Ford Maverick Hybrid: 30,000 Mile Long Term Review

[@artistnyc123]

They should call that $19,000 price what it is, "lottery pricing" because there is so many people that did everything they could to get that, and only a handful of people actually did get that price.

[@TestDrivenTV]

XL trim grade is limited to 15% of production. Hybrid is limited to 35%. There are variations to that mix, but yes the truck you see here is the least common variant available.

[@jetmoseby5149]

It was never 19 it was 20 plus 1.5 shipping. So minimum 21500 before taxes and fees, now it's close to 24000 b4 taxes and fees.

[@gregbledsoe2789]

@@jetmoseby5149 closer to $25,000 before taxes and fees

[@RPG_RicePaddyGod]

@@jetmoseby5149 That didn’t age well. Now I’ve been seeing the XL trim starting at $30k and the Lariat going for $44k

[@jetmoseby5149]

​@@RPG_RicePaddyGodmarket adjustments are not msrp and if you are paying them you are a clown I purchased several at msrp. Anything else?

[@michaelh2716]

I have a ‘22 Maverick Lariat with the Lux & First Edition Pkgs! 21,000 miles and NO Problems!!! Love My Truck!!!😊

[@will_in_texas]

My 23 XL Hybrid has been reliable. No squeaks or rattles. It has had three software updates but I was in and out of the dealership in 30 minutes or less. I’d definitely buy it again. The gas mileage has been great.

[@mistergary2517]

I have a 2022 XL hybrid, 31,000mi after 22 months. No brake or rattle issues. Haven't checked overall MPG but don't recall many fillups under 40MPG. Paid $22,500, hitch, rear slider, CoPilot 360, no mark up. My 2024 XLT hybrid is scheduled for Nov 20 build. As Henry used to say, "ask a man that owns one".

[@johnguel9023]

I got lucky and scored an xlt maverick at msrp spec exacty how I wanted from someone who backed out. Although i enjoyed the car i ended up trading for a Tacoma because I got tired of all the minor and major headaches that came with this first gen. Every issue brought up in this video applied to me, and my local dealership in Katy,Tx (Ford Autonation) refused to do the software upgrade for the.grabby brakes. Then Ford took over eight months to get back with airbag recall. Then had check engine for heat exchanger for five months with no update in sight. Have had toyotas bought with over 100k miles with less isues in entire lifetime than this brand new truck in one year. No thanks Ford, would rather pay more for gas.

[@elhehe8476]

Ahh boo hoo

[@johnguel9023]

Yes boo hoo ford 😂

[@askdrew98]

I had the exact same rattle. I used the soft side of some velcro, wiggled it in there, and have been enjoying a quiet ride ever since.

[@crazybigball82]

I just did the same! It worked!

[@seanmullaney9854]

Thanks for the update Sam! Always my favorite place for maverick content. Videos are always clear and concise, the information seems well researched, and the mods always look great! Get well soon.

[@zBernie12345]

I have 3 guitar picks placed in various locations in my 2022 hybrid XLT to stop rattling. I strategically placed the picks between panels until I found the culprit. I currently have next to 0 rattles!

[@toronado455]

Guitar picks are a great low-cost solution for that!

[@mutestain]

30,000 miles and still not knowing if your motor will or wont blow because of some build defect is enough said. It would be nice to find out if any motor gets recalled and replaced on account of the build defect but I wouldn't hold a breath for one. Please keep the information and updates going on your truck. Thanks.

[@TestDrivenTV]

We're not too worried about it. If it hasn't failed at this point it's not likely going to. It's under warranty none the less. Life is too short to worry about everything.

[@papillon5537]

Best review ever on maverick

[@wocketman1629]

I really love your style of reviews!! They are awesome, fun and informative. Thank you so much! Get better soon, covid sucks!

