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Posted: 11/1/2021 8:48:36 PM EDT
[#1]
I'm liking how people are modding these things already.
Looks good lifted with bigger tires. I don't mind the lowered ones either.  https://www.thedrive.com/news/42958/lifted-ford-maverick-on-32-inch-tires-looks-like-a-real-truck  https://www.thedrive.com/news/42904/someone-lowered-a-2022-ford-maverick-already-and-it-looks-sick |
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Posted: 11/1/2021 9:40:29 PM EDT
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Be interesting to see how the drivetrain holds up to bigger tires. Seems like FWD based rigs like this don't always do well with them as the hardware, Transmission, Steering are pretty small and light. Think I'd go Ranger if I really wanted to start upsizing much.
Quoted: There's a lot of truth in that statement. For a daily driver, hauling around tons of steel in a huge package when you almost never need it is pointless. This market segment doesn't want that. I still don't see Ford offering a lot of variety beyond what they've already done. It will cost them a lot for a relatively small market segment and what are they supposed to do, charge less for the 2 door? Not gonna happen. Same with a manual. They might do an AWD hybrid, add a locking diff to the rear or maybe an EV if the market really wants it. It will be really interesting to see the sales figures after a year as to what options are selling best. What do you mean tons of steel? Are you saying a bed weighs more than a cab? |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 9:37:18 AM EDT
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I don't see other body styles. Thats a lot of investment just in stamping dies to make all those panels. This vehicle is made to compete at a low price point. Can't do that with all the added cost. Car manufactures have went really lean in their manufacturing the last 10 years
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Posted: 11/2/2021 9:48:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When you say bigger you mean other than the bed? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The more I see the more I like it. More practical than a car and larger than the Bronco Sport that it's based on. I'll probably buy one in a year or two. When you say bigger you mean other than the bed? No, I mean it's the same size inside as a Bronco sport and with the bed it has more capability to carry stuff. Have you seen a side by side picture of the two? The Maverick is 30" longer. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 10:32:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Be interesting to see how the drivetrain holds up to bigger tires. Seems like FWD based rigs like this don't always do well with them as the hardware, Transmission, Steering are pretty small and light. Think I'd go Ranger if I really wanted to start upsizing much. What do you mean tons of steel? Are you saying a bed weighs more than a cab? Quote HistoryQuoted: Be interesting to see how the drivetrain holds up to bigger tires. Seems like FWD based rigs like this don't always do well with them as the hardware, Transmission, Steering are pretty small and light. Think I'd go Ranger if I really wanted to start upsizing much. Quoted: There's a lot of truth in that statement. For a daily driver, hauling around tons of steel in a huge package when you almost never need it is pointless. This market segment doesn't want that. I still don't see Ford offering a lot of variety beyond what they've already done. It will cost them a lot for a relatively small market segment and what are they supposed to do, charge less for the 2 door? Not gonna happen. Same with a manual. They might do an AWD hybrid, add a locking diff to the rear or maybe an EV if the market really wants it. It will be really interesting to see the sales figures after a year as to what options are selling best. What do you mean tons of steel? Are you saying a bed weighs more than a cab? Sorry I meant a full sized pickup vs the mav; a lot of people interested in the mav would not be interested in an f-150 or equivalent. From what Ive seen the drivetrain isn't particularly beefy, but it may be fine since it's a fairly light vehicle. As for tires you can't go over 245/65's without it rubbing when you turn so the people putting huge ones are having to trim stuff. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 3:25:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ...you can't go over 245/65's without it rubbing when you turn so the people putting huge ones are having to trim stuff. Seems like such a waste of time. Wrong tool for the job. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 4:42:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm liking how people are modding these things already. Looks good lifted with bigger tires. I don't mind the lowered ones either. https://i.ibb.co/z79RF2x/Lifted-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42958/lifted-ford-maverick-on-32-inch-tires-looks-like-a-real-truck https://i.ibb.co/hmX80FH/Low-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42904/someone-lowered-a-2022-ford-maverick-already-and-it-looks-sick I wonder if we will see a resurgence of the mid-90's mini-truck scene... |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 4:46:46 PM EDT
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Looked into these and quickly lost interest. Built on the Escape platform, as is the Bronco Sport. Escape does not have stellar reviews. Transmission seems to be a weak point.
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Posted: 11/2/2021 6:07:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Seems like such a waste of time. Wrong tool for the job. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: ...you can't go over 245/65's without it rubbing when you turn so the people putting huge ones are having to trim stuff. Seems like such a waste of time. Wrong tool for the job. The best part is people putting huge off road tires on the FWD hybrid. But whatever floats your boat. The AWD is reasonably competent at "soft roading" but you aren't doing any serious rock hopping. |
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Posted: 11/2/2021 8:18:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder if we will see a resurgence of the mid-90's mini-truck scene... 
