Your 2022 Ford Maverick Ecoboost XL/XLT might be missing these parts

UPDATE - I think (using my well trained ear) the road noise is decreased slightly. It seems to filter out some of the higher frequency road noise. Engine noise was not effected as far as I can tell. Not sure it's worth $80, tough call.
As first discovered on the Maverick Truck Club Forum some owners realized their XLT ecoboost models did not come with insulators in the fenders while the Lariat owners did have them. We've since had Hybrid owners with XLT and Lariat verify they have them but perhaps not Hybrid XL owners.
IN THE COMMENTS PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR MODEL AND IF YOU HAVE THE INSULATORS!
Hybrid
XL - NO
XLT - YES
Lariat - YES
EcoBoost
XL - NO
XLT - NO
Lariat - YES

[@MaverickTruckMods]

UPDATE - They seem to filter out some of the higher pitch road noise coming from the wheel well. They do not decrease engine noise. With the ecoboost turbo the engine sounds seems to come right through the middle of the windshield and so these only made some difference with road noise. Not a crazy improvement so not sure it's worth $80 but it does make a difference, especially on rougher country roads.

[@drewthompson7457]

Thank you

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

I would not have bothered myself. The thing is... People are buying, or trying to buy (and waiting a long time), these things like we don't know the track record Ford has the last, oh I don't know... Let's say 40 years or so for terrible build quality. Especially in the cars. I can let say, Ford trucks go as they tend to make decent trucks but this is the first model year run. And made in Mexico to boot. I just don't understand it myself, what's the rush to get one of these things to possibly find out in a year or two or three you got major issues like blown head gaskets or ruined cams or bearings from insufficient oil circulation. I mean if you got the 30 large to burn, go ahead, I myself would put that money into a mutual fund or ETF or even just buy some American Gold eagles or something. Would be nice if Ford new car warranty on the power train ran 100k miles like on the Hyundai/Kia and Mitsubishi. That would make me feel a little better. Look at these foam noise suppression things. My wife's Mitsubishi came with them, they're just pieces of foam to help stop road and wind noise. But makes you wonder what else they left out, I don't see this part being part of a "package" or specific trim, it's so cheap for Ford it doesn't make sense to leave them out on purpose on XL and XLT. Makes me wonder what else is missing. I like the truck TBH but I'll have to wait a couple years to see how they fare. I wish you luck and hope you can squeeze out 200k miles out of her with no issues.

[@drewthompson7457]

@@justacinnamonbun8658 : I don't mind improving a vehicle. In this case, I'd rather listen to the radio than wind noise. Yes, like other car companies, Ford has made mistakes. Many companies build in Mexico, and i have read reports that some Mexican built cars are better than the home country vehicles. The 2.5 L has been used for decades. The 2 L is on it's 2nd Gen. So hopefully they didn't try to save a few pennies this year. I usually buy used vehicles. This truck impresses me for it's versatility, in a few years hopefully some will be on the used market.

[@mikeske9777]

@@justacinnamonbun8658 I 100% agree with that and to think Ford has never had a good track record on small vehicles, just look at the Pinto, Escort, and Focus. Along with the Contour and even the early years of the Fusion. Small vehicles and Ford do not go along.

[@ernestodelcastillo6574]

Dont the engine tickling sound bother you? When turned on, it goes away when engine gets hot. But sounds abnormal.

[@roberteckert9699]

I finally took a look at my Ecoboost 2.0 XL fully expecting to see a gaping space……surprise, I have the insulation. Must have been a good day on the assembly line.

[@k5rjtxj]

How do you like it? I’m waiting on my 23 xl awd.

[@roberteckert9699]

@@k5rjtxj The Maverick is a capable, fun to drive, little truck. I get about 21 mpg. That is a mix of local and highway driving. I put MRT exhaust on it giving it a bit of a rumble. The $25,600 did not hurt me either.

[@k5rjtxj]

@@roberteckert9699 yea I was looking at a duel set up but honestly I’m looking to get some more noise out of the turbo because turbo noise are cool. I don’t necessarily want to replace it but rebuild it with bigger internals and definitely replace that bypass valve with a real bov.