[@ecovango6675]

Wow, great review! Yes, I did order two of these trucks and the dealer sold them out from underneath of me because I wasn’t willing to pay 5000 over MSRP for my truck. I’m so glad you were able to get one in the beginning. Thanks for all your great reviews Sam.

[@Mau105]

makes a very strong case for direct sales like Tesla

[@ecovango6675]

@Please_Explain I do not wanna buy from a dealer that is greedy and wants me to pay an extra 5 to $10,000, More than MSRP.

[@davidcox2499]

Thanks for all the valuable information and insight. I am at 7,000 miles in San Diego and averaging 41.5 mpg (measured at the pump). Only problem was the right rear window switch going out. Plus an intermittent dash rattle.

[@garychiang2568]

First! Thanks again for all the maverick videos. Picking mine Ip next week and your channel has been helpful in making the decision!

[@TalismanPHX]

Excellent update on the Maverick. Looks amazing with the new tires, wheels, and the black accents. 40 mpg is awesome, especially considering the desert heat. Thanks for the B-roll on Central Avenue... made me homesick. Feel better soon, sir! Covid is a biotch!! 😊

[@OnTheAir]

I love my 2023 Hybrid Maverick LX. Same color too. Still all basic stock w/ hitch.

[@martinchen3838]

Get well soon and thanks for the videos. I ordered my '24 xl hybrid last month.

[@toronado455]

How did you manage to order it before Ford ran out?

[@DesertMav]

Great video and update on the Maverick. I haven't had any recalls on my 2023 XLT hybrid yet, but I'm keeping an eye out just in case.

[@nmnn422]

My 22 Maverick Lariat Hybrid at 18,000 developed a vibration when acceleration above 35 mph, turned out the cv axles were out of balance and were replaced under warranty.

[@captured_agent5714]

Watching with COVID too! Hope you made a full recovery! Interesting review! My -22 hybrid XLT at 11k is literally drawing the same MPG and it'd been a fine little truck so far

[@alankelly9111]

I love what you have done to the truck now. Those wheels look great on it. I have an early March '23 build hybrid Lariat that had the same dash rattle as yours. I took a piece of clear double sided Gorilla tape about 1" long and stuck it between the speaker grill and the "A" pillar with about 1/8" showing...problem solved. As far as the grabby brakes are concerned, I don't know why Ford doesn't use the programming that's on my truck because the braking is smooth as silk! In fact I have had zero issues with my truck so far (vigorously knocking on wood).

[@bradley0130]

same here for my 2023 Mav brakes. I have no brake issues. It seems they fixed it for 23.

[@williamkarafa5094]

Great vid, amazing info! Thank you

[@mowcowbell]

You've made some really nice upgrades to your Maverick... looks like something you'd see from the factory.

[@Mau105]

Clearly the best review out there including enthusiast mods that set it apart, are cost effective, and make it a very special truck. More info on performance would be useful. This is a front drive vehicle. so would assume both wheels driven, and it is apparently fine off road...

[@johnnyv.223]

Thank you for this. Great info.

[@aboondocksaint47]

We just bought a 2023 Maverick for $33,000.00 it had 5,000 miles on it. Love it. Just not happy with what they paid us for our trade-in

[@thomashowe5291]

I just bought a 2023 Maverick XLT which listed for $27K. Dealer selling price was $37K. I got it down to $30K. The prices of these trucks are crazy. The high end units and listing for over $40K. Their not the inexpensive little trucks for 2021!

[@Omil7750]

Thanks for sharing. Those new wheels looks amazing, and the sport bars are really cool, makes the truck stands out from the crowd.

[@johncarr123]

We just turned 45 thousand miles on our Hybrid. We just had the CV axels replaced under warranty. We started to have vibration issue on acceleration.

[@sv5813]

I have a 2022 King Ranch PowerBoost Hybrid and the brakes are amazing!

[@277mitchell]

I found I turned off the automatic brakes the thing that holds the truck when you stop really helped in my maverick but you have to 1 leave it off and 2 give it a day or 2 mine got better with time! Thanks 4 the information.

