Is anyone here NOT enjoying their 2.0?

[mrjspence]

So I keep going back and forth between the hybrid and Ecoboost.

I drive 70 miles a day so I would definitely benefit from the hybrid, but it seems that as more Ecoboosts get into owners hands the reported mileage isn't too bad on those either.

I know FWD with good tires works just fine in the snow, and we really don't get much snow to cause too many problems, but AWD would be nice just in case.

I also don't really need the 4k tow at this time, but again nice to have just in case.

I’ve had the FX4 EcoBoost Maverick and currently the hybrid. You want the hybrid. Don’t over-think it. End of day these aren’t the most capable trucks for towing or off-roading anyway. Realistically if you live where speeds are above 65mph you’ll get 27 on highway in the AWD at best and nothing better in town.
I had the FX4 during LAST winter 21/22 and your mpg will decrease with winter fuels and cold. And these people posting they get over 30 on the highway are driving like grandma’s or go 55mph on cruise control lol.
I have never got below 42 city in our hybrid. 33 on i25 going 70-80. Look at my other posts too, I’ve been on forest roads here in CO just fine. The MPG and lower MSRP of the hybrid take the win for me any day. really the AWD thing is very overblown and very few of us truly need it. Like you said, good tires and safe/smart driving go a long way. If you don’t tow, aren’t going to tow more than 2K, there is no reason to get an EcoBoost maverick.

don’t waste thousands and thousands with gas and sticker price mode (even if you can) on something you small chance MIGHT need a few days out of the year.

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[Tbolt]

I have a pretty heavy foot and have never averaged worse than 26 with my Eco FX4. When I mix in a little bit of highway driving i'm in the 28-29 range. I Love my pickup and the overall setup. It really handles well and feels so planted on the road. We are headed to the beach this weekend and will likely drive some service roads, and that is where it really gives me confidence. Eventually I will have a small camper trailer to go for weekends too and that will just make it my perfect setup. If it was only a daily commuter and nothing else, sure the Hybrid would work but I wanted/needed a more capable pickup and moving up to a Ranger would have been overkill.

 

[Brianc]

I have a pretty heavy foot and have never averaged worse than 26 with my Eco FX4. When I mix in a little bit of highway driving i'm in the 28-29 range. I Love my pickup and the overall setup. It really handles well and feels so planted on the road. We are headed to the beach this weekend and will likely drive some service roads, and that is where it really gives me confidence. Eventually I will have a small camper trailer to go for weekends too and that will just make it my perfect setup. If it was only a daily commuter and nothing else, sure the Hybrid would work but I wanted/needed a more capable pickup and moving up to a Ranger would have been overkill.

this is pretty much my experience with my Fx4 EB. 29-30 on my drive back and forth to work which is 70% 2 lanes and the rest highway with a little city mixed in. a recent 180 mile interstate drive at lead foot speeds was around 28-29. I towed my 17 foot boat to northern wisconsin with a loaded cab and bed averaging 75 on the interstate and got around. 17.5 mpg. Very happy with that compared to my old 2016 escape.

 

[thevol]

The only advantage to a hybrid is the MPG, if thats your biggest concern then thats probably what you should get. The eco is better at everything else.

 

[brnpttmn]

The only advantage to a hybrid is the MPG, if thats your biggest concern then thats probably what you should get. The eco is better at everything else.

Also highway passing.

 

[Jah.]

Have area51 , xlt , 360 , fx4 eco , hitch and Full spare sort of . city 23- 24 mpg (most of my driving ) . 150 mile highway 35 mpg running at mostly 65-70 mph . possible lite towing in future . fx4 has additional cooling features for trans . light transporting of material in bed . meets my needs perfectly . aftermarket bugflector and secure armour tonneau . have owned for 9 months . bought what was available but would not order full size spare . spare is not really the same tire or rim that is on the truck . great vehicle for the price .

 

[KeithVi]

The only advantage to a hybrid is the MPG, if thats your biggest concern then thats probably what you should get. The eco is better at everything else.

The hybrid option includes a lifetime starter and alternator designed to last the life of the vehicle. The brake pads will last much longer due to regen braking. The Atkinson cycle engine is a very fuel efficient design along with being a proven engine already in use for more than 10yrs with remarkable reliability.