[@fixitall2368]

Just installed the isolators in my 23 xlt and it reduced wind and road noise significantly. There’s a reason Ford put them and the acoustic windshield in the Lariat. Thanks for making this video.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Good thing to point it out.If you really want to reduce road noise, install sound damping material inside the doors. This makes the biggest difference. You can go the extra mile and apply the to metal surfaces beneath the carpet and front firewall.

[@roberteckert9699]

Dammit….you don’t know what you don’t know till you know it!

[@jeremywheeler8417]

Thanks for pointing this out, I have a hybrid coming in and will be watching for this. Low cabin noise is extremely important to me since I'm hard of hearing

[@cruzer01]

Thanks for the video, I just checked my XL Hybrid and it is exactly like yours. Guess I will be looking for those parts myself. Thanks for a great video! I already found pine needles in my fender and I don't want the space filled with junk or orders coming in. I ordered a set. Thanks again.

[@Justin-hz8bh]

4 day old 2024 XLT EB with lux package and mine are MISSING. Guess I'll be spending $80 on this since I like my car as quiet as possible. Thank you for making this video. Really helps us Mav owners.

[@dirkriley3004]

Thanks dude, I have them on my hybrid xlt as you stated . The one on drivers door fell in towards motor, have to jam it back in. Didn't even know I had those 👍

[@joesudek5595]

Thanks for the video. Just checked on my xlt luxury package and they were there on both sides. I wouldve bought them if they were missing as well.

[@candheriver4475]

Thank you for the video. I was able to install them through the gap between the door and fender. Door fully opened, of course ;)

[@T3.270]

Thank you!! Appreciate you showing us

[@sydecarnutz972]

Here's my take on it as an old mechanic. The Hybrids get them because the drivetrain is large and the E-CVT has very large and possibly noisy rotating masses in it. The Lariats get them because those old Boomers paid big money for those luxury packages on their "cheap" trucks. So, Ford makes them quieter to keep the old folks happy and coming back for more later. ;-) I see it as worth it. Easy enough to put in while I do the mudflaps and fluid film later. Dealer says it'll be a month before they come in. Demand is exceeding supply! You may have started something here. LOL

[@sydecarnutz972]

As it turns out Ford just leaves them out randomly when the part isn't available. I ordered them in and it took 2 months to arrive at the dealer. They said the parts are on limited availability!

[@21boxhead]

FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THESE PARTS

[@frankc4026]

Absolutely positively you can't put it in some and then not put them in all of them what's with that

[@FrankMyers3]

2023 XLT Hybrid - present on both sides

[@TheSchmed]

For Jeep Wranglers, we have Quadratec, for which many parts as such are equal in quality but 1/2 the cost of the same Mopar part. An example being an optional hood lock for my Jeep Wrangler JKU, $57 vs $150, and equal in quality. I compared it with a friends, who had the Mopar part factory installed. I’m sure with the popularity of the Maverick and Bronco, similar will be available in a few years, maybe even via Quadratec ;). I will always go with Mopar for any drivetrain related parts though, never aftermarket.

[@jwhite601]

ford is not mopar....mopar sucks and always will

[@rogeraddison9212]

Looked at a 22 bronco sport. On one side the insulation was installed properly and the other side it was laying on the inner fender well.

[@chucklucas8747]

Mine is open I thought that was not right but I was able to fluid fluid that area pretty good now I have to order the kit

[@frankc4026]

Oh and let's not forget one more thing the metal on this truck is so thin I think aluminum cans are thicker

[@Ruslan.88266]

The insulators are for fire mitigation due to the high voltage lines under the hood. They were installed to meet safety regulations.

[@shawnkleveland196]

I had a ecoboost escape missing it too. Wind noise noticeable on highway.

[@TheSchmed]

Wasn’t so excited about my dad’s ‘74 Maverick.

[@alexmercer9164]

I just went outside and looked. Sure enough my XLT Is missing these parts! I’ll be getting them. Is there any improvements once you’ve installed them beyond the noise?

[@JohnDoe-xo7gg]

I have to ask, did you notice any difference?

