2023 Ford Maverick Orders closed

[Clay6x45]

I was going to order a 2023 Ford Maverick for an economical commuter/kayak hauler but found out they already shut off all new orders. The order bank was only open for 5 days when they shut it down because demand exceeded what they could produce. This is stupid. The same thing happened with the 2022's. If the demand is that strong wouldn't you want to ramp up production?

[gingib]

Welcome to biden's world

[Bayouboy]

No. Keeps the price high. And, a lot of mfg is now just in time.

That was a lesson learned due to covid.

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by Bayouboy

No. Keeps the price high. And, a lot of mfg is now just in time.

That was a lesson learned due to covid.

My buddy is 10,451 for the Tesla truck.......he realizes it will be at least 2 years. Not even a issue .

[Man]

I just read an article that said the a lot of people who purchased the '22 model won't receive until '23 because production on it is such a mess.

[Jon B]

Originally Posted by Man

I just read an article that said the a lot of people who purchased the '22 model won't receive until '23 because production on it is such a mess.

That's me ...I am him. Had to reorder a 23. Finally got a vin and a build date. I have a second order in for a 23 out of Kansas.

[scott1022]

Definitely weird times with manufacturers. Used to be that they would ramp up production to meet demand. But I think that they've figured out if they reduce the supply they can hold hostage the user for higher prices... on all vehicles, not just the ones in high demand.

I'm no expert and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express. I'm just trying to make sense of what we've seen over the past 2 years with used and new vehicle prices.

[Gunnyart]

With labor shortages I wonder if ramping up production isn’t as easy as it used to be?

[Gumbo Man]

Originally Posted by Gunnyart

With labor shortages I wonder if ramping up production isn’t as easy as it used to be?

Not enough labor is real. I don’t know how so many are surviving without a job. The IRS can’t even fill the 87,000 agents they are trying to hire.

[Man]

Originally Posted by Gumbo Man

The IRS can’t even fill the 87,000 agents they are trying to hire.

Probably because your automatically ruled out if you have any right leaning principles/values.

[CaptainDave]

Obviously, there are lots of different variables in play as mentioned in this thread already. Seems a lot of new vehicle orders take 4-6 months to be delivered to the dealership, with the time often depending on the amount of options and availability for parts/components for the options, etc.

With that being said, although hearsay info, I've spoken with a few Ford sales people over the past year and they seem to believe Ford purposely cuts off orders early for certain makes/models to keep the demand high. The new Bronco is a prime example of this.

[WItoTX]

Originally Posted by Man

Probably because your automatically ruled out if you have any right leaning principles/values.

Or are unwilling to kill someone because they didn't pay their taxes. LOL

[WItoTX]

It's probably going to take that entire year to produce the trucks they get orders for. So danged if they do, danged if they don't. Would you want to be put on a list for a 2023 that you won't get until 2024 or later?

[7sdad]

Get a Ranger, my Tremor is doing pretty good so far.

[Clay6x45]

Originally Posted by 7sdad

Get a Ranger, my Tremor is doing pretty good so far.

IF I thought I could really get 28 mpg consistently I would get one in a heart beat but the people I know driving them as fleet vehicles are getting more like 20 mpg in real world milage.
I'm hearing legitimate 30mpg for the maverick 2.0 AWD ecoboost.

[7sdad]

Originally Posted by Clay6x45

IF I thought I could really get 28 mpg consistently I would get one in a heart beat but the people I know driving them as fleet vehicles are getting more like 20 mpg in real world milage.
I'm hearing legitimate 30mpg for the maverick 2.0 AWD ecoboost.

Yes the 28 was all highways miles driving the speed limit. I've been getting anywhere from 21 to 25 driving a mix of highway and city. Still a lot better than the 14/15 I was getting.

[DRT]

Nope. But I see this being a long term issue. And blaming Biden is just wrong. Shutting down and starting the free money flow started with Trump. Now people just don't want to work.
But manufacturers here aren't the only issue. A lot of Chinese built parts aren't getting done because of the extended drought and power shortages there.
It's been a perfect storm of events no one person has control over.

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[Spiderpig1776]

I wouldn’t own anything made from 2021 to 2023 I’ve heard some vehicles are getting delivered without basic components because of no quality control.

