Ford Maverick Road Testing in the WORST conditions. How does it hold up?

Ford Maverick Road Testing in the WORST conditions will answer how does it holds up. How is that suspension, comfort, visibility handling, and a whole lot more. Can the front wheel drive Maverick Hybrid handle bad conditions? Watch this road test that is rather under extreme conditions to find out and ‪@Johnnyscarcarereviews‬ we are here to help answer your important questions. This test drive of the Ford Maverick will convince you if this FWD Hybrid is good enough for your driving conditions!
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#mavericktruck

[@romank8603]

that last bit of you trying to park in the snow totally makes me realize i need to wait for an all wheel drive hybrid version of this. if ford makes it, im buying one.

[@Timmymtd]

I’m a new subscriber and can’t get enough of your content. Been eying a Maverick for a while. I want to pull the trigger but can’t find one anywhere

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

TIM I really appreciate your kind support and encouragement. We were blown away how good it was in a snow storm and even pulled great up steep snowy hills. Our few small complaints will be shared in the upcoming videos.

[@DL_Burga]

The little Bronco in the back is so cute!

[@donaldduck2405]

That is exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you RLTW

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Donald Duck for the support and encouragement. The day I'm not helping some viewers is likely the day I Stop making videos.

[@sharonb.9128]

From Northern Ohio and it’s not even a question. The answer is TIRES! Believe it or not, great snow tires and FWD will offer better control and braking in heavy ice and snow than AWD and all season.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Sharon for thst excellent intel. AWD is about accelerating. Braking g comes down to tires and great winter tires do indeed help propel the vehicle and yes at times Moreso than an AWD on some ordinary tires. Thank you for watching and for your accurate, intelligent insight. Your help is appreciated!

[@sharonb.9128]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews and thank you for going out in that weather to show your viewers real life situations.

[@dankolbenschlag2188]

We got blasted pretty good in Cleveland this time didn't we?! 😎

[@ericl20881]

Is there a really good all season tire? I’m considering getting the maverick. I like in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia so we get our fair share of snow. I was wondering if the AWD is worth it or if I could get away with FWD and save some money. I don’t plan on driving off road so I was curious if instead of changing tires in the winter if there was a really good all season tire that I could use?

[@eamonob84]

@@ericl20881 in that case, I’d get either a set of all-weather (not all-season) or all-terrain tires. Both are snow rated but can be used year round.

[@debfrommn8073]

I have to tell you, it was hard being a passenger while someone else was driving, my foot went off the accelerator to the brake a few times!!! LOL..finisher, thanks as always.. (Deb)

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Lol. Was I driving fast? Lol. Thanks Deb always cool to see you watched and I enjoy reading your comments. Have a great Sunday night!

[@louc8782]

So for most of this video I was thinking, wow I could have bought my Wife the Hybrid instead of the AWD BUT your driveway experience convinced me that the AWD WAS the better choice here in Maine;) we have a long hill to get to our home so yeah, I’m good, well she’s good;) great video as always.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Love the comment LOU C. Convinces me thst the work I do does help and as such is worth the time. Thank you and I appreciate your comments.

[@DR.Detroit11]

Great Drive , Great review..

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Dr Detroit and we are wishing you and your family a swift recovery.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

Great video. Funny, I still have my 2013 focus I bought new. Will be giving it to our kids as soon as my Maverick awd XLT comes. Waiting impatiently lol Thank you for all your videos, Todd

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

2013 focus hatchback, manuel. It was good to me. 79000km without a single issue and with original brakes too!

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

Hey Johnny just wondering about how many Mavericks your dealership is getting a week. I'm here in Wisconsin my dealer got about four of them in February. Ordered mine mid December. At that rate I feel I won't get mine in June or July. What do you think.

[@saml4549]

Great demo Johny. KC Metro Area should be fine for my Mac Hybrid. Keep on truckin!! BTW I notice you had Winstion’s schoolbus yellow bronco on board. Hope not too much separation anxiety triggered :=]

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

These little dogs do get a bit of sperstion anxiety and quiet honestly I'd find it hard now to go on vacation without Winston. Je os jist so small I'd be worried a bigger dog at the kennel might sit on him

[@j4mtns391]

Finisher ... great scenery and love the snow. send some down to Idaho.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

J 4Mtns thank you for the kindness and good luck with the snow down in Idaho. Your snow sounds better than mine as it has a tv show title ring to it. Lol.

