Should You Buy a 2024 Ford Maverick? Thorough Review By A Mechanic

[@TennisOnion]

When our Car Care friend says "very interesting" it's usually not a good thing 🙂

[@MrBacchus18]

Interesting means the bean counters made the decision

[@pryme2013]

Then I hope he is unbiased and says very interesting when looking at the new Toyota trucks too because they are nothing compared with o their older models that they replaced.

[@MrBacchus18]

@@pryme2013 I don't about trucks but I watched his Camry video and he mentioned a couple areas where things were not as good as the previous generation.

[@tinleo333]

Not the end of the World.

[@MrBacchus18]

@@tinleo333 ...that's just what they decided to do. 🤷

[@shawnbelford3433]

This is the only person that interests me enough to watch a review on a vehicle I would never buy! Quality production and information second to none. Thanks for keeping us informed. God bless you, your staff, and family!!!❤❤

[@rightlanehog3151]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@58shortboard]

8 months into my 2024 maverick xlt hybrid, rides smooth and loving the gas mileage. I get tired of hearing..it’s an inexpensive truck. No excuses. When cleaning it, I constantly see areas where the lack of attention is noticeable and concerning. And the assembly quality is equally sloppy. Also, my usb plug stopped working and the Ford dealer said they need 2 days to fix it, and no loaner car provided! I’ve always bought Japanese cars with zero to minor issues over 40 years. This is my first ford and I will never buy another one…ever. The company lacks integrity! On a brighter note…your comprehensive reviews are the most detailed and best! I appreciate how thorough and complete you are. I wish you were my mechanic. Thanks again

[@kenj.8897]

Yup I feel your pain , I sold my 2021 F250 with 15,000 miles because I just couldn't stand it anymore, the dealer , the recalls the odd ball shit always happening. I don't have the spare time to own a Ford .

[@yournightmare9999]

​@@kenj.8897Americans junks fall apart pretty quick but morons still purchase them

[@yournightmare9999]

I don't know why slant-eyed guy buy American junk

[@nodak81]

Not sure why you're complaining about build quality. Toyota isn't any better. I own a Taurus and a Prius and the Taurus is a solid tank compared to the flimsy plastics and squeaks and rattles in my Prius.

[@theReal_Arthur_Morgan]

Hecho en Mexico

[@srtcsb]

Very happy with my '24 Maverick XLT hybrid. Six months and 15k miles in, I'm loving the comfort, the mileage, and it makes me smile everytime I look at it. Thanks for your review, and a great channel.

[@cwqrpportable]

I think they’re a really cool truck. Yours sounds nice!

[@Cycl0nefreddy]

How’s the MPG and sound system?

[@srtcsb]

@@Cycl0nefreddy Referencing my previous vehicle (2014 Ford Escape with the 1.6L 4cyl), I'm getting 10-15 mpg more, every drive. That's an average of 35-39 mpg (some rides going as high as 50mpg). The audio system is a bit basic, but not as bad as I'd anticipated. I've played some of my favorite music on loud volume and it's not too bad, though it does get some distortion at the highest volume. No squeaks or rattles from the speakers or anywhere else.

[@Casca-su3ty]

Thats theterm I wanted to use when I bought my car 2 weeks ago it makes me smile iam so happy I bought a 2022 ford f 150 4x4 xlt hibrid with only 27 k miles still smells new love it 😅

[@edrader]

update us in a couple of years if you still own it

[@robertcunningham9626]

My 2023 Maverick Hybrid has almost 30k and gets 45mpg and has been flawless. No regrets. Also great for hauling stuff like appliances, wood, concrete bags etc.

[@steve8803]

@robertcunningham9626 How often do you haul appliances and concrete?

[@alexbeker2880]

I’d love to get one for our small business but am not wanting to pay the dealer markups

[@user-sh8ep5le2s]

why buy a truck just rent when you need one.

[@joshuarivera3617]

Not sure you’ll be saying the same thing in 3 years . These little trucks are trash

[@MAGWolf]

Same. We own 2 a Hybrid Lariat and First gen AWD Both are close too 40k already both are very reliable in Northern Minnesota bad weather.

[@twrcrew8852]

The purpose of the "teeth" on that spare tire area is so if you're putting the spare back by yourself, you can lean it into that spot and it will hold the tire with one hand and it rest against the teeth as you tilt it up to get the chain screw positioned. It looks more fearsome than it is.

[@jadenchavez8917]

That's very useful!

[@JamesSpatcher-l3r]

It has a cable lowering mechanism. My guess it's to prevent the spare from slamming into the fuel tank in a rear collision.

[@shannonjurgens3667]

No. It’s to puncture the tire during a rear end collision and absorb some of the collision energy.

[@shannonjurgens3667]

Not tightening a zip tie is not a sign of cost cutting.

[@JamesSpatcher-l3r]

I've seen that video. The spare tire is held in place using a cable.Its not a structural component of the car thus will not aid in rear collision. The bracket will angle the spare down in a collision to prevent fuel tank puncture.

[@allenserfass5312]

Had a Ford Escape with the same designed engine. But in the 2.5 L version. 324,000 miles, with only oil changes, same transmission. Changed the valve cover gasket at 300,000 miles. Most reliable and durable engine I’ve ever owned.

[@phenex551]

What year?

[@jeedwards1981]

Yea I feel like he is uninformed about these Mazda derived 2.5s that ford is still using.

[@fuze3522]

Only oil changes? Was bro on 300k spark plugs? xD really what did you change haha

[@paulfeasal6024]

The 2.5 design looked to be the most interesting to me. Because I didn't like the transmission they put with the 2.0. However until 2024 they didn't have the AWD with the Hybrid Mavericks. I also liked the newer color options available.

[@TimeTraveler50725]

I was assigned a 2009 Ford Escape hybrid 4x4 by the state agency I worked for and it was a very durable and capable vehicle. I went off road a lot on some very sketchy roads and never got stuck. It had a large hybrid battery in the floor of the cargo area. I was later assigned a 2012 Ford Fusion hybrid that was a very fast and comfortable car. I found both vehicles back then to be very reliable.

[@DesertMav]

I ordered my Maverick hybrid in late 2021 and waited 18 months for it. I will say that I haven't had any issues with it mechanically speaking after 11k miles and mechanically speaking the 2.5L Duratec has been around for nearly 20 years in one form or another. It was codeveloped with Mazda and used in the Ford Fusion until they went to the Ecoboost motors. The ECVT for the hybrid is also very good since it is very similar to the one in the Toyota Prius. The only drawback is pricing, especially today's pricing. Mine was about $28k out the door and mine is a XLT trim with luxury package. To me, it is the perfect vehicle to commute to work with, and then also pick up items over the weekend.

[@danbrackmann8733]

One other thing worth noting: The Maverick (and Santa Cruz) are less than 200 inches long which is to say they fit in my garage. Nothing else with a bed is short enough to do that.

[@financialadvisor1000]

That is what sold it for me. It’s great if you just wanna haul garbage around do something here do something there. It’s a decent little truck. You can do a lot more with that than you can’t afford thousand dollar Honda Accord.

