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I've just discover the drivers side foot well is ringing wet, I haven't had a chance to investigate as its still raining. Does anyone know of a regular place that lets the water in windscreen seal or sunroof drain perhaps? any advice appreciated!

Major Turbo Whistle Update I've changed the MAF sensor and thats sorted the turbo boost, it now comes in at 1500rpm and peaks a 2500...Nice. But the LOUD whistle is still there???, whiped off the intercooler and checked all over including pipes, all seems OK. A nice day so had all windows and...

Had a resent dodgie solenoid fault on my Maverick, coming from electronics background and looking at removing the starter (and being lazy) I decided to to check my ignition switch. Turns out that the grease ford uses to lube the switch turns to tar after 15 years. A good clean and minor...

You may find that battery voltage is to low as it will drop further under load, Generally all remotes of this type prefer 3v plus. A good battery will sit at around 3.2v. A duff battery not under load will display a phantom reading, a good rule of thumb is a lost of 10% unloaded... bin it! Hope...

Front Diff Braking Effect Tried my Mav 96 in 4WD and get the same braking effect, rumbling and reluctant to answer the steering. Whats a wound up diff and how do I sort it?

Whenever I give it some wellie I get a loud whistle from the exhaust 3000rpm up. Now some of you might be thinking how high (RPM's) but I don't get any turbo boost until 2500 rpm. It would be nice if the boost came in at 1500. So what's the normal Boost RPM for a 96 Maverick TDI and why the...

Isn't he a rapper!:doh

Yeh! I find it hard to believe that a tyre could be so unpredicable and that this Ute hadn't been written off. Maybe a combination of things, I've yet to change LSD oil and fully check comp valve. The Rangers had stated to crack and perish, so its possible that the rubber had hardened. Grabbers...

Yer pays yer money, yer takes yer chances!!! Lifes a bitch! Try peddlin faster:doh

Good news Well!!! I fitted the AT2s and the wet handling is impecable (but still playful enough to have fun:sly :naughty) Haven't yet changed LSD oil as prevous owner says he'd done it:nenau, but I think I'll do it in the summer. So in summary, if you want suicidle wet handling go for Avon...

Maybe when I'm a bit braver, I'm still having flash backs :lol

Anyone know where I can take my Maverick to give a proper go? I'm Eastbourne based

Tyre choice I've short listed my tyre choice down to two, General Grabber UHP or AT2 and I'm leaning towards the AT2 Anyone have an opinion (that was a daft question) I also took my Mav to a quiet ind est to see if I could lose the back end again but was good as gold!

The Ford 'Death Wish' Maverick Update So I got the Mav up on axle stands and had a good look around. Brake shoes, drums and cylinders all ok. Comp valve jammed, Will be replaced. (Lucky me, Brake line heaven:() Cleaned the mud of Rear tyres are indeed Avon Rangers and cracking so there for the...

Ok I'll give the oil a change, Is the diff on these the same Viscous Coupling tech that Ford introduced on the RS Turbo to fight torque steer and was then nicknamed the Vicious Coupling. It would figure! I do get rumbling on tight turns from the backend and it feels reluctant to turn, and...

Ok, drove around a big roundabout today second exit (i.e. striaght through) keeping up with the traffic (40mph area) and did a 180 facing back where I came from and very red faced!! no warning! I can't see any diesel on the road. Is this the norm for a ford maverick 2.7tdi swb?? Iv'e only...

Tick Over Who'd of thought a simple question could start a frenzied post bonanza. My Mav is indeed a TDI (facelift model) and everyday I love it a little more. My first 4x4 and I think a good choice! Prevous owner has let it go a bit but I'm slowly overcoming all the niggles. Some good advice...

My idle is about right according to the tacho (725rpm) but i'd like to raise it a bit cos everything rattles and shakes. According to the on-line terrano manual its done with a plug-in box thingy, having had a half arsed look with a torch, i couldn't see an idle screw. Does it exist? or should i...

MPG I've just read all you posts and MPG's, so now i'm going to say HEEEEELLLLP!!!! I've just bought my Maverick 2.7td and got 105 miles out of £40 quid??? Any advice taken.

Hi I've just purchased my first mav, Thing is? radio reception is very poor and I was wondering if Mavericks have a ariel amp that needs power. Mav has had new stereo fitted buy previous owner but I suspect there's a wire that needs 12v upit!?!?!?:doh