Great video! I definitely appreciate all the thought and consideration that went into this decision. I love what you’ve done with your FX4 to this point. I’m looking forward to your next video!
Thank you, sir! It's been a lot of fun with this little truck so far, and I just couldn't see switching horses when I was only a couple miles down the trail.
Since I rarely tow with more than a small trailer and since we receive 8 meters (yes, meters) of snow per winter in my neighborhood of Eastern Quebec, I still want to go with the Tremor. But in your situation, your call only makes sense.
Yah I was tempted by the tremor, but not having the 4k tow package was a deal killer for me. I just ordered the XLT AWD lux with 4k tow and 360. I just ordered a lift and some bigger tires. I don't do much off-roading, but I need the better clearance and tires for snowy winters here in Alaska!
Very logical and practical reasoning went into your decision. Yes, the Tremor package is pretty appealing on the outside and mechanically, but the interior to many seems like a bit of a downgrade, and the mechanical limitations on payload and towing is a dealbreaker for many more people.
You paid $7500 markup? I know im 8 months later but I just bought a Tremor at MSRP. I'm within an hour of you. FYI, I do love my XLT Tremor AND the upgrades you made to yours. I wanted the Tremors locking difs. And so for they work great. Best situation would be if they offered the locker on the non Tremor to keep the 4k towing. I still have a RAM 2500 for trailer towing so It's not an issue for me. Great job on the video.
Same engine and transmission BUT NOT THE SAME radiator or transmission fluid cooler. With the newer front end on the Tremor (better approach angle for off-roading) there is not room to fit the cooling components associated with the 4K Towing package available on the FX4 and standard AWD Mavericks. Also, because the Tremor has somewhat softer suspension springs designed for off-road use, they are not as well suited to towing heavy loads. So, combine those two physical limitations, and that's why Ford caps the tow rating of the Tremor at 2,000 pounds.
Big? Depends on your use I suppose. There are definitely times and places the dual rear clutch and lock is going to be a significant advantage over regular AWD.
Compared to what? An F-150? Your Subaru? A Tacoma? I'll admit the Maverick looks tiny by today's pickup standards, but when you get the spec sheet out and start comparing dimensions it's actually not as small as you think. And it's certainly not small compared to the original Ranger or Chevy S-10 pickup. But yes, it's definitely small compared to all the other trucks available today.
@@themaverickhntr The Maverick has tiny in comparison with my Forester. Please don’t get me wrong, I own a 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4. I was expecting the Maverick to be the size of my Ranger, but it looked like a micro from China.
@@themaverickhntr I won’t get ride of my Ranger. I need the 6’ bed and the body on frame, as we use it for work around our property. All I was saying is that the Maverick width wise is smaller than my Forester. If I were looking into a tiny pickup, then I’d definitely wait for the Toyota Stout. As much as I love our Ranger, Toyota simply makes a better product
@@Doc1855 no interest in trying to sway your opinions. Just adding this here as info for you and others to compare. 2023 Forester Dimensions: 183″ L x 72″ W x 68-69″ H 2023 Maverick Dimensions: 200″ L x 73″ W x 69″ H
Do know how many people are pissed because we got stuck with the 1 clutch rear on the fx4 2022 ..... smh. They screwed alot of customers, but for the price i cant complain. 31k for me. RC 1 " level kit front end. Im good.😉
Agreed! Perhaps in a future model year they will figure out how to combine all the necessary components for you to get a Tremor and 4K towing capability.
I feel like the only thing stopping the tremor from pulling 4K is the tall softer more off-road suspension. If you load that much on the back end it would make the truck squat to much causing the front end to come up. Which isn’t safe especially at any highway speed. I really think a simple fix to get 4K towing capability or atleast close is too add airbags inside the rear coil springs. If you hook up a trailer and the truck squats, air up the rear to compensate. Then the truck is level again plus the tremor has thicker CV axles and a transmission cooler which only help in towing situations.