[@TheSchmed]

Seems more a safety than ergonomic issue for that part, water and road debris will get where it is not supposed to. I have a feeling the manufacturing site, I believe in Mexico, made an error. I can guarantee that they did not receive a shipment of those parts and were simply told to “move on” and complete the vehicles without them. Odd that FMC leaves out the “Vanity Cover”, that plastic cover for the motor. I notice no plastic covers on the Maverick and the Bronco, just seems odd seeing that menagerie of wires and hoses exposed when you lift the hood. I understand those covers are pretty much useless, functionally, but they add a bit of a finished look to the vehicle, seems a bit naked without it.

[@frankc4026]

Great video and great information also I don't even know how you even noticed that while you described it in your video but I got an XLT in on the warm days when it was running I felt open up the door I felt that warm air come right in on cold days I thought the cold air come right in when I opened up the door I'm going to go to my dealer and tell him that my friend I know a couple people who have the Maverick and tell him that you know there's has it but how come you know I don't have it must have forgot to put it in I mean cuz I paid $33,000 cash for mine and I'm not paying the $80 to put that in I think that's crazy any thoughts on that I'd appreciate it

[@V1C10US]

Weird that the EB didn't get those. I also found it weird that they have front mud flaps on there, but not behind the wheel. Ford has them as optional accessories on their site. It'll save your paint job from getting all scratched up behind the wheels.

[@OriginalTrilogy]

Kind of slimy on Fords part.

[@jimwortham8634]

Hey at least you even got one hope you got 4 MSRP

[@MaverickTruckMods]

I got mine for UNDER MSRP :) I placed my order before they even were in production.

[@patriot0971]

Ford Pinto again ? Hopefully no parts were skipped that compromise the safety of the passengers. weird.

[@MGMidget73]

I would think it would be a fire hazard. Fuel line break and fire under hood may create a vacuum tunnel effect into the cabin. Something a fire engineer may want to look into. I'm thinking sorta of like fire blocks put in the studs of a wall.

[@buckaroobonsi555]

Every Toyota I have ever owned has had foam there to close out the fender and door interface. In fact I have never owned a General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota or Saturn that you could see from the door opening to the engine compartment. All of them had some form of foam or plastic to close out any open area. Some of them the fender itself closed this area. Not having foam there is a terrible cost savings measure. With sound if it is not a resonating issue then it is an all or nothing situation. You have to completely close out those area's. The foam is not properly installed any opening at all will be the same as not having the foam there at all. In this case we are not trying to deaden a surface to impact were even small amounts of damping make a big difference. In this case you are trying to make a wall to block the sounds path. A wall with a whole in it will not block air, sound, light, water etc...

[@SMB0927]

I got a xl hybrid and I don’t have it either

[@32toddv]

Also look and see if your truck has a glove box damper installed on the right side of the glove box when you open it it's supposed to be there. Didn't cum on my 24 XLT but the dealer paid to get me the part

[@pastulio71]

2023 ECO XLT/ LUX, missing both sides. 😣

[@JamesPhieffer]

It would seem unlikely to make a significant difference in cabin noise, as the air flow would be mostly blocked with the door closed, and cabin noise is regulated more by insulation in the doors, dash/firewall, and structure. It could minimize some noise coming from the engine bay to outside, but aside from that... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MaverickTruckMods]

I definitely does some block road noise coming from the wheel wells but that's about it.

[@patmason7276]

Go back and tell the dealer to put them on. Factory gets cheaper everyday.

[@jonathangobin7291]

lol thats a joke, My dealer that sold me my Ecoboost XL Maverick quoted me 600$ to install them... apparenty the master techs need to take off the bumpers, fenders and the headlights for "proper" installation. I should send them this video

[@orbofabhor]

My 2023 XLT Hybrid has both.

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

I have a Lariat lux ecoboost and it's missing on the driver side

[@aWienerandaBeaner]

I have an XLT hybrid and mine has it.

[@richardvaillancourt8319]

Me ecoboost XLT No my cousin has a lariat I see him this weekend I will ask him Do you have a part number ? I live Québec Canada

[@ryaandnice]

Missing in my new XLT. NOT HAPPY FORD, THAT'S BULLSHITTY.

