Ford Maverick Hybrid 70k mile Update and Oil Change!! New Issues??

In this video, I do a 70,000 mile on my 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid and an oil change as well. I go over the latest recall for the Maverick and work that is needed from a recent run-in with an animal. #2022fordmaverick #hybrid #lariat #update #oilchange #ford

[@mikey2759]

thank you so much for these updates, its really helped me make a decision. I hope that when the Stout and Rampage come out the aftermarket price on these mavericks will drop, but even with that i still hesitant. I appreciate your honesty and transparency. I really like how you said that this truck is reliable but not dependable. I completely agree. Its a shame that for a 1-2 year old car you have had to make over 5 visits to the dealer. Its really not about money for me, but I hate wasting my time. Maybe these kinks will be worked out by the 2025 or 2026 model. Thanks JMC

[@bryanwinter3289]

I have a 2023, and believe me, the kinks have been worked out. Love this vehicle.

[@slingbart705]

@@bryanwinter3289 Agreed, Zero hiccups on my March '23 build Hybrid Lariat Lux. and I'm glad I got the Lariat, Satellite Radio a must for road trips, heated seats and steering wheel make up for waiting for the heater.

[@williamdkelly]

How long does it take a hybrid maverick to heat up in let's say 32 degree weather outside? Also when you use app to remote start it can you turn on heated seats and heated steering wheel?

[@bartwaggoner2000]

Shout out from Post Falls - thank you for the update!

[@danielpilachowski2424]

Glad you showed us the oly 0w20, by dealer insists on using Ford synthectic blend 5 x 20.

[@dennyporter2447]

I didn't know there was no thermostat in the hybrid engine... wow.. that's cool.. I also would like the Velocity Blue on my grill to match my Maverick..

[@ronniemullis8717]

@@dennyporter2447 I wanted the Velocity Blue for my 23 Maverick but it wasn’t available anymore, I had to get the Atlas Blue.

[@dcboy8769]

Thanks for the video. I did quite a bit of research before deciding on the oil and filter I would use in my 2024 XLT Hybrid. I actually chose the same Fram oil filter. As for oil, I've been using Valvoline Advanced 0W-20 but after watching your video, I checked out the Havoline Lifelong. After checking out reviews (mostly very positive), I have decided to switch. I like the fact that it comes in 6 quart size, which saves me a few bucks.

[@WBSoCal]

Great info ...watch all your Mav reports. Will be sad when you move on. By the way... saw somebody using cardboard on the floor because you can easily slide on the board underneath.

[@tomhunt7354]

Please keep making updates,have 23hy,Thanks for your imfo

[@jmc6000]

Unfortunately I no longer have the Maverick as I got rid of it for a 2025 Explorer

[@TNitroH]

I get my motorcraft filters at the farm and fleet store for 6.99.

[@edisteachd9051]

Lots of great info, thank you. BTW, I just bought 4 Motorcraft FL910S filters from Rock Auto, $5.47 each...

[@slingbart705]

Not gonna Roast you, but, if you got the oil at Wally World get their 10k oil filter and save another $2. Subscribed, Glad to see Ford took care of you on that battery.

[@jmc6000]

I tried looking for their version of their brand 10k oil filter and it was not on the shelf

[@ronniemullis8717]

I have a 23 Maverick Lariat with 3,900 miles on it. We love this truck. It’s so quiet because of the thicker windshield. No issues other than factory updates. It just turned 1 year old, and wondering if I should change the oil now or go by the mileage?

[@jmc6000]

I would definitely change the oil!

[@patrickjenkins2788]

I’ve always used Fram, but you have a new truck a nice garage and can’t spring for a $9 filter?

[@slothypunk]

I have new truck and nice garage too like him, and use Wally oil filter, which costs less than 5 , with sales going on it costs as low as $2, I have three vehicles and one of them already past 200k miles with my method of doing oil change with all Wally oil and filter. So IDK where your passive aggressive thought is coming from with your "can't spring $9 filter" but my guess is he is doing what works based on his experience, and not based on how expensive it costs! Did you see it?

[@dennislyon5412]

Hi John! Good to hear that you’ve got no new issues since last report. Question: on a cold (32 degs or thereabouts) remote start, does the cooling fan kick on? HVAC in heat mode, so this seems very weird, but that’s about the only beef I have about in my 26k mile ‘22 Mav Lariat. Belly pan reduces crusties from road salt, but it is a pain when changing oil.

[@Sir......]

i have had more than 1 ford hybrid c-max under-engine felt cover rip itself off during the winter snow/slush/ice cycle while also having carwashes..... the felt gets too heavy i presume and rips off... now i just keep it removed during the winter months

[@jmc6000]

Yes my cooling fan will kick on as well on a cold start not sure why

[@raychau4850]

what happened to the hybrid battery? Is it a common thing for it to go bad after x amount of miles?

[@jmc6000]

One of cells in the battery started to short circuit causing an over voltage situation so the battery had to be replaced

[@robinmathews9695]

I was looking for a video on maverick hybrid trans fluid change and this video popped up. Can you make a video on that? thanks

[@jmc6000]

Unfortunately the eCVT in the Maverick is not an easy fluid change to do.