[@scottm.5476]

thanks for making that one. i ordered the XLT hybrid with sunroof in pepper red. i was worried about the snow we get in the NW, but seeing you north of us it seemed to handle very nice. i do have a driveway like the one you have, but for the 6 or 7 days a year we get snow i should be fine.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

As long as your tires are good it will go very well. Mind you we had proper full fledged winter tires and the Maverick handled it like a pro

[@scottm.5476]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews thank you. can i ask what tires you guys are using?

[@apearce3007]

Hi Johnny, thanks for all your Maverick videos, I started looking at Mavericks around Christmas and your videos totally convinced me! With prayers 😊and a lot of calls and web searching I found one with build date 01/23/23 and I am driving from nevada to Oregon this week to pick it up, snow weather allowing it! I am sooooo excited and somehow felt I had to share with you and Marie, as your great videos played an important part on this happening! Thank you! Oh, one question, as this is my first time with a new car, any advice on “breaking” it in? Xlt hybrid 2023 black appearance with copilot.. thank you!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you so much for the feedback and sharing of your story. I am sorry for only getting to this now and I hope you say in one of our lives we talked about break in period as well as 1 video. Basically follow the owners manual but simple rule is vary your speed and rpms for 1500 miles and dont take it over 4000rpm. Also don't jist sit at one speed on the highway for hours on cruise in the first 500 miles minimum.

[@mojorisin7317]

Fun On Rugged Day! Ford knows how to build trucks and suv's very well and there is no surprise with the right set of tires, good confident driver and AWD and you'll be able to suffice through the worst conditions. Stay safe ✌🏽❤

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you

[@tomastylecek2065]

great content

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate that you took the time to drop a comment.

[@j4mtns391]

My hybrid lariat lux hard trifold cover went into prod Jan 17 with Feb 18 del. 3mo delay to May 18. Got Built email last week now shipped with del March 10. Keep the faith!

[@ryanpellegrini1023]

Luck you. I order mine (same specs) back in August. Haven't heard a thing yet.

[@j4mtns391]

@@ryanpellegrini1023 mine was a June 16 order

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

YES! Now that is what I'm talking about. Thanks for supporting the channels research efforts. Great intel!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

I'm mid July and still not build date. This gs are slow and li g for hybrids and even longer of lux pack is present

[@j4mtns391]

One other thing, my dealer put our Maverick order as a code 10 instead of 19. All of their others were 19 so it put us ahead of them all. It helped that we had a Bronco on order from them as well. We got our bronco on January 28. Badlands Lux did not do Sasquatch on it. We’re doing stuff on our own. I live on crutches a lot and just climbing up that high was too much. Love the channel. Keep smiling and help keep everybody happy.

[@regwilson7652]

great review. Thinking about this Maverick hybrid truck. A good set of snow tires for winter. Would a bit of weight in the back be okay?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

It's front wheel drive so weight in the back will not he as needed as if it was rear wheel drive. Yes Wil excellent snow tires I am very co finest driving in snow storms

[@wikosable]

Thanks for the review, I would like to see how it starts running in a snowy hill. Thanks

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

That's a good idea and I covered it in one of the other snowy Maverick reviews. Marie also took off on a hill from a stand still in the towing video

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

Maybe you have learned by now, but you commented early in the video that the hybrid battery was taking up room under the back seat. That's not correct. What you saw was the regular 12v battery. The hybrid battery is underneath the truck body on the right side.

[@haraldweltzin5117]

It is front wheel drive, so back up into your driveway. I used to back my front wheel drive up into parking places that the four wheel drive trucks couldn't use when I worked construction in the mountains.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great tip. Thank you

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

I was stuck in the Mts and figured that out. One of the experiences lead me to awd an 4x4 only vehicles.

[@Mike-cd5un]

Thanks Johny, ya think it will be ok in the La$ Vegas climate? My FE hybrid all options loaded. on order. Waiting

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

LAS Vegas weather rounds amazing but if possible try and keep that hybrid in the shade. Better thst the Battery doesn't get too hot

[@tracybruce6261]

I find that my eco boost awd Maverick is quiet and I am getting 7.7 litres per 100 km or 30.5 miles per gallon driving in eco mode. But also I would definitely not drive that fast on the snowy roads.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

The yearly cost difference for average mileage is 600usd or.so. the AWD is not bad at all.