[@2151abell]

Your upfront honesty is worth every minute spent watching. So many other reviewers just Pussy foot around the faults of a vehicle so affraid of offending a manufacture.

[@TheITonyO]

Really hope you come back and review the 2025 hybrid AWD.

[@MechaBouncer]

I was coming to say the same thing. I love the attention to detail from these reviews.

[@cluebin8398]

yeah, I'm hoping they increased the quality of the interior because that version he has there looks cheap as hell. My Nissan Frontier cost the same amount and has way better quality. If it wasn't for the crappy gas mileage I would stick with the Frontier, but 15MPG is such crap.

[@happyjojo626]

25k miles on my 2023 Maverick Hybrid. I love it. They didn't lie when they claimed 42 mpg. I can actually do better than that on the back roads to work @ 55 miles per hour. I get 47 mpg consistently.

[@jaysmith179]

I get 42 mpg with my 2012 Honda Civic.

[@christophermcdermott2300]

​@@jaysmith179 but it's a small car vs a light truck. Not really a good comparison. Aerodynamics are too different

[@jeedwards1981]

@@jaysmith179 big whoop, its a lightweight small aerodynamic car with a shit CVT transmission. The maverick can haul 1500 lbs in the bed and tow 2k lbs even in hybrid form. Lets see you put 500 lbs in the trunk of that civic.

[@BlitzHack]

@@jaysmith179 not sure what your point is? Where do you put your 4' x 8' plywood? Come on man my moped get 100mpg.

[@TheTubaMan2]

I put 600 pounds of weight plates in my 2015 VW GTI once and drove it two hours home. Could barely tell they were back there.

[@Ch3no288]

@9:58, the opening in the under engine splash shield is not for draining oil, it is for an air deflector to direct cooling air at the ptu on 4x4 vehicles. Also, I have been working on various versions of this engine for over 20 years…the valve clearance (buckets) never need adjusting, as a general rule.

[@cwqrpportable]

Don't mess up his biased review with some facts! This was a pathetic attempt to review a budget friendly small pickup.

[@Easyrecliner]

Every week I'm traveling for work, so I have different rental cars every week. Many cars are not worth remembering, but I had a Maverick FX4 for one week and still think about how nice it drove, comfortable and looked cool.

[@DouglasRosser]

Rumor is Ford is planning a small van based on the same platform. 4WD hybrid small van!?!?!? YES PLEASE

[@Noah_E]

Don't hold your breath on that one. They over priced and didn't properly invest in the Transit Connect, allowing it to die on the vine. They did the same with their passenger vans, including the ones they partnered with Nissan to make. I don't see a smaller van with a lower profit margin being a consideration at this point. Sticking to much more profitable trucks seems like a better ROI.

[@nodak81]

@@Noah_E The whole problem with the Transit Connect was the Chicken Tax. They need to build it in North America to make it profitable. There's still big demand for a small utility van, especially since they'd be the only one on the market.

[@falcorzed]

Will it still be a Ford?

[@catsspat]

I've been saying for years, that if Ford would make a Hybrid powertrain Transit Connect, last mile delivery companies would eat them up. But alas, that's not how the market works, apparently.

[@fibonaccisequence2891]

This one is based on Ford Transit Connect/old Mazda5🤷‍♂️

[@Alex_For_Prez]

I have a 2024 Ford Mavrick XLT hybrid got it with 30 miles and now have over 1300 miles on it and love it

[@deanp4706]

Same dude-- I'm lovin' it as my DD! '24 Cactus Gray, BAP, LUX package, CoPilot 360, moonroof, etc..! Drives so smooth-- like a small SUV / sedan and gets those high Smiles Per Gallon every time (other car is an '09 Shelby GT500-- MPG's suckkk, but SPG are [also] immeasurable)! Fits 5, parks easy, fun to drive with the different modes, isn't a humongous full-size truck, and the Bed is the right size whenever hauling larger cargo. Potential buyers need to understand what needs this type of 'pickup' fulfills before giving their 'educated' opinions ;-) There'll always be miserable haters / trolls on social media-- just ignore 'em.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@deanp4706 The real problem here is that the boot lickers who reside on this channel have elevated this nice gentleman to god like status. There are very few things he mentioned in this review that is of real consequence. I'm going to say that his lack of product knowledge, and not his fierce Toyota bias, made him miss so many of the good aspects of this small pickup truck. It's a shame to have squandered this review time.

[@MrBull-zc6xt]

This little Car/Truck has a bigger rear seat than the new Tacoma.

[@davehaddad3229]

And Ranger

[@cavalierliberty6838]

And can actually fit someone over 6'. Tacoma seems to never do that comfortably.

[@cwqrpportable]

And has as high or higher payload capacity than the new Tacoma!

[@Boltdriver70]

Yea because it's unibody like a car so it has more room. Body on frame has less room but much more durable

[@GBcommander]

The Tacoma isn't made for anyone over 5'10 lol.

[@Spacepuffin007]

I have spoken with multiple ppl who have owned these for years with zero complaints, and who plan on upgrading to a newer one when the time comes.

[@dfoulkerjr]

Thank you for this review. I have a 22 Maverick XL Hybrid that I bought used with 10k miles on it in January of this year. I have owned 6 Toyota hybrids which current ones include a 20 RAV4 Hybrid and a 17 Prius Prime Advanced. I didn't want to get rid of these 2 vehicles but did want a cheap economical truck. Tried to get as close in price as the original price of $21495, including distination charges, as possible. I have had 5 recalls done by a mobile service from Ford at my house for the recalls. Other than a hour wait at my house, I have had no issues so far with my Maverick. Some have paid double of what I paid for their Maverick. I can't do that myself. But I am happy so far with my $21k Maverick Hybrid which is getting me 45 mpg!!! I call it a Prius with a bed. Lol

[@johnyb-ur8tc]

You paid destination charges on a used vehicle? They got you.

[@dfoulkerjr]

​@@johnyb-ur8tcno. Just saying at new in 22, you would pay a minimum for $21495 which includes the $1495 destination charge from Ford. I paid $21k used out the door with taxes and fees.

[@langhamp8912]

I paid, I think, around 24K with the AWD and 4K package for the XL. It was a real toss-up between the Hybrid and the AWD, but I love the growly turbo engine and the flat handling around turns.

[@HermannTheGreat]

@@dfoulkerjr No you didn't lol. Stop lying about your purchase price.

[@dfoulkerjr]

​@@HermannTheGreatwhy would I pay more than $21k for a used rebuilt title Maverick XL? If you want to pay more, go right ahead!

[@brooklyn5466]

I have a 2023 Red Ford Maverick Tremor and it's fantastic. Great vision Easy to park in Brooklyn High off the ground Skid plates Blind spot monitoring Lightest tint Cheap plastic is great AC works great Very powerful I feel safe Good for taller guys Seats are great Old school gas no hybrid I used it at my church camp grounds and it was big enough Not too long easy to make turners in NYC I love it 👍

[@edburck]

I'm a short guy so clearly this one isn't for me. Oh well, the rest was perfect.

