What are the things that bother you about the Maverick?

I’m thinking about buying a Maverick, but I’m pretty picky about cars. Can you guys share the things that annoy you or aren’t great about it?

I have to turn on Eco mode every time I drive—it doesn’t stay on. Same thing with cruise control. Also, Android Auto isn’t wireless, which feels like a hassle in 2024.

Whitney said:
I have to turn on Eco mode every time I drive—it doesn’t stay on. Same thing with cruise control. Also, Android Auto isn’t wireless, which feels like a hassle in 2024.

Yeah, the Eco mode thing is one of the only things that really gets to me.

@Joel
Would it bother you less if I told you that all Eco mode does is dull the throttle response and increase regenerative braking? Actually, slippery mode has been shown to give the best hybrid mileage because it reduces regen braking, letting you coast farther. I stay in normal mode and average 47 mpg on the dash, 45 mpg hand-calculated.

@Graydon
Do you have any sources for this? I’m genuinely curious to read about it. I used to hit similar MPG before winter hit and I was running in Eco mode.

Joel said:
@Graydon
Do you have any sources for this? I’m genuinely curious to read about it. I used to hit similar MPG before winter hit and I was running in Eco mode.

Yeah, the Maverick Truck Club forums discussed this in-depth. One user tested all the drive modes and shared their findings. Your driving style plays a huge role, though. I personally beat the MPG estimates in all my vehicles, but there are plenty of hybrid owners getting 33–35 mpg instead. I’ll try to find the specific post for you and link back!

@Graydon
Yep, people on Maverick Truck Club ran tests and proved slippery mode is the best for MPG. But yeah, it’s annoying that the truck doesn’t just start in the last mode you used. I like sport mode for my hybrid when I want some fun.

@Graydon
I agree, the inability to save settings is just lazy design. Hoping Ford updates this in the future.

@Graydon
Does slippery mode work better in the city or on the highway? I’m planning a road trip soon and might give it a try.

Oak said:
@Graydon
Does slippery mode work better in the city or on the highway? I’m planning a road trip soon and might give it a try.

It’s mostly better in city driving. The key benefit is less regen braking when you lift off the gas, so you can coast farther instead of wasting energy stopping and starting. If you’re on the highway, normal or Eco mode might be better.

@Joel
Same. I wish there was a way to save the mode settings without needing a custom switch or Forscan.

Whitney said:
I have to turn on Eco mode every time I drive—it doesn’t stay on. Same thing with cruise control. Also, Android Auto isn’t wireless, which feels like a hassle in 2024.

Every time I start the truck, I have to turn on Eco mode, clear the seat belt warning, and dismiss the annoying data collection pop-up. By the time I’ve done all that, I’ve almost forgotten I love the truck!

The driver-side window only has auto-down, not auto-up. The speedometer is hard to read because it jumps by 20 mph. Oh, and if you open just one window, the car makes this awful ‘wa-wa-wa’ sound until you crack another one.

Wireless CarPlay isn’t included, which feels like a huge oversight in 2024.

The rearview mirror is mounted too low for me (I’m 6’3”), and I always find myself having to peek around it while driving.

The huge gap between the windshield and hood just collects leaves, snow, and debris like it was designed to.

The driver’s seat feels too short, and I can’t get the angle just right no matter how much I adjust it.