Your experience is beyond inexcusable. The loaner should have been an immediate thing. The transmission should have been an immediate yes for replacement. Glad things work out for you. I've enjoyed your videos.
Found your channel via Reddit. I was going to look at a maverick but decided against it. Thanks for your honest opinion. The price is right but the quality is just not there.
If the book said to change the fluid at 100K then it's definitely Ford's fault, not yours. Ford either made a bad transmission or put wrong information in the book
Wouldn’t be the first time. The Ford in the fiesta sold hundreds of thousands of cars and yet you don’t see hardly any of them on the road anymore even though they are just now becoming 10 years old from the last model.
The OEMs say 100k mile transmission fluid change with most vehicles now -so much so that many transmissions have no add fluid areas for consumers. Honda/Toyota (no CVT) - transmissions usually have little to no sludge in the pan (if there is one). Change out fluid 100k or less. Ford/GM etc - 30k-50k miles take the tranny "pan" off and clean out the silt, with new filter and maybe gasket. Use LubeGuard red etc for the sticking shift solenoids. -Even better just change the fluid out and add the LubeGuard. Transmission fluid must be checked with specs by manual and many are picky on the fluid. -A pressured system so correct fluid level is critical . Honda, GM, Ford etc. -Use their transmission fluids and not the generic/universal ones.
Welcome back Daniel. We've missed you. Love your content. Looking forward to more. Maybe the moral of this story would be above normal usage, change fluids sooner.. I tend to think most manufacturers will have this issue if driven like you have the past year and a half.. My best you stud
I have a ford maverick I have 14,000 miles on mine and it's been in the shop for a month. Still searching for the issue. They fixed a lower engine mount t issue now they are waiting for a torque converter. This video is making me super nervous about the whole thing
Ford should be buy your car back to examine real usage wear and tear for reliability! Your experiences are awesome and true testament to the capability of this truck, the engine and the transmission!
Your towing, hauling, fording, and off-roading is severe service and you should’ve been on the severe service schedule for all your fluids. 30,000 miles for the transmission fluid. The problem is people often subject their vehicles to severe service but fail to do the severe service schedule because they *think* their use is typical.
change the ptu fluid for the awd too!!!!!! especially if your towing that boat much and using the awd. keep an f250 gas truck around for real tow , boat launch stuff. mav is good for a jet ski thats about it.or service everything every 40k and add cooler and catch cans.
4 months let alone 4 weeks is completely unacceptable. I guess ford should be selling auto insurance with rental clauses with their trcukss. that is stupid.
Automatic & CVT transmissions will last forever if you change the filter & fluid every 30,000miles. No matter what the owners manual says. OIL is cheap. Transmissions are not. !
Automatics still use clutch packs. -Eventually they need a rebuild (fiber plates) especially if used off-road, pulling etc. If youget stuck one time badly. -Your can burn up, or glaze the friction plates and now it will slip. Torque converters can become imbalanced. Shift solenoids can fail, electronics etc. TH350/400 (GM) lasted 10-20yrs+. TF727 Chrysler. -Few if any electronics, made for years, with quality parts. Most Honda/Toyota/KIA autos are good and should last.
Yeah it sounds like just a "first year" issue also a Ford truck/van thing so I hope they will figure out how to make the mavrick's transmission last longer in time. Though it should be the old relible one that Ford developed with chevy a long time ago so it may just be a mavick thing.
They will definitely not come out with a fix if they can fight it, the maverick issues will only increase as owners put on the miles. Just because this little truck has internet hype, and low availability, doesn’t equate to reliability.
Traded my Maverick in after the 7th recall for a Pro 4x, I had it for 11 months and it sat the dealer for 4 of that 11 months. It was a good truck when it was actually in my driveway but Ford needs to do alot better, disappointed that it turned out to be a total POS. No transmission should be failing at 85000, you should really get rid of it before it becomes a money and time sink which it will
Manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule intended to get you through warranty period. If you plan on keeping vehicle long term or past warranty period, have to be more aggressive with preventative maintenance.
