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stop pushing that Granger b/s! There are a number of online retailers for Ford's ESP. Granger isn't any cheaper than the others. Are they paying you guys to endorse them?
@@greghale717 Umm, how do you think they pay their expenses? At the beginning of each video there is a banner in the top left disclosing they are paid to promote products.
For a vehicle that gets 40mpg driving around town this result was pretty impressive. If you’re in a flatter area like me and just need to haul 3000-4000lbs shorter distances this would get the job done.
I like things simple and I would be nervous about all that technology and keeping it fixed down the road that's why I bought the Honda Ridgeline instead it has a naturally aspirated V6 that is tried and proven for reliability...
@@deanvoss7098 Ford has been making the hybrid escape since 2004 . They’ve been reliable. Also, Ford has a 8 year 100,000 mile warranty on the Powertrain and battery when equipped with the hybrid powertrain. That should provide some peace of mind for a while
110% agree that this is more pickup than what most people need. The maverick is a fantastic vehicle that I use for my grounds maintenance and light hauling business.
@@jordan6489 Most people don't need a pickup truck, and of those who actually need one, most people would prefer a single cab with three seats and a long bed.
@@TinLeadHammer I like the crew cab to hold my gear and it also doubles as my family vehicle! I have a utility trailer I use for extra space. As I grow I’ll most likely get a 3/4 ton but baby steps
That was a pretty impressive towing exercise for Green Bean! And I think you hit the nail on the head - this is "enough" of a pickup for probably 90% of truck buyers. It's a pretty sweet combination.
The Maverick is, in fact, the same size the Ranger used to be and 191hp used to be Sports car power number...
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I had a 2002 Chevy S-10 with the 4.3v6, and a 2010 Ranger. Perfect size trucks. Amazing how all these trucks just keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if they will let the same disease infect the Maverick, eventually. Then have to come up with another category of small truck.
@@1798iscomingback sub 200hp “sports cars”? Maybe really old four cylinder cars. Even the better four cylinder n/a cars that are now 20+ years old had at least 200. I mean 200 was family car horsepower in n/a v6’s 20+ years ago. It’s low.
I love my 93 ranger (4.0 5 speed 4x4) but I'm fine keeping it as a plow truck and local runner... I wouldn't want to be hit by somebody while I'm driving that thing. Modern vehicles are larger, but it gives much more space for safety.
If you lived through the 70s and 80s, you remember things like the 1 ton Toyota pickup with a 2300 pound load and 5000 pound trailer rating, with 116 horsepower. Or you could get a ranger with the big 2.8 liter V6 option that was rated to tow 5000 pounds with 115 horsepower and a huge 150ft/lb of torque. During that time, it was normal to see motorhomes, trucks with trailers, the obligatory VW bus, and semis struggling up grades like this at 25-35mph. The good news is that most cars were struggling to maintain the 55mph national speed limit so the speed differences weren’t that large. The best was hot days at elevation. Vehicles would overheat so you had to stop. Then carbureted vehicles would get vapor lock from the extra heat while sitting (fuel boils in the fuel bowl, exasperated by the lower vapor pressure at elevation) and wouldn’t want to start until really cooled down.
Ahh the memories. Vehicles are far more reliable and capable than they used to be. I grew up in the south and remember how all police cruisers had to idle with their hoods open to keep from overheating in the summer. And you didn’t have to be towing to overheat when climbing grades. The family Caprice or Crown Vic would have a temperature light on climbing the Ike in the summer at those speeds with just the kids and luggage in the back.
I had a 94 Ranger 2.3 5 sp with the long bed. 99 hp. Zero tow rating and no AC. It was as gutless as the come but as reliable as you can get. I did nothing to it except change the timing belt twice. Gave it to my son and he drove the pi ss out of it. Got over 168,000 that I no of.
@@ride-electric I'd be extremely unhappy only getting 168k miles out of any modern vehicle. That was pretty ok back then, but not anymore. My 96' 300zx has an extra 150hp from stock and over 200k miles(120k since the horsepower was added). 280k on my old Matrix and 320k on my Sienna.
Heck yeah!! Maxing it out even over the hitch weight limit pushing it up hill at 11,000 feet (down 33% on power at that elevation)... I got to say that was actually very impressive.
Stressing the engine can cause uneven wear if there are slight manufacturing tolerances that expose weak points under high load. Breaking it in gently\as described by the manufacturer, will allow the even wear to fill in and eliminate the weak points from the tolerances, thus allowing even wear under high stress after it is completed break in. An oil change will not repair uneven wear, though manufacturer tolerances are claimed to be so tight now that weak points have been significantly reduced compared to engines of old, so it may not be as big a of a deal any more.
I’ve towed with my 2023 hybrid, I can say yes it has the power to tow 4K lbs I’ve done it even though mines only rated for 2k. Also the cvt has been reliable I have over 100k miles currently and no issues.
I really like my Maverick hybrid. I work two “service” jobs and originally bought a 2023 tacoma but I was spending 1200 a month in gas. The money I am saving on gas driving my Maverick is my car payment. I’m getting 600 miles per tank! The only thing I question is the reliability but so far with 22k miles it’s great!
Ford isn't as bad as keyboard warriors claim. The hybrid has proven components so it should do fine. Even my little 2.0 Ecoboost can do work and no issues.
I have Maverick Tremor and am a big guy myself. what I think a lot of people don't realize is how roomy the Maverick is inside. Andre is wearing a dang cowboy hat and fits in this TRUCK!!
I tried a Tacoma and I did not fit comfortably in it at all. For me to even sort of fit, I needed to do the "seat lean" so I didn't keep bumping my head off the roof. I fit really well in the front of the Maverick when I tested one, but nobody could ever sit behind me. 😅
@workingcountry1776 well the foot well is pretty big, enough that it stands out to short people as having the pedal be a long reach. And the position I drive at 6ft 300lb still has 2 to 3 notches that the seat can go back. I also had a 6'1" 330lb passenger ride behind me for 6 hours without any complaints major complaints other than the 2nd row rear seat back not reclining.
@ In the Tacoma? I would have to say probably not. Coincidentally, I am relatively the same exact height/weight! Not trying to hate on Toyota other than the roof height as I believe they are great vehicles.
Nice to see the Hybrid AWD being able to tow. We have had a 22 Ecoboost FX4 with 4K tow since new, and it tows well through the Sierras and Cascades. Also, no hitch clunk. Good luck with your oversized noggin!
Have had a few very stressful days. Thank you TFL for the great diversion for this car guy!!! Keep it up. What TFL does has a more positive effect than just providing information and entertainment. You provide short escapes for the average joe/jane.
That was actually kind of impressive. Between the width of the trailer with that shield and the mini truck on the back, there was a fair amount of added wind resistance. I'd love to know how warm the CVT got during that pull. Not only did it complete the climb but it did it reasonably fast and the downhill performance looked good too.
It's not a belt based CVT, it's a Toyota Prius style planetary gearset, no belts, nothing to slip, etc. So hammering it doesn't cause it to stress and dump heat like an automatic or belt based CVT.
