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This is true for a true Atkinson engine, but the Toyota and Ford hybrid engines are "modified atkinson" engines. The crankshaft stroke does not vary; rather, variable valve timing simulates this feature. Just FYI. I do not believe that there are any true Atkinson engines in production...

Rec'd and installed mine this week. Overall a good kit and easy install (about 1 hrs with the right tools. I have a long handled 6 point ratcheting flex end wrench that worked well on the big bolts). A couple of the small bolts are not quite long enough with the washers in place, and take a...

The ecoboost can't deliver the efficiency of the normally aspirated atkinson motor with an ECVT. Ecoboost is great for a wide power band and the discrete gearing of an automatic. It isn't ideal for the ECVT with a narrow rpm range.

Ford doesn't agree with you, as it is the standard engine. The more I studied the engine, the more impressive it is. It actually has a steel chain timing gear. A large 6.5qt oil sump. It's light weight, high tech, and powerful. Longevity should be good--this engine and its variants have...

It's more than adequate for anything needed in the USA. It really pulls like a V-8 when it gets into its power band 4k+ rpm. I've only done that a couple times, sort of a gee whiz moment what can this little engine do. Just what are you expecting it to do? It's not going to be a tow...

The 1.5l is an awesome engine. It pulled 80mph Utah freeways like a champ...climbed 13,000ft Wheeler Peak in Nevada...all the time 30mpg. Ya know, it also shuts off a cylinder at highway speeds...literally only needs 2cylinders. And stays in low rpm grunt modes like a good diesel. You guys...

While those axles exist for specific purposes of traction control, they do not control or balance front to rear power application. Very unlikely that Ford would put a limited slip type axle in the rear hybrid AWD. Doing so would have been well publicized at this point.

Are you getting this from a dealer sales guy? Clutches inside the unit mean a lot more frequent changes...possibly more wear on the eCVT too since the fluid is more dirty on the average. It would be amazing tech if Ford figured out how to do this without clutches.

The trick engineering is likely in eCVT. Questions such as how, when, and how much power gets transferred to the rear. My curiosity is regarding the center diff. This is a significant addition to the tranny. When I had a Subaru, the mechanical vs electronic controls and specs made the AWD...

The rear axle configuration is the same as the EB AWD. Conclusion is a rear pumpkin and old school driveshaft.

I installed the Elevate rack and Sentry CT tonneau. The clamps were identical for the rack and for the tonneau. I simply used all of the clamps, so I doubled the normal number. There wasn't any issue of interference with the factory sliding tie downs.

Yes, it worked for my 2022 to 2023 rollover. $2250 off. That was Granger. Other dealers not so consumer friendly.

Good points, especially the no steadfast rules. The computer has a lot of decisions to make to get that 40+mpg. From an efficiency only viewpoint, the power flow would utilize engine power directly to the wheels, with any unneeded power going into the battery pack. Until the battery pack...

That's what I thought as well, but the first poster had me second guessing. Reason being, I rarely need more than 20% power to get up to speed, normal rate of acceleration. Since I have less than 1000 miles, we haven't done any acceleration in the 30%+ power level. Don't anticipate a need...

Not a waste if you need lumbar. The manual seat only 6 way vs the 8 way on the power. For the bad-back group, that lumbar is huge. Also, in 2023 the power seat package comes with the heated seats in the XLT Lux (I'm not sure about the Lariat packages or other MY's on the heat/power seat).

they aren't feeling guilty. They are simply following orders from FMC regarding priority code for '23-4 rollovers. So, if they have plenty of allocations, you should get scheduled early in the '24 production run.

Mary, and trolls...plenty of them just stirring things around making nothing burgers. America is great, but our freedoms can easily be abused since our system depends on folks making choices to promote goodness. When the dark side dominates, the system struggles. End of rant.

to what do you attribute the mpg drop? Is the battery charging limited due to high heat? We have been seeing quite a few 100+ days in Fresno, and mpg (with some AC) stable at about 42, mostly country roads and freeway.

Perhaps looking at it with the glass half full, no fix is needed? Far more owners love their mav hybrids, have no issues, and do not post, vs the few that have an issue and blast it out here (making it seem like there is a big problem). Before taking ownership, my one concern about the Mav...

you are commenting about all the posted problems. Many of us do not post at how great the hybrid has been. No grabby brakes, no starting problem, no issues period. 42mpg. We have a CMAX with a similar drivetrain. It does have grabby brakes. 45mph avg. The Mav is a more refined, simple...