So did the transmission fail because of your lack of maintenance or faulty transmission? If it was a fulty transmission by Ford did they cover the entirety of the cost?
Glad they found the issue and things are going smooth. I wonder if the bad wire they found may have been the issue from the beginning. If so, you would probably still have your original trans.
I’ve been tempted to buy fords since they’ve been coming out with some cool looking cars like Branco, Mav, mustang but they are still far from reliable meaning less resale value and more headaches. People will buy Pinto Raptor and pay extra because it looks cool. How many older fords do you see on the roads.. barely any because they don’t last.
When these truck first released I saw quite a few. I barely see that many on the road now! Most Ford vehicles part are sourced out of the country, which is probably what caused delays. Sorry dude.
Yeah, this is not ok. If a transmission is having major issues within 80,000 miles, that transmission is garbage. With so many vehicles on the road with 300k+ miles on stock transmissions (without even proper maintenance mind you), 80k is insanity. I hope you have no issues in the future. I would be ticked if it were me.
Makes me thankful for my Ridgeline - I had a Maverick when they first came out… One of the first in the Midwest. It was fine… But definitely had some alarming behaviors. Anyway, I wish you the best and hope you can get another 50 to 100,000 out of it at least.
Ridgeline transmissions have 2nd and overdrive gear issues. I would know I have one sitting with 2nd gear gone. Don't tow anything with a Ridgeline as it literally isn't a real truck.
@@jesusofbacon those issues are so far and few between - how is the maverick “literally” a truck if the RL isn’t ? Can tell you now Hondas AWD and bed utility and overall fit and finish is light years ahead of the ford. It’s got a bed / required to have truck plates - it’s a truck. Just not a “hey everyone look how small my d*** is” rig
@JH-hz1cu Sorry you were insulated by the facts it doesn't hold up as a truck, just like the maverick. You can't do anything with it in terms of why you would buy it. Better off with a colorado or an older 1/2 ton, considering the torque was way up high in the powerband for the ridgeline. Your vehicle is only reliable because it isn't used for the purpose it was built. So reliability is not an argument you can make cause it isn't reliable it fade and you taking it that way 100% proves it to be the case.
@@jesusofbacon mental gymnastics much? You make zero sense The RL was designed to be a daily driver that can haul from time to time - and tow 5000. I use both those perks 3-4 weekly so yes, it actually does exactly what it was intended to do. Pull my atv, load landscape items For my property and do it with one of the best awd systems (way better than 4x4 for Midwest winter) Let me Guess … I should But a half ton and lift it with gay little rivets in my fenders and tell the world I’m an OfF RoAdER …except it’s at McDonald and the car wash constantly 😂 FWIW I have an old 1500 in Michigan at our farm - so I understand proper use when necessary . RL is perfect for the purpose it was built - try separating your ego from your car - you’ll feel better.
i may be off base, even though you did not do the rountine oil changes etc i think you should look into a recall list, tell you can have the truck back and i would like a full refund. we all pay a price learn from mistakes etc life goes on.
I like your videos man, but Bro I’m so confused why you didn’t get the 100k b2b coverage. Then you still haven’t paid off the car, the rule of thumb is to pay off the car before reaching 100k. Dude I’m not trying to criticize you I genuinely hope you make good decisions. As Caleb hammer would probably tell you “NO MORE TRIPS UNTIL YOU PAY OFF YOUR DEATH DEBT, YOU DONT GET TO HAVE FUN, YOU WORK YOUR AZZ OFF UNTIL YOU DONT HAVE DEBT AND A FULLY FUNDED 6 MONTH EMERGENCY FUND” your future matters more than your present 🎁.
Your experience is beyond inexcusable. The loaner should have been an immediate thing. The transmission should have been an immediate yes for replacement. Glad things work out for you. I've enjoyed your videos.
Found your channel via Reddit. I was going to look at a maverick but decided against it. Thanks for your honest opinion.
The price is right but the quality is just not there.
