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Watch the FWD Ford Maverick Hybrid Haul 1,300 Pounds of Logs in the Bed
Posted on 12/2/21 at 1:28 am
Posted on 12/2/21 at 1:28 am
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I've said it here multiple times and I'll say it again: The Ford Maverick is a gosh darn good truck. It's not going to tow as much as an F-150 or even a Ranger, mainly because it was never meant to. It's a unibody, front-wheel-drive pickup that champions fuel economy and maneuverability over traditional truck stats, and it's better for it. Still, even with the Maverick hybrid netting 42 mpg or so in the city, don't think it can't put in the work when needed.
I was able to test the Maverick back in September, and even the 191-horsepower hybrid model had no problems zipping up the Tennessee hills with a pallet of mulch in the bed. The TFL Truck crew has taken it a step further, though, by mounding a load of logs back there and driving it on dirt and gravel ranch trails. As you'll see, that didn't bother the Maverick, either.
Keep in mind that this truck is FWD since only the 2.0-liter EcoBoost model is available with AWD. That means the Maverick is relying on its naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, as well as a modest electric motor, to power the front wheels and pull it up inclines like a mountain goat. Well, sorta—you get the picture, though there's slightly more scrambling for traction in this case.
That lack of traction can be attributed to road-terrain tires and roughly 1,300 pounds of logs in the bed. In the Maverick's case, this takes weight off the front drive wheels and instead works against the truck, unlike in a traditional RWD pickup. Even still, the Ford is able to drive up steep-ish dirt trails and even down them without much drama, floaty steering notwithstanding.
With two people in the cab and all that stuff in the back, the loaded Maverick crossed the scales at 5,420 pounds—slightly over its 5,200-pound GVWR. I won't be the one to say you should haul a load this size all day every day, but at this stage, the Maverick seems fit for real work.
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Right there in one trip they used more payload than 99.9% of F-150 owners will use the entire lifetime of their truck.
This post was edited on 12/2/21 at 1:29 am
Posted on 12/2/21 at 1:49 am to rickgrimes
Do they make smaller truck nuts?
Posted on 12/2/21 at 2:11 am to Beessnax
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Do they make smaller truck nuts?
Only in glittery pink.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 4:45 am to WeHaveTheBest
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Only in glittery pink.
That way it matches that pu$$y blue color.
Since Ford is trying to pander to females more, they should release a limited edition breast cancer awareness edition in hot pink with funds going to breast cancer research.
Imagine if your wife had one of these, and you got stuck driving it to work because yours is in the shop.
This post was edited on 12/2/21 at 6:36 am
Posted on 12/2/21 at 5:26 am to rickgrimes
So what?
A Kubota Sidekick 850cc UTV is rated to haul 1000 lbs in the bed. And it’s a glorified 4 Wheeler. The suspension is so good, it doesn’t lean, or feel unstable at speed.
But Ford and the soy boys want us to somehow be impressed by this?
A Kubota Sidekick 850cc UTV is rated to haul 1000 lbs in the bed. And it’s a glorified 4 Wheeler. The suspension is so good, it doesn’t lean, or feel unstable at speed.
But Ford and the soy boys want us to somehow be impressed by this?
Posted on 12/2/21 at 5:35 am to rickgrimes
Give one to Whistlindiesel. See how long it takes him.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 6:06 am to rickgrimes
Some baw isn’t gonna realize that you might want a headache rack behind the back glass and try and show that off to his buddies
Posted on 12/2/21 at 6:21 am to rickgrimes
IF hey hit a bump the aluminum quarter panel will prob blow out.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 6:24 am to rickgrimes
I don’t understand how some of OT’s resident soyboys swoon over this shoddy little Focus based pickup but absolutely hate the larger, more powerful, more capable, more reliable Honda Ridgeline.
This post was edited on 12/2/21 at 6:28 am
Posted on 12/2/21 at 6:26 am to rickgrimes
If theybhave to go thru with this ridiculous test to prove its really a truck…. Its not a truck
Posted on 12/2/21 at 6:30 am to rickgrimes
If you must have a cuck-mobile, why would you make it a Ford?
You clearly have major issues in life. Let’s not add recalls and constant repairs to the list.
You clearly have major issues in life. Let’s not add recalls and constant repairs to the list.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:22 am to rickgrimes
I don't understand why so many "men" feel threatened by this truck.
The dealership near me is supposed to call me to check one out as soon as they get one on the lot. IDK if I'm down with the lead time on them, though. A Maverick with a camper top would suit me well.
The dealership near me is supposed to call me to check one out as soon as they get one on the lot. IDK if I'm down with the lead time on them, though. A Maverick with a camper top would suit me well.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:39 am to Loup
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I don't understand why so many "men" feel threatened by this truck.
The same reason old men drive Corvettes.
I don't need a full-sized truck but if they made an S-10 sized truck I would snap one up for doing shite around the house. The Maverick is close to that.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:44 am to rickgrimes
It’s good for a fleet vehicle or someone in the suburbs that might need to run to Lowe’s to get mulch or wood to fix a fence. Maybe even pull a small fishing rig.
Otherwise no
Otherwise no
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:46 am to Tarps99
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Imagine if your wife had one of these, and you got stuck driving it to work because yours is in the shop.
Imagine if your manhood was not dependent on what vehicle you drove.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:49 am to rickgrimes
thats got to be more than 1300 pounds
Posted on 12/2/21 at 7:53 am to deltaland
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It’s good for a fleet vehicle or someone in the suburbs that might need to run to Lowe’s to get mulch or wood to fix a fence. Maybe even pull a small fishing rig.
That's exactly the kind of stuff I would use it for, right down to the small fishing rig.
Posted on 12/2/21 at 8:11 am to CarRamrod
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That guy sucks
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