[@alibabaschultz352]

"Cheap plastic is great" Huh?

[@brooklyn5466]

@@alibabaschultz352 All over the Internet people criticize the plastic inside the Maverick.All I am saying is that it fine and I have no problem with it... it's GREAT!

[@alibabaschultz352]

@@brooklyn5466 Gotcha. Well, i hope its great for many years lol

[@brooklyn5466]

@@alibabaschultz352 Plastic doesn't break but leather rips and cracks.😁

[@Lexus-Revival-Garage]

Truck prices have gotten out of control. Unfortunately, the Maverick is no exception.

[@OneTrueKing23]

Everything got out of control since covid. Especially government spending which resulted in double digit inflation of everything.

[@davidglad]

Ford also seems to be sticking to artificial scarcity. Where most are custom order and then on to a waiting game

[@GannDolph]

@@OneTrueKing23very true , but let's be very clear: prices were rising very quickly already, because of pandemic driven supply constraint , prior to the final (and unnecessary) round of government handouts. It started with building products like drywall and mud, and lumber got an early start too. Demand was high due to many stay at home improvement projects , and supply was low due to low production and labor shortages. Prices went up as a result and as we all know , prices almost never come down much. Instead , corporate greed takes over and profits are stupid high. Then we go through a very long and painful process whereby wages catch up eventually, but progress gets slowed by the fierce corporate greed driven resistance. Sometimes a fierce recession - coupled with a healthy competition environment - actually cause prices to go lower , but that is very rare and comes with other pain. What folks don't understand is that we actually need more inflation now in order to equalize, just not in prices , but rather in wages. The problem is that corporations keep getting away with further price gouging and falsely blaming it on "high inflation" when really they are just protecting the windfall profits they have gotten used to. The solution for this is more competition and less collusion. But neither side of our political family does nearly enough to promote true competition mainly because of powerful corporate lobbying but also due to the persistent popularity of populist protectionism.

[@ironrain1x]

Just keep old truck, and replace your seats with the luxury oem from the junkyard. Problem solved 😜

[@emed1977]

@@OneTrueKing23We didn’t hit double digits in the U.S., in fact the US had the lowest in the developed world.

[@khrispannone6732]

I have 2023 hybrid xlt .It consistently gets 40 miles a gallon . I have had no major problems with it besides a few recalls. They were cheaper in the beginning mine cost approximately 30,000 out the door. For what you get in the mileage it's not a bad truck at all.

[@Ruslan.88266]

Cheap junk, will be in the junkyard before it's paid off.😂

[@arod6079able]

​@@Ruslan.88266 Your life must be sad 🤣🧐

[@steve8803]

@@Ruslan.88266 Mine was paid off the day I bought it. :)

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Toyota needs to bring the Stout to market sooner, not later.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Corolla based truck being developed by toyota for world-wide distribution. There is a market for it, even though we were told for years that there wasn't.

[@kmatax9237]

…chicken tax

[@StevePaige]

Those will be 30k also, or more.

[@stewartcampbell4895]

I think you mean Stout. VW is bringing the Scout back.

[@BillBlyleven]

@@kmatax9237 Chicken tax would only apply to a 2 seat version - Hence the "Stout" (not scout) will almost certainly be a 4 seater..

[@Sjrick]

You know the more i watch your videos, the more i believe you should really be a consultant for all these car companies. Your experience is vast and its all practical. You never give bad advice. Its all smart.

[@cwqrpportable]

Lol

[@Sjrick]

@Grewupinthefuture but they could still make better decisions

[@cbotten106]

The car companies have a lot of smart people working for them. But the beancounters throw them out of the room when the sausage is being made.

[@Cybersawz]

@Grewupinthefuture It will if we stop buying them.

[@dewdew34]

A friend has a 2022 Mav 2.0 ecoboost with about 40k and other than minor recall issues it's been great. He uses it for work, i was impressed with it.

[@benchmark3332]

Let's check in 20 years.

[@nodak81]

@@benchmark3332 In 20 years any car will have likely crapped the bed. My first Prius died at 13 years old. New engine wasn't worth the cost so I junked it.

[@christopherdeguzman1137]

@@nodak81not mine! My 04’ Highlander is still going at 230k miles. My 97’ 4Runner has 374k miles and still going.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

At two years old and 40k miles I still consider that a new car. I'll be impressed if you can still say the same at 10 years and 200k miles.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@benchmark3332Who the hell wants to keep a vehicle for 20 yrs? Get real….

[@turbo8454]

I ordered one last Christmas and received it on April 2nd. It is a base XL ecoboost with AWD and the tow package as well as a few other options. Base price was $23,815 (compared to $21,500 when introduced) and the sticker totaled to $29,000 including freight. So far I'm very happy with it. I've gotten as high as 35 MPG during my commute. It is a fine truck for smaller jobs and trailers as well as the daily grind. I have larger trucks and trailers for big jobs. I plan to keep it a longtime (possibly my last ever new vehicle) so I hope it holds up.

[@valevisa8429]

It's 10.000 $ cheaper than a Tacoma.

[@zaldyafrica7910]

Got 22 XL AWD as well with 4k tow,400w inverter,rubber floor mat and drop-in bed liner.Paid 29,7++ out the door.Someone ordered it and passed on it when delivered so I gladly took it.If it was my order I'd probably got co-pilot and spray in liner.But other than that I was satisfied with the purchase esp. when I was able to evade the $1,500 increase a month after since I got it on December.

[@TomahawkAssault]

I had a 2018 F-150 regular cab for a couple of years and ended up selling it because, to your point, I so rarely used it as a truck. It was a daily driver and only once or twice a year did I actually use the bed for something that could not fit into a normal trunk. Now I have a 2011 Lincoln Town Car with low miles which is significantly more comfortable as a daily driver, cheaper to own and insure, is dead reliable, and has a trunk so large that almost everything I hauled in the bed of my F-150 could have fit into the trunk of the Lincoln. I can easily do more of my own maintenance on the Lincoln and love how simple it is. No auto stop/start, no turbos, no direct injection, no variable cam/valve timing, just a simple single-overhead-cam V8 with one spark plug and injector per cylinder. One of the last truly good vehicles Ford produced--they should have never stopped building them.

[@CsalbertCs]

The Town Car is the best car ever made, one of the most reliable and it's incredibly tough and durable. I hope Car Care Nut gets to review one.

[@MistSoalar]

2011 Town Car was incredibly soft and boaty. I wonder if there's something like that in 2024. Now I miss that kind of American luxury sedan ride.

[@roofcamper3473]

How can low miles and dead reliable be used in the same sentence?

[@saxolix6103]

But the Town Car is an 80 year old’s car. Specifically, my late parents. Not a chance I would buy one. Not ready to be 80 before my time.

[@johnmateriale4462]

On that little saw tooth bracket in front of the spare tire. I believe if it is rear-ended that little sore tooth bracket would keep the spare tire from moving and can be part of the collision mitigation solution.