@ think of it like a manual gearbox, you're not using the transmission oil for anything other than lubrication. When is the last time you heard of a manual overheating? Or anyone even caring about the oil temp in one? (Ignore roasting the clutch. :D)
But likely not helpful at this time of year when they are running the test in 30-40f weather (where no vehicle should overheat at speed putting out full power).
I have a 2023 Maverick as my company vehicle. And a 23 f150 powerboost as my personal. The F150 is a rocket, but very thirsty 15mpg average . Maverick is like a fun little go cart that truly gets 35+ mpg average.
This is definitely a win!! You won’t often max tow up an 8% grade to 1,000 ft! Imagine towing at 3500 feet on relatively flat ground which is about 50% of North America and then 40% gets even lower & flatter!! There’s only a small percentage of roads this challenging!! The truck has enough power!! I was shocked actually. Nathan & Andrey is a great combination!! They communicate very well together and respect each other. Well done fellas and editing!! 😊
are you the same that seems to comment about what a great vehicle the ford sport trac is every video? it was an awful experiment if i may disagree. it was an explorer with 4 doors just turned the rear maybe 4 feet as a box. thats not a pickup, it has no bed and is not really made to pull. man did i hate those things, ugly and uselss
My wife owned the Ford Explorer and I owned a Ford Sport Trac pretty much different vehicles. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was based on the Ford Explorer platform, but it was a different vehicle with a redesigned frame and a longer wheelbase. I liked my Sport Trac.
@@shuttlepilot_ so no manufacturer can make a car with the added utility of a truck because it has been done before? Not sure if you've ever transported leaking garbage bags, yard waste, wood, mulch, dirt, wet muddy gear etc. in a car, it's not very fun to do, or clean up. If you have to transport family and occasionally need a truck bed, a small bed like the sport trac or the maverick is a very handy vehicle to own. It's not for everyone, it's an option on the market for those that need less than a ranger (which has gotten quite big) and more utility than a closed cab car / wagon.
I have had two of these. For towing, definitely get the turbo. I pulled a 12’ x 6 1/2’ tall enclosed v-nose and it does great. More truck than most people need, great on the highway all while being easy to maneuver in city spaces.
ALOHA!! Great video as always!! Definitely my favorite truck channel!! I’ll even watch videos of trucks I’m not interested in just to hang out with you guys. Roman, your head is just the right size. Don’t let anybody tell you differently.
@@carsonmcdonnell1536 most non-turbo vehicles, including the Maverick, have clauses in their manual that advise to adjust down the maximum towing capacity x% at certain intervals of elevation (usually 1,000 or 2,000 feet increments). The 4,000lb rating is calculated for sea level.
Glad to see you getting a new hat. I didn’t want to comment about it because ones western hat is supposed to fit one’s personality; but honestly that particular shape doesn’t fit your head very well. It’s too small for your frame. In fact you should do a fun video with yourself and your fitting and showing how the Milliner (or hat maker) is blocking and shaping your hat. Yes haw 🤠!
just got me one of these, same options, happy to see all the testing videos you guys have on it, and that it is preforming well in all of them. I didn't have much choice when getting mine, old car was in the shop at the dealership and repairs were more than the car was worth, this was the 2nd cheapest tuck they could sell me, the cheapest being the version of it with out heated seats, being -10 I decided to go for the one with heated seats.
I love my 22’ Maverick XLT Hybrid tows anything I need to pull even past the 2000 lbs max rating I’ve pulled up to 4000 with it or more and it handled it like a champ
Vehicles like the Ridgeline and Maverick really bring out the worst person you know - the guy who has nothing better to do but go online and yell about how “TheY arEN’T ReAL trUCks” and lip flap trying to fight with everyone in the comment sections. They have beds (and the Ridgeline has the bonus of the trunk built in), they tow, they have really great space on the inside to hold tools/carry family, they get good gas mileage, etc etc. It’s just a weird thing where you get this mix of old guys and middle age dudes who pretend they do so many things that they could never survive not having a “true” truck. The Maverick, Ridgeline, and I suppose Santa Cruz as well are genuinely great vehicles that offer so much to the average person. I’m a big truck guy, grew up in them, and I’m honestly jealous of the unibody truck trend because they offer so much for the average person
But but but... it's a unibody so it can't be a truck!!! But but but... it's a little 4 cylinder so it can't be a truck!!! But but but... it's an eCVT which sounds similar to CVT so it has to suck!!! But but but... it makes an annoying noise when you push it to it's maximum rated ability for 8 minutes straight!!! But but but... it's only 4,000lbs and my dad says his truck can tow 180,000lbs!!! The amount of pickup size queens in the comments that haven't towed much more than a uhaul around their HOA in their lives is hilarious. This little truck WORKS.
My 2013 Mercedes C350 Diesel Wagon has the same tow rating as this "Truck". I dont really understand why there is such hype over a Ford Escape with a bed and a tow hitch.
@@Drewcardello Bronco Sport, with which it shares a platform. Of course the other platform mate, the Escape, has this powertrain in FWD & AWD as well as a PHEV version.
I think that’s a great truck for someone who is used to driving cars, but want a truck but not a full size. Better than a car or suv in cargo area but still get the great mileage.
I'm in the middle of the vehicle. I wanted to point something out. mild error. There is a tachometer on the maverick. You have to change the settings in "my view" to include the tach. and its a silly looking bar like that in the escape active. But it does infact have one. All Ford trucks do. you just have to look for it.
@aaammm1033 most people that own anything bigger than an f150 are better off with a mimivan. Most people with an f150 or smaller would be better served with a Rav4
@@veganpotterthevegan I think most will be just fine with a hatchback, think of Mitsubishi Mirage, or Honda Fit. I can fit a full size fridge in my Mirage, TV stands, lawn mowers, anything I want really. If it doesn't fit, there are roof racks as an option, or a small tow hitch.
My 23 hybrid maverick is 100% perfect for me. It will haul 5 of my family when needed, plus luggage, or allow me to pick up anything I come across (like the nice oak table I got free by the side of the road this morning), or haul a utility trailer, bed and cab full of furniture as it has done twice recently as I moved furniture into a new house. It hauls my bikes and boats without any issues and gets me 40 mpg on my normal commute to work. I put snow tires on the front for winter and don't need AWD. I had three original rangers and this is the perfect replacement
@@veganpotterthevegan Except people who need a truck. People who use CCSB trucks as family haulers are no more or less silly than those in truck based or any full sized SUV. I have a '24 Hybrid Maverick and love it. But I also have an actual truck for doing truck things. Lots of rural places where people haul hay, horses, cattle, tractors etc. Lots of people with boats, pull behind campers, car trailers that need a truck in front of them.
The fact of the matter is the Maverick’s all the truck most Americans will ever need, and it actually does very well. I hope it sells well and is around for a while!
I’m totally impressed! When ford first announced this truck I knew they would sell a boatload of them and within the year I started seeing them all over the place.