[@frankkeel8410]

How do u turn off the brakes? Regenerated

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

Get well soon Sam. I'm suffering on Long Covid since 15 month, can't work and can't do a lot. So I am watching a lot of videos 😁 and enjoy yours as well. Greetings from Germany

[@mofayer]

15 months! 😮 did you get long COVID symptoms after the vax shot?

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

@@mofayer No, but after Corona.

[@SuperchargedJester]

Nice.. I'm loving my 23 xlt hybrid! Great looking truck

[@eaglenetwork2416]

Great video and you have a such a good taste with your upgrade truck, made looks really nice!

[@rsngrl]

would love to see more overlanding videos with your Maverick soon!

[@jeedwards1981]

i think the wire/cable issue isnt an "inspection" issue. Im pretty sure if you got the notice they just replace it. They did on my 22 hybrid while it was there for other things. A 'no start" condition is what its listed as, Id say they wanna avoid towing mavericks to dealerships and will just preemptively replace the cable. Thats my two cents.

[@BrianLagron1965]

Great video! This. Answered the questions I left with comments on earlier video.

[@kevinfryar2120]

Great update, Sam!! Well done!!! I love the new styling trim. The wheels, tonneau cover and the front 'FORD' cover looks fantastic! Tastefully done! Fnsweet!!! 👍🏽

[@TestDrivenTV]

Nice to hear from you!

[@jimhine]

Hey great concise review on the Maverick! you did a good job framing the owner experience and you’ve always run realistic real world off-road tests. I have a 21 Honda ridgeline and I swapped out the firestone destination tires for BF good rich trail trains, and I couldn’t be happier with them up here in Idaho. They’ve been terrific on uneven forest service roads, rotted, gravel roads, fresh snow, including a couple of 6 inch plus powder days and the road noise compared to the BF good rich KO twos is night and day so that might be a tire you’d want to consider with some other vehicles anyway, I hope you feel better and keep up the great work on the channel.

[@wrxs1781]

I also have a Ridgeline 2019, and wouldn't trade it for two Maverick's.

[@jamesmalone3524]

Hi! Great review! Did the larger wheels and tires decrease the fuel economy? Thank you!!

[@TestDrivenTV]

2-3 mpg

[@asds92]

30k miles in a year? DAMN! You must be doing some DRIVING!!

[@DavidRSmith14801]

Well done. Definitely helps a prospective buyer like me.

[@bigrr64]

I really like these Mavericks they're such good value for the money. I liked it before with the cool 70s colorful stripes. I like it even better now it looks like a serious off-road Maverick nice job.

[@paultruesdale7680]

Been following you for years now, always informative and very entertaining.

[@CryptolockerMD]

Have a Ford Fusion hybrid. The maverick inherited it's drivetrain. I would argue you shouldn't be driving it like a truck, or a regular car. Look up "hypermiling". If you are only getting slightly better than the base engine's mpg rating, you are not utilizing the setup how it was designed to be driven. Entirely possible to hit 60+mpg in city or rural hill/mountain areas. A more simple way to think of it, is that the eletric drive is only there to maintain speed, or accelerate through downhill dips if the battery is full, and of course capitalize on the regen braking.

[@Psalm11vrs6]

Another great video, I really like the improvements you have made, it looks sharp. I've had my XLT Hybrid since the end of May, after waiting over 600 days. So far so good, and my combined fuel economy on the first tank was 49 MPG, using mostly Slippery Mode. Second tank was a bit of a drop due to using the truck for work related activities. Glad your truck is holding up and wish the same for mine as well. I look forward to your future updates, best wishes.

[@DonP60]

I am interested why using the Slippery mode? TIA! :)

[@chriscox8515]

you experiencing the brake issue?

