There's no proof of anything and every driver's conditions are unique to them.
Maybe forscanner dudes can tweeek HVB to use 50-55% and save enough gas to pay for replacement.
It's strange that people act as if the Maverick hybrid is a completely new vehicle mechanically. But Ford has been making hybrids since around 2008 or so. They had a couple of years where they had a bad internal bearing. But it wasn't an inherent design flaw. And it was corrected. The Maverick hybrid is essentially the same PROVEN powertrain that's been used in fusion, CMax and escape hybrids for ages with many getting 250-300,000 + miles on original powertrain components. No turbo on the engine, no internal clutches to wear inside the transmission. Two motors, bearings, and a planetary gear . With meticulous maintenance, both the EcoBoost with the 8-speed as well as the Atkinson cycle 2.5 with the ecvt will last many years and miles. But with less than great maintenance, the hybrid will probably win based on the simplicity. And if it needs a high voice battery, the actual repair is not that complicated. They can just do it like they do other electronic components. They replaced the component, then they tow the vehicle to us for programming. Replacing a transmission is much more involved.
The Maverick is mechanically an evolution of the hybrid system Ford has been using in the escape and fusion for YEARS. It has a BETTER battery temperature management system. If the escape and fusion hybrid batteries lasted for 250,000+ miles, why wouldn't the Maverick especially since the temperature management is better. Why wouldn't the transmission last since it's a beefier version of the already reliable time proven transmission. Remember the Maverick is not a mechanically new vehicle. It's old mechanicals on the last escape/Bronco sport platform.
Utter Moose Muffins.
See above. The Hybrid drivetrain is not new. The batteries are a proven factor. The HF55 is a beefed up HF45. There is no indication these hybrids will fall apart, quite the opposite
I mean, there are people who are just scared of technology, who insist that cars of the 70s ran forever and modern cars all fall apart, despite all the evidence to the contrary.
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Old people are absolutely scared of new tech. Especially in cars. Fears over Turbos, Hybrids, rear cameras, and so on is driven by a fear of technology that is different. We could expand it to all tech, if you had to work IT support you'd understand where that stereotype comes from. I swear if one more person calls asking why their hard drive wont turn on to get on "the Facebook".......Moose muffins
Hey, being wary when buying a high mileage 6 year old Maverick that is beyond any warranty coverage is smart. First question I would ask is “what is your MTC user name?”. There are certain members I would never buy a used Maverick from. Others I would pay a premium.
Also, I never said the Hybrid battery will need to replaced at 6 years. I said it will need to be replaced before 12 years or 240,000 miles. Yes, I have heard the vaunted NYC cab stories lol. Would not buy one of those used either.
Toyota hybrid batteries have been different from the current Maverick hybrid battery for awhile now. Which is better is a separate debate.
Lastly, saying older folks are afraid of new tech is laughable and an old wives tale. Although old wives are much more wise than naive new brides
Not 240k miles, 120k. You claimed the HV battery would need to be replaced to hit a total of 12 years/240k miles, in the context of buying a used mav with 6 years/120k on it already. Which is utter nonsense. Your words, not mine.
Surely you can’t be serious. The Hybrid & Ford App are preferred by the old geezer Boomers on this Forum. Not surprised you drive an old fashioned ICE vehicle
Kek. Really now, painting with a rather broad brush, are we?
I’m an old geezer driving an EB. Not connected to Ford App. Not because I’m afraid of Hybrid tech or the online app - heck we geezers invented that stuff.
I don't totally disagree. The higher the mileage, the more caution is needed. When buying any high mileage vehicle, a THOROUGH inspection should be common sense. As a mechanic I've seen some vehicles that I'd be wary of the day the warranty expiredMoose muffins
Hey, being wary when buying a high mileage 6 year old Maverick that is beyond any warranty coverage is smart. First question I would ask is “what is your MTC user name?”. There are certain members I would never buy a used Maverick from. Others I would pay a premium.
Also, I never said the Hybrid battery will need to replaced at 6 years. I said it will need to be replaced before 12 years or 240,000 miles. Yes, I have heard the vaunted NYC cab stories lol. Would not buy one of those used either.
Toyota hybrid batteries have been different from the current Maverick hybrid battery for awhile now. Which is better is a separate debate.
Lastly, saying older folks are afraid of new tech is laughable and an old wives tale. Although old wives are much more wise than naive new brides
. But I've seen 200,000 mile + vehicles that I'd feel comfortable buying. Some vehicles just feel old quickly. Others of the same type age well. Thankfully, just like a compression test on an engine can give useful information as to whether an engine is getting tired. We can hook to a scan tool and get an idea of the HV battery condition if we know what to look for. Of course neither the compression test nor the battery inspection guarantees further longevity. But it adds a measure of peace of mind.
