Installing a front license plate on a Ford Maverick
Installing a front license plate on a Ford Maverick

Installing a front license plate bracket on a 2023 Ford Maverick – step-by-step DIY

In Maryland, you must have a front license plate or you will get pulled over. I purchased my 2023 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid in Delaware, where they don’t require a front plate. The dealership gave me a bracket and in this video, I’ll show the step-by-step process on how to drill the holes and install the bracket. This procedure would be the same, for the most part, on any car. I’ll also call out a few tips and things to look out for!

The 2023 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid is a compact pickup truck that comes standard with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. It gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, making it one of the most fuel-efficient trucks on the market.

The Maverick XL Hybrid is also very affordable, with a starting MSRP of $22,595.

It comes standard with a variety of features, including:

8-inch LCD touchscreen center stack
FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
Cruise control
FLEXBED® System with six tie-down points
LED headlamps

The Maverick XL Hybrid is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds.

Here are some of the key features of the 2023 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid:

Fuel efficiency: The Maverick XL Hybrid is one of the most fuel-efficient trucks on the market, with an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

Affordability: The Maverick XL Hybrid starts at an affordable MSRP of $22,595.

Standard features: The Maverick XL Hybrid comes standard with a variety of features, including an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system,
FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay® and
Android Auto™ compatibility, cruise control, and FLEXBED® System.

Towing and payload capacity: The Maverick XL Hybrid has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds.

Overall, the 2023 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid is a great option for anyone looking for a fuel-efficient, affordable, and versatile pickup truck.

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Jason Miller

Enterprise software guy, Land Rover collector, and real estate investor.

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