[@with3dots]

2023 Maverick XL Ecoboost - missing on both sides.Thanks! 🛻

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That is an outrageous scam or substandard oversight. Either way Ford should provide those pieces at zero cost and pay for dealer installation. That is the second strike for me. The first is the dealership gouging.

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

you wanted cheap you get cheap 🤷

[@steve8803]

Dealerships are independently owned. They can sell for whatever someone is willing to pay. That's not Ford's problem.

[@wmason1961]

Ford is working on reigning in dealerships. Tesla has opened the floodgates of manufacturer direct sales. Ford is attempting to follow their example.

[@wmason1961]

@@steve8803 they are independent yes. But they absolutely are fords "problem". They are the builders representatives in the local communities. If Ford does not do due diligence in curbing their most blatant anti consumer practices then ford's customers will rightly assume that they don't care. When that occurs people have other options of what to buy. People walk when stealerships abuse their power to rip people off. Lost sales are Ford's problem.

[@steve8803]

@@wmason1961 It happens with all makes in the USA, not just Ford. Ford doesn't write the laws of the land. In Canada, it is illegal to price gouge. In the US, it isn't. Ford has no control over that.

[@Knnniggett]

Interesting. My 2023 ecoboost XLT w/ luxury package does not have these.

[@stevenfitzherbert8718]

That should help silence the front tire noise

[@clavicus]

Thanks I have them from factory on lariat lux hybrid but was wondering if that gap at the top was by design or what. Looks like thats just normal.

[@Sraindl1]

My XLT FX4 AWD 4K is also missing these, but i just got done doing a 400+ mile road trip and didn't really notice any annoying road noise.... maybe im just used to driving loud cars.

[@frankc4026]

Yeah but you know what all of this stuff this should be on every single truck every single Maverick why are they picking out some and not others I can hear the wind come in I can feel the temperature difference and now somebody quoted if there's a fire and you open up the door and let more air into that fire it's going to shoot right out and you're going to get burnt I'm going to my dealer I'm going to I'm going to piss in mine and say they forgot to put it in I just noticed that I hear it on the highway and I'm not leaving until they put it in and they pay for it why should we have to pay for that I paid cash for my truck $33,000 I'm not paying $80 for that I'm going to tell him my other friend's trucks have it that they must have forgot to put it in mind it was an oversight lucky I discovered it how Mister manager oh what's that you'll take care of it thank you so much oh you won't allowed care then thank you LMAO

[@gregb9264]

How many miles on your maverick now? And any issues with it?

[@Sraindl1]

@@gregb9264 just hit 1,632 with zero problems.

[@gregb9264]

@@Sraindl1 I kind of want to get a maverick with a ARE bed topper to make it into a cheap work truck Also your back seats fold down right?

[@MajorStaticX]

Seems like there are a few missing parts on these trucks

[@davidalexispr]

I have an XLT FX4 4K CoPilot360 and it have that foam parts.

[@jonflanagin6682]

my 2024 XLT has it but the top 1" is still open.

[@slingbart705]

for the engine noise you have to order the cover from the Bronco Sport or Escape, i don't know which one

[@frankc4026]

Deport you're looking for matches up to the bronco sport it has the exact same engine as the Maverick just for your FYI

[@danielevans9153]

Just checked on my xlt hybrid. Mine have them.

[@mikabjorninen820]

The dust will roll in thru there everytime a window is open.fabric for inner fenderwells?Wow! Buy an old sidekick instead .

[@hyballs]

Penny pinching at Flord again! I drive a Japanese car these days. On my fourth Mitsubishi in 15 years.

[@V1C10US]

You'd think Ford would have learned their lesson after the Pinto gas tank disaster.

[@richardnolan4763]

While you are on your FOURTH Mitsu I've been driving and still am driving my 1999 F150 that I bought 24 years ago.

[@go5582]

Hi. I have been asking everyone with a new 2022 maverick this question and know I would like to ask you, for $2,000.00 usd more would you pay for a Lexus or Audi quiet system (insulation throughout the truck)? Thanks

[@32toddv]

My 24 xlt w lux pack eb doesnt have them.

