Long MAcArthur video 251 yesterday has a few minutes discussing the Fathom after their introduction. Tim confirms sheet of plywood capability mid gate when discussing the capabilities of the Maverick as well as towing capacity and range for driving as well as both standard range and extended...
Nice analysis. Puts the value in perspective. We get alot of sunny days in Florida, but unless the vehicle is in use, it’s in the garage so I don’t cook when getting in so the value of the solar diminishes. It is a cool idea though. When I worked and parked outside this would have paid for the...
Agree. Talked to local Autonation Ford Sales Manager this PM. MSRP will be the price for orders. The only model getting front loads are the 150 Raptors. No one was at the dealership this PM.
The LFP has an upgrade from CATL that is included in the Ford liscensing agreement, from what I’ve researched. The magnesium/ aluminum/zinc catalyst would be a better choice given it is just a formulation change for the battery plant. They would have no process changes and stay with the more...
Good point. Thanks for updating. My brain was stuck on the mid size Class provided by Ford and validated by Tim from Long McArthur. After some Ai research, there is no formal designation for compact or mid size, so I decided to look at the datafor the vehicles that are referenced that way...
Spec
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Ford Ranger (SuperCrew)
Toyota Tacoma (Double Cab)
GMC Canyon (Crew Cab)
Toyota RAV4 (reference)
Overall length
195.7 in
210.6 in
213 in (5' bed)
213.2 in
180.9 in
Wheelbase
118.3 in
128.7 in
127.4–140.6 in
131.0 in
105.9 in
Width (no mirrors)
75.0...
This interview with Tim Bartz included some informatioon that is new regarding the Fathom. its about an hour long. If your a MAverick Forum follower, you will be familiar with this speaker.
A few years ago I considered Kia/ Hyundai as an option for purchase. After reading some of the reviews from owners, there was a consistent list of compaliants on service and parts availabilty from the dealers. A 100,000 mile warranty for a parked auto does not work for me. This may have...
I would use it for fishing tackle box and ice chest, as well as first aid kit. Obviously do not knwo if it will hold these items, i
i have no idea what the dimensions will be.
There is an improved LFP battery available from CATL, which according to a inquiry made from from Claude, is available by contract to Ford. This has higher energy density and faster charging speed. If they are using this technology for all the trims than the estimates on battery size are low...
when the MAverick was released, I recall there were vehicles placed at our local dealers to veiw and sit in, but not available to drive. That would be fine with me.
An AWD extended range trim would make sense. I do not expect there to be alot of trim options ofered seperately, unless they are “bolt on” at the dealers service department. Just me interpreting the desire to keep the production line moving and eliminate sources of error in manufacture.