[@jimh.412]

Nice job! I was thinking you were going pretty good through the snow with the crappy stock tires and then you said you had snow tires.😁 I built my hybrid but didn't add the 360 co pilot-do you think that's worth getting? I know it's only like $600 but I didn't know if it's worth it. I plan on ordering one in September. Thanks!👍

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Jim once we get used to co pilot we often loose our good habits of checking g blind spots. I'd say if you have it now it's safer to continue to have it as an option. If however you do not and you always check your blind spots then not adding it is fine. The price is low so it is tempting. FORDs standard 2 mirror system is excellent

[@jimh.412]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews Ok thanks Johnny. 👍

[@phire4694]

Dude you were going pretty fast for so much snow on the ground 😬

[@DR.Detroit11]

Canadians, try the Queens Highway in February. They got it..it snows in july..;)

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Drove it like I stole it. Lol. In my Bronco it is faster everyday as I know I can handle the drift and slide of the vehicle as I got used to it playing in fields and sand pits, back roads etc. Oh and on the ATV I live on the drift but in fwd it is a very different driving experience so caution is needed hence why I was about 15mph slower than usual

[@mobiussquadron]

So im curious how it rides compared to my old 98 4x4 ranger. Don't plan on getting rid of it because it couldn't give a shit about snow/ice, but having a new "car" that can tow a decent bit would be nice while being able to lean the seat back. Every truck i've had has been a regular cab lol! Starting a new job soon so hopefully next year ill be making enough to get one, and maybe they will introduce a hybrid awd by then, or maybe bump the hybrids tow capability.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Mobiuss both an awd hybrid or more towing would be great but I don't expect more towing out of the hybrid. However an AWD Hybrid I could see as a gen. 2 bombshell of a drop. Or if sales dropped a mid model refresh around 2025 at best.

[@nicogiusto6064]

any issues with the hybrid idle surging, glowing catalytic converter or cabin smell in cold conditions as mentioned by other hybrid owners? Thanks!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

None at all so far.

[@MarkTheRashional]

Sounds like there's a software update coming, targeting late March, to address this. It doesn't seem to affect every vehicle. "Some 2022 Maverick and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit an idle surge and/or rough idle with high temperature in the catalytic convertor and sulfur odor in the cab. This may be due to the software installed in the powertrain control module (PCM).This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently developing a software update that is expected in the last week of March 2022. Once the softwareupdate is available, contact the customer and schedule a follow-up appointment for repair."

[@bradwilmoth]

I will get idle surge in mine if going down a steep hill for a while

[@stevencampbell1603]

I'm hoping to see fuel economy while towing a trailer of 1000lbs on the Hwy..

[@dennislyon5412]

Johnny - is there any electric added to make the heater work better-sooner when the engine is cold? The Lariat has heated rests for the wipers, this on doesn’t? Thanks for the ride along!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Wipers on the xlt stayed icy causing some streaking. I should have given them a shake before leaving

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Heated up in about 5 minutes when a few below freezing. At minus 20 it took about 8 minutes

[@racecar021872]

I don't think they are noisy at all, yes you hear some engine noise, especially when full throttle, but its no way near the 2005 Ford Escape my wife drives, the 3.0 V6 that's in it is really noisy. And no you really can't feel the transition from ICE to Electric or back hardly at all, sometimes if you are really paying attention you can feel a little bit of jolt when the ICE turns on.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

My wife had an 08 escape in the past and this summer due to the delays I bought her an 07 escape and yes it is much noisier the Escape V6

[@Chris-du1ph]

Im moving to alaska from florida and buying an AWD ecoboost mav. Any recommendations for tires? thanks for all the informative videos

[@EquitySense]

As a guy who owns an AWD XLT Mav, I use Blizzaks WS90s. Studless. They are phenomenal. I also live in Canada where it's winter 6 months of the year and always below zero. You won't go wrong w/ the Blizzaks or the Michelin X-ICE. They'll both last you at least 2 years if you're using your Mav as a daily commuter.

[@Chris-du1ph]

@@EquitySense Thank you!!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Normally my recommendation is BF Goodrich K02. However that rubber compound will have trouble in the extreme cold temperatures of Alaska and as such I would recommend a nokian Winter only tire. I had nokian tires on one Bronco and K02 be of good rich tires on the other. I noticed the difference in extreme temperatures. However the K02I could drive on year round and that I really enjoyed however I don't trust them in extreme cold temperatures and on ice Add those extreme cold temperature.