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Posted: 11/3/2021 6:18:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The best part is people putting huge off road tires on the FWD hybrid. But whatever floats your boat. The AWD is reasonably competent at "soft roading" but you aren't doing any serious rock hopping. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: ...you can't go over 245/65's without it rubbing when you turn so the people putting huge ones are having to trim stuff. Seems like such a waste of time. Wrong tool for the job. The best part is people putting huge off road tires on the FWD hybrid. But whatever floats your boat. The AWD is reasonably competent at "soft roading" but you aren't doing any serious rock hopping. Right. I would be concerned about them putting a strain on the transaxle and breaking it. I can certainly understand putting on tires with a more aggressive tread pattern than stock, if you need them, but a lightweight drivetrain built to a price is not going to be happy with big heavy wheels and tires. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 6:45:36 AM EDT
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This guy put 245/70’s with no mods.
 FORD MAVERICK Tire Upgrade! |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 6:55:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The best part is people putting huge off road tires on the FWD hybrid. But whatever floats your boat. The AWD is reasonably competent at "soft roading" but you aren't doing any serious rock hopping. It’s hardly as if 95% of ARs that get all dressed up do anything but pose for pictures and shoot dirt twice a year either but if that makes the owners happy then great. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 7:40:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s hardly as if 95% of ARs that get all dressed up do anything but pose for pictures and shoot dirt twice a year either but if that makes the owners happy then great. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The best part is people putting huge off road tires on the FWD hybrid. But whatever floats your boat. The AWD is reasonably competent at "soft roading" but you aren't doing any serious rock hopping. It’s hardly as if 95% of ARs that get all dressed up do anything but pose for pictures and shoot dirt twice a year either but if that makes the owners happy then great. Someone should make big, gnarly looking all terrain tires with and AR-15 tread pattern. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 1:12:39 PM EDT
[#15]
Well fuck, guess I'm buying one now
 
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Posted: 11/3/2021 4:32:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 4:45:31 PM EDT
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Quoted: I love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. I can’t keep up with kids these days. Stance Wheels wider than tires I’ve seen weird stuff running down the road. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 5:08:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can’t keep up with kids these days. Stance Wheels wider than tires I’ve seen weird stuff running down the road. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. I can’t keep up with kids these days. Stance Wheels wider than tires I’ve seen weird stuff running down the road. “Stanced” cars are just awful, most of them have stretched tires which only makes it worse. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 5:50:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Someone should make big, gnarly looking all terrain tires with and AR-15 tread pattern. Owners of such tires should have an AR painted in a tire tread pattern. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 6:02:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Owners of such tires should have an AR painted in a tire tread pattern. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Someone should make big, gnarly looking all terrain tires with and AR-15 tread pattern. Owners of such tires should have an AR painted in a tire tread pattern. Circle of life, brother, circle of life. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 10:17:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. Those are bolt on turbo fans over the wheels. It's a callback to early 80's LeMans racing. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 10:26:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are bolt on turbo fans over the wheels. It's a callback to early 80's LeMans racing. 
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Posted: 11/3/2021 10:46:53 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote Historythat thing looks sweet! |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 10:51:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2021 10:52:46 PM EDT
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Full disclosure, I have owned a set of vintage BBS wheels with turbo fans. Same attachment system. 5 bolts at the center of the wheel. It's a thing.
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Posted: 11/3/2021 11:02:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are bolt on turbo fans over the wheels. It's a callback to early 80's LeMans racing. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. Those are bolt on turbo fans over the wheels. It's a callback to early 80's LeMans racing. Interesting concept, I’d never heard of it. Still looks terrible IMO, but maybe slightly less so. |
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Posted: 11/3/2021 11:14:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting concept, I’d never heard of it. Still looks terrible IMO, but maybe slightly less so. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I love lowered trucks, but that wheel and tire fitment is atrocious. Those are bolt on turbo fans over the wheels. It's a callback to early 80's LeMans racing. Interesting concept, I’d never heard of it. Still looks terrible IMO, but maybe slightly less so. It's a styling exercise. Don't read too much into it. Mine looked like this underneath: 
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Posted: 11/4/2021 1:02:16 AM EDT
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Quote History It looks like someone dragged $500 through the "clearance" section of a JC Whitney catalog. |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 8:45:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It looks like someone dragged $500 through the "clearance" section of a JC Whitney catalog. Quote HistoryQuoted: It looks like someone dragged $500 through the "clearance" section of a JC Whitney catalog. You just told me your opinion is completely invalid without actually saying it. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 5:11:26 PM EDT
[#30]
FX4 oil change... I'm sure everyone's heard you must drop the skid plate... this guys truck had thread locker on all the bolts from the factory...