I would never guessed it was a wire
If the book said to change the fluid at 100K then it's definitely Ford's fault, not yours. Ford either made a bad transmission or put wrong information in the book
Wouldn’t be the first time.
The Ford in the fiesta sold hundreds of thousands of cars and yet you don’t see hardly any of them on the road anymore even though they are just now becoming 10 years old from the last model.
There is a severe driving conditions schedule that he fell under. Tranny fluid says to be changed every 30k miles.
Had a cougar and third won’t buy a ford
The OEMs say 100k mile transmission fluid change with most vehicles now -so much so that many transmissions have no add fluid areas for consumers.
Honda/Toyota (no CVT) - transmissions usually have little to no sludge in the pan (if there is one). Change out fluid 100k or less.
Ford/GM etc - 30k-50k miles take the tranny "pan" off and clean out the silt, with new filter and maybe gasket.
Use LubeGuard red etc for the sticking shift solenoids. -Even better just change the fluid out and add the LubeGuard. Transmission fluid must be checked with specs by manual and many are picky on the fluid. -A pressured system so correct fluid level is critical .
Honda, GM, Ford etc. -Use their transmission fluids and not the generic/universal ones.
Shit happens, it’s not ALWAYS a finger pointing game.
Thanks, I’ve really appreciated your content and perspective. Ford Motor Company is lucky to have you as a customer - you’re VERY forgiving!
You're definitely getting the most use out of your maverick!
Trying too! 💪🏽
Welcome back Daniel. We've missed you. Love your content. Looking forward to more.
Maybe the moral of this story would be above normal usage, change fluids sooner..
I tend to think most manufacturers will have this issue if driven like you have the past year and a half.. My best you stud
Yes I lived and learned the hard way dummy me
I have a ford maverick I have 14,000 miles on mine and it's been in the shop for a month. Still searching for the issue. They fixed a lower engine mount t issue now they are waiting for a torque converter. This video is making me super nervous about the whole thing
Ford should be buy your car back to examine real usage wear and tear for reliability! Your experiences are awesome and true testament to the capability of this truck, the engine and the transmission!
Ford already has that data. They test beyond real usage. They know.
Your towing, hauling, fording, and off-roading is severe service and you should’ve been on the severe service schedule for all your fluids. 30,000 miles for the transmission fluid.
The problem is people often subject their vehicles to severe service but fail to do the severe service schedule because they *think* their use is typical.
Good luck Friend. I would make a windshield tinted visor. And in white letters on it, have it say "there's a Toyota in my future"
Haha That’s funny
I hope you are enjoying some great pow wows thru all this and life is good 👍
@@guyg7160 same for you!
3:21 got me instantly bricked
PAUSE😂😂
Thanks for the updates. Always good information!
Where’s all the paperwork, regards.
Not many people put the miles on like you. Thanks for sharing. I hope it's completely paid for by the time you need to replace it.
Glad youre back, buddy! Wow, what an saga getting that darn thing fixed
Puppy came outside and was like "you're STILL talking about this Maverick and its issues?" :)
So glad you're back! Horrible you went through all that. Better times ahead!
Thank you for your videos about the Maverick
Good to hear from you. Glad the new transmission is working well.
Finally I been checking everyday for an update I want a maverick but I ain’t rich to be poring money on a transmission or any other expensive parts
you explained the whole process very well planning on getting a 24 mav
I love these reviews, definitely beneficial information!
Imagine buying a truck and its in the shop for 4 months depriciating
Mavericks have gone up in price. $20k XL Hybrid now starts at $25k+ et al.
Glad it's fixed now and we can enjoy your videos again! Thanks for the update..
It should go 200,000 me before you have any major issues like that
I just cancelled my order today for my Maverick because of this. Thanks for the video.
get the ridgeline it will last like 280k miles
Just cancelled my order and am sticking with my 06 taco with 250k miles. Original engine and transmission running great
change the ptu fluid for the awd too!!!!!!
especially if your towing that boat much and using the awd.
keep an f250 gas truck around for real tow , boat launch stuff.
mav is good for a jet ski thats about it.or service everything every 40k and add cooler and catch cans.