@@jerryhallett2937 I have no doubt the Tremor can pull 4,000 pounds. And you can add air lift to the rear springs. It'll just never be officially rated for now than 2,000.
Ride is a bit more stiff than stock, but still very nimble. I lost 4-5 mpg in fuel economy. For me, it's still a no-brainer, as I need the added clearance for what I want to use the truck for, and a bigger truck won't fit in my garage. A lifted Maverick is right-sized for me.
Like your video. I would have bought the new truck and turned around and sold it for about 6 grand more. I see some 2022 online for6 to10 grand more then new 23 MSRP
Neither trim is suitable for towing safely! 4K lbs is nothing and maybe nothing more than an open little flatbed trailer with a lawnmower on it. If you towed a small travel trailer with gear in it, fresh water, gray water and black water on board, plus your gear and two people in the truck, you’re going to push the truck around and be unsafe, no doubt about it. You’d need at least a Ranger or larger. That being said, this is a great little truck for around the house, mild two track trails and plenty for many people’s needs. Rock crawler no way, but it is not intended for that type of of use! Maverick Tremor, Lariat all the way for me! Nice job Ford and good review Sir👍🏻
I'd like to get one but there's a waiting list due to youtubers buying everything up. It'd be nice for once tot see a video of using this truck bed as this this vehicle was designed to do. What Typical household items fit in the bed, will it hold new in box washer and dryers for example.
@@themaverickhntr No one cares? How about everyone that spent money on this thinking they got a real truck and were lied to? They won't like the fact that they had their money stolen from them. What about the fact that it will break where a real truck will just do it's job regularly and not be bothered by it? Or that this will get stuck in a situation a real truck wouldn't be stopped. be, and it also broke your "truck" ? This will have problems after driving over a normal curb. But you are an "expert" on trucks and I don't know what I'm talking about. In fact, you are so much of an "expert" that you bought a Front-Wheel-Drive "truck". Next time; instead of being butt hurt and being an asshole about whatever, try talking to the person that is commenting. Maybe they will have good reason for it and have better info on the article.
Great job explaining your decision. A lot of people would love to have been in your shoes for that.
Yes, I was fortunate to be sure. Looks like someone snapped up the Tremor pretty quick, so there's another happy Maverick owner out there somewhere!
Great video! I definitely appreciate all the thought and consideration that went into this decision. I love what you’ve done with your FX4 to this point. I’m looking forward to your next video!
Thank you, sir! It's been a lot of fun with this little truck so far, and I just couldn't see switching horses when I was only a couple miles down the trail.
Video was absolutely so enjoyable to watch and hear.
I love my XLT Tremor and my XL hybrid Mavericks
Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸
Made in 🇲🇽 my guy
Since I rarely tow with more than a small trailer and since we receive 8 meters (yes, meters) of snow per winter in my neighborhood of Eastern Quebec, I still want to go with the Tremor. But in your situation, your call only makes sense.
Thanks! If you check out one of my more recent episodes, you'll see I ended up getting a Tremor for my wife. So now I have the best of both worlds!
You'd do much better to spend $10,000 less and get a Forester if snow is the issue
Yah I was tempted by the tremor, but not having the 4k tow package was a deal killer for me. I just ordered the XLT AWD lux with 4k tow and 360. I just ordered a lift and some bigger tires. I don't do much off-roading, but I need the better clearance and tires for snowy winters here in Alaska!
Narrower tires are always better in snow, all else equal.
Really loving the raised and leveled out look from the lift you put on. Really thinking I might get some in the future.
Thank you! Leveling is great to me just from a clearance standpoint. The good looks are an added bonus.
Very logical and practical reasoning went into your decision. Yes, the Tremor package is pretty appealing on the outside and mechanically, but the interior to many seems like a bit of a downgrade, and the mechanical limitations on payload and towing is a dealbreaker for many more people.
Thank you! I recently bought a Tremor for my wife. It's a great fun truck as long as you don't need the added towing capability.
