hi all

[maverickpascall]

we are scott and sue in bude,cornwall we just bought our first ford maverick.a p reg 2.7td with a big air scoop thing a a funny silver radiator thing on the engine(you can probably tell i am really green).
its a really nice car thats only really gonna be used on road.any idea what problems i should look out for.
my first problem was checking the oil this morning and there was no oil on the dip stick at all.it took 4 litres to fill.

[briggie]

Originally Posted by maverickpascall

we are scott and sue in bude,cornwall we just bought our first ford maverick.a p reg 2.7td with a big air scoop thing a a funny silver radiator thing on the engine(you can probably tell i am really green).
its a really nice car thats only really gonna be used on road.any idea what problems i should look out for.
my first problem was checking the oil this morning and there was no oil on the dip stick at all.it took 4 litres to fill.

your car is a tdi ..... the silver radiator thing is a intercooler , the scoop on the bonnet is the air intake for it

[briggie]

welcome to the best forum on the net anyway , run by owners who actually own the vehicles , and sometimes have a rather eclectic sense of humour

[solarman216]

4 liters is not good, keep a very close eye on it, Rick

[R1cho]

welcome to the club, your car is actually a terrano wearing a ford badge but we don't mind lol as briggy said best club there is pay the £10 subs and you will save more than that in advice alone, as for keeping it just as a road car

[96terrano]

Welcome to the club. This is a very good fourm. It's helped me when I've had problems with my terrano and everyone is so friendly and kind. I'm not too sure on things to look out for on mavericks and terrano's other than rot and rust underneath. But I bet someone will tell you things to look for. Good luck

[briggie]

Changing M/T Oil
Oil capacity:
3.5 liters (6-1/8 Imp pt)


seems your gearbox was empty

of course i stand to be corrected on the fluid amount

[R1cho]

i dont think it was his gear oil briggy

[briggie]

oops sorry , i was reading the wrong bit


here you go .....


Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change 5.5 (4-7/8)

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by briggie

oops sorry , i was reading the wrong bit


here you go .....


Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change 5.5 (4-7/8)

Thanks for the numbers Pete, so your motor was running on 1.5 liters of oil!!!!!!!... Rick

[maverickpascall]

wow lots of replies.thanks.worried about oil for sure

[clivvy]

welcome to the club mate!

get a torch, and get your head into that engien bay. The oil filter is on the right side as you look at the engine, down deep. check to see how old it looks, does it look to be leaking etc. Check the oil level regular for now, and check the smoke, if any, coming out of the exhaust. How does it sound when idling? what RPM does it idle at (should be around 750 rpm and sound a bit like an old sewing machine!)

as for what to look out for:

fuel filter - check for tightness, check the drain plug underneath and check the pipes.
MAF - check what sort you have, bosh or hitachi, Hitachi can be cleaned.
Air Filter - check and see how dirty it is, if old, replace.
oil, but you know that already!
if unsure, get the LSD and gear oil done, use correct LSD.

other than that, id say everything else is pretty much the same as any other car. These are very tough machines, and like most japanese vehicles, its the oils you need to take care of.

enjoy your Maverick, and dont be afraid of those off road tracks!

[maverickpascall]

Originally Posted by clivvy

welcome to the club mate!

get a torch, and get your head into that engien bay. The oil filter is on the right side as you look at the engine, down deep. check to see how old it looks, does it look to be leaking etc. Check the oil level regular for now, and check the smoke, if any, coming out of the exhaust. How does it sound when idling? what RPM does it idle at (should be around 750 rpm and sound a bit like an old sewing machine!)

as for what to look out for:

fuel filter - check for tightness, check the drain plug underneath and check the pipes.
MAF - check what sort you have, bosh or hitachi, Hitachi can be cleaned.
Air Filter - check and see how dirty it is, if old, replace.
oil, but you know that already!
if unsure, get the LSD and gear oil done, use correct LSD.

other than that, id say everything else is pretty much the same as any other car. These are very tough machines, and like most japanese vehicles, its the oils you need to take care of.

enjoy your Maverick, and dont be afraid of those off road tracks!

ha ha ha maf???lsd??
are they legal?

there is no oil on the floor,anywhere and only smoke there is.when you first start the engine just a single puff of black smoke thats so slight its easily missed.it idles where you said and very smooth.there is oil on the engine at the back,middle but i wiped it and no more was there after a short run.
i have been on my back on th floor today and found pretty much no rus at all.

when driving with the window down it does sound like a grass hopper/cricket is running along next to you so i suspect a wheel bearing looking tommorow and went 100 miles his evening so will check oil again too

[maverickpascall]

oh and what mpg can i expect??
internet said 37 on a run but i dont think i got that

[briggie]

Originally Posted by maverickpascall

ha ha ha maf???lsd??
are they legal?

there is no oil on the floor,anywhere and only smoke there is.when you first start the engine just a single puff of black smoke thats so slight its easily missed.it idles where you said and very smooth.there is oil on the engine at the back,middle but i wiped it and no more was there after a short run.
i have been on my back on th floor today and found pretty much no rus at all.

when driving with the window down it does sound like a grass hopper/cricket is running along next to you so i suspect a wheel bearing looking tommorow and went 100 miles his evening so will check oil again too

maf.....mass air flow meter

lsd..... limited slip differential