In reply to Apexcarver :
I more or less looked similar during yesterday’s little road trip. (Sorry, Chris, for all the yawning at the end.)
In reply to Apexcarver :
I more or less looked similar during yesterday’s little road trip. (Sorry, Chris, for all the yawning at the end.)
Buttons and knobs. Love seeing all of the physical controls for the simple things in life: cold, hot, sound.
Buttons for your drive mods, too.
Rear seat room. This is me sitting behind me. (I’m about 5-foot-7.)
So it’s a little tight but not unbearable. Three across would likely be a bit too much for a long trip, though.
But you have handy power.
And for those who ask: What kind of power supplies/USB ports does the Ford Maverick have up front?
On Friday David and I took a trip to Sebring and back, 6 hours round trip. I think I got a good feel for the Maverick and overall it is a nice little truck but has some quirks. First the good, the Maverick is a comfortable place to spend time, the seats are nice and have plenty of adjustment. The interior is very similar to the Lariat package of the Maverick with leather seats and all the creature comforts. Overall it feels like a baby F-150 inside. It also drives like a baby F-150, good or bad this still feels like a truck compared to something like the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The Hyundai was more similar to the Ridgeline, where it felt more SUV like than truck like.
There was a bit of wind noise and a little road noise from the tires but with the radio on you didn't notice that after a few miles of driving. The biggest problem I have is I don't understand this trim package. Sure it looks really good but there are some sacrifices you have to make. The biggest sacrifice in my eyes is the decreased tow rating compared to the non Tremor package trucks. For me the draw to a small truck like the Maverick is the fuel mileage you can get in the hybrid version and to sacrifice some utility of a lower tow rating and being less efficient, we averaged 26.5 mpg on our trip compared to the 45 mpg that we have seen in the hybrid Maverick, the Tremor package would not be the pick for me.
That being said, it looks really good, it drove fine and still has all the utility of a small truck so if you want a off-road inspired mini truck and don't mind those sacrifices the Maverick Tremor could be a good option for you.
Chris Tropea said:For me the draw to a small truck like the Maverick is the fuel mileage you can get in the hybrid version and to sacrifice some utility of a lower tow rating and being less efficient, we averaged 16.5 mpg on our trip compared to the 45 mpg that we have seen in the hybrid Maverick, the Tremor package would not be the pick for me.
What??? That's terrible fuel mileage. Especially for a mostly-freeway trip. Hell, my Expedition does better than that. Fuelly has the non-hybrid Maverick averaging 24.4.
Either something's wrong with your truck or you were averaging 110mph. 
In reply to Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) :
My bad, it averaged 26.5 mpg on our trip not 16.5. Post has been updated.
Chris Tropea said:In reply to Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) :
My bad, it averaged 26.5 mpg on our trip not 16.5. Post has been updated.
Ah, OK. That makes a lot more sense. 
After spending more time with the Ford Maverick, shifter knob > shifter buttons simpley for the tactile feel.
David S. Wallens said:After spending more time with the Ford Maverick, shifter knob > shifter buttons simpley for the tactile feel.
Agree with that, but also, after almost 5 years of driving Fords with the knob, I still prefer a lever.
What is the hand wave in a brake drum button for? The one next to the rear axle lock button.
akylekoz said:What is the hand wave in a brake drum button for? The one next to the rear axle lock button.
I believe that is the auto brake hold button. From Ford: "Auto Hold keeps the vehicle at a complete stop until you press the accelerator. This is useful in stop-and-go traffic and at traffic lights, so you can relax your foot more comfortably."
Oh man getting pumped! The factory started on my Maverick this week. Looks like the same color as mine too.
In reply to GCrites :
Congrats and totally love this color. Yesterday’s lunch date agreed.
Chris Tropea said:akylekoz said:What is the hand wave in a brake drum button for? The one next to the rear axle lock button.
I believe that is the auto brake hold button. From Ford: "Auto Hold keeps the vehicle at a complete stop until you press the accelerator. This is useful in stop-and-go traffic and at traffic lights, so you can relax your foot more comfortably."
i have a family member with a bronco sport, and they swore up-and-down that was the parking brake. even after pulling the book out and reading what it actually does, said family member indicated it "worked like they wanted a parking brake to work"... and afaik is still using it as such.
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