[@racecar021872]

Nice Traxxas TRX4 Bronco. I have the old Bronco version of the TRX4.

[@nmnn422]

I have the same Traxxas RC Bronco

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

I love the old ones style. I'd like a little more speed though

[@BotGino]

Do the wipers pop up? So they won't sit on the windshield when parked in a snow storm? Thanks much

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great question amd yes they do. Thankfully because we're I live ice storms can really deep freeze them in

[@TNbubba1]

Finisher and are the "snow tires" only on the front or all wheels?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank for watching and the Goodyear winter commands are on all 4 wheels

[@ourv9603]

Dont you think FORD already has? It is FORDs policy to test all new vehicles in far north Minn. They have some companies there that FORD gives them several new model vehicles to test in fleet operations. Been doing this fore years. !

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

You are indeed correct. FORD definetepy has tested in the worst conditions and all companies test their vehicles in various conditions but they do not all perform the same.

[@haroldrose7507]

Johnny, I will say you handle that well on that snow covered highway good driving

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Harold. I make sure to not make any sudden movements or actions such as braking

[@rjbbtv959]

Awd helps traction’s but winter tires will the main key for the snow driving regardless how many wheels you use, ford can also use the elec motor for awd system for it not use gas they just LAZY

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Extremely well written. Thank you.

[@andrewsb1290]

I actually got stuck on my steepish driveway this morning with FWD with stock tires. I am panicking a little that I made the wrong choice with FWD in snowy conditions. Do you think having really good nonstudded snow tires would have been fine in your parking scenario?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Really good winter tires will make a world of difference for the situation you described unless it's sheer ice

[@robertw.reutimanjr.4085]

What drive mode where you in? Slippery or Normal?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Normal and it was all good

[@GimlraK]

Salut, J'ai fait un depot sur un Mav XLT FX4 +TOW+360 package. Je suis au Manitoba, le vendeur au dealership m'a promis que vus que le dealer avait le VIN que la construction de mon truck etait garantie mis Avril et livraison genre quelque part au mois de Mai. Pense tu que c'est vrai que c'est sure que le truck vas ce faire construire mis-Avril vus que j'ai securiser le financement, le VIN est la et Ford a approuver le tout?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Si tous vas bien la date donner avec le VIN vas pas changer mais des delai sont possible. Les date peut changer dans le systeme et aucune promesse peut etre garantie. Mais les chances sont de ton cote

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Bonne chance

[@johnglaza6396]

Johnny, how fast were you driving on the highway?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

100 to 110km/h

[@offset4853]

the ford maverick hybrid does the heater work in the winter time if the engine is not on

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Solid question. I'd assume yes but I'll need.to test it.

[@bradwilmoth]

Yes my heater continues to run when in electric mode

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Isn't awd fwd most of the time ? Is fwd okay off road in forest roads ?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Yes awd at Ford is fwd most of the time BUT awd when needed. Fwd is not great in the mud and this towing test was done with a fwd hybrid

[@endysdoodoo]

The real test would be Winnipeg winter

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Americans fight over football and road rage but Canadians fight over whose Winter is the toughest. Lol

[@gregoryhuntington7954]

What mode did you start in?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the question. Surprisingly it was in normal mode and ot went great

[@unitymixer]

Will buy this wen it's 4wd or 4x4..

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

We will trade in our FWD when an AWD Hybrid is available. It would make sense that Ford unveils this AWD Hybrid on the 2 or 3 year mark to get 2022 amd 2023 Mavericks to trade in For the new extrmely desired powertrain of Hybrid and AWD

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

Finisher!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Justin

[@devdrc]

Dude you gotta traxxas bronco crawler?? Sweeeet!!!!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Yeah it cost a lot but is pretty fun in the snow

[@andybrown2611]

Still think it's funny that these road conditions will shut down an entire state in the south.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Completely agree with you now of course tires is tires make a huge difference. My 2013 Mustang GT California special with the P zero's couldn't get rose couldn't get anywhere in my driveway at Lowe's speeds even though it was on flat And about a centimeter of snow or a 1/2 inch

[@garretts228]

We don't have tires that can handle the snow, salt to lay, the equipment to lay the salt, or the equipment to plow. Additionally it rarely snows and instead sleets. Couple this with everyone on summer / all season tires and you have a giant skating rink with butter for shoes.

