2022 Ford Maverick

[billt460]

With fuel costs headed for the stratosphere in the upcoming months, this thing will sell like hotcakes.

 

[dishdude]

I saw they will start offering the 1.5 EB due to a shortage of hybrid components

 

[billt460]

 

[odie]

Most of the gas mileage reviews are with the tailgate up . Cover or tailgate at lower angle could help m.p.g. .

Found these , not the case !

Myth Busted? Driving With The Tailgate Down Increases Gas Mileage

You’ve probably heard this one before. Anyone you ask will have their own opinion, but I don’t stand by opinions alone. I’m concerned with the science behind whether or not driving with the tailgate down makes a difference in gas mileage.

pitstop.rumbleon.com

Pickup Truck Tailgates | Fuel Economy - Consumer Reports News

Pickup Truck Tailgates have long been at the center of truck owner debates on how to improve the aerodynamics of the cargo bed and if doing so was worth the effort. Conventional wisdom dictates that an empty bed with the tailgate up would capture air flow and the added drag would reduce fuel...

www.consumerreports.org

 

[meep]

I saw they will start offering the 1.5 EB due to a shortage of hybrid components

I don’t know much about the 1.5EB, but for the size it is, it could be a good fit? But I agree, if FWD is workable then I’d rather have the hybrid. Their hybrid tech has been around for at least 14 years, maybe a couple more? It should be worked out nicely by now. Besides, a 1.5L won’t weigh much and could lend it to be a little light on its feet.

 

[supton]

Their hybrid tech has been around for at least 14 years, maybe a couple more?

True, but it’s mostly software, and all I can say is, Windows…

 

[odie]

Impressive gas mileage !

 

[dishdude]

Random Maverick I walked by. Love the size of this truck, it looks great. I'm really drawn to this XL trim, the steelies look great and Area 51 is a great color.

 

[billt460]

The truck looks nice. But the wheels look like he put 4 inflatable spares on.

 

[Graham Piccinini]

Random Maverick I walked by. Love the size of this truck, it looks great. I'm really drawn to this XL trim, the steelies look great and Area 51 is a great color.

Love it. The only other vehicle I can think of, that actually looks just as good with the factory steelies, is Land Rover Defender.

 

[Hermann]

That does seem weird. Cost cutting measure? Maybe keyless is part of the options that will tip this towards $30k.

They should go full-BITOG and make it a simple metal key with no RKE. That'll appeal to us luddites!

Luddites is a great name for folks with closed minds.

 

[Hermann]

I still think the name is lame. F-50 woulda worked much better.

You can buy body side stickers on Etsy that call it a F-050

 

[meep]

F-050 ftw!

 

[odie]

You can buy body side stickers on Etsy that call it a F-050

 

[Hermann]

how about these stickers

FX2 Hybrid Decal Fits Ford F150 Bedsides Pickup Sticker Decals | Etsy

Description: WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 Decals. Approximate dimensions: (16.4 in x 4 in) each. Easy installation Instructions Included New in the Box TO INSTALL: - Clean the surface. - Peel the paper back, making sure the decal sticks to the transfer tape. - Place the decal on the surface and

www.etsy.com

 

[billt460]

There are also these. Available in both large or small.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F8ZFJS9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B09F8ZFJS9&pd_rd_w=atdZj&content-id=amzn1.sym.24b0b161-2d2e-40f8-8233-013eb186b34a&pf_rd_p=24b0b161-2d2e-40f8-8233-013eb186b34a&pf_rd_r=P88VDSVW4VRZAW82QBEF&pd_rd_wg=IeSEh&pd_rd_r=2ec0ecf6-436b-41d1-85e2-e2ae64e0d654&s=automotive&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTUNSNTMwSVpLTFRYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDIzOTQ4MzVZSlFWR1BVQ0lMRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzE5MzgzM08xRThHTEdVRkRPUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

 

[MrStamper]

Nice looking truck, this is how the ranger should've looked. That 2.0 L turbo is stout too, especially if it's the same block like the Focus St, which guys tune up to 400 hp reliably. Only ignorant idiots will buy the cvt over the 8 speed.

 

[Hermann]

Nice looking truck, this is how the ranger should've looked. That 2.0 L turbo is stout too, especially if it's the same block like the Focus St, which guys tune up to 400 hp reliably. Only ignorant idiots will buy the cvt over the 8 speed.

Thank you for insulting all the Hybrid Maverick owners

 

[dishdude]

Nice looking truck, this is how the ranger should've looked. That 2.0 L turbo is stout too, especially if it's the same block like the Focus St, which guys tune up to 400 hp reliably. Only ignorant idiots will buy the cvt over the 8 speed.

I'd go with the hybrid, it should have plenty of power and those fuel economy numbers are tough to pass up. 40 mpg+ in a pickup? That's wild.

 

[Blueshound]

The hybrid is a no-brainer unless you need 4wd.