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Obviously the hybrids aren't really in the hands of the general public, but maybe you all have heard about cold weather operations that I've missed. When it's cold out does the IC engine start on first startup to allow for heat in the cabin? Does it only start if heat is turned on? Once it gets...

I don't know what exactly has to happen (doors locked or unlocked) but F150s and Super Dutys have this feature, but it has to be turned on in the Forscan software. It's called Police Mode/Secure Idle

So am I correct in an Escape Hybrid would be a similar driving experience to get an idea of the Maverick? Local dealer has a used 2020 on the lot.

One of the advantages of driving a 26 year old 3/4 ton diesel is that there is no such thing as any new vehicle that's too loud on the inside haha

Not really a concern where I live. Southwest corner of Indiana. For the last decade we've had maybe 1 or 2 bad days a winter. Even those I was able to handle in my RWD truck so a FWD vehicle should be fine.

Time frame isn't an issue. I don't need anything immediately. Current truck isn't going anywhere even when I buy a vehicle, and if it breaks down before a new vehicle we have an old spare vehicle I keep for backup use!

About the only thing out of that which I would see any benefit is maybe passing power. That's even a maybe. Speed limit around here is 65, and I have no need to go faster than that so only people I'm passing is those going really slow. Couldn't care less about towing 4k. The only time the...

So it's time for a new vehicle. My 95 Ram is still running good, but it's seen better days. Front suspension needs rebuilt, interior is in pieces due to various electric fixes, plus diesel is getting expensive! I was already considering a hybrid, so the Maverick hybrid coming along, and at...