I am more afraid of the ECO BOOST after 100k. My experience with Turbo Chargers has been increase heat under the hood and premature oil consumption due to the wear of the Turbo.

I am on the fence about these two engine choices. If only the Hybrid AWD was an option........

 

[Guv]

My 2014 C-Max gets 34-35 @ 75-80 mph. I drive 95% highway, 100 miles every weekday.
Kind of a waste at these speeds, no law enforcement on Texas roads. Before covid I was getting 38-42 @ 65-75. If I get stuck in slow traffic the mileage goes through the glass roof!
I bought a 2.0 FX4 and was going to trade the C-Max on it, glad I didn't.

 

[Parabellum]

this is pretty much my experience with my Fx4 EB. 29-30 on my drive back and forth to work which is 70% 2 lanes and the rest highway with a little city mixed in. a recent 180 mile interstate drive at lead foot speeds was around 28-29. I towed my 17 foot boat to northern wisconsin with a loaded cab and bed averaging 75 on the interstate and got around. 17.5 mpg. Very happy with that compared to my old 2016 escape.

Have area51 , xlt , 360 , fx4 eco , hitch and Full spare sort of . city 23- 24 mpg (most of my driving ) . 150 mile highway 35 mpg running at mostly 65-70 mph . possible lite towing in future . fx4 has additional cooling features for trans . light transporting of material in bed . meets my needs perfectly . aftermarket bugflector and secure armour tonneau . have owned for 9 months . bought what was available but would not order full size spare . spare is not really the same tire or rim that is on the truck . great vehicle for the price .

Do you guys have the 4k tow as well or just the fx4 package? I’d like to pull a small pontoon from time to time. No need for pulling a camper as I have a super C that will tow the mav

 

[Brianc]

Do you guys have the 4k tow as well or just the fx4 package? I’d like to pull a small pontoon from time to time. No need for pulling a camper as I have a super C that will tow the mav

I have the 4K tow. My boat and trailer weigh in at 2900 pounds on my neighbors grain scale, so I needed more than the standard towing.

 

[bgn]

The hybrid option includes a lifetime starter and alternator designed to last the life of the vehicle. The brake pads will last much longer due to regen braking. The Atkinson cycle engine is a very fuel efficient design along with being a proven engine already in use for more than 10yrs with remarkable reliability.

I am more afraid of the ECO BOOST after 100k. My experience with Turbo Chargers has been increase heat under the hood and premature oil consumption due to the wear of the Turbo.

I am on the fence about these two engine choices. If only the Hybrid AWD was an option........

1. Not worried about starter/alternator going out.
2. Brake pads are maybe $40 for front and rear. Easy to do.
3. Sure, the engine is more efficient...can't argue there.
4. The Ecoboost has been around for quite a while now in multiple displacements. I'm not worried about it. And I don't see myself keeping the truck for 100k miles.

 

[Parabellum]

I have the 4K tow. My boat and trailer weigh in at 2900 pounds on my neighbors grain scale, so I needed more than the standard towing.

Thank you for the reply my friend, let’s me know I’m making the right choice.

 

[Bj517]

I've got a hybrid and got 40mpg on a road trip from Dallas to Galveston.

In my opinion, there are only two drive trains worth investigating. EB, AWD, +4k tow and hybrid. It's my opinion, but if you need towing beyond 2k or AWD, go for it. If not, save your money and go hybrid.

That's my personal take as well. Unless you regularly tow more than 2k pounds or frequently go off-road (more than just dirt roads to get to a campsite), the hybrid will suit 99% of the needs of most drivers and is the better choice.

 

[Griswaldo906]

I've got a hybrid and got 40mpg on a road trip from Dallas to Galveston.

In my opinion, there are only two drive trains worth investigating. EB, AWD, +4k tow and hybrid. It's my opinion, but if you need towing beyond 2k or AWD, go for it. If not, save your money and go hybrid.

I endorse this comment. I had a Ford CMax hybrid prior to getting my EB, AWD with 4k tow package.

My Maverick gets a lot of love for fitting my current lifestyle but as far as my preferred powertrain goes, if I didn't need to be able to tow, the hybrid would easily win.

In the conditions discussed here, the Maverick Hybrid would probably get better mileage than Ford advertises. It also supposedly handles better and, based on my experience with the CMax, it would be more refined and probably have better longevity.

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