More useful than a "brake applications" test, which is crude and also goes against other important engine performance/efficiency requirements, not to mention variables with traffic, maybe it'd be better to put some simple thermocouples on some brake components and actually monitor the heat generated. I agree that aspect is critically important for towing - but actually having to use the brakes, how many times, etc seems like a pretty arbitrary standard. The exception might be if you have an exhaust brake, obviously a special condition not relevant here. I want the brakes to work - I don't necessarily care how many times I have to use them. It's obvious you guys care about producing useful results, that might be one improvement. (It'd also be really interesting to see how ambient temps affect brake heat. My guess, very little.
I own a 2023 Maverick Hybrid as well as a Bushwacker 15FK. Trailer. Camping gear and family is pushing close to 3,000lbs. My Maverick in the summer gets avg 5L/100km normally. Towing I get typically 12L/100km. The tachometer is usually at 35-45% power. Using the ScanGauge 3 it says 3,200-4,100rpm. The only time I felt like it was underpowered was on an upgrade hwy with crosswind, I saw the power at 55-60% and the rpm at 4,500-4,800
After watching a few of your videos on this maverick i cant help but be impressed. Not only have you proven yourselves to be fantastic salespeople (ha ha sorry but take that as a complement as i meant it to be one) but the maverick also seems to be a great vehicle that cam do a very wide range of things that will cover the majority of what most people need a car/truck to do. Its super fuel efficient, looks good, has a bed and can carry a decent load, tows a decent weight and has good tech etc etc etc. Sure its never going to be suitable for heavu towing and most off roading but itll certailnt do well with what its rated for and as i said at the start of this post, the capabilities of this little truck will cover most of what ypur average suburban family needs a vehicle to do. I see dual cab trucks like this as an ideal family vehicle as you can sit 5 people in relative comfort and still have the bed etc etc etc. Good stuff.
The west side of the tunnel is no joke on I-70 if anyone watching at home hasn’t been on it before. I had my f150 loaded down with no trailer and it just wanted to fly down toward silverthorne. It’s steep!!
The Maverick is a real truck for those who don't need a "REAL" truck. Not everyone needs to haul 1,000 pounds of gear or materials in the back or tow a 5th wheel RV. I am looking forward to the Toyota Stout and hopefully a Ridgeline Hybrid.
I have that 2.5L in my Ford Fusion. Horrible sounding engine, but very very reliable. The engine comes from Madza. They put the same engine in Madza cars.
@zachlafond2652 I think it's a Toyota engine. Hybrid system is from a RAV4 and the engine seemed similar to the 2.5 of the Toyota hybrids. I might be wrong tho don't quote me on that.
Ford owned a % of Mazda for many years. Ford and Toyota shared tech a lil 20+ years ago but never any actual parts sharing as far as engines or other major assemblies@@abdullahbinshahid3199
Really good test TFL. a couple mods I would recommend for the Maverick would be making it a bit more comfortable, add in some sound deadening to reduce road noise. Look at installing a windshield from a Lariat, SoundScreen, it really helps with wind and engine bay noise. A redo of the Denver mpg loop with some heavier tires. Also if you press the "L" in the gear selector it will give you max regen and compression braking.
I have a 2023 Maverick Hybrid and a 2015 F150 5.0. I love both trucks, but 90% of the time, I drive the Maverick. With the F150, I can squeeze out 16-17 MPG around town, but with the Maverick, I average 44-45 MPG. Really, the only time I take the F150 is when I take the dogs for a ride or take garbage to the dump.
Some of our automatic cars (not CVT) also would drone. But like, our V6 van, it needs another gear, so empty it would be cruising up the hill at about 45-50 MPH at 3,000 RPM full throttle.
@@cliffordmontana4562 probably not often. I think it's a great commuter car you can throw some bags of mulch in occasionally. Definitely wouldn't tow in one.
Good news! It won't last more than 8.5 minutes! But seriously the Ike is a worst case scenario and having done it in many different cars and trucks it's rarely a quiet pleasant climb.
Sooper Ike! Love that the channel puts a vehicle like the Maverick thru its paces; while I agree that the average buyer probably won’t do anything close to this, I’m sure buyers are at least a bit curious if it really can. Thanks for the content!
Hey, guys, I’m really looking forward to your continued unbiased tests in the Maverick. I’m still a little hesitant to pull the trigger in one because of the Ecoboost engine. So, real world tests like this one are really appreciated. Keep up the great work, gentlemen. BTW….love the big 🤠
@@jamesrobinson3663 I got the 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, 4k tow. Very happy with it so far (4,300 mi, 24 mpg overall). Long term reliability may be unknown, but no way would I want the engine drone and CVT in the hybrid (the 2.0 gets growly enough at low rpm). 235 HP (250 on premium), and a little more space under the back seat are a couple of plusses with the ecoboost.
much. there's no reason the hf45 transmission can't last 400,000 miles. the weak point of these cars are the batteries but they still will last 250k miles
It's cute to see the kindergarten truck tow a baby truck. This is how baby trucks learn to tow when they grow up. Mr Truck should be here too mentor the kinderTruck and baby truck through their young life.
@@Chris-ut6eq That “kindergarten truck” will handle 90% of suburban drivers’ needs. It will be easier to park, ride more comfortably, and get better mileage than an F150, Ram 1500, and maybe even the Toyota Tacoma while providing utility and towing capability for home improvement projects and small campers.
@@JBM425 Couple years back when the 19,995 was valid, I wanted the Maverick but needed a truck. If I needed a car this would have been my choice. And I do agree, the tiny bed (aka open SUV rear 4.5" bed) with a ~1500lb payload would be a great choice for urban living. I like this vehicle, but Ford has jacked up the price too much. 36k? I bought a 50k truck with an additional 1400lbs payload and +9000lbs towing. But today's prices are not 2year ago prices.
I’ve driven up that mountain and through the Eisenhower tunnel. The crazy thing is going up it can be sunny but coming out of the tunnel it can be a completely different snowy world like we see here. ❄️☃️
I do consider the Maverick a truck, it's what the Ranger was back in the 80's. The CVT would be what killed my sales. As always another great TFL video.
The eCVT has almost nothing in common with one of those horrible nissan CVTs with the metal band that burns up at 100,000 miles. It's a Toyota design from the prius that will outlast the vehicle if you keep the oil serviced. It gets noisy when loaded and climbing, but it makes other transmissions feel clunky once you get used to it. I love my 23 hybrid maverick
you guys got this video done fast 🤣 Definitely hoping for another visit to the ranch like you guys did with the previous hybrid. I'm loving my 23 XL hybrid still, it's such a great little truck, and it's dirt cheap to insure.
The AWD hybrid is a great addition and the power and fuel economy is excellent for both engines. Price is still reasonable for a AWD crew cab light duty pickup.
@@williampisano7573It's an equalizer for American business. It does raise prices on foreign goods but it forces US manufacturers to keep jobs here and bring back the jobs that left.
You're acting like their costs don't go up every year like the rest of us. Their materials keep going up, their utilities keep going up, employees get raises. Of course their vehicles shouldn't be expected to stay the same price.
