Thanks to all who participated in this conversation. I am learning a lot about hybrids thanks to this forum.
I think this definitely makes me feel better: This 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid Has Over 400K Miles
Google: short run times hybrid hard on engine
Almost every mechanic says that the short cycle on/off is hard on hybrid engines.
I am just wondering how Ford has cleared that hurdle.
I live 4 miles from work and my engine might come on for maybe 1-2 minutes total. The rest is all electric. I am at 35 mph speed limits 90% of the way. There is no way it is getting up to 120-130 degrees and certainly not long enough to do any good as far as burning off condensation.
I am not...
I just purchased a 2025 Hybrid Maverick. My first hybrid.
My son has a Jeep Wrangler 4XE. His Jeep monitors the engine use. When the engine goes a certain period of time without being operated at operating temperature it goes into what they call "FORM" mode. (Fuel/Oil Refresh Mode) FORM is...
I just purchased my 25 Hybrid Maverick. First hybrid for me and it really does take some getting used too. Just driving around a corner, mine sometimes makes a rumbling sound, almost like grinding. When coming to a stop I can hear the regenerative braking charge sound. I must say, even at 45...
A friend of mine ordered one, they somehow delivered it to the wrong dealership. Same owner (they had 6 dealerships total). So they drove it 56 miles to the correct dealership. I can understand that. However, someone just driving it for no reason is a deal breaker for me.