I still haven’t got a build date for my tremor yet. Every dealership that has one has them marked up $10,000.
Well mine must have been a deal then. The dealer ONLY marked it up $7,500.
You paid $7500 markup? I know im 8 months later but I just bought a Tremor at MSRP. I'm within an hour of you. FYI, I do love my XLT Tremor AND the upgrades you made to yours. I wanted the Tremors locking difs. And so for they work great. Best situation would be if they offered the locker on the non Tremor to keep the 4k towing. I still have a RAM 2500 for trailer towing so It's not an issue for me. Great job on the video.
The towing & payload capacity would be a deal breaker for me, while the Tremor would be great offroad I just couldn't give that up for me personally.
The best way is to have one of each as we do now. The Tremor really is a great truck, in spite of its towing limit.
I got rid of my 2022 FX4 for my 2023 Bronco Base Squatch but now have an order in for a 2024 XLT 2.0 4K Tow LUX & Black Appearance
If the tremor has the same engine and transmission as the fx4,why can it only tow half as much? That's a huge difference!
Same engine and transmission BUT NOT THE SAME radiator or transmission fluid cooler. With the newer front end on the Tremor (better approach angle for off-roading) there is not room to fit the cooling components associated with the 4K Towing package available on the FX4 and standard AWD Mavericks. Also, because the Tremor has somewhat softer suspension springs designed for off-road use, they are not as well suited to towing heavy loads. So, combine those two physical limitations, and that's why Ford caps the tow rating of the Tremor at 2,000 pounds.
Thanks to both of you... it felt like some arbitrary limitation. Good question with great answer!!!
Your truck looks really nice. How did it affect your mpg and payload capacity?
I read that using the lift kits causes premature failure of the constant velocity joints. Have you had any problems? What lift kit did you use?
I have been asked and answered this question many times. I am now over 17,000 miles so far so good.
@@themaverickhntr Thanks very much. I appreciate it. What kit do you recommend?
So is it really a big difference in off-road capability between the tremor and the fx4?
Big? Depends on your use I suppose. There are definitely times and places the dual rear clutch and lock is going to be a significant advantage over regular AWD.
I was in my Forester in town today and was behind a Maverick.
It was fricken Tiny.
Compared to what? An F-150? Your Subaru? A Tacoma? I'll admit the Maverick looks tiny by today's pickup standards, but when you get the spec sheet out and start comparing dimensions it's actually not as small as you think. And it's certainly not small compared to the original Ranger or Chevy S-10 pickup. But yes, it's definitely small compared to all the other trucks available today.
@@themaverickhntr The Maverick has tiny in comparison with my Forester.
Please don’t get me wrong, I own a 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4. I was expecting the Maverick to be the size of my Ranger, but it looked like a micro from China.
@@Doc1855 I assure you it is basically comparable to the old Ranger. Plenty of side by side photos out there to show that.
@@themaverickhntr I won’t get ride of my Ranger. I need the 6’ bed and the body on frame, as we use it for work around our property.
All I was saying is that the Maverick width wise is smaller than my Forester.
If I were looking into a tiny pickup, then I’d definitely wait for the Toyota Stout.
As much as I love our Ranger, Toyota simply makes a better product
@@Doc1855 no interest in trying to sway your opinions. Just adding this here as info for you and others to compare.
2023 Forester Dimensions: 183″ L x 72″ W x 68-69″ H
2023 Maverick Dimensions: 200″ L x 73″ W x 69″ H
How's the lift working for you? Still doing well on the Maverick?
I'm coming up on 10,000 miles zero issues
I've always wondered if a lift changes the payload and towing capacity of a stock vehicle. It seems that it could reduce both.
Well said on the same page 👍
Thank you friend!
Do know how many people are pissed because we got stuck with the 1 clutch rear on the fx4 2022 ..... smh. They screwed alot of customers, but for the price i cant complain. 31k for me. RC 1 " level kit front end. Im good.😉
Yeah Ford dropped the ball not having the tremor with the 4K towing. It would’ve been perfect
Agreed! Perhaps in a future model year they will figure out how to combine all the necessary components for you to get a Tremor and 4K towing capability.
