--- title: "2025 Ford Maverick Loses Controversial Dashboard Cubby" date: "2024-07-31" modified: "2024-07-31" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2025-ford-maverick-loses-controversial-dashboard-cubby" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Maverick" - "pickup" - "sedan" --- # 2025 Ford Maverick Loses Controversial Dashboard Cubby ![]() *\Ford (edited by author)\* With the 2025 Maverick, [Ford]() shows that not only can it improve on its incredibly popular truck but also that it listens to its customers. Indeed, many of the new Maverick's improvements were made because customers asked for them specifically, such as the hybrid's all-wheel-drive system and Ford's trailer hitch assist function. One of the most frequent customer requests that Ford honored was actually one of the smallest: ditching the dashboard cubby. When the Ford Maverick first debuted, it had an 8-inch touchscreen with a small vertical cubby connected to the right side of it. The cubby was rather small, not very deep, and seemed pretty useless. While people will always find uses for car cabin cubbies, this one seemed like an afterthought to make up for the screen's small size. Customers felt that Ford should have just fitted the Maverick with a wider screen, as that would have been a better use of the space. Some customers even went as far as to prove it by adding a bigger display themselves. ![2022 Ford Maverick 2L-EcoBoost AWD Lariat interior. Preproduction vehicle with optional equipment shown. Available fall 2021.]() **2024 Maverick Infotainment. Ford** ![]() **2025 Maverick Infotainment. Ford** One owner took to a [Ford Maverick upgrades Facebook group]() to post a full write-up on how they replaced the old 8-inch screen/cubby setup with a new, much wider display. While most of it was plug-and-play with components from other Fords ([as so many Maverick upgrades are]()), it requires a bit of modification to get it to work properly. All the while, Ford was watching and listening. So for 2025, the Blue Oval threw the old screen-and-cubby combo away and added a huge new screen. According to Ford, the 13.2-inch touchscreen is the biggest in its class and, with the Sync 4 system, it's also the most advanced infotainment system the brand has to offer. Even though the Maverick is the cheapest car in Ford's lineup, it has the best tech available. ![2022 Ford Maverick 2L-EcoBoost AWD Lariat interior. Preproduction vehicle with optional equipment shown. Available fall 2021.]() **2024 Maverick Infotainment. Ford** ![Preproduction model shown. Available late 2024. Compatible Android or Apple phone with compatible active data plan and software required. SYNC® 4 does not control third-party products while in use. Third parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.]() **2025 Maverick Infotainment. Ford** Even with the cubby gone, the interior gained enough new features—such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital gauge cluster, and an optional 360-degree camera system—that it likely won't be missed. Ditching the cubby is a small change in the grand scheme of things but it proves that Ford was listening to its customers and the impact of that can't be overstated. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()