[@robinmathews9695]

@@jmc6000 This very engine and trans is not something new. It has been on various models. I am new to Ford but I will figure it out.

[@gregorybond2859]

I have a Ford maverick hybrid 2023 I got about a month ago how many miles did you have before you did your first oil change?

[@jmc6000]

5000

[@RJ2878]

I would purchase a premium oil filter or the Motorcraft unit from Rockauto for cheap and tighten my intervals for oil changes to 5k if possible.

[@jmc6000]

Why do the oil at 5k when the engine only runs half the time

[@RJ2878]

You have a valid point for a lot of city driving. I just have issues with manufacturer recommendations. They have a conflict of interest since they are in the business of selling new vehicles. They will not be there for the customer when your engine fails.

[@martinchen3838]

that's a lot of oil for a small engine, which is typical of every Ford I ever had.

[@josephcobbs1029]

At what milage did your main electric battery go out? Did Ford cover all the cost?

[@jmc6000]

55k and Ford covered it under the Hybrid component warranty

[@KrazyK78]

What did you do to your grill? Noticed the big hole by the passenger side headlight.

[@jmc6000]

My local body shop did it

[@kennyhart2699]

So was that just under $2000 for the battery with labor also. Also have you done a cvt fluid change, that would be interesting to see done.

[@jmc6000]

Just under 2k for the battery itself not including labor

[@zachlafond2652]

These do not use CVTs like you would find in a Nissan. Its actually an eCVT. Its all gears.

[@kennyhart2699]

@@zachlafond2652 I know that but it still has to have some kind of fluid

[@airborneadventurer]

@@kennyhart2699I just changed my 2001 Prius eCVT trans fluid for the first time in 179k miles. Factory 22 year old fluid came out slightly darker than new OEM fluid and when I dropped the pan, there was 1/4” of sludge buildup under the pickup tube. The pickup tube o-ring was squared off and hard, so I installed a new one with a new pan gasket. Based on my experience with my eCVT, the fluid lasts far longer than in a conventional transmission. Toyota calls its eCVT fluid ‘lifetime’ due to the fluid only cooling and lubricating the gearsets, which may be true but there are other factors at play than fluid condition. Cleaning the sludge and pan magnet and installing a new pickup tube o-ring was imperative to longevity. On a relatively new Ford though with 70k miles, a drain and fill would be prudent. I’m sure the fluid could last twice as long but it would be wise to change.

[@Combatpzman]

@@airborneadventurerDo not do this. Look up advice from Toyota Hybrid master techs, they still recommend every 60k or 6 years, whatever comes first. Why? The reason they gave was that with use and time the chemical compounds of the fluid break down, reducing its ability to lubricate and cool the eCVT. There won’t be lots of bits or dirt, there is really nothing to wear out in the eCVT gear set.

[@doctorcrankenstein349]

looking into buying one. What issues have you had ?

[@jmc6000]

CV axles is the main issue. They are just not strong enough to handle the Hybrid torque. Plus the heat exchanger on the exhaust is another weak point as well

[@bradhenry9453]

when Ford replaced the battery does the warranty reset to the 8 yr 100,000?

[@jmc6000]

Unfortunately it does not

[@hakkai153]

I’m at 50k and I’ve had the cv axel issue, but no other problems at all. What happened to the battery?

[@jmc6000]

The high voltage battery needed to be replaced. The old one was unstable with its voltage

[@hakkai153]

@@jmc6000 hybrid is a trooper and can’t beat the mileage but I’m starting to wish I wait for the Tremor. Hope you have 70k more good miles!

[@BlitzHack]

How is your muffler holding up? I saw a video of a Maverick that was 6 months old and the muffler was very rusty already

[@jmc6000]

Muffler is looking real good

[@Chris-vo8wo]

Good video. Glad to hear about your maverick. Glad your battery problem is fixed. How often do you change your oil ?

[@jmc6000]

On my Hybrid I do it every 10k

[@robertcunningham9626]

have you changed your differential fluids?

[@jmc6000]

No, since the differential is a part of the transmission and uses transmission fluid instead of gear oil. Ford does not recommend changing the transmission fluid on the HF45 eCVT transmission

[@ourv9603]

1st oil change? !

[@jmc6000]

Oh no! That happened at 4k miles

[@lvvelili]

Hi, are you interested in interior car accessories? Thank you😊

[@jmc6000]

Yes please

[@scottw595]

1 kw battery prices are anywhere from 90 -200 $. That’s not a great price.

[@jmc6000]

For a vehicle size lithium ion battery it is a good price.

[@scottw595]

@@jmc6000 to be exact the price as of today is 139$ per KWH………….

[@atvtinker01]

Hate to tell you, but Fram is still junk. Wix and Purolator are still way better.

[@watchinglclowns9890]

So you PERSONALLY Have tested Fram!! Or you just Repeating other opinions....