[@andypollard4225]

your Ford Maverick have lift kits like 2.5 inches? What size wheels and tires are on this Maverick? I'm very interested in buying Ford Maverick off road!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Get the Tremor and it is all set up. 2 inch lift can be added but the one int he video had no lift. Standard Maverick with bfgoodrich k02 looks pretty good

[@roberteramian4245]

Do you turn off traction control in those conditions?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

No traction control on for sure. I only turn off traction control if I'm stuck

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for trusting me withnyour question

[@jamesshindehite5599]

Any word on a Maverick Raptor?

[@rdubs1705]

Ford can't even make the Mavericks they have already sold much less a new version.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

No word yet. Choice is make an ST or risk diminishing the Raptor Name if it's not an offroad jump hitting beast. With unibody can you have an extreme offroad jumping truck? Time will tell what officially gets selected. With unibody I'd suspect an ST but not sure a Raptor Maverick will happen.

[@jamesshindehite5599]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews maybe they will make a Maverick with a 2.3 and call it the Maverick Mayhem.

[@whiteglove5723]

25K truck... who is complaining?

[@OnTheAir]

I'm confused... are you reviewing Maverick or Bronco?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

You bring up a great point. I make sure to mention my biases. I think many dont realize that when you drive a super car one week and a middle class people mover or a well priced sports car next your naturally bias will have you enjoying one of those rides less so I openly discuss what my biases are in hopes to not misinform

[@joetrombatore5704]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@maxnguyen22]

At what speed does the electric motors kick on and off

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

It can turn on and off at all normal driving speeds including highway. A better way to look at it is thst it kicks off when thei is above minimal strain or when the battery is low. Often the 2 systems work together at the same time for overall great fuel economy

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Great question by the way

[@maxnguyen22]

@@Johnnyscarcarereviews thank you so much. Also if you could show the engine and trans codes so we can get info on them that be aewsome

[@ducatirider7]

Pull a 2000 pound boat out of the water!! With the hybrid! If it can do it I’ll buy from you

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

We will be pulling two 2023 2 place sea do spark trixxs out of the water

[@davecarpenter8864]

Finisher

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank ypu Dave for watching

[@janvanassen7358]

You know how much this Maverick cost in Brazil where I live? RS 240.000😭😭😔

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Is that a lot?

[@janvanassen7358]

Yes, it's almost 60.000 dollars 😔

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Seems the video is really an add for AWD

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

This aas a fwd hybrid and or performed rather well

[@jimwortham8634]

Five minutes was enough for me

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@jwiedle86]

Whose lane is it anyways? 😂

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

John thank God I'm not the only one thst enjoyed or at least noticed my random fumble with words

[@joetrombatore5704]

Thanks 👍 I think u might be a Canadian trucker👏👏👏🤣

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you and a Big 10 4 to you. Lol

[@haroldrose7507]

The Ford Maverick cannot handle 14 inches of snow in all wheel drive

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Did that happen to you? My yard had about that much snow and while od go through it with the Bronco I would certainly not with the maverick

[@rotart12arx3]

For places where you get that much snow the all season tires will not handle it for almost any vehicle. That is why in Canada you see 4 studded snow tires mounted for every winter.

[@mikesawyer1336]

Text and drive ! What?

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

In my area I often find people all over the road or sitting dead at a green light because they are texting. Its actually how I skimmed the back of a 15 year old corolla with my almost new Mustsng gt convertible.

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

Finisher.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Steven

[@williamutsman579]

My honda crv is louder

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you William for watching and for the input. I appreciate it

[@frankfrankenstein5933]

Sorry, but you talk way too much!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

And I almost never send it...awful. The channel is more about intel and buyers tips so lots of talk and not for everyone

[@deanhuff6008]

FWD little truck, that's gay

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

It's surprisingly very good.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Actually fwd truck = bad has been the general consensus for decades and it is on this point that I think Ford is not to blame in not assuming thst for the first time a fwd small truck would be a crazy popular truck with much more demand for fwd than AWD.

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Also being that the Hybrid Maverick does not try and have reproductive activities with itself could you consider editing your comment to the use of an adjective that better describes what you are trying to say such as pitiful or clumsy. I alsonworroed the fwd Maverick would be clumsy or pitiful in the snow but it did great.

[@michaelhannan8305]

Finisher

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Thank you Michael for watching.

[@rodneyshields8035]

Finisher

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

As always Rodney your support is appreciated.