Is the Mav the best vehicle and value you have ever owned - hybrid only responses.

[710-oil-614]

Not really. The eco mode is substantially different. IT tries to hang out in electric only mode as much as possible. The other modes seem to only go electric when they don't have a choice such as during braking. Sometimes they even keep the engine running when you are stopped at a light. In eco mode, I have occasionally achieved over 70 mpg depending on the weather. On average city driving, 50 mpg+ is not uncommon.

On a 2000 mile trip back in April, I averaged about 42 mpg on the highway going about 70 mph on average. Because its a hybrid, its understood that it will not do as good on long trips. I was able to get it to go into all electric mode at 70mph for 10-15 seconds at a time. I don't think that is possible in the other modes. I don't know the reason why it limited the time to 15 seconds, but I assume that it was either depleting the drive battery or overheating the motor.

Sometimes I forget to hit the button and drive off in default mode. Even though I drive the same, it is nearly always worse than leaf (eco) mode.

All I can say is to try eco mode and you will see the difference in mpg.

It is quite easy for me to get my 2025 Hybrid AWD with the HF55 to run electric in the normal mode.

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[NedF]

Not really. The eco mode is substantially different. IT tries to hang out in electric only mode as much as possible. The other modes seem to only go electric when they don't have a choice such as during braking. Sometimes they even keep the engine running when you are stopped at a light. In eco mode, I have occasionally achieved over 70 mpg depending on the weather. On average city driving, 50 mpg+ is not uncommon.

On a 2000 mile trip back in April, I averaged about 42 mpg on the highway going about 70 mph on average. Because its a hybrid, its understood that it will not do as good on long trips. I was able to get it to go into all electric mode at 70mph for 10-15 seconds at a time. I don't think that is possible in the other modes. I don't know the reason why it limited the time to 15 seconds, but I assume that it was either depleting the drive battery or overheating the motor.

Sometimes I forget to hit the button and drive off in default mode. Even though I drive the same, it is nearly always worse than leaf (eco) mode.

All I can say is to try eco mode and you will see the difference in mpg.

Sorry, but we will have to agree to disagree on a few of those points. None of those 3 previously mentioned modes will intentionally leave the ICE running as you pull up to or sitting at a light unless there is a call for heat or the HV battery requires charging. All 3 (including 'Eco" will run the ICE in these cases identically). All 3 will transition into electric if you let off the gas but without feathering the go pedal EV mode will slow the truck more than any other mode when coasting on anything but a downhill.

I can get any of those modes to run in electric mode on the freeway if the charge is high enough and you are on a flat or slight downhill run.

 

[n4mwd]

Sorry, but we will have to agree to disagree on a few of those points.

If Normal and Eco mode are the same, then why have two of them? Its possible your truck is just different, but on mine, there is about a 5-10 mpg difference between eco and standard. All I can say is for you to try eco mode on a known route and then compare to standard on the same route.

It is not my driving assumptions either. I have forgotten to change to eco mode and drove the same as I normally do only to get somewhere and wonder why the truck was sucking gas all of a sudden. Sometimes I notice that its harder to get it to go into electric mode when its in normal mode. An average trip in town in eco mode usually shows about half electric and half gas. Its the amount of miles on electric that affects the mpg the most, not so much the regen. Once you hit the brake, the regen is the same for all modes. Only coasting is different with the regen.

 

[NedF]

If Normal and Eco mode are the same, then why have two of them? Its possible your truck is just different, but on mine, there is about a 5-10 mpg difference between eco and standard. All I can say is for you to try eco mode on a known route and then compare to standard on the same route.

It is not my driving assumptions either. I have forgotten to change to eco mode and drove the same as I normally do only to get somewhere and wonder why the truck was sucking gas all of a sudden. Sometimes I notice that its harder to get it to go into electric mode when its in normal mode. An average trip in town in eco mode usually shows about half electric and half gas. Its the amount of miles on electric that affects the mpg the most, not so much the regen. Once you hit the brake, the regen is the same for all modes. Only coasting is different with the regen.

