanical problems

[@BroMan360Bro]

Currently driving a TRX but have a 70 mile commute to work each day. Really looking at trading in for one of these. Love the day to day ease of the maverick

[@ALEXISONFIRE94xx]

I edge to this.

[@davidwelty9763]

If Toyota or Honda comes out with a small low cost truck, they will sell a ton of them if the Maverick is any indication. Also, Those wheels look sweet.

[@FocusedGarage]

To be honest, I'm really surprised more brands haven't entered this market yet. I thought by now we'd see some competition.

[@petemartinak7455]

I heard the XLT interior is good but the hard plastics only version is not that great.....any comment on this ? ....also, what about ride quality for the $ ?

[@stevenweiss2148]

Toyota does have a small low cost truck. You are just screwed because you can't buy in the us

[@harrygrapengeter6415]

My local Ford dealer came out and did the recall work on the turn signal thing in my driveway

[@michaelclark4881]

ordered a 2024 lariat with off road and 4k tow package. still haven't driven one, but $10k less than a new tacoma and way better mileage were my motivation. appreciate the review. I have read about cabin vibration at low rpm and a loud cabin in general? I live in a really windy area (columbia river gorge) and put a lot of miles on I 84. thoughts on that? also read that the bottom seat cushion is a bit short for taller drivers? I am 5'11. thoughts? thanks for the great review!

[@FocusedGarage]

First off, I'm jealous of the scenic area you live in, lol. You should be fine on the noise though. I haven't experienced any noise that I would call annoyingly loud or anything like that. As far as height goes, I am six foot tall and fit perfectly comfortably in the vehicle. The seats do not fatigue me at all. It is really hard to beat the value proposition these things offer.

[@WBSoCal]

Nice mods. Love the tires and blacked out look. Very tastefully beefy.

[@2151abell]

Just came across your channel. Nice style and nice review. Thank you.

[@theunqualifiedgamer2344]

i live down a dirt road and the only complaint I have it sounds like have badfront end components when going over bumps slow but I'm assuming its the lack of insulation!

[@FocusedGarage]

Yea I think everything below Lariat is missing sound insulator "bags" in the fenders which probably causes some random suspension noises.

[@brooklyn5466]

I have 2023 Red Maverick XLT luxury tremor and it’s fantastic. The only problem is that lane keeping doesn’t really do anything.Oh yes the plastic is cheap but it look great and easy to clean 👍

[@FocusedGarage]

I thought you can't get lane keep unless you have a Lariat trim. The Ford 360 on XLT trim is just for Blind Spot. Glad to hear you're liking your Maverick.

[@PatFin401]

Helpful video. Im thinking of getting a 24 for hauling my kayak and mountain bike. Really like the look of those tires, do you experience any rubbing while turning with the bigger tires?

[@FocusedGarage]

Zero rubbing at all; stock height FX4 package. I love the bed for hauling the bikes.

[@millbeatty7696]

My XLT showed up in May, ~7 months after ordered> I have a little over 6000 miles on it. As you feel, mine is so close to being 'like new' I just love it. I'm ~27+ average on gas mileage>.I've never owned, or thought about owning, a truck, BUT> Ford did good by me!!

[@BrandonColbyJ]

Where’d you source your Ford Badges and decals from? And that cool bin behind the infotainment screen?

[@FocusedGarage]

Believe it or not, I think the badges and decals both came from Etsy, lol. The bin came from Amazon.

[@somerandomdude1179]

I had the recall done it only took my dealership 20 minutes.

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for the share!

[@alexanderradec]

would you mind doing a review on the wifi hotspot in the car as i do remote work from time to time and if my friend drives i’d be satisfied that the hotspot in the vehicle was good and reliable

[@alexanderradec]

so ive been very on the fence with ford cuz i hear allloooot of negative feedback about bronco sport SUVs stalling, or being recalled and serviced for months and just headaches. and the ford maverick under the hood looks pretty messy with the engine bay. BUT i am really fascinated with the interior color choices and the fabric, looks comfy but have you used the wifi hotspot function? any fading on the plastic pieces ? idk if you park it in a garage but where i am in the SW TExas the sun beats down so harsh and i can tell already on my GMC canyon that the plastic is turning light, i try to do all the protectants and restore stuff but im renting at the moment so i cant just buy my own car port or anything on a home i dont own

[@tommyboy165]

I would change the PTU and the Rear Diff oil.