[Bowtech38]

Ordered one on the last day. Was told I may make the cut to get one or wait till 24. And a 6 month wait to get it if I’m lucky.

[Clay6x45]

Originally Posted by Bowtech38

Ordered one on the last day. Was told I may make the cut to get one or wait till 24. And a 6 month wait to get it if I’m lucky.

Which model did you get and did they guarantee you msrp price?

[Bowtech38]

Originally Posted by Clay6x45

Which model did you get and did they guarantee you msrp price?

Xl and msrp plus ttl on my order sheet in writing.

[lilavidhunter]

Originally Posted by Bowtech38

Xl and msrp plus ttl on my order sheet in writing.

That’s what I got.

[captainsling]

I think it is a parts shortage still rather than labor shortage. They have laid people off recently. They could easily put them back to work if they had parts. Hell, they shut one plant down because they ran out of blue ovals. How does that happen when you are Ford?

[lilavidhunter]

I “reserved” a 2022 in May. Dealer said that Ford wouldn’t accept orders until August 2nd. I just got notice a week ago 9-21, my 2023 Maverick order has been placed. Base price went up a bit but I was informed it probably would.

I got the cheapest, ugliest XL Model they offer. It will strictly be a commuter truck for the next couple of years until I retire.

I’m keeping my Tundra.

[Gulfcoastin]

A guy I work with ordered 2 of them before the cut off date.

[Clay6x45]

I did a search to see if I could find any currently for sale. The dealers typically are asking 10000 over msrp. That is insane on a 25-30 thousand dollar vehicle.

[drop dead fred]

Ordered mine in February had it in 90 days AWD EB XLT OTD 28k .. love it


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[kae006]

Originally Posted by drop dead fred

Ordered mine in February had it in 90 days AWD EB XLT OTD 28k .. love it


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Resembles a Honda Ridgeline but I don't think the Honda's break 20MPG

[orchard]

I like that!

[JMart76]

Took a while to get my 2022 but I’ve enjoyed it, perfect for getting to ranch and fetching feed.

[SC-001]

Why are these is such demand and if they are why haven't other manufacturers jumped on creating a similar vechicle? I saw this youtube clip where the exhaust on one is already rusting out after only a few miles due to cheaper materials they use to build these https://youtu.be/NYUZNkfYvTE?t=651. While its a neat concept I don't feel these cars with a bed are going to be very durable long term

[flywise]

Originally Posted by SC-001

Why are these is such demand and if they are why haven't other manufacturers jumped on creating a similar vechicle? I saw this youtube clip where the exhaust on one is already rusting out after only a few miles due to cheaper materials they use to build these https://youtu.be/NYUZNkfYvTE?t=651. While its a neat concept I don't feel these cars with a bed are going to be very durable long term

Lots of folks bought those things. Like you I can’t imagine why. I guess I should take the trunk lid off my VWPassat and sell it as a legit 35mpg corn hauler

[kkp005]

Originally Posted by flywise

Lots of folks bought those things. Like you I can’t imagine why. I guess I should take the trunk lid off my VWPassat and sell it as a legit 35mpg corn hauler

Your Passat is AWD, has a payload capacity of 1500lbs and can pull 4K??

To be honest they are pretty whimpy looking trucks…but I recently ordered one though. I’ll use it strictly as a commuter vehicle for the great fuel mileage. It will be handy to be able to take a few bags of corn down a bumpy county road in it every now and then also… When I need to do real truck stuff I’ll just use my 1 ton diesel.

[Lungbustr]

Originally Posted by kkp005

Your Passat is AWD, has a payload capacity of 1500lbs and can pull 4K??

To be honest they are pretty whimpy looking trucks…but I recently ordered one though. I’ll use it strictly as a commuter vehicle for the great fuel mileage. It will be handy to be able to take a few bags of corn down a bumpy county road in it every now and then also… When I need to do real truck stuff I’ll just use my 1 ton diesel.

Same for me. When my work car goes tits up thinking about getting one of these.

I want one with the limited slip clutches in the rear though. Supposedly the 2023 trenor package will get them.

Hopefully in the future nore packages will include them.

[flywise]

Originally Posted by kkp005

Your Passat is AWD, has a payload capacity of 1500lbs and can pull 4K??