[@Gofish163]

This is the best video I've seen on the maverick hybrid.👏🏼🥰🇺🇸 I ordered one in October 2021 I received it in February 2023. so I did get a 2023 model. I waited a long time. I wanted a lariat to begin with. But I couldn't get one with cloth seats. So I ordered an XLT and I put $6000 of luxury and add-ons to it. I got a sunroof I got the luxury package which included the rails in the bed and sliding back window floor mats and a couple other things. I really love this pick up. It's a dream ride. It's not jerky or shifty. It just glides down the road very quietly. I can fall into it and I fall out of it and that's perfect for a bad back. My final price out the door was 28,000 even. I'm very happy. This gentleman points out everything good and bad. He did an excellent job. I've had the truck almost 2 years now. There's one thing Ford motor company completely conveniently left out. I don't know if it was because this car/truck sat in the desert for 18 months waiting for computer chips? But the 12 V battery that they call the start stop battery, that I called the Cabin battery I think was punished while sitting in the desert heat. The battery took a dump after a year and a half. I took it to the dealer it took them three days and me calling everybody under the sun to get a new battery. I learned a lot. Because the vehicle has no alternator the EV batteries charged the 12 V battery under the seat in the rear. But it will only charge that battery about 70%. So the battery never comes back up all the way. Thus the vehicle went into sleep mode. And then you couldn't start it. After pitching a fit I finally got a new battery. This battery tests good. And I found out you have to check that battery once a month and charge it if necessary to bring it back up to snuff. I think it was intellectually dishonest that the Ford motor company completely left this fact out of the equation of ownership. I still love the truck/car. And now that I know I have to check that battery and charge it once a month my Cabin/start stop battery should last a long time. I really don't mind. One more thing you have to take the Plastic piece out under the backseat to replace the battery. If I had to pay for that it would cost $380. Other than all that, I really love this vehicle!😊 I believe the 2023 model is the best model. There's a lot you cannot get on the vehicle now and they're changing it. They're making it lower and just all kinds of stuff? Anyways Happy driving!!!😊

[@pabs5270]

I have a 22 XL Hybrid. 22K miles. Once the ‘first year’ recalls were done (done well) this inexpensive truck is great. The mileage you can get is almost unbelievable. Way over the EPA ratings. Smooth, comfy, quiet. Home run in my book. Burn premium gas; works way better.

[@four20smp]

I love love love my maverick hybrid. I first bought a Tacoma 4x4 around 45k. I work 2 service jobs and was using 700-800 bucks in gas on a good month. Usually more. Truck had no power, and on the freeway never could stay in a gear. Always up and down. My Maverick, I am getting 500-600 miles per tank!! I’m saving around 400 plus a month just in the gas! It’s a perfect little truck… if you can call it that.

[@trishaleaver3581]

99.9 % of trucks don’t go off road. This vehicle makes perfect sense for a huge percent of truck buyers.

[@kmb957]

What about those that need a small work truck? Something normal height, 6ft bed, standard cab, 4x4. Like the old Rangers and S10's from the 90's.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I had an S10 back in the 90s. I put loads in the back of that truck that would snap this thing in two. Still an interesting vehicle for what it is... It's just not going to do real work.

[@kmb957]

@@sociopathmercenary I have a 95 S10. It's a heavier vehicle than the Maverick and has a towing rating of 5500lbs I think. It's more comparable to a midsize truck but the midsize trucks today dwarf it.

[@AranCinar]

@kmb957 The ford maverick has a higher payload capacity than a chevy s10 ​

[@kmb957]

@@AranCinar yep it does by a couple hundred pounds but it still doesn't tow as much. The Maverick should have a single cab, 6ft bed trim level.

[@terryoconnell9576]

Good review but a few things, my ‘24 Lariat was 4k more than a nicely equipped XLT, very much worth it. A few things not mentioned.. Sound-screen windshield- much quieter, electric driver seat, heated seats and steering wheel. B&O stereo Lariat upgrade. The little radiator in the exhaust system is a battery heater, not a cooler. Lariat is 18” wheels, not 17 and tire upgrade as mentioned. The full size spare is lariat only and the lane keeping, adaptive cruise and blind spot warning are included. Also the fake leather is nice and easy to keep clean and the back window is electric, also the electric feedback steering is awesome. The tailgate at half mast lets you carry 4x8 sheets easily. I have 11k on mine but 4K was electric only with engine off. 46 mpg around town. A xlt F150 is 25k more.

[@BobBrown-sp6gq]

I own a lariet, and agree. I have just over 4k on my truck and just finished a 3 tank trip, which produced just over 41mpg. Great ride, love the drive and the quite ride. It is a truck that drives like a car , and great acceleration.

[@donays8241]

​@BobBrown-sp6gq I just sold my XLT, HYBRID, MNY ISSUES, I THINK BECAUSE WAS 2022, IM GOING TO GET TACOMA, I HOPE NOT ISSUES WITH TOYOTA

[@terryoconnell9576]

@@BobBrown-sp6gq The only front wheel drive pickup since the VW Rabbit! 4-wheel independent suspension without solid rear axle is why the ride is sweet. Also, not sure why everyone wants all wheel drive. I drove FWD in the snow for years. Unless your real heavy, RWD pickups suck in the snow. But I do think the Mav will not fare well in salt country. we shall see. 3 tanks - 1500 miles?

[@BlitzHack]

I have a 24 Lariat 2.0 AWD 4K with 11k miles. Absolutely no issues. 1 recall for calibrating an electronic part. I am averaging 29mpg for the entire 11k miles and get 34pmg on the highway. You can't beat this truck. Buy the 100k ford warranty for $1300.00 and forget about it.

[@terryoconnell9576]

@@BlitzHack I can’t find a Ford warranty at that price.

[@estofueunatraco]

I have waiting years for this review! Also... thanks Ahmed (and team) for your hard work! In my opinion, you made the best automotive content on YT... excelent format, knowledge, respect for people's time as viewiers, expertise, high visual quality, clear use of technical info... all the good stuff. Really apreciate!

[@dfoulkerjr]

I agree with you! He is the best! I have been waiting too. I have only had Toyota hybrids up to this point. My first Ford in 14 years.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

👍🏼💯💯💯

[@davebrown9725]

Lots of good details in this review. Wish you had covered the 2.0 ecoboost AWD, only because that is what I bought (yes, $37,370 for a 2024 with 4k tow).

[@snek5596]

Maverick Owner here. There actually is a built in trailer brake controller if you get the 2.0L turbo, AWD, and the 4K towing package. The AWD models get a different rear suspension, a multi-link IRS.

[@sammyjammy6647]

Now the controller is available on the 2025 maverick

[@davebrown9725]

AWD is available with the hybrid drivetrain for 2025, which is why the 4k tow is available for hybrid now. Also a larger infotainment screen, but fewer physical controls.

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@davebrown9725 the fewer physical controls are a head scratcher since the buttons for the HVAC in the 2024 were perfect

[@davebrown9725]

@@sammyjammy6647 Yes, agree completely. Between new infotainment and the new nose, I feel the 2025 Maverick is one step forward (the Lobo) and two steps back. Very happy with my 2024.

