Ford Maverick / Escape

Ford Maverick, aka Ford Escape, aka Mazda Tribute, aka Mercury Mariner. This is the set of names of the American "tramp" (maverick - translated from English). All cars have the same engines, boxes, transmission and suspension. The ancestor of the Ford Escape model range, designed for the North American continent. The Mercury Mariner was a copy of the Escape, but with a richer equipment. The Ford Maverick is a twin brother who was assembled for the European market. Mazda Tribute received a slightly different design of the front of the car. Assembly of one-faced, including and Tribute with left wheel, was carried out in Klaicomo, a suburb of Kansas City, USA. Maverick, along with the "brothers" was produced from 2001 to 2007. In 2005, the car underwent restyling, during which the front optics changed, the gear shift lever moved from the steering column to the middle tunnel, the all-wheel drive system changed, and the car control system received a CAN bus.

Engines

On the pre-restyling Maverick gasoline engines were installed 2.0 liters Zetec L4 (128 hp) and V6 3.0 liters Duratec (from 197 hp to 203 hp). After restyling, the 2-liter engine was replaced by a working volume of 2.3 liters Duratec L4 (or Mazda MZR 2.3 L) with a capacity of 151 to 160 hp. All power units have a chain drive valve timing, except for the smallest 2.0 liters with a belt drive valve timing. Motors are generally unpretentious and reliable. On 2 liters units with a run of more than 200 thousand km, valve adjustment will most likely be necessary. The cost of a set of valve timing is about 2-3 thousand rubles. The trouble of the engines 2.3 l - an increase in oil consumption when running more than 50-60 thousand km. At 80-100 thousand km, the appetite can be up to 0.5-1 liters per 1,000 km. The reason is the occurrence of oil-removable rings. The cost of repair is estimated at 20-40 thousand rubles. The engine supports care for more than 150 thousand km. The original pillow will cost 9 thousand rubles, the analogue - about 3-5 thousand rubles. The ignition coils serve more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of a new coil from 1000 to 2000 rubles. Failure of the ignition coils on 3-liter engines and further operation with a faulty coil often leads to sad consequences - combustion of the engine ECU. The reason is the unprotected electrical circuit of the unit, the breakdowns burn transistors. You can restore the block by soldering, but there are few specialists taking on this. The cost of the new block is about 20-60 thousand rubles, used - 10-15 thousand rubles. When replacing the block, another problem arises – the prescription of keys.

Transmission

The manual transmission, which could be equipped with a Ford Maverick with a 2.0 and 2.3 liter engine, is reliable. The clutch runs more than 150 thousand km. The new clutch will require about 4-5 thousand rubles. When running more than 150-200 thousand km due to wear of plastic bushings, the gearshift handle can snag. 4-speed CD4E automatic (LA4A-EL according to Mazda specification) is considered quite reliable and unpretentious. But, nevertheless, often requires repairs when running more than 200-250 thousand km, and with an engine of 3.0 liters even earlier - after 150 thousand km. The most vulnerable elements are the hydroblock and brake tape, less often the solenoid block. Car services for the repair of the box ask about 50-90 thousand rubles. The pre-restyling Ford Maverick used the all-wheel drive system “Control Trac II”. Connection of the rear axle was due to an increase in the pressure of silicone liquid and compression of frictions in the coupling when the front wheels slip. After 2005, the Intelligent 4WD system was installed, which was already controlled by electronics. Both clutches are generally reliable. Crosses of the driveshaft walk about 100-120 thousand km. The cost of a new cross is about 300-500 rubles. The suspension bearing of the cardan serves more than 150-200 thousand km. The new bearing costs about 4-5 thousand rubles. Less often there is a need to replace the driveshaft due to the failure of its SRUS at a run of more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of a new cardan in the collection is about 30-35 thousand rubles. The tailing of the rear differential can begin to leak when running more than 120-150 thousand km. When running more than 150-180 thousand.

Walking

Front stage bearings rarely go more than 100-150 thousand km. The rear live longer - more than 200 thousand km. Both the sleeves and the bearings are changed separately. The cost of the bearing from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles, and work on its replacement - 1-2 thousand rubles.

The racks and bushings of the front stabilizer serve about 50-80 thousand km. The new rack costs about 400-600 rubles, and the sleeve - 300-500 rubles. The front and rear shock absorbers cover more than 150 thousand km. The cost of a new front depreciation rack is about 4-5 thousand rubles. The bearings of the front pillars run more than 150-200 thousand km (500-1000 rubles).