I feel like the only thing stopping the tremor from pulling 4K is the tall softer more off-road suspension. If you load that much on the back end it would make the truck squat to much causing the front end to come up. Which isn’t safe especially at any highway speed. I really think a simple fix to get 4K towing capability or atleast close is too add airbags inside the rear coil springs. If you hook up a trailer and the truck squats, air up the rear to compensate. Then the truck is level again plus the tremor has thicker CV axles and a transmission cooler which only help in towing situations.
How many miles do you have on your lift kit and have you had any CV axle problems?
@@jerryhallett2937 a couple thousand miles. No issues.
@@jerryhallett2937 I have no doubt the Tremor can pull 4,000 pounds. And you can add air lift to the rear springs. It'll just never be officially rated for now than 2,000.
how did the spring lift and taller tires affect the ride quality and mpg? i'm interested in the same setup. nice looking truck !
Ride is a bit more stiff than stock, but still very nimble. I lost 4-5 mpg in fuel economy. For me, it's still a no-brainer, as I need the added clearance for what I want to use the truck for, and a bigger truck won't fit in my garage. A lifted Maverick is right-sized for me.
Like your video. I would have bought the new truck and turned around and sold it for about 6 grand more. I see some 2022 online for6 to10 grand more then new 23 MSRP
I considered it.
So....... How many of those trucks that are 6 to 10 grand more, have sold?????
Solution would be the buy both🎉
Where did you get you rack, I want one😂
i just dont understand the blue plastics. i am just a black interior guy. why they only offer the blue interior to me is really odd.
Neither trim is suitable for towing safely! 4K lbs is nothing and maybe nothing more than an open little flatbed trailer with a lawnmower on it. If you towed a small travel trailer with gear in it, fresh water, gray water and black water on board, plus your gear and two people in the truck, you’re going to push the truck around and be unsafe, no doubt about it. You’d need at least a Ranger or larger. That being said, this is a great little truck for around the house, mild two track trails and plenty for many people’s needs. Rock crawler no way, but it is not intended for that type of of use! Maverick Tremor, Lariat all the way for me! Nice job Ford and good review Sir👍🏻
4k is double 2k. Can we agree on that?
and sales tax. I wouldnt want to pay sales tax again
I'd like to get one but there's a waiting list due to youtubers buying everything up. It'd be nice for once tot see a video of using this truck bed as this this vehicle was designed to do. What Typical household items fit in the bed, will it hold new in box washer and dryers for example.
You can place an order just like I did -- TWO YEARS AGO.
@@themaverickhntr Still waiting?
Are you pqid by Ford, or make a living advertising them? It's a nice vehicle, but it's just a truck. Don't see te life altering purchase here😂
No not paid or sponsored by Ford. I just really really love Mavericks! 😁
Life altering… unless you can kiss away 30k on a truck… for a lot of people it’s a big decision when considering where to invest their money
He can keep his Minivan if he wants to. This is Front(WRONG)-Wheel-Drive, it can't ever be anything other than just another Fracking Minivan.
Thanks for this groundbreaking commentary. No one cares.
@@themaverickhntr No one cares? How about everyone that spent money on this thinking they got a real truck and were lied to? They won't like the fact that they had their money stolen from them. What about the fact that it will break where a real truck will just do it's job regularly and not be bothered by it? Or that this will get stuck in a situation a real truck wouldn't be stopped. be, and it also broke your "truck" ? This will have problems after driving over a normal curb. But you are an "expert" on trucks and I don't know what I'm talking about. In fact, you are so much of an "expert" that you bought a Front-Wheel-Drive "truck". Next time; instead of being butt hurt and being an asshole about whatever, try talking to the person that is commenting. Maybe they will have good reason for it and have better info on the article.
This is decent!!! This content needs smzeus!!