  2022 Ford Maverick FX4 Oil Change Procedure (First Oil Change) this is 1,500 mile likes/dislikes from the same guy... nothing earthshattering shared here, but IMO a really lovely color combo shown off in this vid... I especially like the wheels(I'm not a black wheel guy)... he also put a bit taller tire than factory on it.  2022 FORD MAVERICK 1,500 MILE UPDATE! OWNER IMPRESSIONS |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 5:49:33 PM EDT
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Rumor on the web is Ford is closing orders for Model Year 2022 HYBRID orders next week. Orders after that will be 2023 model (so likely Summer/Fall 2022 delivery).
Also apparently, any new orders made after 11/1 that are supposed to include a spray-in bedliner are being changed to (plastic) drop-in bedliner due to supply constraints. (though the Ford Build site still says spray-in) To be honest, if they reached out to me and offered me a $500 or so price reduction to go "bare" in the bed (and speed up the build), I'd use that savings to get a LineX or similar after-market. I stumbled upon these mats that, while expensive, look very nice - https://www.tuxmat.com/products/8617-ford-bronco-sport-custom-mat?year=2022&inp=1 |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 5:59:51 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: FX4 oil change... I'm sure everyone's heard you must drop the skid plate... this guys truck had thread locker on all the bolts from the factory...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K2kxEWSGkwthis is 1,500 mile likes/dislikes from the same guy... nothing earthshattering shared here, but IMO a really lovely color combo shown off in this vid... I especially like the wheels(I'm not a black wheel guy)... he also put a bit taller tire than factory on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYGTgerU14The black wheels look good in person - you have to see them up close. They do a great job of showing off the disks and the silver of the disk offsets the black wheel. I haven't seen anything really negative posted about this vehicle. Owners seem to really like them. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 6:36:47 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I especially like the wheels(I'm not a black wheel guy)... It's OK - You don't have to apologize for not being retarded. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 2:28:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/13/2021 8:41:36 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryThose KO2's look great. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 8:48:17 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those KO2's look great. Quote HistoryQuoted: Those KO2's look great. I see these pics and kind of want  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 9:53:58 AM EDT
[#37]
How are the GD Maverick owners liking them so far? Anyone have an AWD model in the snow yet, or soft offroading?
I bounce around about what kind of vehicle I want for getting to backpacking trails and such (mild offroading) and handling snow, and I really don't want a full size truck or Jeep...., so I've had Subaru Outbacks, for example, which are pretty perfect for my needs, but I really miss truck features a lot. Sometimes I have to get a load of water softener salt, or haul other items that won't fit in an Outback, etc. It seems like the Maverick may check off that last box. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 10:20:08 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: FX4 oil change... I'm sure everyone's heard you must drop the skid plate... this guys truck had thread locker on all the bolts from the factory... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K2kxEWSGkwthis is 1,500 mile likes/dislikes from the same guy... nothing earthshattering shared here, but IMO a really lovely color combo shown off in this vid... I especially like the wheels(I'm not a black wheel guy)... he also put a bit taller tire than factory on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYGTgerU14 |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 10:56:38 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How are the GD Maverick owners liking them so far? Anyone have an AWD model in the snow yet, or soft offroading? I bounce around about what kind of vehicle I want for getting to backpacking trails and such (mild offroading) and handling snow, and I really don't want a full size truck or Jeep...., so I've had Subaru Outbacks, for example, which are pretty perfect for my needs, but I really miss truck features a lot. Sometimes I have to get a load of water softener salt, or haul other items that won't fit in an Outback, etc. It seems like the Maverick may check off that last box. From early reports it seems decent - I'm trading in a Subaru Crosstrek that has been great in the snow (admittedly with snow-rated All Seasons), hoping the Mav's AWD is similar. Here's a video with it on snowy/muddy trails, albeit with aftermarket all-terrain tires -  2022 Ford Maverick FX4 Vredestein Pinza All-Terrain Mountain Adventure Looking at TireRack (and they have a Maverick visualizer up now), it would only cost ~$1100 for a set of dedicated snow tires on steelies. It's looking like early 2022 before I get my truck so will likely see how it handles the rest of the winter and get a set for next year. Some people have been using their "Ford Points" from buying the truck towards the purchase of snow tires. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 10:58:28 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: From early reports it seems decent - I'm trading in a Subaru Crosstrek that has been great in the snow (admittedly with snow-rated All Seasons), hoping the Mav's AWD is similar. Here's a video with it on snowy/muddy trails, albeit with aftermarket all-terrain tires - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46vMHA8SCf8Looking at TireRack (and they have a Maverick visualizer up now), it would only cost ~$1100 for a set of dedicated snow tires on steelies. It's looking like early 2022 before I get my truck so will likely see how it handles the rest of the winter and get a set for next year. Some people have been using their "Ford Points" from buying the truck towards the purchase of snow tires. Thanks watching now. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 11:05:52 AM EDT