You are right at the 4,000lb towing limit but is that limit applicable at 11,000 feet of elevation? Should you be derating for every 1,000 feet above sea level according to Fords recommendations? Enquiring minds want to know. Strange that you would test this truck at its full sea level towing capacity yet you tested the 2025 Ranger at 2,500 pounds less than its full sea level towing capacity. Some viewers may think that you were trying to make it fail. Hmmmmmm? Don't forget you are only dealing with a 150hp motor and the electric motor is not contributing at all under these conditions.
The owners manual does specify reducing GVW and GCW by 2% for every 1000ft of elevation, so technically they are well above the recommended weight at least in terms for warranty purposes.
No, there is no derate with elevation. Ford statement pertains to 0 to 60 and passing performance. It does not cover cooling performance that they had issues on the hybrid because j2807 does not provide a derate with elevation. Andres hybrid had the heat control issue from the transmission that Ford knew about.
@@duramaxadventures5832 yes, the owners manual and the Maverick towing supplement mention high altitude operation and the specs I listed above. Not dissimilar to the same info in F-150 for the same.
What difference does it make if the body is fastened to frame by bolts and rubber isolators or the body is welded to the frame. There is a frame in the Maverick that is welded directly to the body. Are you saying that the bolts and rubber isolators is what makes a truck a truck?
@ body on frame is a time tested construction method for trucks. I use a 1/2 ton to haul stuff that is near its load limit. I feel better with body on frame. My personal taste. The market place with decide the future of truck construction. Best regards to you.
The definition of "truck" doesn't require a frame. This is also much more capable than the first body on frame trucks. My old corvette was body on frame. Was that a truck?
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stop pushing that Granger b/s! There are a number of online retailers for Ford's ESP. Granger isn't any cheaper than the others. Are they paying you guys to endorse them?
I don't think I would be happy driving my Crosstrek on the ike gauntlet
It's bigger than a CRV or a RAV4 it's actually Honda pilot length
When I sat in it I found the interior to be a little narrow in the seats to be a little narrow is that a correct assumption
@@greghale717 Umm, how do you think they pay their expenses? At the beginning of each video there is a banner in the top left disclosing they are paid to promote products.
i heard if you wear a cowboy hat, your truck tow rating increases
Yes!
@@TFLtruck maybe a Ushanka or Russian winter trapper hat next time?
can confirm
For a vehicle that gets 40mpg driving around town this result was pretty impressive. If you’re in a flatter area like me and just need to haul 3000-4000lbs shorter distances this would get the job done.
@@jonl2938 i average 30mpg in my ecoboost AWD mav. I am real jelly of the AWD hybrid
@ and 30mpg is great in its own right. Hopefully production starts catching up to demand for the hybrids. Still long wait lists where I am in Canada.
I like things simple and I would be nervous about all that technology and keeping it fixed down the road that's why I bought the Honda Ridgeline instead it has a naturally aspirated V6 that is tried and proven for reliability...
@@gonzos-twin 30mpg is very impressive for an AWD compact truck. And it's very peppy.
@@deanvoss7098 Ford has been making the hybrid escape since 2004 . They’ve been reliable. Also, Ford has a 8 year 100,000 mile warranty on the Powertrain and battery when equipped with the hybrid powertrain. That should provide some peace of mind for a while
110% agree that this is more pickup than what most people need. The maverick is a fantastic vehicle that I use for my grounds maintenance and light hauling business.
All the truck I need the Ridgeline would fit the bill.
Most people don’t need a pickup. A Subaru Impreza Wagon is more pickup than most people need.
@@kylewhismansure, for like $10K more and a lot less fuel economy.
@@jordan6489 Most people don't need a pickup truck, and of those who actually need one, most people would prefer a single cab with three seats and a long bed.
@@TinLeadHammer I like the crew cab to hold my gear and it also doubles as my family vehicle! I have a utility trailer I use for extra space. As I grow I’ll most likely get a 3/4 ton but baby steps
That was a pretty impressive towing exercise for Green Bean! And I think you hit the nail on the head - this is "enough" of a pickup for probably 90% of truck buyers. It's a pretty sweet combination.
The Maverick is, in fact, the same size the Ranger used to be and 191hp used to be Sports car power number...
I had a 2002 Chevy S-10 with the 4.3v6, and a 2010 Ranger. Perfect size trucks. Amazing how all these trucks just keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if they will let the same disease infect the Maverick, eventually. Then have to come up with another category of small truck.
@@1798iscomingback sub 200hp “sports cars”? Maybe really old four cylinder cars. Even the better four cylinder n/a cars that are now 20+ years old had at least 200. I mean 200 was family car horsepower in n/a v6’s 20+ years ago. It’s low.
@@pryme2013No they’re not. 4 cylinders made like 140-160 hp back then. 200 plus was v6 territory.
I love my 93 ranger (4.0 5 speed 4x4) but I'm fine keeping it as a plow truck and local runner... I wouldn't want to be hit by somebody while I'm driving that thing.
Modern vehicles are larger, but it gives much more space for safety.
@@pryme2013Mazda Miata is 175 hp. My 1979 RX 7 was 100 hp. My 1983 Rabbit GTI was 95 HP. My 1987 Turbo RX7 was 182 HP. My 1979 Mustang V8 was 145 hp
If you lived through the 70s and 80s, you remember things like the 1 ton Toyota pickup with a 2300 pound load and 5000 pound trailer rating, with 116 horsepower. Or you could get a ranger with the big 2.8 liter V6 option that was rated to tow 5000 pounds with 115 horsepower and a huge 150ft/lb of torque.
During that time, it was normal to see motorhomes, trucks with trailers, the obligatory VW bus, and semis struggling up grades like this at 25-35mph. The good news is that most cars were struggling to maintain the 55mph national speed limit so the speed differences weren’t that large.
The best was hot days at elevation. Vehicles would overheat so you had to stop. Then carbureted vehicles would get vapor lock from the extra heat while sitting (fuel boils in the fuel bowl, exasperated by the lower vapor pressure at elevation) and wouldn’t want to start until really cooled down.
Ahh the memories. Vehicles are far more reliable and capable than they used to be. I grew up in the south and remember how all police cruisers had to idle with their hoods open to keep from overheating in the summer. And you didn’t have to be towing to overheat when climbing grades. The family Caprice or Crown Vic would have a temperature light on climbing the Ike in the summer at those speeds with just the kids and luggage in the back.
I had a 94 Ranger 2.3 5 sp with the long bed. 99 hp. Zero tow rating and no AC. It was as gutless as the come but as reliable as you can get. I did nothing to it except change the timing belt twice. Gave it to my son and he drove the pi ss out of it. Got over 168,000 that I no of.
@@cdmcr Are you saying everything wasn't better before?
@@ride-electric I'd be extremely unhappy only getting 168k miles out of any modern vehicle. That was pretty ok back then, but not anymore. My 96' 300zx has an extra 150hp from stock and over 200k miles(120k since the horsepower was added). 280k on my old Matrix and 320k on my Sienna.