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@davebrown9725 fuk ford anyway. Waiting for the 2025 GR Corolla and other 2025s

[@poivre22]

I’ve always been a fan of the small pickup. It’s why I drive an ‘87 Toyota. 👍

[@truthserum5310]

86 4Runner SR5 driver here.

[@poivre22]

@@truthserum5310 long live the 22RE!

[@mikeep1979]

This is a spot on review, sounds a lot like what I told JD Powers. If the truck weren’t so practical and you couldn’t get 40+ mpg on regular I’d be more pissed. If you had a COVP order from 2022 you would have got $6150 off the purchase price of a 2024 when Ford finally got around to building it.

[@davidgrunklee8407]

I sure did!

[@maryanncunningham506]

Just sold off my 2003 Explorer. Still amazed it lasted that long, but every once in a while someone may get lucky on reliability. Been waiting for you to review a Ford AMD, and you did not disappoint!

[@nodak81]

Why amazed? Both the V6 and V8 in that generation were reliable engines.

[@MikeMtgFightClub]

I still drive a 2003 ford escape and love it. V6

[@user-ee7fs8xq4h]

Purchased the 2024 XL hybrid with 360 Co-Pilot, hitch receiver, and bed mat. Out the door (tax, license, everything) - several hundred under $30K. Six months in, averaging little over 46 mpg, the truck rides smoothly and the cabin is comfortable. Agree that the base XL is the best value.

[@gregdavidson5784]

I was interested in these when I first heard about them. I’ve been hoping Toyota would come out their own better built small pickup. There aren’t many truly small trucks out there any more. Everything is so much bigger now. Tacomas, rangers and s10s used to be small trucks, now they’re midsize. What happened? Thanks for another honest review car care nut. My father in law bought a new Maverick this spring and he loves it. He’s got rheumatoid arthritis and he likes how easy it is to get in and out of it.

[@charlesbyrneShowComments4all]

Fedzilla and the CAFE standards which favore longer and larger trucks that can easily make the fuels standards versus the ridiculous standards for smaller vehicles. It's shameful.

[@kenfrank2730]

I have a 2003 Tacoma and it's small compared todays trucks. I like small trucks so a new Tacoma isn't for me. Many SUVs have also gotten bigger over time. Maybe this Maverick will work good for me.

[@gregpadberg1402]

Also don't forget, that simple old-school engine is also an Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency!

[@ChessIsJustAGame]

Which is why the variable intake cam.

[@Aubury]

As on our Toyota Yaris Hybrid

[@iN-Mtz]

I am a fan of this "truck" on principal. A cheap, smaller, practical, and more utility focused vehicle sounds great on paper. I just wish it had better build quality and that Ford had kept its promises about the price.

[@cwqrpportable]

It would be interesting to know what exact build quality issues concern you.

[@Cybersawz]

@@cwqrpportable Plastic valve cover for starters. Everything is engineered as cheaply as possible, except the price.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@Cybersawz Anything else?

[@Markus-pq6yc]

Comments like this are hilarious, how did you expect them to build a sub 30k truck? It’s not gonna be pristine from a build quality perspective lol. There’s gonna be cut corners

[@steve8803]

@iN-Mtz So you want a cheap truck, but you don't want cheap materials. Yeah, that's an oxymoron.

[@philmecham6364]

I've got a 24 hybrid xlt. I LOVE it! Great gas mileage, fun to drive and very utilitarian! Great truck!

[@1FiftyOverland]

As a former 14-year Ford gas/diesel technician: The plastic valve covers are fine. The cam buckets dont wear out fast at all, adjustments arent a worry. The capless fuel filler is a non-issue. They do this for ease of use. The rotary dial shift knob feeling cheap, kinda like the Tacoma MTS knob? Idk the interior looks pretty nice to me. I dont get people complaining about hard plastics. It's not like you consistently touch those areas, and the thing with hard plastic is it is durable.

[@bananarobotoverlord]

Exactly. I'd rather have hard plastics than debris in my engine or no bump stops.

[@cbotten106]

Hard plastics have become synonymous with cheapness and so-called soft touch with luxury. Cheap soft touch plastics can have real durability issues (some get gummy) long term and cracking from sun exposure. Lot's of cost cutting in Ford's interiors but that is the very reason why Lincoln still exists. Yeah, I know Lincoln doesn't have a Maverick analogue but....bet they'd like one.

[@corombb]

​@@cbotten106the Lincoln Corsair has the same drivetrain options and shares many components, though there's no bed 😁

[@cmos9020]

Fanboy much?

[@1FiftyOverland]

@cmos9020 facts are not fan boying.

[@coldwarkid6611]

I just traded out of a pickup into a 24 Crosstrek. I briefly looked at trucks but decided the Subaru checked all my boxes. Wow, 37k for that Maverick. I looked at a Chevy Colorado Trail Boss that was 40k. A little more money but a lot more vehicle.

[@billshoe22191]

When you said this truck cost $37k my mind was blown. I thought this was a $25k truck. For $37k I would definitely get something else

[@mambi74]

Build quality/Reliability issues aside - This design is fantastic. Much better looking in person than on the video.

[@cwqrpportable]

The build quality is fine; name me one thing that AMD brought to our attention that really matters. Reliability wise it appears to have as good or better track record than the new Tacoma.

[@Nick-ue7iw]

@@cwqrpportable Rattling interior plastics. Low quality surfaces that scratch easily. CV shafts that tear their boots and fail at 30k miles. Transmissions grenading at 70-80k miles. Poorly fitted door seals allowing water to pool on the bottom of the door jams. Cheap thin paint. All the exposed welds underneath prime for rusting. Thin windshield that is a rock and crack magnet.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@Nick-ue7iw Sounds just like the new Tundra, now there's an expensive, problem ridden and ugly POS. You spend way too much time worshiping at the alter of the "Nut".

[@JosephLofaro]

I got my 2024 Lariat undercoated & ceramic glazed by ziebart. I feel confident that the exterior is well protected.

[@MrRMB1]

I have the 23 Hybrid Lariat Mav and it's a wonderful choice. The driving comfort/ease and fuel economy are amazing. I couldn't be happier. It also tows well behind a Sprinter motorhome.

[@Razor87FIS]

I really like the fact that your doing vehicle reviews. Keep it up.

[@diavuno3835]

I was in a motorcycle accident in 2013 and really messed myself up. In 2014 I purchased a new F-150 with the capless gas filler and I really like it! Maybe it's because my hands are messed up, maybe it's truly convenient. Either way my truck now has 200,000 mi and is a decade old...... Never a problem with the filler neck I also have a 2019 edge. It also has the capless filler and again never a problem!

[@chrisjmiller6]

The Maverick makes a lot of sense around $25,000. Much above that there are much better options if you assume most buyers aren't using it as a truck.

[@samuelbutterworth4303]

Name them.

