Why the ecoboost?

[novass]

AWD for me

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[fossil]

I prefer ATVs to golf carts
just kidding, mostly

 

[sprubs]

AWD for me

This was something I wished I could have had in the hybrid. It could have also been a boost in total power output if it was a pure EV rear drive in conjunction with the current fwd system.

 

[novass]

This was something I wished I could have had in the hybrid. It could have also been a boost in total power output if it was a pure EV rear drive in conjunction with the current fwd system.

Yeah it was the only thing I was really adamant about since I like to go to the mountains and in the snow quite a bit, but not enough to have full winter tires on the rest of the time.

 

[Jman79]

This has been a refreshing thread when it comes to legitimate thoughts and reasoning behind people's choice. Seems most people really objectively assessed both options with open mind before chosing what best suites their individual needs, to see that.

Even some expressing they may have chosen wrong and would choose differently if doing it over. That is really honest and helpful for those trying to make their own decision now.

While I'm patiently waiting on my Eco and previously listed the reasons here... I hope that Ford continues to expand the hybrid power train options and iron the tech out really smooth in coming years. I normally keep vehicles a super long time, but I'd pay a premium and trade up if they can refine it a.bit more...
- AWD
- Increase HP / torque a bit at high speed
- Settle some of the issues I read about too often here
- Pretty please make the MPG even a bit better

Then it goes from borderline to obvious choice.

 

[Motorjunkie]

What made you decide to get the ecoboost over the hybrid?
Was it mainly towing?

AWD, towing, ICE rules!!!!

 

[RichardCranium]

O’Doyle rules!!!!

 

[jewc75]

I prefer ATVs to golf carts
just kidding, mostly

Unless the golf cart is gas, lol.

 

[Montana]

This has been a refreshing thread when it comes to legitimate thoughts and reasoning behind people's choice. Seems most people really objectively assessed both options with open mind before chosing what best suites their individual needs, to see that.

Even some expressing they may have chosen wrong and would choose differently if doing it over. That is really honest and helpful for those trying to make their own decision now.

While I'm patiently waiting on my Eco and previously listed the reasons here... I hope that Ford continues to expand the hybrid power train options and iron the tech out really smooth in coming years. I normally keep vehicles a super long time, but I'd pay a premium and trade up if they can refine it a.bit more...
- AWD
- Increase HP / torque a bit at high speed
- Settle some of the issues I read about too often here
- Pretty please make the MPG even a bit better

Then it goes from borderline to obvious choice.

Yea I honestly believe that FORD knows they couldn't keep up with the demand and it's a last ditch attempt to sell as many EB setups as they can. They invested a lot into EB's. Eventually they will invest the same amount into Hybrids. I think that's the only reason the AWD ones are the EB's... it's marketing. They would probably only sell about 10% ICE if they offered the Maverick AWD/4K/Tremor variants in a hybrid setup. Reports are already apparently 50/50 for production or at least that was the estimate as seen on this forum. No reason Hybrids couldn't take the majority on a vehicle like the Maverick. I really wonder what the MPG's would be for a Tremor Hybrid. Probably about the same as a 4k EB I suspect.

 

[RichardCranium]

The way that Toyota does the AWD Prius is to have an electric motor that just drives the rear wheels (I think it is the 3rd electric motor) that only activated when the system senses slippage.
It was mentioned in another thread that the main reason that they don’t have a 4K hybrid is due to the inability for the electric motors to push a heavy trailer in reverse.
I wonder if ford were to do something like that, if the additional power of the AWD motors would be enough to push a heavy load in reverse.
I would sell my Ecoboost and trade for a 4K hybrid in a heartbeat.

 

[MightyMaverick]

AWD and the fact that the early Hybrids were so problematic, it scared me away from them. I have another Ecoboost ordered with the added FX4 package. Hopefully it gets built in good time

 

[CajunMick]

For me it is not worth $1,500 more than the EcoBoost since I will put about 3,000 miles a year on it. My 2022 Maverick EcoBoost has averaged 30 mpg since I took delivery.

Not liking hybrid driving behavior:

• Not a fan of regenerative braking, don't like brakes that feel weird.
• First, we don’t “start” a hybrid, we “power on” a hybrid.
• Sometimes the engine will start up when you power on the Maverick, other times it may not. The engine usually won’t actually start up until sometime after you get moving.
• I don't like missing the sensation of gear shifts. Prefer old school transmission over eCVT transmission.
• At some point the high-voltage battery could need replacement.
• Try explaining to a family member who borrows the Maverick that it will drive different than what they are used to driving.
• Many states are charging additional fees for hybrids/electric vehicles to make up for lost revenue from the sale of gas. It is just the beginning.

Re: states charging fee for electric vehicles….Texas has a fee.

 

[vinnymac]

Hybrid guy here, but I'd easily say:
AWD
4k tow
faster stock and easily modded
hwy cruising mpg at high speeds is pretty good

(for our use case, only thing I'd really like is AWD -would be useful for occasional dirt roads and snow)

Good answer !!

 

[sprubs]

The way that Toyota does the AWD Prius is to have an electric motor that just drives the rear wheels (I think it is the 3rd electric motor) that only activated when the system senses slippage.
It was mentioned in another thread that the main reason that they don’t have a 4K hybrid is due to the inability for the electric motors to push a heavy trailer in reverse.
I wonder if ford were to do something like that, if the additional power of the AWD motors would be enough to push a heavy load in reverse.
I would sell my Ecoboost and trade for a 4K hybrid in a heartbeat.

On my Toyota the rear motor actually gets used quite often. Slippage is one time but basically every time I take off from a dead start it engages even if I'm not hammering on it. Similarly it engages under hard acceleration. Once you are just cruising around it's mostly a fwd vehicle.

And yes, three motors. The front setup is similar to the Mav. The rear is just a single motor.

 

[vinnymac]

Hello to all I ordered a XL AWD 2.0 and after waiting 9 months the train derailed totaled the veh so found a lariat 2.0 AWD at a local dealer.I’m sooooo happy I went for the lariat this is a bad ass veh !!!!not ready for a hybrid in my life yet.

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