Ford Maverick FX4 AWD Off-Road Overland Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- We test the limits of the Maverick AWD system in snow, dirt, and rocks on our test track.
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I’m really excited to see the aftermarket come out with goodies for these! The truck 90% of truck owners actually need.
Totally agree. I was so impressed with it even stock. Skid plates is really all it needs for most trail conditions.
Ford Maverick Raptor
my fiesta sees more dirt then 90% of all truck owners
@@sauerOFkraut Mine hauls waders, shotgun, a shell bag, bucket seat, a few duck decoys and some dead ducks just fine!! It also does much better on fuel than my 3/4 ton duramax 4x4.
Im here researching its replacement when if finally kicks the bucket.
Nice job guys! I have an FX4 with the 4K Tow package, and while I am intrigued by the Tremor package, I really don't want to give up half my towing capacity in exchange for it. Given the other limitations of the Maverick, in terms of the overall ground clearance and lack of comprehensive underbody protection, I think the FX4 with 4K Tow is probably the best "all-around" option for the weekend warrior, although I am sure there are a few instances where the rear locker on the Tremor would come in very handy.
I really wish the Maverick could be optioned with the twin clutch rear differential that the Badlands Bronco Sport has. That would allow this little truck to go just about anywhere most people go with exception to rock crawler fanatics. I think with a small lift, a little bit larger tire and an AWD option for the hybrid would be a fantastic overlander or camp vehicle.
I think Ford made most of your wish come true, Enjoy the Tremor!
@@shady80s22 This is very true! Just wish they would do it for the hybrid.
@@prestondeters5093 yea also bummed out on the payload tow rating for tremor
I really enjoyed the real world video footage without the excessive hype or needless abuse of the vehicle to prove its capability. Beautiful finesse on adverse trail conditions, I could have watched it for an hour, or more.
Thank you, Stacie
I absolutely love my 22 Maverick Fx4 AWD w/ 4k Tow Package. I drove from El Paso to Midland the other day and got 30.5mpg without trying which is better than the manufacturer claims!
I figured the more aggressive final drive gear in the fx4 4k tow trucks would hurt the fuel economy but apparently its not that big of a deal. Would you mind elaborating on the driving conditions whrn you were getting that mgp? Speed, hills or flat, cruise control, etc?
@@dracer35 78-80mph mostly flat but gradually losing elevation coming out of the mountains. All highway driving on Interstate 10 and 20. About 50 degrees F.
@@dracer35 also 91 octane.
@@andrewmeadville7057 Thanks for the quick reply. That's pretty impressive to get that kind of mpg at that speed. I figured the extra rpm would hurt the fuel economy. I normally just set the cruise to 70 mph being that around my area the speed limit is 65-70.
@@dracer35 speed limit is 80 on that stretch in west Texas. I had cruise on a good portion of the drive. I have noticed in my 2k miles a substantial difference in 87 vs 91 octane. The best I can get on 87 is 27.5mpg. I drive 98% highway miles. I live in El Paso and work in Midland for 2 weeks and park the truck while at work. It’s only used for the commute back and fourth.
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to put together such quality footage. This little truck is going to be awesome.
I think this is the most torture test of off-road performance I've seen for the Maverick so far. I'm seriously considering getting one of these to replace my full size truck that gets terrible fuel economy. Most of my truck needs anymore is just hauling my dirt bikes around and this would be great for those longer trips out to Colorado.
Good luck. You won’t be able to get one until probably mid 2023.
@@ClementsChr Yes, I know that. I plan to order one once the 2023 orders UPenn up this summer.
Appreciate the feedback. It is an awesome little truck.
@@ClementsChr 10 available at my dealer 🤷🏻♂️
@@soopcanstan I'm sure they are all customers orders meaning they are already sold.
Not something I would ever plan on taking offroad, but after seeing more and more reviews, I think this would be a great daily driver. Especially for those like me that lives in the midwest, in the middle of nowhere. Roads aren't always plowed right away and getting home from work safely I feel this little truck could handle. I just wish they called it the Courier. lol
I have a feeling next will be a Courier. Front bench seat 3 passenger with a bigger bed and manual trans option that people want. A retro truck delivery services will order by the millions.
