2022 ( Ford ) Maverick owners forum / club ...
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I like how people think a planetary gearbox with no belts, chains or clutches is the same as a Nissan insta blow snowmobile cvt.
And no deference to you, I’ve just seen this same comment everyday for 20 years in reference to Toyota hybrids and in reference to the nearly identical escape hybrid.
Manufacturers should reconsider the eCVT moniker and call it something else like a floating planetary gear set. (Which is what it is)
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I just think this little truck checks so many boxes for so many households. Ford took a smart pill on this one.
It will sell like hotcakes. When Junior grows up he/she will upgrade to a nice F-150. Maybe even a Bro-Dozer?
Smart smart smart!
It will sell like hotcakes. When Junior grows up he/she will upgrade to a nice F-150. Maybe even a Bro-Dozer?
Smart smart smart!
The big problem is why weren’t they selling this alongside the Escape HYBRID all along?
Mid size trucks have stagnated since 2001 let alone small rigs.
I'd strongly consider one. I do wish they offered the hybrid with AWD but maybe that will come in the near future. I don't do any towing and I do occasionally haul but nothing very heavy. I remodeled my house in 2020 and looking back on it I can't think of anything I did with my F-150 that the Maverick couldn't have done. I'm more interested to see what other competition comes out though other than the Santa Cruz.
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I would love to put a Small Block 383 stroker in one! 
Definitely with you on that. They should break it out into its own designation. I initially thought the same thing until I went down the rabbit hole of Google and saw how different it was. I suspect, that done properly (Which, Ford and Toyota did some cross-licensing long ago, so at least they had a decent start) I'd think the eCVT would outlast just about anything short of an old school row-your-own manual.
Sure, they still are 'odd' to drive, but for their intended duty, I think its a very good choice.
Agree. We do hear of the occasional toyota battery pack aging, but I’ve not heard a single instance of their eCVT or the high current controllers which provide the actual “gearing” failing, and that goes for Ford too. That must be some seriously robust electronics.
My Son just told me that he has ordered one. He told me he went with the Hybrid XLT with the Luxury package.
One of my sons sells Fords(Sold more cars than anyone at this long standing local dealer). Rode in one Wednesday 10/06. I'm very impressed with the job they did. $20,000 for a hybrid that handily beats Prius numbers? With these prices, and this quality it will be a big hit. Of course I'm partial to the 2.0 liter engine as I have history with it... I'm currently driving a 2021 Ranger XLT 4X4. They are in no way alike.
FWIW, The Ford Ranger is THE MOST AMERICAN VEHICLE YOU CAN BUY with 85% domestic content and assembled by UAW members in Michigan.
FWIW, The Ford Ranger is THE MOST AMERICAN VEHICLE YOU CAN BUY with 85% domestic content and assembled by UAW members in Michigan.
Interesting about the 121" wheelbase on the Maverick. That's smack in between the wheelbases for different models of the old US–spec Ranger that ended production in 2011. The regular cab with 6' bed had a 111.5" wheelbase, the fleet version with 7' bed was 117.5", and the extended cab with 6' bed was 125.7" (2WD)/125.9" (4WD).
The perception is that the Maverick is small. It's actually about the same size as the old extended-cab Ranger.
The perception is that the Maverick is small. It's actually about the same size as the old extended-cab Ranger.
He did say "good luck."
