YES, I Agree. I just returned to AZ after visiting my son in Fresno, CA, and then staying in Newport Beach. It was over 1350 miles, and I was interested in how my '23 XLT hybrid would do in MPG on my first long road trip. Most of my driving has been local getting 45+ mpg with very little Hwy...
2023 XLT Hybrid- Lux Pkg.
Bought it in Oct. '23 (after 13 mo. wait)
2340 mi., mostly short trips in town; not done any service yet.
I'm getting lifetime MPG of 47.8 so far... Wow, gotta love that hybrid fuel economy! Just filled up at Costco-Prescott, AZ ($3.59/gal); it took only 10 gal.! Dash...
Per this Ford video (link below), they say 400 lbs. limit when the tailgate is fully down, but 500 lbs. in the mid-position (edge is even with the height of wheel wells).
Tailgate Load Limits | 2022 Ford Maverick Videos | Ford Owner Support
They may still be standard on .24 XLT trim (my '23 had them included). Look to see if they have a Ford Credit to remove the charge on the final purchase paperwork.
My XLT Hybrid with Lux Pkg., CoPilot360, Spray-in Bedliner & Cargo Mgmnt. Sys. was $32720 OTD. I got a $28k Auto Loan for 72 mos. at 5.47% APR from Navy Fed'l. C.U. (monthly payment is $457), and used a credit card (2% Back) for the $4720 Down Payment at the Ford Dealer.
I just put this in my truck, too. It's a very close match (satin-matte black) in color and finish and fits nicely too. It does a good job of harmonizing with AC area color just below. The light gray is a little too bright, and a bit too much IMHO.
I just cut out the side window vent holes with heavy-duty scissors (about 1/2" wider & taller, at the outside edges & bottoms) and it seems to fit better. I Didn't want to give up on my "Maverick" dash mat.
Sorry to hear they don't include the "MAVERICK" embroidery in red letters anymore. The original posting I saw on Amazon and bought was Not Specific about it... just a hint of "custom letters."
Thanks for the good advice... I've ordered the audio knob area black trim piece on e-Bay, and the Soft Open tailgate damper from my local Ford dealer (it's a Ford Accessory, & got it n/c using my Ford Pass Reward points); I'll have them both next week!
Yes, I saw that "hint" after I saw the embroidery I received; I went back to look more closely at the listing. I overlooked the hint when ordering, being primarily drawn by the cut-out style & low price.