[@FocusedGarage]

Was planning on doing that around 20-25k miles!

[@tmoney1329]

I would do the BCM. Had that issue on my 15 Mustang when I had it. Kept making the Left taillight have issues. The lights are $900 a piece for a Mustang.

[@FocusedGarage]

Luckily the tails on this Maverick are just halogen bulbs so there's no LEDs to mess up like that Mustang.

[@legacy4496]

I’m not sure if i should get one. It will be my first car purchase and it’s definitely a cool idea but when everyone around me has gmcs and chevys and says it looks ugly it’s just hard to buy. I would probably get a xl hybrid

[@nmill005]

What tire size did you go with? No rubbing I assume?

[@greggbixel8912]

Did you have your speedometers recalibrated for your larger tires? You may be getting better mileage than you think since you are traveling farther with each tire rotation. You can use a gps app to see your actual speed and calculate the difference.

[@michaelslattery3121]

The bcm update takes about 30 minutes and they did it in my driveway

[@RaulCarmona-m6y]

What size tires are those? I have Falcon Wildpeaks also but I have the Trail edition which are slightly less aggressive looking. Mine are 245/60R18 but I actually wanted to go with a little fatter tire

[@renejr66]

I have a 2024 FX4 Lariat Love my truck as well. Put a lot of miles on vehicles. I already have 6000. All I can say is, I love the truck, and I think it's going to run just fine for many more miles. Curious of the size tires you have on?

[@FocusedGarage]

No problem! The tires I'm running are 245/65/17

[@James_JP_]

Thinking about getting one. The cover, I’m assuming it was aftermarket. Where did you get it?

[@nahumdeleon915]

Do you recommend a spray in bedliner or drop in bed liner

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I'm still waiting for delivery on mine but I think the complaints about the Maverick quality are just sour grapes from ridiculous people. The Maverick is basically an Escape with a bed on the back and people don't down talk the Escape nearly as badly. Regarding the interior wear, I've seen a couple 2022s; one was beat to hell with dirt and tiny scuffs but the owner admitted that he was "f**kin rough" on it while the other was a dealership loaner with 65,000 miles on it and looked new. I wonder if some of the complainers are doing WWF style drop kicks while wearing steel cleats because I've seen photos with some pretty horrific scratching.

[@FocusedGarage]

Haha I'm with you. 1) I truly wonder what people expect for a vehicle that starts at the low 20k price point. 2) I also wonder how rough people are on these things before they step back and complain that they couldn't handle a stab from a knife, lol.

[@FocusedGarage]

FYI I often refer to it as an Escape with the back cut off, lol.

[@chrisbennett1037]

What size are the tires and any rubbing?

[@Geo-yw7sv]

Is it true you can’t tell your true gas mileage on a new car until a certain amount of time?

[@FocusedGarage]

Gas mileage will vary as the engine breaks in.

[@nfldrider]

I thought that doing your own oil changes voided your warranty?

[@WhittyPics]

Seems like everybody is buying that little cubby tray for behind the display screen. I just got my 24 Lariat

[@ellew4573]

Would’ve liked to taken a peek under the hood.

[@ourv9603]

Just today we turned 500mi on our new TREMOR. ! \

[@iRaveMaster]

Mavfrick

[@FocusedGarage]

Ah heck.

[@rexxephoenix]

lol I do an oil change on my Chevy spark once every 3 years 😂 never had even one mechanical problem in the 8 years I’ve owned it. 3x a year is definitely overkill.

[@TylerWardhaha]

Difference is a direct injection turbocharged engine. Gotta take care of the turbo and it helps with the carbon build up on the intake valves.

[@FocusedGarage]

Depends on mileage and driving habits. Oil is cheaper than a new engine. lol.

[@jimwortham8634]

If you do not have 100,000 mi waste of everyone's time

[@markmccauley9120]

Repeats himself. Talks too much. Takes too long to get to the point.