[@CrimsonS131]

what tonneau cover is this? love the keko bar

[@reddog3544]

As usual Sam; a complete straight forward review. Thank you.😎

[@Levi-xg1fz]

Ford just notified me that my Maverick has been delivered, even though I “canceled” my order and got my deposit back almost 1.5 years ago. I ended up getting a 2022 Tacoma because I gave up on the waiting game. Now I have a tough decision to make 🤔

[@Runtoitnow]

DiDthe oversize wheels and tires affect your gas mileage?

[@TestDrivenTV]

1-2 mpg is the tax

[@timstrobel9220]

Like the improvements you made on the truck! Hope you are feeling better soon

[@shopart1488]

I only got 32500 mile out of my Prius tires. When I went to buy new I found the same tire and it had a 60,000 mile plus warranty. I questioned them about the warranty and they said oh that’s just what they write doesn’t really mean anything I called Goodyear customer service and got 50% off actually 52% off on my next set of tires, the guy at the Tire store said he’d never seen anybody do that before pick up the phone call Customer Service

[@robertt9342]

Michelin is the opposite, totally unhelpful, had “150k-km” tires wear out in 30k-km. They were only going to cover the remaining tread life… which was zero. Edit: compact passenger car with an alignment confirmed in spec. Evenly worn too.

[@craigcraigster5605]

Hope you feel better 😊. Been waiting since last year for my cactus grey XLT hybrid. Seems if you live in Canada ford doesn't have a high priority to make the Canadian versions.

[@petertewari316]

My Maverick XLT Hybrid has been built and shipped. Will arrive soon at the dealership here in Canada.

[@frankkeel8410]

. ME to in USA ! Waiting for exact model

[@bradbarefoot2986]

Does your tonneau cover "leak" when it rains, have talked to several and leakage is a problem, in the winter dozens have reported snow drifts under the cover. If yours hasn't leaked what brand was it again, and be so kind as to say where it came from. Thanks.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Because of the design of the cargo box there really is no 100% water tight way for any tonneau cover or topper to seal against all short of caulking it manually like a bathtub. Even then, the bottom of the cargo box has openings and drains that still allow wetness up into it if driving in wet conditions. It's just not meant to be sealed.

[@Its_YourImagination]

Sam would these tires work without rubbing if you didn't install the leveling kit?

[@TestDrivenTV]

No rubbing at this size with or without the leveling kit

[@dennyporter2447]

I am really liking your Maverick, so sharp with the new tires, rims, fender flares.. I seriously am thinking on getting fender flares and some off road style tires, keeping my XLT rims though.. Covid sucks man.. get well soon!

[@mikegilkey]

I love mine as well. Love your new wheels.

[@kevinblock2307]

Truck looks great 👍

[@nickdannunzio7683]

I have a '24 XLT Hybrid... same color... (no brainer for me) I bought the extended bumper to bumper (including battery) from 3 to 10 year warranty for about $3k and the upgrade from 2 to 8 year tire warranty (including the wheels) for $275.... I found that if you let the truck sit for a second or so, after taking your foot off the break, the "grippy break thing" goes away... seems the more you fight it the worse it gets... I call her Roz (short for Roswell, NM)... Next are the upgraded floor mats (stock ones suck)...

[@winstondeocampo699]

Truck looks great Sam. I like that you didn’t go crazy on the mods.

[@winstondeocampo699]

@Bikes0420 Not everybody needs a huge gas guzzling, uncomfortable vehicle. Don’t be a troll. Your only fooling yourself.

[@thejesser501]

Wow looks like you got a whole new truck with the modifications I really like it!

[@kenfrank2730]

I'll be test driving a Maverick hybrid in a couple of days. If I like how it drives I may order a Lariat. My guess is the AWD version will be more than $40k. Still, you get a lot of truck for the money. In contrast I have a deposit down for a Toyota Rav4 XSE hybrid with lots of options added on. That will cost $44672. I have to decide which I like better, the Maverick or Rav4.