@@cdmcr So very true. Tires used to go flat or blow out a LOT more often, too.
Heck yeah!! Maxing it out even over the hitch weight limit pushing it up hill at 11,000 feet (down 33% on power at that elevation)... I got to say that was actually very impressive.
Enjoy your videos. But that test seems pretty hard for a new truck that is not broke in yet.
@@orrinkelso9295 Definitely broken in now 👍😂 Do an oil change and your set
Stressing the engine can cause uneven wear if there are slight manufacturing tolerances that expose weak points under high load.
Breaking it in gently\as described by the manufacturer, will allow the even wear to fill in and eliminate the weak points from the tolerances, thus allowing even wear under high stress after it is completed break in.
An oil change will not repair uneven wear, though manufacturer tolerances are claimed to be so tight now that weak points have been significantly reduced compared to engines of old, so it may not be as big a of a deal any more.
Knowingly overloading it, it's a good thing you didn't have an incident or insurance would have told you where to go.
@scupking overloading a mini truck is the only way to test a mini truck. 😀
I’ve towed with my 2023 hybrid, I can say yes it has the power to tow 4K lbs I’ve done it even though mines only rated for 2k. Also the cvt has been reliable I have over 100k miles currently and no issues.
@@michaelnewman89 Not a cvt. It’s an ecvt and shares nothing with those silly belt driven disasters.
My C-Max has the E-CVT good to know
I have seen no failures with the HF45 ecvt transmission. they are probably the most reliable transmission in 2025.
@@michaelnewman89 Same with my hybrid. It tows better than my old 1997 F150 4.2 manual did.
@@gribly here we go
I LOVE my Maverick, I have a 23 Ecoboost and it's fantastic. It's the best vehicle I've owned, comfortable and very useful.
Nice! Andre finally addresses the undersized hat situation that so many people have commented on over many videos.
Yeah, but Case’s jacket calls for a hat.
Nice to know this important issue has been addressed, heck with truck talk.
Do a comparison tow video for the Ecoboost Maverick!
YES!!!!!!!
They did the eco boost back in 22 I think
@@smokeyj3983 would the new model have more power and torque compared to the older ones?
@@Mike-Capz83 the hybrid has the same power and the Ecoboost has less in the 25 models because of emissions
@@_01JohnJ ohh gotcha
I really like my Maverick hybrid. I work two “service” jobs and originally bought a 2023 tacoma but I was spending 1200 a month in gas. The money I am saving on gas driving my Maverick is my car payment. I’m getting 600 miles per tank! The only thing I question is the reliability but so far with 22k miles it’s great!
Ford isn't as bad as keyboard warriors claim. The hybrid has proven components so it should do fine. Even my little 2.0 Ecoboost can do work and no issues.
I have Maverick Tremor and am a big guy myself. what I think a lot of people don't realize is how roomy the Maverick is inside. Andre is wearing a dang cowboy hat and fits in this TRUCK!!
Way more room inside than a new Tacoma. Being built off a car platform without a real truck frame has some advantages.
I tried a Tacoma and I did not fit comfortably in it at all. For me to even sort of fit, I needed to do the "seat lean" so I didn't keep bumping my head off the roof. I fit really well in the front of the Maverick when I tested one, but nobody could ever sit behind me. 😅
I'm 6'7 and 240+#... Would my lanky frame fit? These are based on the Focus, Escape platform if I'm not mistaken
@workingcountry1776 well the foot well is pretty big, enough that it stands out to short people as having the pedal be a long reach. And the position I drive at 6ft 300lb still has 2 to 3 notches that the seat can go back. I also had a 6'1" 330lb passenger ride behind me for 6 hours without any complaints major complaints other than the 2nd row rear seat back not reclining.
@ In the Tacoma? I would have to say probably not. Coincidentally, I am relatively the same exact height/weight! Not trying to hate on Toyota other than the roof height as I believe they are great vehicles.
Ford makes a very good hybrid. There are many 2012 to 2020 or so Ford Fusion hybrids used by at&t and other companies with over 400,000 on them.
😂
Because it's basically Toyota tech
@@dearbullsFord did license it but it was mostly Ford's R&D and it was better than Toyota's at that time.
Nice to see the Hybrid AWD being able to tow. We have had a 22 Ecoboost FX4 with 4K tow since new, and it tows well through the Sierras and Cascades. Also, no hitch clunk. Good luck with your oversized noggin!
A small truck pulling an even smaller truck 🛻
gotta love it! Thanks for what you do TFL!
I was impressed by the new look of this new Maverick when I saw it at the dealer, it looks great!
@@benven2161 yeah, I really like the thinner headlights
Have had a few very stressful days. Thank you TFL for the great diversion for this car guy!!! Keep it up. What TFL does has a more positive effect than just providing information and entertainment. You provide short escapes for the average joe/jane.
@@RealRealist1 Definitely.. sometimes I watch videos on cars that I have no interest in just hang out with the guys.
That was actually kind of impressive. Between the width of the trailer with that shield and the mini truck on the back, there was a fair amount of added wind resistance. I'd love to know how warm the CVT got during that pull. Not only did it complete the climb but it did it reasonably fast and the downhill performance looked good too.
It's not a belt based CVT, it's a Toyota Prius style planetary gearset, no belts, nothing to slip, etc. So hammering it doesn't cause it to stress and dump heat like an automatic or belt based CVT.
@@771racing Good to know. I'm sure there's still a heat limit for it and it would be interesting to know if it had gotten anywhere close to a warning.
@ think of it like a manual gearbox, you're not using the transmission oil for anything other than lubrication. When is the last time you heard of a manual overheating? Or anyone even caring about the oil temp in one? (Ignore roasting the clutch. :D)
the hybrid inverter/battery take the beating here. not the gears.
Love the quality of the camera that your using
I do wish they would provide Coolant temp and Transmission Temp overlayed on these tests. Very important parameters for performance.
With a Bank's iDash they could do just that.
But likely not helpful at this time of year when they are running the test in 30-40f weather (where no vehicle should overheat at speed putting out full power).
@@cdmcrI noticed when they were yakking about the in-dash towing options, the screen showed the outdoor temperature as 10F.
@@gordonmabey6978 hey! It didn’t overheat at 10 degrees F! Yeah. That’s one reason I don’t like this test. Try it when it’s 90F and see the results.
@@Upliftyourbrothers lol you know what might possibly happen. That CVT will burn up.
Stop N Go traffic is when Hybrids & EVs shine. If you live in a place with lots of traffic, a Hybrid Maverick is awesome.
I have a 2023 Maverick as my company vehicle. And a 23 f150 powerboost as my personal. The F150 is a rocket, but very thirsty 15mpg average . Maverick is like a fun little go cart that truly gets 35+ mpg average.