@@JamesD-HB no way they’d do a stick but it would be sick if they did I mean the eco boost already has issues so a stick would at least help to calm my
Fear of the trans going lol
@@midwestapprentice1904 the 8 speed in my Mav turbo has been fantastic, especially in sport mode which holds the gears and makes it like a little race truck.
@@JamesD-HB im curious how well they will hold up long term, the Mav is perfect for me but the ford ecoboost line of vehicles has been less then reliable
@@midwestapprentice1904 it does? I've not heard much, only the positives of the EcoBoost engines.
My daily is a 2016 2.8 turbodiesel Chevy Colorado z71 4x4. It has a rear locker and k02 all terrains and it goes off road and through the snow pretty good. Diesel is very efficient.
The diesel Colorado is amazing!
@@ExpeditionPortal yeah have 180000 miles and all I do is oil changes the Bfg k02s are great in the snow. I've gone through snow I didn't think would make it lol
Wasn’t sure about this video when I saw the letterbars, but this was a fun montage of seeing this truck get stuck. Thanks for showing this, not for me though.
Looks interesting. Would love to see a comparison between the last generation Ranger 4x4 w/o looking differential and the new Maverick.
New Ranger coming soon
Exactly what I needed to know, truth! Great job. Thanks for the review. Based on this, it is more capable than I need it to be. Thats a good thing. Just need something to get me through plowed highway snow periodically and around on gravel riverbars to launch a boat. I have had one on order since Oct.
I like the maverick, I'm just holding out to see if suspension and gearing options become available for the AWD version. There are minor 1" & 2" lifts from the escape that fit, but I'd like to see the capability of fitting tires a few inches bigger for better clearance
There are several after market vendors that now offer spacer lifts and levels for the maverick, that allow to squeeze larger tires under it
@@Christian-kj4ox those are the same ones from the escape that I mentioned, they're the same platform
When they add the twin clutch rear diff lock from the bronco sport (same platform) ford can take my money.
@@spyder000069 Get your money ready!
@@spyder000069 Maverick Tremor!
I've had a Tacoma and Colorado. I found the traction control very effective in both vehicles but takes some getting use too. To bad this truck doesn't come with a low range! Eight speed, why no granny gear?
Thanks for making the video. I live on a small ranch in Colorado. The roads are often not plowed for days in my area and Im thinking about trading one of my trucks and a car for a little maverick . They seem pretty capable as a small family car and light duty work truck and still good mpg. I would still have my diesel as a full time work truck/ heavy towing .I could see a maverick paying for itself over time with the fuel savings.
I absolutely love this truck
We did too! Thanks for watching.
You need more subs, this is top notch
Love the video shots. What’s your setup? Do you have videos on filming? Thanks
Probably would have done better if it had proper snow tires on it.
Will Ford ever give the Maverick hybrid 4 wheel drive?
Like others said - Need that dual clutch rear locker and AWD lock.
I'm going to get one of these very soon
Enjoy!
Damn u make me feel I should get rid of the hybrid order and go for the awd gas version
The hybrid is such a compelling option too, at only $20k
Don't cancel, you dealer won't cancel with Ford and will ADM +15-20k to someone on their lot. 2 trucks for the price of one full size so order a turbo AWD this summer too. Hybrid for city mpg and summer road trips. Turbo for off road and winter.
Or sell the hybrid to help pay for the turbo. Lots of choices
2024 - Ford Mav AWD Hybrid
2025 - All Electric Ford Mav THUNDER
2026 - a santa cruz like vehicle called RANCHERO on the new C2 platform
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Awesome! What drive mode were you mostly using? Stock tires?
We primarily used mud and ruts. Yes, stock tires
Truck might be a little too small for family of 4 but damn this is shot well 👌🏾
I have one and I love it
At 5:30 you say it doesn’t have low range. I think you are wrong. That is what the “L” button is on the shift knob.
L just holds first gear, and it doesn't really do that either. . . It does not have low range.
I'm wondering how it would do on the beach. ?
What would be the best way to increase the ground clearance on this bad boy? Would love for it to be able to compete with a Tacoma.