To be honest they are pretty whimpy looking trucks…but I recently ordered one though. I’ll use it strictly as a commuter vehicle for the great fuel mileage. It will be handy to be able to take a few bags of corn down a bumpy county road in it every now and then also… When I need to do real truck stuff I’ll just use my 1 ton diesel.

It’s front wheel drive and I’m sure I could stuff 1500 lbs in it and during the big freeze I cut tracks on highway 183 for 30 miles. Stopped to check on a guy in a 250 4wd who was spinning all 4 in the ditch
As far as the maverick goes, I’m just funnin

[91cavgt]

Originally Posted by SC-001

Why are these is such demand and if they are why haven't other manufacturers jumped on creating a similar vechicle? I saw this youtube clip where the exhaust on one is already rusting out after only a few miles due to cheaper materials they use to build these https://youtu.be/NYUZNkfYvTE?t=651. While its a neat concept I don't feel these cars with a bed are going to be very durable long term

Manufacturers are slow to bring new vehicles(not just redesigned or rebadged) to market. It takes time to design the chassis, body, and drivetrain. Even if the drivetrain is borrowed from an existing vehicle. Then you have to crash test the vehicles, get them EPA certified(even if it is an existing drivetrain), and get the manufacturing infrastructure retooled to build the new vehicle as well as the assembly line workers trained. Not to mention real world testing, and all of that has to be done before production can start. At best, it takes 2-3 years. It is a long drawn out process.


As far as inferior parts being used, that did not start with the pandemic. I saw a video recently of a 2019 Chevy truck that was so rusted underneath that ground studs could be pulled off of the truck with your bare hands.

[trophy8]

What’s so special about a baby truck? Seriously.

[91cavgt]

Originally Posted by trophy8

What’s so special about a baby truck? Seriously.

Superior gas mileage, ease of parking, ease of negotiating tight parking lots, while still being able to carry decent loads and getting much better fuel economy when loaded.


Midsized trucks today are the same size as full size trucks from the early 90’s. Most people that want a full size truck don’t really have a need for one, nor do they typically use even half of a full size truck’s capabilities. My wife and I are a perfect example of that. We will occasionally tow a small 2k pound cargo trailer and frequently have folding chairs and a cooler in the bed. The only reason we didn’t look at the Maverick is because of my wife’s preferences. When it comes down to it though, a Maverick would be perfect for us.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by trophy8

What’s so special about a baby truck? Seriously.

Nothing IMO. It’s a ridge line with a blue oval.


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[Strummer]

Originally Posted by trophy8

What’s so special about a baby truck? Seriously.

It’s a 4 dr EL Camino

[Man]

Originally Posted by trophy8

What’s so special about a baby truck? Seriously.

Could totally see why a city dwellers would want one. 95% of TBHers are NOT the target market.

[bossbowman]

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[91cavgt]

Originally Posted by bossbowman

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The jerky brakes are a problem that a LOT of hybrid cars have a problem with. It is VERY difficult to get the programming down for the transition between regenerative braking and the friction brakes. The reason why manufacturers are so hesitant to do anything about it is a change to the programming for the regenerative braking would require a recertification from the EPA because the fuel economy would be altered ever so slightly. The recertification is VERY expensive and is not a cost that a manufacturer plans on.


Does that make it right? Absolutely not. Problems like this should be addressed. But it is not just a simple reprogramming that dealerships are allowed to do that would fix this issue. I’ve personally dealt with similar issues with Toyota and KIA. Neither Toyota nor KIA ever did anything to fix the issues either.

[macdad]

if you want one put your name in with all the area Ford dealers. Thats how I got my 22 FX4 AWD Lariet. I get multiple calls from dealers almost weekly. People order them and get tired of waiting. I love mine getting about 25 city driving and 31 hwy.

[tazhunter0]

There is a 2022 Maverick at the Ford dealership in DeSoto. Been seeing it when running up and down 35. Looked it up and they are asking $39K for it.

[Jon B]

Still waiting....

[Jon B]

I picked mine up on the 3rd. I purchased it because I am cheap and have a decent commute. I drove it to Dallas and back and even running 80-83 on the interstate, I averaged 32.8 mpg manually calculated. It is literally perfect for what I need and I appreciate the added utility of the truck bed.

[muzzlebrake]

I hope they come with enough pesticide to get rid of all the bugs.