1993 Ford Maverick reviews

Ford Maverick glx 2.4. 1993

Hello to everyone, I’ve just bought a Ford Maverick 2.4 petrol and would like to give an insight into this style of vehicle. The vehicle I have is the long wheel base 7str type and find it’s great for carrying around my extended family (six in total ) and just got back from a week in Devon where the vehicle was certainly put through it’s paces. On the motorway it settles in with moving traffic and easily moves along at a steady 60-70mph but does take it’s time in building up speed to overtake as throttle response is not it’s forte. It is very poor on the bigger hills and lacks power greatly, requiring a change down in gears to third for any forward acceleration when fully loaded, pretty poor for a 122bhp 2.4 petrol engine. The high driving position is good for all round visibility and the vehicle’s stance on the road is great for the more modern driver. With the extras fitted as standard, such as the all round electric windows and power sunroof, the vehicle comes across as a high end vehicle which can be bought for next to nothing money. The interior fixings are up to Ford’s usual standards and break or fail with little or no warning and the plastic look is taken to the extreme, but some people like that!! Known faults are the front wheel bearings and the rear differentials (I drove mine home from Essex to our home address with NO OIL in the differential) and only when booked car in for a service, was told that the rear differential could have failed at any time - thank you to my local mechanic. The sensor that tells you that your brake pads are low doesn’t always work as mine were down to the backing of the brake pad and still no warning. The driving position is good and comfortable and after 5hrs driving I was still feeling refreshed. Overall, the Ford Maverick 2.4 petrol is slightly underpowered on hills and requires attention by the driver at all times, it’s driving position is great and keeps up with todays traffic. For towing I think the 2.7td would be better but I still enjoy every day in my Maverick and would have to be offered something of equal ability to part with mine ........... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!