I would not suggest Normal and Eco were the same. The trucks are the same for the most part except for the trims and options (mine is a Lariat). I have had my truck over a year, and I have used all of the modes except for Trailer (and let's not mention Sport as it defies the purpose of buying a Hybrid). I prefer slippery and I can match Eco results, but I find the drive better in slippery or Normal as the truck will coast easier. I am averaging 60% electric on my longest trip meter.

The regen while braking in slippery is not the same as the other two modes and if you are not expecting it, you could blow the stop.

 

[Darryl]

I have the 2024 and I agree that it is the best vehicle I've owned. However, because its a trucklet and not a real truck with a frame, I am constantly worried some idiot will pull in front of me and wreck it. Or something will break that costs a million dollars to fix. So far, nothing like that has happened.

The biggest complaint is the tiny bed and low towing capacity. My Toyota Scion has the same towing capacity and is 2/3rds the weight. Rather embarrassing for the Maverick.

The fact that I have to hit the Drive mode button every single time I get into the truck in order to put it into leaf mode is stupid. Its a hybrid. Why would anyone buy a hybrid and then always want to drive it around in the default Gas Guzzler mode?

It supposedly is supposed to work with Ford Connect and Android Auto, but none of that works on my truck so I disabled it as much as possible. If figure that if I'm not allowed to know where my truck is then Goggle and Ford aren't going to find out either.

FYI, I would recommend checking to see if your

I don't get it. I avoid the 'Eco' mode and can achieve awesome mileage in any mode. The issue is you have a change your driving style to match the driving mode.

Normal - normal acceleration and regenerative braking
Easy on the go petal on acceleration, slightly feather the go petal to coast to reduce regenerative braking when needed (maximize recaptured charge by not braking too hard).

Eco - Reduced acceleration and extra regenerative braking
Rock back and forth the assist acceleration, heavier use of go petal to coast to reduce regenerative braking when needed (maximize recaptured charge by not braking too hard).

Slippery - Reduced acceleration and reduced regenerative braking
Rock back and forth the assist acceleration, let the truck coast on its own, careful use of the brake petal to compensate for the sluggish braking (but maximize recaptured charge by not braking too hard).

 

[Red Eyes - Wide Shut]

Wow, this is getting deep into personal theory and more, into motorcycles of the past.

 

[710-oil-614]

If Normal and Eco mode are the same, then why have two of them? Its possible your truck is just different, but on mine, there is about a 5-10 mpg difference between eco and standard. All I can say is for you to try eco mode on a known route and then compare to standard on the same route.

It is not my driving assumptions either. I have forgotten to change to eco mode and drove the same as I normally do only to get somewhere and wonder why the truck was sucking gas all of a sudden. Sometimes I notice that its harder to get it to go into electric mode when its in normal mode. An average trip in town in eco mode usually shows about half electric and half gas. Its the amount of miles on electric that affects the mpg the most, not so much the regen. Once you hit the brake, the regen is the same for all modes. Only coasting is different with the regen.

“About a 5 to 10 mpg difference”

with that kind of precision who can argue with your position?

 

[Darryl]

I in my case it seems as if it makes a bigger difference in City driving versus steady speed highway driving. I suspect it's because with highway driving you don't do much accelerating our decelerating. And it doesn't operate in EV mode under those conditions. But stop and go driving or even 40 -45 mph driving seems to be where eco mode makes the most difference. I sort of wish they had a semi-eco mode as well where I had the aggressive regeneration but still had the responsive normal acceleration

 

[Pete Sheppard]

I do a fair amount of interstate cruising and even with cruise control engaged )70mph max), I see a fair amount of 'electric driving' going down hills. On the local bypass (I-459), I try to set for 60. In standard mode, this shows low to mid-40s when calculated at the pump.
When I have set Eco, the drag from regen braking is noticeable and a bit annoying.