I know there are aftermarket kits that'll raise it and inch or two, but it can't compete with a Tacoma if you want maximum off-road chops. The Maverick is like most Subarus in that it'll go further off a paved road than you think it could. But this is a gravel/dirt road to the lakeside cabin off-roader, not Moab or Rubicon Trail off-roader.
@@briandeiwert5911 you are correct no Moab but I’m getting 30 mpg with my XL awd BASE model . No Taco will touch that in the city
@@nycmaverick And the frame won't rust to sh*t like the Taco.🤨
Yes in fact to me there is no real point to add fx4. I did not want the stickers messing up my paint job it's a softroader not a Tremor. Have you seen how low the exhaust pipe is? An expensive 2 inch lift won't do much..
Fx4 also drops eco and sport modes on this 250hp engine in exchange for off road modes you will rarely use. Sport gives better passing power and makes it like a fun little race truck. Once I get a tune it will be even better.
This truck is a midsize. Basically the dimensions as The Frontier, Colorado, and Taco
And nowhere near as good as any of those
True but way faster, and way more fuel efficient then all of those. 99% of people don’t off road
Also the Maverick is way smoother and Punchier had high altitudes. V6 engines will be abolished in 5 years
@@wilhelmthecarpenter3382you are right, manufacturers are getting rid of products that last longer than the life of the loan on the car, like said v6 motor and replacing it with small turbo motors that only last 100k if you are lucky.
That is irrelevant. V6s are history. And you are Also way off base. Turbos can last just as long they just need more maintenance. Have to take care of your shit my man. You are brain washed buddy. I have A Forester XT turbo with 159k miles on it. Take a look at Auto trader you will find hundred of turbos with over 150k on there. Naturally Aspirated are antiquated and wasteful. Stop drinking the Kool laid and do your research.
Did you have traction control off?
No. Traction control on, mud mode. We tested all other modes too, to determine the best traction control intervention.
@@ExpeditionPortal that’s how I drive mine
@ 3:46 did you put it in Low.??
It was in L on the shifter, which is not actually low range, but a gear holding selector (it "mostly" holds first gear)
@@ExpeditionPortal Ho I see.
nice !
What tires are you using?
Yes are these stock tires
Falken Wild Peaks A/T. Good tires.
Anybody try this out on beach sand yet?
I'm sure it would do pretty well as long as you air down your tires and keep your momentum
That’s the same question I have.
I could be wrong but I think the Hybrid version would do better because technically it has a motor on all 4 wheels
There is a Hybrid version on loan to one of the California Life Guard units and I’m impatiently waiting for the outcome.
Now to confuse us even more the Maverick comes in two different AWD versions
The FX4 and
Standard AWD
Nobody has really talked about the difference
Any awd vehicle with minimal offroad capability can do this. Its not some amazing awd system that can do anything. I have a 1st gen highlander that drove me through some serious snow depths that would scare the shit out of some
So you have driven this trail in winter?
@@ExpeditionPortal No he hasn't. He's just a know it all behind the computer. 🙄
that was a lot of snow
3:09 not even good for snow based on the tires 😒
AWD hybrid please!
It does have Low Range... Its in the center of the gear selector.
It does not have low range. You can select first gear hold in the transmission with the button in the center of the gear selector. That only holds the first gear, and it does not really even do that (it will still shift into second at higher RPMs)
In Australia the Maverick would really struggle with the relatively inexpensive i Chinese pickups they are much better value see the comparison with the Ford Ranger in the video below
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Noted. Problem is I live in the US. Which has strict emissions and safety requirements which bar alot of stuff. Including vehicles from China. And even the toyota hilux...
@@christopherd2100 No Europe is stricter.than the US on emissions you cannot sell US compliant diesels in Europe unless they meet their regulations Chinese vehicles are slightly bigger than the Ranger. Maverick is too small, very similar to the very noe defunct Suburu Pickup
@@christopherd2100 can add Chinese vehicles have to meet Australian crash standards, which is very similar to the Eurocap standards, but changed for Australian peculiar conditions Most Chinese Pickups are getting 4 out or 5 or 5 out of 5 ratings. The Mustang for example got 2 out of 5 there was a concern about withdrawing it from sale.
This thing is made for even pavement, nothing more lol.