2004 Ford Maverick XLT 3.0 petrol

Summary:

A very good all round compact SUV

Faults:

One wheel bearing needed replacing in 2008, after around 23,000 miles. Replaced by an independent garage for little more than £100.

General Comments:

Ticked all the boxes for a rural runabout, but excellent on motorways too.

Perfect size for comfort and not too big to park it easily.

Full of comfort features.

Effortless on long journeys and surprisingly manoeuvrable on the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th March, 2010

2002 Ford Maverick 2.0L

Summary:

This is my favorite vehicle ever and I wish they still made them in the UK

Faults:

I needed to replace the front nearside bearings at 60000m.

The cigarette lighter no longer works.

General Comments:

Steady, but has the capacity to go quite fast.

Very comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th January, 2008

12th Oct 2010, 08:27

Is it underpowered the 2 litre? I have a 2.2 0mega 4 cylinder, and it's seriously underpowered compared to the V6 Omega.

1998 Ford Maverick GLS 2.7 turbo diesel

Summary:

The best 4x4

Faults:

Driver side rear door handle sticking a bit (sorted it out myself).

Other than that, no other faults in over 40,000 miles.

Regular servicing really does pay off!!

General Comments:

The Maverick was one Ford that British buyers never really took to their hearts. I can't think why, it was all there; the styling, the performance, the reliability.

I find it hard to fault the Maverick.

PERFORMANCE

For a 4x4, the Maverick is seriously quick, and although it isn't the best car for cornering, at least it can go round a one on four wheels (which is more than I can say for the Land Rover Range Rover).

LOOKS

The chrome front grille and mirror, and the smooth car like styling make the Maverick look fabulous.

And I believe it looks better than many of its competitors (Land Rover Discovery, Daewoo Musso, And even the Mercedes G Wagon).

PRICING

I paid £5000 for my Maverick, which I now know was a slight bit steep, but I would pay it again if I had to for another in the same condition.

However in the present time, expect to pay between 2000GBP-3000GBP (PARKERS).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd July, 2007

2003 Ford Maverick 3.0L XLT (Auto) 3.0 petrol

Summary:

Best car I've ever owned... :-)

Faults:

At about 28k the brake light kept blinking on and off, but was resolved by a non-ford mechanic in less than 10 minutes!

General Comments:

Totally kicks ass... pulls away quicker than anything I've ever driven. Its comfortable and other than the usual maintainence nothing has failed or gone wrong! Only comment would be the cost of fuel, which is by no means unexpected with an SUV with a V6 3.0L engine... it makes up for this in comfort by far.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th January, 2006

2002 Ford Maverick XLT 3.0

Summary:

Probably the best on-road driving dynamics of any 4X4 in it's class

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

This really is an excellent car particularly for on road driving. It's very quick (for a 4X4) and it is extremely smooth and quite. I've read one report that claimed that the Maverick has lack lustre performance and is not fun to drive, but quite frankly I don't believe that this particular test driver had even seen a new 3.0 litre Maverick, let alone driven one. It is enormous fun to drive and it goes like a rocket!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th May, 2004

1993 Ford Maverick GL 2.4 petrol

Summary:

A reliable, comfortable good buy

Faults:

New radiator at 65 k miles.

Rear brake overhaul at 68k miles.

Stop lights blow at least every 4 months, fortunately only one at a time.

General Comments:

Like it very much, constant 25 mpg, is comfortable and reliable and quiet.

Performance is adequate.

Handling is typical 4WD, we have the SWB version so the ride is bouncy on certain sufaces.

Driving position good with a Range Rover height level.

Base model so nothing fancy inside, but we do like it and would buy another.

Reliability, economy and comfort are all good.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th May, 2001

1994 Ford Maverick Base 2.7 TD

Summary:

A dog of a vehicle

Faults:

Front swivels failed and replaced at 40000, new battery and fuel pump at 42000.

General Comments:

Big and comfy but dire economy (23 miles per gallon). Swivels fail regularly according to the dealer. Hopeless dealer service by people who couldn't care less.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th March, 2001

1995 Ford Maverick GLX 2.7 turbo diesel

Faults:

Nothing except for wear and tear.

General Comments:

Still feels good after 71,000 miles.

The LWB model offers 7 seat accomodation and is great for the school run. The Turbo Diesel engine is superb, picking up very well between 50 and 75 mph. Don't buy a 2.4 petrol though, they are rubbish.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 1999

9th Jan 2001, 00:39

I have the 2.4 with 130,000 kms on the clock so far.

I have travelled over some very rough terrain including semi desert, alps and and tropical northern areas (through water over 1 m deep) of Australia and I have never had problems with the power, although it needs to be driven in the right power range.

All round a great vehicle.

John Bayliss

Canberra, Australia

16th Feb 2001, 14:56

As a keen climber and family man, I have asked a lot from my 2.4i and as yet she has never let me down. I have owned her for just over one year and though I originally went for a 2.7 diesel because a friend owned one at that time, I have had no regrets as to my choice, and he, I believe has been quietly impressed.

D Merritt, Derbyshire.

1994 Ford Maverick GLX 2.7 turbo diesel

Faults:

Power steering pump replaced under warranty.

Nothing else in 54,000 miles.

General Comments:

Reliable, quiet and reasonably comfortable with acceptable road handling for a heavy duty vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th October, 1997

27th Jun 2011, 17:54

I have a 1994 Maverick SWB 2.7 TD. 120 thousand on the clock. I bought it 5 years ago for 600 pound with 6 months MOT.

I thought that was a bit steep at the time, but now it's got over 200 thou on the clock and I've only had to replace the water pump. That only took an hour and it's cost me nothing to run on second hand veg oil, 2nd hand tyres and some cheap engine oil I get from work. Now I have put a agricultural farm tractor tax on it and now costs nothing to tax and is MOT exempt, I won't spend anything on it and won't stop driving it until it breaks in two.

I've been given another for spares so it will last another 5 years. Totally reliable and good off road. Best value 4x4 on the market.