 

[OldSarg]

The Mav is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Age 68 here. Never owned a “big deal” car. Blue collar Detroit all the way. Now own a ‘25 Hybrid AWD (even though I think AWD is way overrated- even in Michigan) with the A Plan (for everyone-not a Ford Employee here) and had a ‘24 Hybrid that I waited 18 months for and got the $3400 Ford deal. Between the MPG, the ride (came from an Escape) and the utility for me no vehicle comes close.

I decided to buy a Mav after watching several YouTube videos made by the Ford Engineer who designed the truck and the great research they did as to the viability of a small truck. I bought a 2022 Mav XLT Hybrid and I now have almost 35,000 miles on the truck. My wife and I have driven it all over the US as far as Montana (twice) and the East Coast (twice). Never a problem. In fact the only problem I have encountered was a failed tire pressure sensor on my left front wheel. Ford replaced it under warranty. I get 37.8 mpg and I usually drive in ECHO unless I am on the highway.
I bought the Cactus Grey and I get comments all the time about my truck. How much did it cost, what kind of milage etc. At the time of purchase I was driving a 16yo Honda Accord another great vehicle. My Mav is a great small truck and so far no complaints at all. It is easy to drive, comfortable, great gas milage and a big plus is that I can park it in my garage. In my opinion unless you really need a full size truck the Mav is the way to go. It meets all of my "truck" needs.

 

[n4mwd]

I would not suggest Normal and Eco were the same. The trucks are the same for the most part except for the trims and options (mine is a Lariat). I have had my truck over a year, and I have used all of the modes except for Trailer (and let's not mention Sport as it defies the purpose of buying a Hybrid). I prefer slippery and I can match Eco results, but I find the drive better in slippery or Normal as the truck will coast easier. I am averaging 60% electric on my longest trip meter.

The regen while braking in slippery is not the same as the other two modes and if you are not expecting it, you could blow the stop.

Thanks for the heads up about Slippery mode. I haven't really tried that one. I accidentally put it in sport mode once and it does suck gas a lot. Eco mode does have a temporary switch-to-sport-mode-on-demand feature that happens if you punch the accelerator hard. The switchover is not instant and can sometimes take a second or two, but it comes in handy if you are trying to pass someone or make a light. The 1-2 second delay is annoying, but the truck has to start the engine and rev it up to max in order to accelerate like I want. I have noticed a much shorter delay if the engine is already running. It feels like a flat spot. but like I said, its understandable.

 

[NedF]

...a big plus is that I can park it in my garage...

It's funny you mentioned that a little under a year ago we sold our house and bought a townhouse with a side beside garage (no way I was buying one with a tandem garage). When I go out for a walk in our townhouse/ row house neighbourhood I see all of the enormous trucks parked on the street and yet my truck is tucked away in a garage with a full-sized car and storage (I can even open the tailgate).

 

[Pete Sheppard]

I just wish the ECO symbol was a dollar sign, for 'Economy'. When I think 'Ecology', I have a sudden urge to let my hair grow, wear beads and eat tofu...

To my gas-engine trained senses, the sensations that come with ECO mode feels like the truck is struggling.

 

[atomguy245]

On a pure "function for the money" basis, yes. For $28k I got a 40mpg pick up truck that seats 5, tows and hauls. I could quibble about minor improvements that should be made (and definitely would at the 2025 current prices), but you can't beat the value. After 3 years both Carmax and Carvana are offering $24k to buy it from me, so low depreciation is another plus.

 

[Red Eyes - Wide Shut]

On a pure "function for the money" basis, yes. For down got a 40mpg pick up truck that seats 5, tows and hauls. I could quibble about minor improvements that should be made (and definitely would at the 2025 current prices), but you can't beat the value. After 3 years both Carmax and Carvana are offering $24k to buy it from me, so low depreciation is another plus.

Come on 28k. What about tax license destination fees. Also , I've recently priced used sales and they are down slightly. You must have very few miles.

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