[@TopFitnessStrategies]

Great review! Curious, do the bigger tires make your speedometer off with the speeds?

[@TestDrivenTV]

1.035

[@ironman9068]

Cool video like the look of your truck i been looking at used ford mavericks of line what would be the best choice to go with the Hybrid or the 2.0 and what would be the best way to talk a car salesperson down on one

[@bobjayp]

Good that you like your Ford. Did the engine blow up yet?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Not yet ;)

[@dc9mm2]

36.2 on video BUT I see your average is in the 40.1 is good. I have a roof rack a 16 foot kayak to get as low as 36.9 highway. Must have been driving hard to get 36.2 . I think I will also average about 40 which is 70 percent kayak on roof mostly highway. Mine is XLT. ZERO braking issue problem, smooth at low speed. Mine is a 2023. Built July 2023. Mine is still low on mileage maybe it will change . I hope I don't have the brake issue, none now.

[@scottm.5476]

great review. i like the new grill you found. can you share where or how to get one myself?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Ebay and Amazon. Full video on our playlist.

[@waynekamiya4671]

Great review! You mentioned the Oedro tonneau cover. It looks like a hard tri fold cover, but looking on the Oedro website, I only see soft covers and retracting covers for the Maverick. Can you give me more info about the cover? I like the Keko sport bar and want to find a hard tri fold cover that is compatible with it. Thanks!

[@TestDrivenTV]

The trifold cover is not compatible with the sport bar. It's in a fixed position or it has to be slid off.

[@Broncofan-4life]

Like the wheels and tires you installed, like the "area 51" color and like the roll bars in the bed, maybe the best looking maverick I've seen. Wish I could still get one for 19k.

[@robertcunningham9626]

I hope you could make a video about long term maintenance - specifically PTU fluid changes. Is this something you have looked into?

[@eloyherrera118]

Love the new look

[@aaroncorrell8728]

Awesome video! The leveling kit is advertised for the ecoboost/AWD only. It sounds like y’all did not run into any issues?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Not at all kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmW7ZGmgnK6Umc0

[@davidbentle929]

Very good review of the Maverick.

[@geekynerdenhoffer]

Could you provide a link for the raptor style grill? Thank you!

[@TestDrivenTV]

Search "Maverick Grille" on Amazon or Ebay. They are everywhere.

[@jimwhitman3678]

It’s your 2022nd video on your 2022 Maverick…. Hummm coincidence? Great vids as always. Kick that Covid in the tailpipe!!

[@jimoswald6600]

Sorry you have the Crud, I hope you mend fast. All the Best, Jim.

[@JesseHaddix]

nice video

[@WhittyPics]

Did raising the front end effect the ride?

[@TestDrivenTV]

No

[@lexipersephone4880]

I like mine so far but I got 46mpg on the tank of gas from the dealership and like 35 or so every one since. Kinda disappointed. was a big reason I wanted to support the tech. still liking it though.

[@gray09r56]

Exploding seems really dramatic. Engines don't typically explode. They can smolt and catch fire, but to say it explodes is over the top. Drag cars running at sky high temperatures with high test, yeah. Maybe you'll get a pop because something threw in the engine, but its not going to blow the hood and be like c4.

[@mdw1000]

If you haven’t, try a Honda Accord Hybrid’s brakes. Honda really got them right, at least for MY 18 and up. Haven’t driven any earlier than our 19.

[@martinchen3838]

Where is the grill from ? It's cool!

[@garydavis2265]

A nice no nonsense review

[@wjl7546]

awesome video. I also have a hybrid and i noticed a very high pitched noise coming from the regen brakes or somewhere from the front wheels. It has not been loud enough for me to take it in to the shop for a check up but i was wondering if that is something normal? Ive never owned a hybrid vehicle and i am aware they are supposed to make noises.

[@ericewallace1]

how Ford deals with UAW will be a factor whether I buy one. If they work with the union to resolve employee issues , I will be inclined to buy Ford.

