Ford Maverick 2.7 TD GLS

[Moonstone1]

This is a 1997 model. Does anyone have any experience on this car - or dare I say 4 x 4. Grateful for any responses/help. Thanks

 

[DavidW1]

Hi Janet,

You don't say whether you have one or are thinking of geting one but I did have a 99 Terrano Auto (same car, different badge) and used it for about 50K miles. Didn't like it and wouldn't get another.

Basically it's a soft roader not a fully capaple offroader in spite of low ratio ect, has vague steering, poor fuel economy cramped loadspace, wears front tyres out and is too tall and narrow for it's wheel base. Mine had an annoying fault which made it hunt at Idle and turned low speed tractability into a nause. Never towed with it but in retrospect think it would have been a bit iffy - much better 4x4's out there, like Trooper,Shogun, Landcruiser, Fronterra and LR.

Sorry but you did ask.

 

[botty]

hi we have a ford maverick 2.7td 1995 and is in tip top cond we have been towing a eccles moonstone 1300 kg and never had a problem estimate about 27 mpg towing we have it serviced regular and we have been pleased

my dad as the terrano 2.7 td and he is very pleased with his he use to have a land rover discovery before and the terrano is a lot better tow car hope this helps

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Brilliant towcar,we're on our second ,tows a 1650 twin axle with no problems.Don't agree with the soft roader comment.Look for a TD intercooler(round headlights) as they have more power.They are built to last as the amount of P,R,S&T reg Mavericks and Terranos around in good condition proves.

 

[Moonstone1]

Thanks for the comments, the one I'm looking at is a 1997 (P) reg. 2.7TD GLS, 7 seater. 97,000 miles on the clock, already has towbar, looks in great conditions, has round headlights. The insurance group is 10 (not too bad), but the emissions are quite high - am quite concerned about fuel consumption, as have been driving a company car (Mazda 6 TS Diesel 2.0) recently and that was quite good. Now the company car is gone, we have to buy our own car and hence cannot afford more than

 

[sparkes]

Janet

Its a good vehicle for the price. The fuel may be a little heavy but not too bad. because they are popular there should be parts available easily and at good cost.

As for the ability to tow, many people use them and they seem to do the job well. lots of space and easy to drive.

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Janet,my wife (5 feet tall)uses ours everyday around the streets of North London with no problems. Mavericks are quite narrow so fit into parking spots easily. At 90K miles a lot of owners mistakenly change the clutch because of fluid loss. The culprit is a rubber pipe going into the side of the gearbox which perish around this milage(cost of part

 

[Moonstone1]

Bought one today, but not the first one we saw as it got sold while we were dithering, but have got

Ford Maverick 2.7 TDi GLS Aspen

5 door, 7 seats

Blue Metallic

1197 (P)

95,000 miles

with towbar

and am really please and hopefully getting it next week. Dealer putting on full MOT/tax/free number plate for van and a full service.

Thank god we're sorted now!

 

[Moonstone1]

Bought one today, but not the first one we saw as it got sold while we were dithering, but have got

Ford Maverick 2.7 TDi GLS Aspen

5 door, 7 seats

Blue Metallic

1197 (P)

95,000 miles

with towbar

and am really please and hopefully getting it next week. Dealer putting on full MOT/tax/free number plate for van and a full service.

Thank god we're sorted now!

Sorry 1997!

 

[Moonstone1]

Bought one today, but not the first one we saw as it got sold while we were dithering, but have got

Ford Maverick 2.7 TDi GLS Aspen

5 door, 7 seats

Blue Metallic

1197 (P)

95,000 miles

with towbar

and am really please and hopefully getting it next week. Dealer putting on full MOT/tax/free number plate for van and a full service.

Thank god we're sorted now!

Getting it on Saturday - yippee

Just recovered from getting the insurance - little Daihatsu was a group 3 - Maverick is a group 10!

 

[Moonstone1]

Getting it on Saturday - yippee

Just recovered from getting the insurance - little Daihatsu was a group 3 - Maverick is a group 10!

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Shop around Janet, ours is in the 200's and that business use.

 

[tony_5101931]

ford mavs are one off the best towcars going having owned two i can say with some knowledge that they are the best problems are few mainly idler arms on steering cost

 

[colinLincs]

Take a look here

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/index.php?url=/carbycar/index.htm

 

[CliveV]

Janet - whilst the Insurance Grouping is higher, it does not always follow that it is more expensive. Try the NFU for at renewal or a specialist broker like Adrian Flux.

Also as Tony points out - things like tyres are far cheaper and as they are larger diameter last longer as well.

I also agree 100% with his suggestion of regular oil changes (and filter!) changes at 3000 miles. NOTHING helps more to keep an engine running well.

 

[Moonstone1]

Thanks for your replies. Managed to get cheaper insurance at the AA, have joined Mayday and have towed once over the weekend. So far, so good, love it up to now. The big test will be the trip to Scotland in 3 weeks time for Easter!