Ford has been riding a wave of success of late, releasing vehicle after vehicle that the buying public just can't get enough of. The Ford F-150 Lightning has been selling everywhere, and the Bronco Raptor and F-150 Raptor are sure to follow suit. But it's not just these all-new models that are highly sought after and the Ford Maverick has been a huge success too. With a new Tremor variant recently announced and more likely to be on the way, this budget pickup is going to be everywhere.
Well, the Maverick will be on every street if Ford can sort out its production woes. However, according to sources close to the Blue Oval, production of the 2023 model has been pushed back once again.
The news comes after Ford pushed order banks back from early this month to September 15, and production will now commence on November 14. The Hermosillo Assembly plant in Mexico was originally scheduled to begin producing the Maverick for the 2023 year model on October 24, but why is there such a delay?
The prevalent theory at this time is that the extension of 2022 Maverick production has forced Ford to reassess its production schedules. That being said, Ford recently raised the base price of the F-150 Lightning because of material shortages, and it's not inconceivable to think that these same supply issues are delaying 2022 Maverick production output, causing a knock-on effect for the 2023 model.
Fortunately, the 2023 Maverick will be worth the wait. The new Tremor package aims to make the pickup more capable off-road and features a number of the upgrades offered with the existing FX4 Off-Road package, adding a unique AWD system that includes a twin-clutch rear drive unit and a differential lock. A heavy-duty transmission cooler, upgraded half shafts, a one-inch lift, and unique springs and shocks will also be on offer, along with a bespoke grille finish, 17-inch wheels with orange accenting, and darkened headlights and taillights. The package adds $2,995 to your MSRP, but official pricing for the 2023 Maverick range is yet to be revealed.