The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck gained popularity fast among drivers looking for a smaller, highly functional truck. The Maverick is unique in a few ways, including its bed and its conventional hybrid drivetrain. Ford made the most of every inch of the truck's bed, despite its limited size due to its compact design. It's perfect for moving items like bulky furniture around the Macon area but also hauling your jet ski up to Lake Sinclair.
Let's examine how to make the most of the Maverick's bed size.
Dimensions of the Maverick Bed
The cargo bed of the Ford Maverick is roughly 4.5 feet, compared to the Ranger which as a 5 or 6-foot bed, depending on the trim. The F-150 has a 5.5 foot or 8-foot bed depending on the trim. Although the Ford Maverick has a smaller bed than other larger trucks, its inventiveness more than makes up for it.
Its width, which shortens to 42.6 inches at the wheelbase, is 53.3 inches, and its cargo volume is 33.3 cubic feet. Up to 1,500 pounds can be loaded onto the bed if you wish to do so.
Other measurements of the Ford Maverick to consider are as follows:
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Tailgate Height: 31.7 inches
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Tailgate Width: 50 inches
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Bed Depth – 20.8 inches
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Payload – 1,500 pounds
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Towing capacity – 4,000 pounds
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Ford Maverick Bed Best Features
The Maverick's bed isn't like the beds of most pickup trucks. It incorporates Ford's FLEXBED cargo bed, which offers cutting-edge functionality and storage options. It includes a premium bedliner and a number of accessories so you can customize it to meet your needs. The new Ford Maverick offers power, whether you need it for business or to tow equipment for a fun-filled weekend. Among the features you'll discover are:
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110 volt electrical plug socket
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12 Volt Plug
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Adjustable tailgate with cleat
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Bottle opener / tailgate
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Threaded bed holes
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8 pockets measuring 2 by 4 inches.
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Eight bed tie-downs with D-rings (fixed and adjustable)
Ford Maverick Customization options galore!
You can customize the Ford Maverick cargo bed to meet your specific hauling requirements; anything from storage cubbies for small items to handling sheet rock.
The standard nuts and bolts that fit the Maverick's tie-down points make it simple to install any brackets you may already own. With the help of the dividers, you can divide the bed into sections to keep things organized. You can even use the two-by-four shelves to construct a multi-level bed.
Ford Maverick’s Flat Wheel Well Tops
The bed has more room thanks in part to the flat wheel well tops. In contrast to other compact pickup trucks, the Maverick's bed descends deeply to optimize storage capacity; it does not have an under-bed trunk. You can rest bulky objects, such plywood sheets, on the flat wheel wells.
Maverick’s Tailgate and bed is made with the home project and outdoor enthusiast in mind
The Maverick's bed is made even more useful with the multi-position tailgate. For long objects that rest on the wheel wells, you can lock it in the middle position to provide a flat surface. Just slide in your paddle board, long lumber for a project at home. Of course, you can also fit kayaks, mountain bike racks and more in the Maverick’s bed too. The grooves and channels really leave it up to your imagination to modify it to suit your needs.
The power that is available enhances the bed's adaptability even further. Maverick has 400-watt and 110-volt outlets. This provides sufficient power to plug in small appliances for camping, equipment for your work, or lights for nighttime visibility.
Conclusion
It is clear the Maverick isn’t designed to compete with large trucks built for hauling boats or campers. But for modest projects and small camping and water activities, the Ford Maverick truck is just what you're looking for. Come test drive a Ford Maverick today!