Just one of the many cool things about TFL, the different presenters with their own unique styles. Well done Roman
This is definitely a win!! You won’t often max tow up an 8% grade to 1,000 ft! Imagine towing at 3500 feet on relatively flat ground which is about 50% of North America and then 40% gets even lower & flatter!! There’s only a small percentage of roads this challenging!! The truck has enough power!! I was shocked actually.
Nathan & Andrey is a great combination!! They communicate very well together and respect each other. Well done fellas and editing!! 😊
AWD + easily able to tow my pop-up camper + crew cab style truck + 40 mpg = exactly what I need and nothing more.
The Sport Trac was a great shop vehicle where I worked 20 years ago.
I feel the Sport track is closer to a Ford Ranger in size
are you the same that seems to comment about what a great vehicle the ford sport trac is every video? it was an awful experiment if i may disagree. it was an explorer with 4 doors just turned the rear maybe 4 feet as a box. thats not a pickup, it has no bed and is not really made to pull. man did i hate those things, ugly and uselss
My wife owned the Ford Explorer and I owned a Ford Sport Trac pretty much different vehicles.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was based on the Ford Explorer platform, but it was a different vehicle with a redesigned frame and a longer wheelbase.
I liked my Sport Trac.
I’m being sarcastic. People keep making videos of these types of vehicles and saying it’s new and a truck. Not new and not a truck.
@@shuttlepilot_ so no manufacturer can make a car with the added utility of a truck because it has been done before?
Not sure if you've ever transported leaking garbage bags, yard waste, wood, mulch, dirt, wet muddy gear etc. in a car, it's not very fun to do, or clean up. If you have to transport family and occasionally need a truck bed, a small bed like the sport trac or the maverick is a very handy vehicle to own.
It's not for everyone, it's an option on the market for those that need less than a ranger (which has gotten quite big) and more utility than a closed cab car / wagon.
I have had two of these. For towing, definitely get the turbo. I pulled a 12’ x 6 1/2’ tall enclosed v-nose and it does great. More truck than most people need, great on the highway all while being easy to maneuver in city spaces.
That did very good.
Nice "truckcar", it can get you back and forth to work, and even tow a U haul trailer, landscape traialer, or a car dolly.
You got that right!
ALOHA!!
Great video as always!! Definitely my favorite truck channel!! I’ll even watch videos of trucks I’m not interested in just to hang out with you guys.
Roman, your head is just the right size. Don’t let anybody tell you differently.
I've been waiting for this, heck yeah!
Loving these new '25 Maverick Vidoes. Keep em coming. The high viewership numbers on your vids proves we are craving this content.
8 min and 20secs. Not bad considering you are way over the tow rating at 11,000 feet of elevation. Better than I expected.
I’m pretty sure they are right about at the tow rating. 4000 lbs
@@carsonmcdonnell1536 most non-turbo vehicles, including the Maverick, have clauses in their manual that advise to adjust down the maximum towing capacity x% at certain intervals of elevation (usually 1,000 or 2,000 feet increments). The 4,000lb rating is calculated for sea level.
Glad to see you getting a new hat. I didn’t want to comment about it because ones western hat is supposed to fit one’s personality; but honestly that particular shape doesn’t fit your head very well. It’s too small for your frame. In fact you should do a fun video with yourself and your fitting and showing how the Milliner (or hat maker) is blocking and shaping your hat. Yes haw 🤠!
How many RPM's on the uphill section? All of them.
They talked about this. No read outs
just got me one of these, same options, happy to see all the testing videos you guys have on it, and that it is preforming well in all of them. I didn't have much choice when getting mine, old car was in the shop at the dealership and repairs were more than the car was worth, this was the 2nd cheapest tuck they could sell me, the cheapest being the version of it with out heated seats, being -10 I decided to go for the one with heated seats.
Wow, the payload is higher than most Raptors! Incredible little pickup!
That Acty probably has a higher payload than the Raptor.
I love my 22’ Maverick XLT Hybrid tows anything I need to pull even past the 2000 lbs max rating I’ve pulled up to 4000 with it or more and it handled it like a champ
Vehicles like the Ridgeline and Maverick really bring out the worst person you know - the guy who has nothing better to do but go online and yell about how “TheY arEN’T ReAL trUCks” and lip flap trying to fight with everyone in the comment sections. They have beds (and the Ridgeline has the bonus of the trunk built in), they tow, they have really great space on the inside to hold tools/carry family, they get good gas mileage, etc etc.
It’s just a weird thing where you get this mix of old guys and middle age dudes who pretend they do so many things that they could never survive not having a “true” truck. The Maverick, Ridgeline, and I suppose Santa Cruz as well are genuinely great vehicles that offer so much to the average person. I’m a big truck guy, grew up in them, and I’m honestly jealous of the unibody truck trend because they offer so much for the average person
Apply a bit of kilmat or a similar sound deadening on the underside of the hood, and it would kill a lot of that drowning sound.
But but but... it's a unibody so it can't be a truck!!!
But but but... it's a little 4 cylinder so it can't be a truck!!!
But but but... it's an eCVT which sounds similar to CVT so it has to suck!!!
But but but... it makes an annoying noise when you push it to it's maximum rated ability for 8 minutes straight!!!
But but but... it's only 4,000lbs and my dad says his truck can tow 180,000lbs!!!
The amount of pickup size queens in the comments that haven't towed much more than a uhaul around their HOA in their lives is hilarious.
This little truck WORKS.
My 2013 Mercedes C350 Diesel Wagon has the same tow rating as this "Truck". I dont really understand why there is such hype over a Ford Escape with a bed and a tow hitch.
Seeing this makes me REALLY wish Ford would bring over the ranger PHEV. AND that that shade of green was offered on the Ranger.
they should have put this maverick's hybrid drivetrain in the bronco tbh, I was mad when they didn't
@@Drewcardello Bronco Sport, with which it shares a platform.
Of course the other platform mate, the Escape, has this powertrain in FWD & AWD as well as a PHEV version.
@@IronmanV5 that's what I was referring to the bronco sport is a lovely boxy yet small vehicle, it's a shame it's stuck with turbo-trash engines
@@IronmanV5 PHEV Ranger in that green PLUS moon roof & ventilated seats!
I think that’s a great truck for someone who is used to driving cars, but want a truck but not a full size.
Better than a car or suv in cargo area but still get the great mileage.
I'm in the middle of the vehicle. I wanted to point something out. mild error. There is a tachometer on the maverick. You have to change the settings in "my view" to include the tach. and its a silly looking bar like that in the escape active. But it does infact have one. All Ford trucks do. you just have to look for it.
i love my maverick going on two years- i also own a gmc 3500 and prefer the maverick most of the time
A great all-around truck for most people. Most will never use it to tow with, but for those with an aluminum bass boat it's ideal.
Lol Probably more truck then most Americans need.
@aaammm1033 most people that own anything bigger than an f150 are better off with a mimivan. Most people with an f150 or smaller would be better served with a Rav4
@@veganpotterthevegan I think most will be just fine with a hatchback, think of Mitsubishi Mirage, or Honda Fit. I can fit a full size fridge in my Mirage, TV stands, lawn mowers, anything I want really. If it doesn't fit, there are roof racks as an option, or a small tow hitch.