Ecoboost and the 8 speed are a pretty common pairing for many years now. I wonder why it broke.
4 months let alone 4 weeks is completely unacceptable. I guess ford should be selling auto insurance with rental clauses with their trcukss. that is stupid.
Automatic & CVT transmissions will last forever
if you change the filter & fluid every 30,000miles.
No matter what the owners manual says.
OIL is cheap. Transmissions are not.
!
Awesome advice thanks
Automatics still use clutch packs. -Eventually they need a rebuild (fiber plates) especially if used off-road, pulling etc.
If youget stuck one time badly. -Your can burn up, or glaze the friction plates and now it will slip. Torque converters can become imbalanced. Shift solenoids can fail, electronics etc.
TH350/400 (GM) lasted 10-20yrs+. TF727 Chrysler. -Few if any electronics, made for years, with quality parts. Most Honda/Toyota/KIA autos are good and should last.
Yeah it sounds like just a "first year" issue also a Ford truck/van thing so I hope they will figure out how to make the mavrick's transmission last longer in time. Though it should be the old relible one that Ford developed with chevy a long time ago so it may just be a mavick thing.
Well said!
They will definitely not come out with a fix if they can fight it, the maverick issues will only increase as owners put on the miles. Just because this little truck has internet hype, and low availability, doesn’t equate to reliability.
Doesn't' this fall under the Lemon Law.
Glad you’re alright dude. Been a while.
Bro you put that maverick though hell and back
Traded my Maverick in after the 7th recall for a Pro 4x, I had it for 11 months and it sat the dealer for 4 of that 11 months. It was a good truck when it was actually in my driveway but Ford needs to do alot better, disappointed that it turned out to be a total POS. No transmission should be failing at 85000, you should really get rid of it before it becomes a money and time sink which it will
Manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule intended to get you through warranty period. If you plan on keeping vehicle long term or past warranty period, have to be more aggressive with preventative maintenance.
100k should be coming soon!
What's the lesson here? Stick with a Toyota truck, even if the fuel mileage is not good.
So did the transmission fail because of your lack of maintenance or faulty transmission? If it was a fulty transmission by Ford did they cover the entirety of the cost?
Glad they found the issue and things are going smooth. I wonder if the bad wire they found may have been the issue from the beginning. If so, you would probably still have your original trans.
what else were you worried about?
truck looks good with the soft topper brah
I like it
Love**
I’ve been tempted to buy fords since they’ve been coming out with some cool looking cars like Branco, Mav, mustang but they are still far from reliable meaning less resale value and more headaches. People will buy Pinto Raptor and pay extra because it looks cool. How many older fords do you see on the roads.. barely any because they don’t last.
they last 5 yrs max from zero miles. I dont see any 2018 fords in socal, proves how bad they are.
Do you have the 4K tow package? I’m curious if the upgraded coolers would make a difference
Wow Daniel! I'd burn some sage daily around that maverick
Haha might need too😂
Love the name, mines called Lil Ricky
Welcome to Ford quality
My Tran gave out in 2018 Expedition.
You should’ve got the hybrid version. IMO
Haven’t seen issues with the hybrid version transmission so far
Hybrids have way more issues
@@alangarcia3132 like what? I haven’t heard of any other than louder brakes
@@Kylewraps battery issues
@@Kylewraps
Batteries and transmissions (hybrids have CVTs).
.........To add to this conversation the 2.5L that comes with the hybrid also has a lot of issues compared to his 2.0T
Hybrids also depreciate faster.
When these truck first released I saw quite a few. I barely see that many on the road now! Most Ford vehicles part are sourced out of the country, which is probably what caused delays. Sorry dude.
Bro I missed you
Yeah, this is not ok. If a transmission is having major issues within 80,000 miles, that transmission is garbage. With so many vehicles on the road with 300k+ miles on stock transmissions (without even proper maintenance mind you), 80k is insanity. I hope you have no issues in the future. I would be ticked if it were me.
had an 05 pathfinder reach 291k miles before trading it in. Never changed the trans oil once. God knows the last time that happened tbh.