[@chrisjmiller6]

CX-50, CX-5 and RAV4. Both Mazda models have big incentives right now. I'm a fan of the Maverick, my dad drove Ford Courier in the early 80s ​@@samuelbutterworth4303

[@dr.daniel8816]

More around 19,999

[@jeedwards1981]

@@samuelbutterworth4303 Frontier

[@tgoods44]

@@samuelbutterworth4303 Nissan Frontier

[@mk14617]

30K miles on our ‘22 Lariat Hybrid, with zero problems. 40.6mpg in mixed driving. The pickup is extremely versatile. Engine has loads of pep.

[@demonsaint1296]

Wish I had known all this before I racked up 92k trouble free miles.

[@charleyfrancis8671]

Yep, I like my first one so much I know and two of them

[@cwqrpportable]

LMAO! This is the best comment, imho, so far!

[@Jjf-ep3mf]

Waited 8 months for my 23 maverick xlt awd just short of 1 yr and 6,875 miles there was a crack in transmission case 😮 dealer told me 5 months to get part 🫨 thank goodness for Tasca ford gave me 100% back + equity…now driving a Bronco built in Michigan and very satisfied

[@crankyfife4950]

Great video. Everyone has been gushing over this truck and you can not find one where I am at all. Thanks for giving a great review.

[@cwqrpportable]

3 of them available, on the lot, at my local dealer.

[@crankyfife4950]

@@cwqrpportable Interesting! My local dealership web page doesn't even have it listed. We are a fairly large city and there are none, new or used, anywhere near us.

[@davebrown9725]

Sorry that Mavs are so popular, I guess. Most folks talk about long waits after ordering, a dealer in town had exactly what I wanted on their lot, so I got lucky.

[@glenmoss02]

Even though I know I'll never buy a vehicle you've reviewed from time to time, you made a video with your observations and opinions, and just for that, I will watch it and I usually learn one or two things in the process, too.

[@dlee8237]

Got a 23 xlt at msrp with lux package. Its a great little truck and i had no issues with it. Coming up to 20k miles soon and not problems at all. Getting 37 mpg mostly highway milles going 75-80mph

[@Redeemedfatherof2]

I've owned my Ecoboost Maverick for almost 3 years and almost 50k miles and love it and between 50/50 highway and city I am averaging about 30 mpg and fits me at 6' with a rear facing carseat behind my seat and still be comfortable. I wouldn't take it on a trail or anything like that but for what I do with commuting and hauling randomly, it works great! Can fit my family of 4 no problem.

[@beeboodu1]

I call bs on 50mpg.

[@Redeemedfatherof2]

@@beeboodu1 oh yeah I meant 30 mpg

[@BFRPetrucci]

Maverick is a great product. Redefines the small truck segment without the compromises of old school compact trucks. Just wish ford would improve their build quality, it's been lacking for....well, ever.

[@Argedis]

The irony is the biggest compromise of the Maverick is that tiny 4ft bed that can't even fit an adult bicycle. Old school compact trucks had actual 6ft beds

[@danielwinn7108]

I was a Mazda technician for 13 years, and Mazda used a few variations of that same engine on most of their vehicles for 9 or 10 years. I never had to do a valve adjustment on one of those even once. It’s possible that Mazda’s metallurgy was better than Ford’s, but I wouldn’t worry about having to adjust the valves in the engine’s lifetime.

[@ourv9603]

YES. We love our new 24 TREMOR. !

[@johnlusth193]

Thanks!

[@scottturnquist9478]

I had a 1996 Ranger XLT for 24 years, I can say I used it as a truck. When it was 8 years old, I had the rear suspension beefed up so I could carry up to a ton in its 6 foot bed; which I did getting loads of CR6 crushed stone for my stone wall and sidewalk projects. The thing I hated were the fuel lines were a soy based plastic that mice loved to chew on - I could not leave it parked outside in my rural neighborhood wirhout finding nest on the engine and inside the frame rails. Ultimately, I replaced the fuel discharge, return and vent lines with stainless steel ones. It was very easy to work on including lifting the bed when I needed to replace the fueling pipe (dry rot). Rangers today are as big as F150s were in 96. I wish they would have gone electric on the Ranger instead of the F150.

[@blake343]

Love little trucks like this. We need more of these. Been around forever, just not in america. For the very few times that u actually need a big truck to tow something, just rent one.....

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

I know he’s not a fan of the capless gas filler but they have been around for a while and I haven’t heard of a lot of issues with them.

[@davebrown9725]

Other than some gas nozzles not allowing gas to pump without repositioning the nozzle at least once. I had the nozzle pop out and fall on the ground when it clicked off the first time I filled up.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@davebrown9725 yeah, I’ve used them on several occasions on other peoples vehicles and have never had a problem with them.

[@GHinWI]

Once you’ve had a capless filler, it’s pretty hard to go back to the stone ages of unscrewing a cap at 10F in the wintertime. They’ve been using them for years-they’re super.

[@johnvaz2048]

That review nailed it. Ford isn’t the only manufacturer that falls victim to the over priced vehicles that hen trim levels rise. That was an awesome video.

[@motorvueng]

For the capless fuel door. That’s not the actual seal, the main seal is in the fill gap it’s is made of steel and won’t open if you don’t use a gas nozzle or a spec😊 funnel that comes with fords.

[@Der8cho]

Got a '22 AWD 2.0 Maverick. One of the best "trucks" I've owned in 35 years. 30 mpg hwy, travel harsh midwest winters with ease! Ford got the Maverick right!

[@MR3DDev]

I think the Ford reps did not see how quality obsessed AMD was before giving him this car

[@cwqrpportable]

Nothing he said is of real consequence; some little nitpicking and he missed some very good aspects due to his lack of knowledge about the vehicle. He should stick to Toyotas, Lexus and Subarus. A very biased review.....

[@MR3DDev]

@@cwqrpportable You must be new to this channel

[@cwqrpportable]

@@MR3DDev No, not at all, I’ve been watching now for years. What may confuse you is, amongst all of my short comings and fails, I’m not a boot licker. This was an extremely biased review and his lack of product knowledge was evident.

[@MR3DDev]

@@cwqrpportable You are just showing bias towards ford that is your problem

[@theholt2ic219]

@@cwqrpportablethere was nothing biased. It was all true, the extensive use of plastics and not so good quality control is what some people want to know. At the end of the day he said it is a truck that works. He has followed the same format regardless of brand. He is a Toyota master mechanic looking at a ford for the first time and he even pointed that out in the video. Doubt you watch him at all because you would have known that in the first place. He has said good things about other brands. He said the hybrid system was excellent for this pickup

[@richmilligan813]

2.5 yrs into my 2022 XLT Maverick. Paid $29,100 including destination. 2.0 EcoBoost, FX4, AWD, and tow package. It's a truck! Rides pretty hard. Very fast at a light, climbs hills effortlessly, gets 23 / 30 mpg. No rattles. Plays SIRISXM and displays google MAPS wirelessly from android phone. I love this Maverick. It fits fine in garage, and parks like a car. Are you kidding me?? What's not to like!

[@kevinpaulson2659]

I always look forward to these reviews and was glad to see you review the Maverick. Excellent review. Thanks!