My 23 hybrid maverick is 100% perfect for me. It will haul 5 of my family when needed, plus luggage, or allow me to pick up anything I come across (like the nice oak table I got free by the side of the road this morning), or haul a utility trailer, bed and cab full of furniture as it has done twice recently as I moved furniture into a new house.
It hauls my bikes and boats without any issues and gets me 40 mpg on my normal commute to work.
I put snow tires on the front for winter and don't need AWD.
I had three original rangers and this is the perfect replacement
@@veganpotterthevegan Except people who need a truck. People who use CCSB trucks as family haulers are no more or less silly than those in truck based or any full sized SUV. I have a '24 Hybrid Maverick and love it. But I also have an actual truck for doing truck things. Lots of rural places where people haul hay, horses, cattle, tractors etc. Lots of people with boats, pull behind campers, car trailers that need a truck in front of them.
Absolutely correct
Thank you for your testing and reviews. No one else in the industry provides these kind of insights.
The fact of the matter is the Maverick’s all the truck most Americans will ever need, and it actually does very well. I hope it sells well and is around for a while!
I’m totally impressed! When ford first announced this truck I knew they would sell a boatload of them and within the year I started seeing them all over the place.
More useful than a "brake applications" test, which is crude and also goes against other important engine performance/efficiency requirements, not to mention variables with traffic, maybe it'd be better to put some simple thermocouples on some brake components and actually monitor the heat generated. I agree that aspect is critically important for towing - but actually having to use the brakes, how many times, etc seems like a pretty arbitrary standard. The exception might be if you have an exhaust brake, obviously a special condition not relevant here.
I want the brakes to work - I don't necessarily care how many times I have to use them. It's obvious you guys care about producing useful results, that might be one improvement. (It'd also be really interesting to see how ambient temps affect brake heat. My guess, very little.
Been waiting for this one so excited to watch it. The Ike videos are my absolute favorite
It's a ect transmission not a cvt
I'm definitely impressed by the little truck that could!
I own a 2023 Maverick Hybrid as well as a Bushwacker 15FK. Trailer. Camping gear and family is pushing close to 3,000lbs. My Maverick in the summer gets avg 5L/100km normally. Towing I get typically 12L/100km. The tachometer is usually at 35-45% power. Using the ScanGauge 3 it says 3,200-4,100rpm. The only time I felt like it was underpowered was on an upgrade hwy with crosswind, I saw the power at 55-60% and the rpm at 4,500-4,800
I am impressed! Can't wait to get mine!
Love the color!
After watching a few of your videos on this maverick i cant help but be impressed. Not only have you proven yourselves to be fantastic salespeople (ha ha sorry but take that as a complement as i meant it to be one) but the maverick also seems to be a great vehicle that cam do a very wide range of things that will cover the majority of what most people need a car/truck to do. Its super fuel efficient, looks good, has a bed and can carry a decent load, tows a decent weight and has good tech etc etc etc. Sure its never going to be suitable for heavu towing and most off roading but itll certailnt do well with what its rated for and as i said at the start of this post, the capabilities of this little truck will cover most of what ypur average suburban family needs a vehicle to do. I see dual cab trucks like this as an ideal family vehicle as you can sit 5 people in relative comfort and still have the bed etc etc etc.
Good stuff.
I would’ve liked to see the gauge cluster going up and downhill even though there’s no RPM gauge
The west side of the tunnel is no joke on I-70 if anyone watching at home hasn’t been on it before. I had my f150 loaded down with no trailer and it just wanted to fly down toward silverthorne. It’s steep!!
Surprised by the performance. In 1980, my Chevy Luv could barely pull itself up that hill. But, that constant humming would drive me crazy.
The green looks great in this video 👌
What the heck Case... everyone knows towing tests require cowboy hats!
I was wondering how many towing tests Kase must complete to "earn" his hat? Perhaps he will first get a fedora before graduating to a cowboy hat.
The Maverick is a real truck for those who don't need a "REAL" truck. Not everyone needs to haul 1,000 pounds of gear or materials in the back or tow a 5th wheel RV.
I am looking forward to the Toyota Stout and hopefully a Ridgeline Hybrid.
if this came in an affordale, awd, hybrid, two door, long bed configuration it would be wildly successful and I'd definitely buy one.
I have that 2.5L in my Ford Fusion. Horrible sounding engine, but very very reliable. The engine comes from Madza. They put the same engine in Madza cars.
@zachlafond2652 I think it's a Toyota engine. Hybrid system is from a RAV4 and the engine seemed similar to the 2.5 of the Toyota hybrids. I might be wrong tho don't quote me on that.
@@abdullahbinshahid3199 you are completely wrong
Ford owned a % of Mazda for many years. Ford and Toyota shared tech a lil 20+ years ago but never any actual parts sharing as far as engines or other major assemblies@@abdullahbinshahid3199
@@abdullahbinshahid3199we’re not gonna quote you on that because you’re wrong on all counts.
That drone is awful but the truck did better than I thought it would . CVT no way , too bad they dont give it a 8 speed or what ever .
That sound/drone is NUTS!!!
That little hybrid motor hauling 8000 lbs up the gauntlet, very impressive.
@gerryconnolly5426 lol
Really good test TFL. a couple mods I would recommend for the Maverick would be making it a bit more comfortable, add in some sound deadening to reduce road noise. Look at installing a windshield from a Lariat, SoundScreen, it really helps with wind and engine bay noise. A redo of the Denver mpg loop with some heavier tires. Also if you press the "L" in the gear selector it will give you max regen and compression braking.
I have a 2023 Maverick Hybrid and a 2015 F150 5.0. I love both trucks, but 90% of the time, I drive the Maverick. With the F150, I can squeeze out 16-17 MPG around town, but with the Maverick, I average 44-45 MPG. Really, the only time I take the F150 is when I take the dogs for a ride or take garbage to the dump.
Great choice of night. The weigh safe has really been a great tool setting up different loads safely.
That drone driving up the hill would get old... fast.
Some of our automatic cars (not CVT) also would drone. But like, our V6 van, it needs another gear, so empty it would be cruising up the hill at about 45-50 MPH at 3,000 RPM full throttle.
Agreed, but how often do most Maverick owners tow at the weight limit while driving up a mountain at 11k feet elevation?
@@cliffordmontana4562 probably not often. I think it's a great commuter car you can throw some bags of mulch in occasionally. Definitely wouldn't tow in one.
Many other trucks were pinned going uphill
Good news! It won't last more than 8.5 minutes! But seriously the Ike is a worst case scenario and having done it in many different cars and trucks it's rarely a quiet pleasant climb.
Sooper Ike! Love that the channel puts a vehicle like the Maverick thru its paces; while I agree that the average buyer probably won’t do anything close to this, I’m sure buyers are at least a bit curious if it really can. Thanks for the content!
the amount off ads in this video are so bad it’s legit un watchable
NFL network is worse. TH-cam is pretty miserable unless you’re paying for yet another subscription.