Makes me thankful for my Ridgeline - I had a Maverick when they first came out… One of the first in the Midwest. It was fine… But definitely had some alarming behaviors. Anyway, I wish you the best and hope you can get another 50 to 100,000 out of it at least.
Ridgeline transmissions have 2nd and overdrive gear issues. I would know I have one sitting with 2nd gear gone. Don't tow anything with a Ridgeline as it literally isn't a real truck.
@@jesusofbacon those issues are so far and few between - how is the maverick “literally” a truck if the RL isn’t ? Can tell you now Hondas AWD and bed utility and overall fit and finish is light years ahead of the ford. It’s got a bed / required to have truck plates - it’s a truck. Just not a “hey everyone look how small my d*** is” rig
@JH-hz1cu Sorry you were insulated by the facts it doesn't hold up as a truck, just like the maverick. You can't do anything with it in terms of why you would buy it. Better off with a colorado or an older 1/2 ton, considering the torque was way up high in the powerband for the ridgeline. Your vehicle is only reliable because it isn't used for the purpose it was built. So reliability is not an argument you can make cause it isn't reliable it fade and you taking it that way 100% proves it to be the case.
@@jesusofbacon mental gymnastics much? You make zero sense The RL was designed to be a daily driver that can haul from time to time - and tow 5000. I use both those perks 3-4 weekly so yes, it actually does exactly what it was intended to do. Pull my atv, load landscape items
For my property and do it with one of the best awd systems (way better than 4x4 for Midwest winter) Let me
Guess … I should
But a half ton and lift it with gay little rivets in my fenders and tell the world I’m an OfF RoAdER …except it’s at McDonald and the car wash constantly 😂 FWIW I have an old 1500 in Michigan at our farm - so I understand proper use when necessary . RL is perfect for the purpose it was built - try separating your ego from your car - you’ll feel better.
by looking at this vehicle I can see it has FX4 pkg and must also have the lux pkg (painted mirrors). Does it also have 4k tow pkg ?
Yes it has all of that!
Does your maverick have cvt or the regular turbo charge?
i may be off base, even though you did not do the rountine oil changes etc i think you should look into a recall list, tell you can have the truck back and i would like a full refund. we all pay a price learn from mistakes etc life goes on.
I mean an trans oil change/ check up may not have caught it so I would not feel bad.
Ya fords quality has gone to hell the past few yrs
For Ford Pick-Ups: Get the old 3.3 etc non-turbo V6 with the 6speed. -Easy to work on, simple/reliable. 2023 last year.
Thanks for posting in the real world q 85000 me is not that much
Hello Daniel, could you please tell me what brand is that expandable bed cover you have in your maverick? Thanks a lot, Claudio
Thanks for sharing this story. I went from considering purchasing this to passing. Thanks again.
It went out tw-ice????
Do yourself a favor. Dump/trade that quickly before your warranty is over. Take your loss. Youll thank me later. Nightmere
Pull that boat with your maverick much??
Turned out to be a 50 cent 20amp fuse 😂 lol jk jk
Better sound
You were at least 35k miles past due for a tranny fluid change. Never go over 50k miles without changing the tranny fluid.
Who would buy a Ford?
I like your videos man, but Bro I’m so confused why you didn’t get the 100k b2b coverage. Then you still haven’t paid off the car, the rule of thumb is to pay off the car before reaching 100k. Dude I’m not trying to criticize you I genuinely hope you make good decisions. As Caleb hammer would probably tell you “NO MORE TRIPS UNTIL YOU PAY OFF YOUR DEATH DEBT, YOU DONT GET TO HAVE FUN, YOU WORK YOUR AZZ OFF UNTIL YOU DONT HAVE DEBT AND A FULLY FUNDED 6 MONTH EMERGENCY FUND” your future matters more than your present 🎁.