[#41]
Ooo looks like I can get Ford X pricing on this through work.....,
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Posted: 11/13/2021 5:08:36 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ooo looks like I can get Ford X pricing on this through work....., |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 5:36:10 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you can find a dealer that will do it right now Local dealer says they will "if it applies." It does, I looked it up, will save me about 1500 bucks. Stopping by Monday to see what they say and maybe place an order after I watch some more videos this weekend. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 5:49:48 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm liking how people are modding these things already. Looks good lifted with bigger tires. I don't mind the lowered ones either. https://i.ibb.co/z79RF2x/Lifted-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42958/lifted-ford-maverick-on-32-inch-tires-looks-like-a-real-truck https://i.ibb.co/hmX80FH/Low-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42904/someone-lowered-a-2022-ford-maverick-already-and-it-looks-sick |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 6:20:33 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm sure it wouldn't be popular on the internet, but that one with bigger tires would do 90% of what I would need a truck to do. Make it a hybrid AWD/4X4, and I'll be buying one in a few years. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm liking how people are modding these things already. Looks good lifted with bigger tires. I don't mind the lowered ones either. https://i.ibb.co/z79RF2x/Lifted-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42958/lifted-ford-maverick-on-32-inch-tires-looks-like-a-real-truck https://i.ibb.co/hmX80FH/Low-Maverick-Hero.jpg https://www.thedrive.com/news/42904/someone-lowered-a-2022-ford-maverick-already-and-it-looks-sick Agree Too bad I’ll be spoiling that by dropping it and running 19” wheels.
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Posted: 11/13/2021 8:03:48 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I see these pics and kind of want https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56204/B42322DE-76E3-4C65-A214-31392D8D945C_jpe-2165135.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Those KO2's look great. I see these pics and kind of want https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56204/B42322DE-76E3-4C65-A214-31392D8D945C_jpe-2165135.JPG Oh man, that looks great. Hopefully they’ll do a Raptor version. 
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Posted: 11/13/2021 8:33:33 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: From early reports it seems decent - I'm trading in a Subaru Crosstrek that has been great in the snow (admittedly with snow-rated All Seasons), hoping the Mav's AWD is similar. Here's a video with it on snowy/muddy trails, albeit with aftermarket all-terrain tires - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46vMHA8SCf8Looking at TireRack (and they have a Maverick visualizer up now), it would only cost ~$1100 for a set of dedicated snow tires on steelies. It's looking like early 2022 before I get my truck so will likely see how it handles the rest of the winter and get a set for next year. Some people have been using their "Ford Points" from buying the truck towards the purchase of snow tires. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How are the GD Maverick owners liking them so far? Anyone have an AWD model in the snow yet, or soft offroading? I bounce around about what kind of vehicle I want for getting to backpacking trails and such (mild offroading) and handling snow, and I really don't want a full size truck or Jeep...., so I've had Subaru Outbacks, for example, which are pretty perfect for my needs, but I really miss truck features a lot. Sometimes I have to get a load of water softener salt, or haul other items that won't fit in an Outback, etc. It seems like the Maverick may check off that last box. From early reports it seems decent - I'm trading in a Subaru Crosstrek that has been great in the snow (admittedly with snow-rated All Seasons), hoping the Mav's AWD is similar. Here's a video with it on snowy/muddy trails, albeit with aftermarket all-terrain tires - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46vMHA8SCf8Looking at TireRack (and they have a Maverick visualizer up now), it would only cost ~$1100 for a set of dedicated snow tires on steelies. It's looking like early 2022 before I get my truck so will likely see how it handles the rest of the winter and get a set for next year. Some people have been using their "Ford Points" from buying the truck towards the purchase of snow tires. couple more I watched just the other day from the same guy... gives a good idea of what it can and can't do.  2022 Ford Maverick FX4 All-Terrain Tire Off-Road Test  2022 Ford Maverick FX4 with BFG Trail-Terrains Off-Road Adventure @ 26:00 in this one he comes across a part of the trail that's had a mudslide across it... the most extreme obstacle he takes on.. |
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Posted: 11/13/2021 8:37:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh man, that looks great. Hopefully they’ll do a Raptor version. Not raptor, rattler. https://www.sema.org/news-media/enews/2021/45/spy-shots-ford-maverick-rattler-sits-slightly-higher-dearborn 
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Posted: 11/14/2021 12:36:04 AM EDT
[#49]
Just found out I can get X Plan pricing as well. I am 100% in now.
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Posted: 11/14/2021 5:17:20 PM EDT
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 It's MAVERICK Time: Ford's Tiniest Truck Takes On The World's TOUGHEST Towing Test! TFL did one of their towing tests with the hybrid. |
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