Hey, guys, I’m really looking forward to your continued unbiased tests in the Maverick. I’m still a little hesitant to pull the trigger in one because of the Ecoboost engine. So, real world tests like this one are really appreciated. Keep up the great work, gentlemen. BTW….love the big 🤠
@@jamesrobinson3663 I got the 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, 4k tow. Very happy with it so far (4,300 mi, 24 mpg overall). Long term reliability may be unknown, but no way would I want the engine drone and CVT in the hybrid (the 2.0 gets growly enough at low rpm). 235 HP (250 on premium), and a little more space under the back seat are a couple of plusses with the ecoboost.
From what I have read in some Maverick forums, the hybrid should have a more reliable transmission long term.
much. there's no reason the hf45 transmission can't last 400,000 miles. the weak point of these cars are the batteries but they still will last 250k miles
Need to service transmission every 30,000 miles if you want reliability. Same with the transfer cases.
@@sewerman911 there's no transfer case on the maverick.
@@DrewcardelloPTU
Very Impressive for a smaller pick up truck ! Ford did a great job on this !
It's cute to see the kindergarten truck tow a baby truck. This is how baby trucks learn to tow when they grow up.
Mr Truck should be here too mentor the kinderTruck and baby truck through their young life.
@@Chris-ut6eq That “kindergarten truck” will handle 90% of suburban drivers’ needs. It will be easier to park, ride more comfortably, and get better mileage than an F150, Ram 1500, and maybe even the Toyota Tacoma while providing utility and towing capability for home improvement projects and small campers.
@@JBM425 Couple years back when the 19,995 was valid, I wanted the Maverick but needed a truck. If I needed a car this would have been my choice. And I do agree, the tiny bed (aka open SUV rear 4.5" bed) with a ~1500lb payload would be a great choice for urban living.
I like this vehicle, but Ford has jacked up the price too much. 36k? I bought a 50k truck with an additional 1400lbs payload and +9000lbs towing. But today's prices are not 2year ago prices.
Meanwhile this guy probably thinks a crew/quad cab counts as a real truck 😂
Can’t wait to see some frontier testing I got a 2023 frontier s king cab 4x4 22k miles I like it so far
I was waiting for the lil Ford that could
That's a great looking colour. I really hope this goes well as this one of the few new vehicles that interests me
Sad they lowered the horsepower from 250hp to 237hp for the 2.0l😒
Only in some areas, will still 250 in Canada
My step dad ordered one I think he got the xlt it’s a big little truck way longer than I expected and quiet smooth and pure power
The need to make a two door extended cab with a longer bed.
I’ve driven up that mountain and through the Eisenhower tunnel. The crazy thing is going up it can be sunny but coming out of the tunnel it can be a completely different snowy world like we see here. ❄️☃️
Adequate for the average person
We are seriously considering the Maverick. I appreciate the testing. I only wish there was one more trim level. It's not a deal breaker. I just wish.
First oh my god my life is complete.
On the video the engine sounds like a 12v portable air compressor. Impressive result for what it is.
Who knew TFL had such a large audience of milliners watching, so lucky for Andre.
I do consider the Maverick a truck, it's what the Ranger was back in the 80's.
The CVT would be what killed my sales.
As always another great TFL video.
It is an ECVT. Completely different from a normal one.
Electronic CVT not a belt. Hybrid Fords in NYC have over 500k miles.... They are plenty reliable
Rangers had 6ft beds.
The eCVT has almost nothing in common with one of those horrible nissan CVTs with the metal band that burns up at 100,000 miles.
It's a Toyota design from the prius that will outlast the vehicle if you keep the oil serviced.
It gets noisy when loaded and climbing, but it makes other transmissions feel clunky once you get used to it.
I love my 23 hybrid maverick
@@gjohnston6052.. …..My 1993 ranger 4.0 liter splash had the short step side..😊
you guys got this video done fast 🤣 Definitely hoping for another visit to the ranch like you guys did with the previous hybrid. I'm loving my 23 XL hybrid still, it's such a great little truck, and it's dirt cheap to insure.
i would rather have the ecoboost with 7speed automatic trans. but this is crazy performance from a hybrid and CVT trans
Not a CVT.
It has an eCVT.
Big difference between the two.
the hybrid with the eCVT is far more reliable than any ecoboost.
The AWD hybrid is a great addition and the power and fuel economy is excellent for both engines. Price is still reasonable for a AWD crew cab light duty pickup.
Ford raised the price because they COULD.
25% tariff is a taxes on American 🇺🇸 people not business consumers lol 😂 because business always pass cost on to consumers
@@williampisano7573It's an equalizer for American business. It does raise prices on foreign goods but it forces US manufacturers to keep jobs here and bring back the jobs that left.
You're acting like their costs don't go up every year like the rest of us. Their materials keep going up, their utilities keep going up, employees get raises. Of course their vehicles shouldn't be expected to stay the same price.
Gotta say.... I love the green color. That's what made me look at this. I'm stuck between blue or green.
You are right at the 4,000lb towing limit but is that limit applicable at 11,000 feet of elevation? Should you be derating for every 1,000 feet above sea level according to Fords recommendations? Enquiring minds want to know. Strange that you would test this truck at its full sea level towing capacity yet you tested the 2025 Ranger at 2,500 pounds less than its full sea level towing capacity. Some viewers may think that you were trying to make it fail. Hmmmmmm? Don't forget you are only dealing with a 150hp motor and the electric motor is not contributing at all under these conditions.
The owners manual does specify reducing GVW and GCW by 2% for every 1000ft of elevation, so technically they are well above the recommended weight at least in terms for warranty purposes.
2 miles up on a naturally aspirated engine would put it way down on power. Was impressive it did it about the same as the mid size trucks!
No, there is no derate with elevation. Ford statement pertains to 0 to 60 and passing performance.
It does not cover cooling performance that they had issues on the hybrid because j2807 does not provide a derate with elevation.
Andres hybrid had the heat control issue from the transmission that Ford knew about.
@@ALMX5DP"If you want the same performance that you would have at sea level" not an actual derate.
@@duramaxadventures5832 yes, the owners manual and the Maverick towing supplement mention high altitude operation and the specs I listed above. Not dissimilar to the same info in F-150 for the same.
Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸
I was already in, but the new prices are horrible
Yes body on frame is the foundation of trucks. Unibody construction is for your wife’s mini van!
What difference does it make if the body is fastened to frame by bolts and rubber isolators or the body is welded to the frame. There is a frame in the Maverick that is welded directly to the body. Are you saying that the bolts and rubber isolators is what makes a truck a truck?
@ body on frame is a time tested construction method for trucks. I use a 1/2 ton to haul stuff that is near its load limit. I feel better with body on frame. My personal taste. The market place with decide the future of truck construction. Best regards to you.
The definition of "truck" doesn't require a frame. This is also much more capable than the first body on frame trucks. My old corvette was body on frame. Was that a truck?
@@timclements-dh9sq what your tastes are is not knowing what words mean.