[@kenfrank2730]

Made in Mexico! Do not panic, there are many excellent cars made in Mexico. Just a few...Honda HR-V & Fit, Toyota Tacoma, Infinity QX50, BMW 3 series, Mazda CX-30 and Audi Q5.

[@scupking]

The new 25 xl is 26k and that includes the destination fee. It has some nice standard features. For what you get it's still a fantastic price.

[@nickstorts5323]

I just have to say this is the best Maverick review I’ve seen. Agree with almost every point. I was lucky to buy a 22 hybrid xlt with hybrid package, bed cover and spray in bed liner for under 30k. It was such a weird time. Actually walked out of the dealership with cash after trading in a Dodge Challenger that was just a basic v6 car. Only problem I’ve had is the 12v battery. Keeps needing replaced. On my 4th one. Not gonna be happy about this when the warranty is up.

[@Argedis]

4 car batteries in 2 years? Jesus that's terrible.

[@Nick-ue7iw]

Swap in an AGM. Ford puts in flooded batteries which cant handle the modern electronics.

[@bojangles4704]

Please do Frontier soon

[@jdub976]

Second that. I hear they are still a pretty good truck.

[@ytj22]

​@@jdub976Yes, everything else has moved on to being great, but the Frontier is still pretty good. It is also more affordable than most of the rest which is..... pretty good.

[@RideWithRen]

The purpose of that seem sealer between the panels is not to keep humidity outside. It is to lower vibration and harshness on the truck body. It is there only to prevent metal on metal rattling. I would like to say that I really, really enjoyed your review, it was very thorough and detailed. I like how you went into the technical details of the engine and transmission, that most reviewers will never say anything about. Keep it up and let's see some more reviews from you!

[@zackdemundo]

Glad you found the optional spare tire puncture cleat.

[@cbotten106]

Wouldn't be a thorough Maverick review if the puncture cleat didn't make an appearance. 🤣

[@oliver5403]

I have a buddy who is a contractor. He drives one of these and loves it. He put about 40k miles on it the first year I believe.

[@BM-si2ei]

I bought a '16 Highlander because of this man, and I bought a '24 Maverick because Toyota refuses to make one. Wish me well fellas, let's see how AMD feels about it. I have a feeling it won't be good.

[@amunderdog]

Honda Ridgeline

[@BM-si2ei]

@@amunderdog if they make a hybrid version, sure. But as of now, it's so thirsty that you may as well get a "real" truck

[@BM-si2ei]

Alright, finally finished the review, and as usual, it's excellent. Not really anything I can disagree with, especially the stupid rotary dial gear selector. Ultimately, I've loved the truck for the 6 months I've had it, and I sincerely wish either Toyota would make a competitor, or Honda would finally get off their rear ends and make a hybrid Ridgeline (seriously, how does this not exist yet?)

[@BM-si2ei]

@@DaveP-uv1ml It astounding to me that Honda doesn't have a powertrain capable at this segment, when Toyota has had a hybrid powertrain for the Highlander for 15 years at this point. What in the world are they doing over there?

[@falcorzed]

@@BM-si2eifalling behind and probably feeling the bite from poor riddling sales.

[@Daniel-uf1xx]

The good thing about these trucks are, not bulky like the trend is, good mpg, people are not going to steal them because it’s not popular(young guys eyes), & nobody will bug you to tow or load stuff in the back because of how small it is

[@alreyer970]

I have a Lariat Maverick 2022. I paid 38 grand for mine. I love it! I could not use any other truck because of my physical limitations. I do like all the things I paid to get over the price of the base one. I would have bought more, if they were available! I would have liked to have a memory seat and mirrors. I would not be able to own a truck if it wasn’t made! Santa Cruz doesn’t impress me and I would never buy one. I owned a Hyundai and a Kia and was fairly happy with the Hyundai. But I have owned a lot of Ford F150s and I never had a bad one! You have only a one track mind and don’t look at the whole picture!

[@davebrown9725]

Yes, just got a 2024 Lariat and miss the memory mirrors & seats, also the ventilated leaither seats, paddle shifters and little things like the satnav showing 2 turns ahead, and being able to change the momentary turn signals from 3 blinks (too short) to 5 blinks, that my 2016 Optima had.

[@thebaldwonder421]

@@davebrown9725 You obviously miss a lot more than I do. Each thing that I listed is easy to offer as an upgrade. (For driver comfort and convenience). No matter what I buy there is something that I miss. It would have made me, personally, a lot happier. I know that some of what I would like would be a small addition and easily accommodated by the existing computer. I still would not trade my Maverick for anything else. Great little truck!

[@beeboodu1]

You overpaid

[@alreyer970]

@@beeboodu1 I paid the Maroney. At the time that was the lowest price available. I got a lot of things I wanted and am TOTALLY PLEASED WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE PRICE! In 2013 I paid the same price for a 2013 KIA Sorento. It was total JUNK. I traded it for a 2017 CRV. It was a great vehicle. I traded it for the Maverick. I don’t have any buyers remorse! I did love my CRV, but I love my Maverick much more. You are free to think whatever you want. But you will never convince me that I didn’t get a good deal!

[@alreyer970]

I don’t know how the word Maroney got on my answer. Some sort of a glitch!

[@danielm2934]

The accuracy of this guy. I love it. Calls it at it is.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

I remember the good ole days when the manufacturers would put the crappiest tires on their new cars. It was almost a given to replace them as soon as you purchased the car.

[@sgnt9337]

I remember that also. 10,000-15,000 miles was about what you could expect (in the 60s anyway, bias ply tires).

[@davebrown9725]

I couldn't wait for the factory Michelins to wear out on my last car, the Michelins on my Lariat seem OK for now.

[@AverageUser1040]

Tried to buy one of these in the spring, in XLT trim, checked 6-7 dealers in my area and every one was attaching a 3-4k premium to the sticker pushing the price near $35k. Ended up with a gently used 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, also reviewed on this channel, for about $7k less, couldn't be happier.

[@julioc.guevara3658]

The only review that matters! Thank you for always giving it to us straight AMD!

[@314roberts]

Traded in my maverick for a new ranger. love the new ranger but miss this little truck. tested its limits numerous times towing my 4k travel trailer in the Colorado mountains. this little truck is a riot

[@maxnguyen22]

I would like to mention the design of the head and head gasket has had allot issues. I went with the Honda Ridgeline for 42k. Very nice, just enough room for the family. Fair gas mileage, simple tech. And super reliable.

[@davebrown9725]

The one thing I saw on the Ridgeline that was better than the Maverick is the 110V AC outlet is 15A on Ridgeline vs 400W 3.6A) on the Maverick .

[@orrinkelso9295]

I sold my 12 year old Prius and bought a 2022 Maverick. I have owned it for almost 3 years and I love it. I like it much more than the Prius. The Prius was a very reliable car. Never did anything but basic maintenance to it. Never had a single problem. But it was not a fun car to drive. For me, the Maverick fits my life style much better and it is actually more fun to drive. And, yes it is a truck! I also have a Ford F250 which I rarely use because the Maverick does almost all of my truck stuff. I generally only use the F250 to tow my trailer.