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

Trying to understand the wheel and tire choice for a front wheel drive hybrid. Those LP Adventure wheels are crazy heavy

[@TestDrivenTV]

The LPaventure wheels are actually lighter than the factory wheels they replaced. With the heavier tires they only add 7 lb more per assembly over what was on the vehicle stock. We have a video for that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ2TkIhmjKaKqKs

[@fivehoyts]

I took my maverick to the dealership for the dash rattle and they kept it for a week. They said they replaced an antenna bracket and they added padding. I don't have the rattle anymore but they did keep it a week.

[@TheDioginese]

I love the new make over! Truck looks great

[@DanMav1701]

Great review as usual.

[@PecosNM]

Do you think the leveling kit and new tires/wheels will drastically affect your mileage? Excellent videos and content, thank you.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Don't have enough data yet. Tires and wheels were put on in the height of the heat wave and mpg has been gradually improving because of lowering temps. I likely wont have enough comparative data to say for sure until December or January. Anecdotal evidence out there from others suggests 1-3 mpg drops from such upsizes.

[@jeffharris1771]

Same size I put on my hybrid XL and I lost between 5-7mpg. I found it was harder to keep it in electric mode with the extra rolling resistance. I kept the stock tires which I use in the summer and then I'll throw the all terrains on during the winter. Found that my short commute in the cold kept the Mav from going into electric mode until everything warmed up anyway, so might as well have the bigger tires on.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Yeah. Time will tell. I expect some cost for better capability and better looks. Even with the tax, it's still great fuel economy at the end of the day.

[@stephen9281]

What's your trick for getting above 40 mph? I almost never do, even when avoiding the interstate. Also do you notice a difference between what the vehicle says is mpg and when you fill up at the pump?

[@TestDrivenTV]

The dash readout is about 2-3 mpg optimistic in most cases when measured against real consumption calculated at fillup.

[@stephen9281]

@@TestDrivenTV Thanks. I've been noticing the same thing. I do have to drive a solid amount on the interstate.

[@PacificBlue51]

Most excellent. Thanks much.

[@dadmezz4024]

Nice video. I am elderly and getting into the Maverick bed I have to sit on the downed gate swing around then to my knees then stand up. Need a step or platform to increment step onto gate. Think it would make a good video for us weak legged folks to see some accessory item.

[@jaycoppola3291]

I have a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and it has the same brake grabbing issue, I can't believe ford hasn't fixed that issue after over 10 years of making hybrids! So I guess my point would be don't expect any fix soon unless there's a lawsuit/recall. I have 105,000 miles with my original brakes pads and rotors both front and rear, you've used 40% in 35K miles? My original tires lasted 65K miles, you must drive your car hard.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Yes, we use the truck for a business mostly in city driving. We go through brakes and tires.

[@jaycoppola3291]

I must add I have the original hybrid battery, so that hopefully bodes well for your trucks battery.

[@toronado455]

The main issue with the Maverick is availability, especially the hybrid. Take care.

[@Blueisdeath1]

What are some other costs that have popped up?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Gas prices went up over the summer

[@AcktongueBaby]

Where are the paint chips on the fender lol? I have a few on mine after almost 26K on the Eco boost

[@TestDrivenTV]

Where are your paint chips located? Ours has some on the edge of the bumper where it meets the bottom of the headlamp, maybe from wear or vibration, Still haven't figured it out.

[@markeasley6149]

Good info, good upgrades

[@markeasley6149]

I am actually surprised how good the fenders look to break up the maverick outline. And with the custom grill front end this XL looks better than BAP in many ways.

[@manuthadathiparambil4804]

Where did you get the grill from?

[@TestDrivenTV]

They are all over Ebay and Amazon

[@spotdog19]

These also don't do well in the cold up north. Temps under 35 really cause MPG's to go down...most noticeable in the city.