How to default to Hybrid Eco Mode?

[surfstar]

ECO also reduces the A/C load, i've watched the battery load on forscan between the two and there is a difference. A/C in Normal mode uses 2HP worth of power when running.

Wow - that's great to hear!

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[SP1966]

Then the answer is unfortunately, no. There is no way to set Eco Mode and have it stick. I have that mymavmode, it's easy to install and works as expected.

Someone built a device that in effect when starting the truck it pushed the button for you. Try searching.

Yes, it's called mymavmode, I referenced it above, and have one installed. LOL

 

[JTMO]

It bugged us till I learned about L button in Drive.
In L mode regenerative braking is increased resulting in almost Tesla likenone pedal driving. I just hit the brakes in the last 10 feet at a stoplight.

 

[Bubbanbrenda]

It bugged us till I learned about L button in Drive.
In L mode regenerative braking is increased resulting in almost Tesla likenone pedal driving. I just hit the brakes in the last 10 feet at a stoplight.

Can you elaborate more on the L mode? I’m shopping for the right hybrid Maverick and want all the information I can get.

 

[JTMO]

Can you elaborate more on the L mode? I’m shopping for the right hybrid Maverick and want all the information I can get.

It is simply a more aggressive one pedal driving mode on the hybrids. Select drive, then push the L button in the middle. It also helps on hill descent. Unlike normal transmissions, it is not a low gear, it works all the way through the power range.

To me, better than ECO mode. ECO mode your heater or AC in half and has regenerative braking.

 

[Bubbanbrenda]

It is simply a more aggressive one pedal driving mode on the hybrids. Select drive, then push the L button in the middle. It also helps on hill descent. Unlike normal transmissions, it is not a low gear, it works all the way through the power range.

To me, better than ECO mode. ECO mode your heater or AC in half and has regenerative braking.

Thanks for the clarification, I’m in the process of selling everything and retiring to Florida and I’m going to buy my first brand new truck since 2002. Also my first ford ever.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Thanks for the clarification, I’m in the process of selling everything and retiring to Florida and I’m going to buy my first brand new truck since 2002. Also my first ford ever.

I have a 2022 hybrid. Full time driving in L mode is not recommended per manual. It is for downhill mainly. It increases Regen braking and when the high voltage battery gets to about 72% soc engine braking occurs. Will also occur in stop and go traffic. On plus side I will activate L mode in the last 2-3 miles before arriving home to why not up soc in HVB. Also if you have a long slightly downhill stretch this truck will coast forever when N is selected & drop into D in 2-3 miles really helps mpg.

 

[Cherokee]

The new breed of cars requires a more extensive preflight.
The oh so stupid stop/start, grrrr hate it !
As my hand locks my seatbelt it’s right there to switch off that STUPID stop/srart.
But still !
I have a turbo, no way in hell I’m gonna cut the oil flow at a stop light while the turbo is still spinning down from 20,000 or more RPM’s

Ford, that was dumbassery at its finest.

 

[JTMO]

Thanks for the clarification, I’m in the process of selling everything and retiring to Florida and I’m going to buy my first brand new truck since 2002. Also my first ford ever.

Yep, sold my 2001 Sportrac at 187000 miles and bought my Maverick hybrid to take me through the next 20 years to my grave.

 

[Timothyd]

Mymavmode.com

Good effing luck with that and let me know when you get that to latch so I don't have to be a trained monkey and hit that button 4 or 5 times every time I get in.

 

[Carlitos_92]

The new breed of cars requires a more extensive preflight.
The oh so stupid stop/start, grrrr hate it !
As my hand locks my seatbelt it’s right there to switch off that STUPID stop/srart.
But still !
I have a turbo, no way in hell I’m gonna cut the oil flow at a stop light while the turbo is still spinning down from 20,000 or more RPM’s

Ford, that was dumbassery at its finest.

Nah, the “new breed” just require a laptop.

In this startup sequence, I never hit ANY button of any kind until I hit “OK” on the steering wheel out of habit (hence the extra “Hold OK to reset”)

No reminders, no chimes, no problem.

 

[CrashedMaverick]

Thank you but I'm thinking I don't actually want to tap into any electronics. JWM

Then get the CAN version.

 

[CD_SM]

I also read somewhere that slippery mode gives you better fuel mileage.

As long as you don't run into the vehicle in front of you from how insensitive it makes the brakes! Scared the heck out of myself furst time I tried it, and especially when I turned it on by mistake!

 

[Timothyd]

Nah, the “new breed” just require a laptop.

In this startup sequence, I never hit ANY button of any kind until I hit “OK” on the steering wheel out of habit (hence the extra “Hold OK to reset”)

No reminders, no chimes, no problem.

Yep, I'm a trained monkey. First the 'OK' button then the mode button 4 times while my 2.5 is warming up.

 

[78PA]

Then the answer is unfortunately, no. There is no way to set Eco Mode and have it stick. I have that mymavmode, it's easy to install and works as expected.

I’ve read the story about mileage certification, etc. That strikes me as more excuse than reason.

I traded a 2016 Colorado 3.6 V6 for my Maverick. When I first got the Colorado (lightly used, 5yo) I thought the V6 was just a dog. It was like the ECM and the transmission were arguing about whether the RPMs were too high or too low with the ECM constantly pushing for an up shift, I assume to improve the CAFE rating.

After poking around the Colorado forum, I learned that GM had issued a service bulletin to re-map the ECM/transmission program. It cost me like $90 and it was like an engine transplant. No sweat. No waiver to sign. No disclaimer about giving up 2 MPG.

Seems like Ford could do something similar, perhaps with an on-screen disclaimer that your highway MPG might be different if you choose ECO as a default.

I mostly drive short trips on county roads with lots of hills and I’m getting 44 MPG in ECO when I remember to turn it on. On interstates, I use normal and get 30 MPG. No complaints about either number.

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