[@bigdorack8932]

Nice i will end up putting epoxy foam if I get one use down the line. did you eard any diference. I got a buick verano its very quiet all the plastic rattle at 100mph , at 80 its quiet . I heard that pass 65 the maverick was wind noisy?

[@2A4U.S.A]

Waiting to see if you experience a marked difference? I have a XLT-FX4-4K tow on order.

[@MaverickTruckMods]

Yes they did make a difference - they seems to filter out some of the higher frequency road noise

[@prairiestrong1106]

Made in Mexico. Don’t need insulation. These are do it yourself type of trucks.

[@benldr]

Looks like my 2024 XLT doesn't have the foam. But can anyone really confirm that it helps with noise? Or anything for that matter?

[@ThisxBasTard]

Just tried installing mine and they don’t see To fill the gap at all.

[@ThisxBasTard]

Tried flat side to the engine and flat side away from and there is still a ton of space.

[@anthonynieves1003]

Hybrid lariat, No insulators

[@djkramit]

2:43 Built Ford Tough 🤦‍♂️

[@cdomize]

Do you have a video of you installing the Radar system?

[@morthomer5804]

They didn't install the insulation because they were running out of computer chips. Furd.

[@FamousByFriday]

I’ve got the xlt and I just checked… I do have them. Weird. Edit: nope. Just one side.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

80 CENTS worth of foam for $80 LOL

[@denismurphy1601]

Parts pay the legacy costs for UAW retiree's health care costs.

[@Djsj1313]

Welcome to the ford family of cost cutting this is just as bad as them making you pay for the engine covers

[@jaimerivera2749]

maybe is an air brether to keep your engine cooler

[@yevhenholik7408]

2.0 L Ecoboost engine has a fluid cooling system, not air cooling!!!

[@Yohosun]

Why would they include it if they can get 80$

[@277mitchell]

As a matter of principle I would get after market if available! That's crap😡

[@zacharyknollman5731]

It may be better not to have it due to it allowing it to dry out

[@drsysop]

Made n Mexico what would you expect? Poor quality control there.

[@eliaaronoct]

Can you tell me part number

[@sydecarnutz972]

Another solution could be using a can of spray foam in there. Then post it as a "Fixed it!" video on you tube. LOL

[@user-qb7qg2pp6w]

that piece is going to hold salt and make it rust out at the fender corners

[@drewthompson7457]

Thank you for the heads uo. Would a can of spray foam work for this?

[@MaverickTruckMods]

I do not think you would want to do spray foam as you may need to access these areas at some point.

[@frankjschmidt6493]

@@MaverickTruckMods doesn't spray foam asorb water??

[@Rich-Reacts-2024]

Made in Mexico 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@thomascelentano433]

Built Ford Cheap.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Ford

[@bigdaddyrcp]

Junk

[@rh1960]

I wouldn't put much more money than you've allready have. The engine will be blowing up soon anyway...lol...

[@bvbhu3dg]

Why do you say that?

[@rh1960]

People are allready having problems with the engines beginning at low miles. Look on line. I'd cut my losses or maybe you'd be able to get rid of it before it's in main stream news. Look at car forms on line and car repair people online. You'll see.

[@stevemattson4988]

You get what you pay for 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jwhite601]

good info....but,,,,did not do a before and after ...what a terrible video...thumbs down

[@MaverickTruckMods]

You mean a before and after of the sound difference? As explained in my update comment they filter out a tiny bit of higher pitch noise, nothing that noticeable. No camera mic in the world is going to be able to pick up the subtle before and after difference of adding these so trying to record it would be a waste of time. Terrible comment thumbs down. Lol.

[@michaelj1232]

It's a Ford tradition for parts to be missing, and they wonder why ford has the worst history of quality and fit and trim,this is not a new issue,been going on for years,and they want to build more ,what's parts Will be missing in action on them Buyer beware

[@girthbrooks5078]

Let's not forget missing quality. Gonna be a huge POS .

[@joestoen8681]

I bet it outsells any pos Chevy dodge or ricer

[@girthbrooks5078]

@@joestoen8681 lol

[@jeffreystpierre6898]

What a piece of crap ford No more American cars we are buying a Volvo xc

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Your car is Chinese Good luck !