Are you happy with your Maverick?

I just got my 2023 Maverick Lariat Tremor a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it!

But I’ve noticed a lot of people complaining about the quality—saying it feels cheap, or that they’d never pay so much for one, etc. For those who actually own a Maverick, what are your thoughts? Do you have any complaints?

I have an EB, 4K, XLT. Sure, it’s not a luxury truck, and some details feel cheap, but for the price, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better-performing vehicle. I’m at 32,000 miles now with no problems and averaging 29.7 MPG. It does well in snow and ice up here in the Northeast.

@Jasper
I actually love the way it looks. It doesn’t feel cheap to me at all, and the playful interior is one of my favorite features.

Bailey said:
@Jasper
I actually love the way it looks. It doesn’t feel cheap to me at all, and the playful interior is one of my favorite features.

I get it. I don’t think it looks cheap either, but it is cheap. They did a great job making inexpensive materials look appealing.

@Jasper
This is the key, I think. Keep your expectations in line with what you’re spending. Even fully loaded, it’s a relatively affordable truck. Plus, people are way more likely to share negative experiences than positive ones. Enjoy your Maverick!

I’m happy with my nearly optionless XL. It’s a cheap, efficient truck that does exactly what I bought it for.

Is it perfect? Not really. You’ll notice the cost-cutting, especially in things like the control stalks, but for the price, it feels right. If you want luxury, you’ll have to look elsewhere.

@Ozzie
That’s great to hear! I personally think the luxury package is amazing, but it’s cool that even the XL delivers exactly what you wanted. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@Ozzie
I’m also considering the XL. I don’t need fancy features—just a small truck to carry things and save on gas. How long did it take for your order to arrive?

Quincy said:
@Ozzie
I’m also considering the XL. I don’t need fancy features—just a small truck to carry things and save on gas. How long did it take for your order to arrive?

I got lucky. My dealer gave me priority code 10, so I ordered when the bank opened in September and got it in January.

I have a 2022 Eco Lariat Lux AWD with 4K towing. I knew what I was getting into for the price and couldn’t be happier. Great truck!

Yes, the plastics are cheap, and I’ve noticed scratches here and there. I use 303 protection spray to help keep them looking nicer. Overall, though, it ticks all my boxes: affordable, functional, and good MPG.

@Alden
303 is a great product! It works wonders on interiors and even for a DIY graphene coating on exterior paint. Highly recommend it.

@Alden
Are you talking about the interior plastics or exterior?

It’s not the most fun or fastest vehicle I’ve owned, but as a cheap work truck with great city MPG, it’s exactly what I need.

I’ve had my XLT with Co-Pilot360 for a while now, and I love it. The interior plastics are cheap, sure, but the gas mileage and utility make up for it. It’s also super fun to drive.

Best daily driver I’ve ever owned. It’s not flashy, but it gets the job done and is super practical.

For $26K, it’s amazing. Sure, it feels a bit cheap, but it’s got Android Auto, a bed, and great gas mileage. I do sometimes wish there was a slightly nicer option with the same mileage, though.

I’ve had my Tremor Lariat for two weeks and love it! I considered a Tacoma but couldn’t justify spending over $50K for less MPG. This truck does everything I need and looks great doing it.

I love my Maverick (Lariat Hybrid). Sure, people like to complain, but owner satisfaction is excellent according to Consumer Reports.

I love the Maverick, but the build quality has been the worst I’ve seen. Three repairs in the first 3,000 miles (engine misfire, transmission issues, etc.).