Silent blocks of levers and ball supports nurse more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of new levers is about 3-5 thousand rubles. Silentblocks and balls are easily overpressable. New Silentblocks and ballrooms will cost 300-500 rubles apiece.

After 150-180 thousand km, the ABS malfunction lamp can be illuminated. One of the reasons is poor contact in the sensor connectors. Another common cause is the destruction of metal rings from which sensors read information. The cost of the new ring is about 400-500 rubles. On Maverick over 5-6 years old, brake hoses begin to crack and may burst. The new hose will cost 600-700 rubles.

Sometimes when running more than 150-200 thousand km begins to knock, less often - leak, the steering rack. The new rail is estimated at 25-30 thousand rubles. By the same time, a backlash in the steering shaft crosses may appear. Steering thrusts go about 150-180 thousand km.

Body and salon

Body iron Ford Maverick is not prone to corrosion. The first spiders can appear on cars older than 9-10 years, most often on the back door of the trunk. The trunk door itself may stop opening due to the failure of the self-healing fuse of the lock actuator. The rear windshield wiper is given after 7-9 years of operation due to the destruction of the plastic gear mechanism or banal souring. Owners of Maverick over 7-8 years old note the appearance of backlash hinges of the driver's door. The electric drive of the retractable antenna fails on Maverick over 10 years old due to the destruction of the plastic leash. The original drive costs about 8-9 thousand rubles, and the Chinese analogue - 1-1.5 thousand rubles.

The plastic of the cabin often creaks. Get rid of crickets is possible after gluing plastic elements of the interior.

Other problems and malfunctions

The generator runs more than 200 thousand km, but on 3-liter engines its resource is less - about 120-150 thousand km. Because of the location, the generator on the V6 is subject to severe temperature exposure. The new original generator costs about 10-15 thousand rubles, the analogue - about 5 thousand rubles. Most often, the cause of failure of the generator are a diode bridge (2-3 thousand rubles), a relay regulator (1.5-2.5 thousand rubles) or bearings (about 1.5 thousand rubles).

On the Ford Maverick older than 5-6 years, electrician “glitches” may appear, headlights flicker noticeably in the dark, and a display of no charge from the generator at normal voltage is displayed on the dashboard. The reason is acidification of contacts of the wiring connector of the control voltage from the generator. This connector is located under the battery platform.

The lamp of the malfunction of the airbag on Maverick older than 6-7 years can catch fire due to poor contact under the seat, less often due to failure of the seat belt tensioner. On cars older than 7-9 years old, the backlight of the dashboard odometer can fade.

Engines

• The cost of repair is estimated at 20-40 thousand rubles.
• When replacing the block, another problem arises – the prescription of keys.
• A few miles away may need to replace the gas pump.

Transmission

• km due to wear of plastic bushings can slap the gearshift handle.
• But, nevertheless, often requires repairs when running more than 200-250 thousand.
• Car service for the repair of the box ask about 50-90 thousand rubles.
• Less often there is a need to replace the driveshaft due to the failure of its SRUS at a run of more than 150-200 thousand km.
• Often the internal SRUS drive, often the right one, fails.

Walking

• The ABS malfunction lamp may be illuminated.
• On Maverick over 5-6 years old, brake hoses begin to crack and may burst. The new hose will cost 600-700 rubles.
• By the same time, a backlash in the steering shaft crosses may appear. Steering thrusts go about 150-180 thousand km.

Body and salon

• Body iron Ford Maverick is not prone to corrosion.
• Owners of Maverick over 7-8 years old note the appearance of backlash hinges of the driver's door.
• The electric drive of the retractable antenna fails on Maverick over 10 years old due to the destruction of the plastic leash.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The lamp of the malfunction of the airbag on Maverick older than 6-7 years can catch fire due to poor contact under the seat, less often due to failure of the seat belt tensioner.

Ford Maverick in fact proved to be quite reliable and unpretentious car, easy to maintain and inexpensive to repair. The idyll is broken only by the box, especially in combination with a 3-liter engine.

• Engines: The cost of repair is estimated at 20-40 thousand rubles.
• Transmission: km due to wear of plastic bushings can snag gear knob.
• Chasing: km can light up the lamp malfunction ABS.
• Body and salon: Body iron Ford Maverick is not prone to corrosion.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The lamp of the malfunction of the airbag on Maverick older than 6-7 years can catch fire due to poor contact under the seat, less often due to failure of the seat belt tensioner.

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