[@charleyfrancis8671]

I suspect most here as in like 99% dont own a Maverick. I have two. I purchased a 22 lariat hybrid, my wife loved it so much it became hers and she sold her 2018 Lexus RX 350. So today, 35K miles later, not having an easy life, driving on very bumpy out in nowhere desert dirt roads much of the time, we have had no significant issues including squeaks and rattles. (Although the windshield does seem to chip a bit more than what I would expect) Meanwhile, averaging very high 30s mpg. I liked the truck so much I purchase a second one, I purchased a 2023 for myself, other than the color the identical vehicle a loaded lariat hybrid. 1 year into it, I'm at 21000 miles, ZERO issues. Okay one issue, after an exceptionally heavy monsoon rain on a road that was hardly a road, I took it through a deep gravy like mud puddle and shortly after that the bottom of the engine cover, a skid plate sort of thing, came loose. The Ford dealer handle that under warranty. I know cars, I have several very nice vehicles... cars and trucks... I've had many of such throughout my life, European Japanese and American... And a few Italians thrown in there. I have owned and driven vehicles that most people in the comments section here have only wishfully though about driving much less own. FOR WHAT IT IS, the Maverick is very impressive. And, unlike most of the people in this comment section I back my opinion up with cold hard cash and actually living with Mavericks. Furthermore, if and when Toyota or Honda or kia or whoever decides to make something like the Maverick, then let's compare, but so far they have not. And no, I do not consider the Santa Cruz equivalent to the Maverick. BTW, I use my Maverick like a Truck.... And I have a F550 as well, I hauled all kinds of stuff with the Maverick, as an example a Bucket to my backhoe, it handled it with no problem. I have pulled stuff that was at the maximum towing carrying capacity, pushed it to its limits, it's a champ. So, for all the know- it- all keyboard curmudgeons, who are all hat and no cattle.... STFU.

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Two years ago I found a very low mileage (confirmed) 78,000 miles 2000 Ford Ranger. Rust free (very important as I’m in the rust belt about three suburbs over from the Car Care Nut). Extended cab (rear seats are little jump seats) and 6’ bed. 3.0 V6 flex fuel engine with automatic transmission. Not the best gas mileage but for what I use it for (odd jobs and projects fixing 3 houses) it works! Best thing is that my Avalon doesn’t have to carry a bunch of tools and wood, etc. I like that there’s no complex computerized modules except for a few. Great review.

[@jeedwards1981]

I agree with a lot of what you say. I ordered a maverick in 2021 and received it in 2022 . An XLT hybrid . I do like the shifter, its easy to use and you get used to it. Doesn't block drinks and you arent banging into it. You are right about the higher trims, it has the same old cheap easy to scratch plastic. I would have gotten an XL but in 2022 it didnt have cruise and I wanted cruise control. I paid $22400 out the door with my companies discount. I love it but its not a toyota. My fiance now has a 2018 rav4 hybrid thanks to your recommendation of it, and its built worlds better but I know what I was getting with the Ford.

[@jmanultra]

Hoping to see more truck reviews! Namely the Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier, and Chevy Colorado

[@bssw218]

I am amazed at the amount of research the CCN does on these reviews. My goodness, it must take days to research. Thank you so much for doing this for us!

[@cwqrpportable]

And yet he missed so much! He should have taken a little longer.

[@marklihsu]

Fair review. Got the 2023 Lariat Hybrid. More useful than the RX350 that I traded for it. 45 mpg which is huge in Socal especially if you drive alot. The seats are about as comfortable as the RX and the seat heaters stay hot which is great for my back unlike the Lexus. I have used it to haul all kinds of things for work as well as for the home. The Lariat package does add a lot more. Adaptive cruise great for stop and go traffic, power driver seat satellite navigation, power rear slider copilot 360 assist, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Sync 3, B&O sound system active x seating instead of cloth. The moonroof is optional which i ordered with mine along with the black appearance package. Basically all the luxury items you need and nothing you don't. Build quality can be better and it is a $20k truck with a bunch of creature comfort upgrades. I have enjoyed it more than the RX I had. I never bought a hybrid before because the toyota tax never made sense. The 23 I got the hybrid was the base model so a no brainer. They have since made the hybrid an upgrade. I liked the looks way more than the santa cruz which looks like a car with a bed. Wish they would add power seats for passenger as well along with memory. They are coming out with Hybrid AWD for the 25 model year along with the upgraded tow package so I'd wait for that one if you're in the market. Toyota wont be offering a competitor for the foreseeable future so if you want an economical truck this is it. Most taco buyers would be well served with the Maverick.

[@WinstonMakesMore]

Correction for future buyers (if any): The 2025 Maverick now has AWD as an option with the Hybrid version.

[@BigMac-50]

Too bad it will be over 30k by then. I was so excited when the 2022 base hybrid version was starting at 20k and about 22k with fees. Now spec'ing one on the ford website it's 28k with the fees for absolute base model hybrid.

[@July.4.1776]

@@BigMac-50 … INFLATION …🤔

[@taraskulykUSA]

I love your reviews, I look forward to each and every one of them, the most thorough reviews on KZbin. I hope you revisit this vehicle in a couple months. It is going through a pretty intense mid-cycle refresh and I am interested in the 2025 model which is now available and all-wheel drive with the hybrid powertrain for the first time, and also has a pretty major interior refresh with a better infotainment system and new tech not to mention a much larger center screen. Thanks for the review and please revisit this vehicle in a couple months because I am very interested but only in the new 2025 model. I think the refresh is drastic enough to warrant another look. Thanks again for all your great work.

[@Fadic4]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the major part of Toyotas hybrid system that makes it really efficient is the planetary gear set which Ford seems to also be using? Hardware like DC-DC converter or the inverter/rectifier are not that difficult to design/produce for a company of Fords size.

[@1234krise]

While Ford does not buy the ECVT transmission from Toyota they use an almost identical design.

[@tatapscott]

I’ve owned a 2022 hybrid and put 48k miles on it before selling for $1400 less than I paid new, to carvana. It had a ton of recalls (expected, none major), 49 mpg avg, hauled thousands of pounds, hauled looong lumber….it took everything I threw at it and kept going. I will be buying another, especially for the price and capability.

[@David_Denali]

GJ! Pls consider reviewing the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the Nissan Sentra Also a car with a Chinese platform like Volvo or Lotus Appreciated!

[@pradeepsamudrala3486]

I use a Ford Maverick, you have done a great review. I feel the same with it after two years of use.

[@SleepinCougar]

The debate about is it a truck, is it not a truck is weird. Just call it a light duty truck, maybe even an ultra light duty truck, either way it's still a truck. It does all the light truck funtions your average suburban homeowner needs. Haul some dirt/manuer for the garden, make the ocasional dump run, etc... it can pull a light boat of teardrop camper, that's all many ever wanted.

[@davebrown9725]

I got my Lariat because I couldn't haul mountain bikes to the trails in my Optima.