1) 2022 XLT Hybrid
2) January 6th, 2022
3) 13,000 trouble-free miles!
I've had all available recalls performed, and had the dealer do the grabby-brake TSB (helped a smidge, but not enough). A perfectly fine around-town and road-tripping vehicle!
I had the airbag recall done, and didn't notice anything different when I got the truck back. Kendall Ford in Eugene told me they wanted keep the truck a couple of days to make sure they did the job correctly. A decent experience, all told!
You should post pictures of your fancy hot-rod truck!
A year and a half! Hybrid shows a lifetime 43 MPG, real world is 41. Disappointed with the brake TSB not having any effect, and I also had the airbag recall attended to. Dealer called me when parts were available for both.
It is a great vehicle, fun to drive (except when creeping to a...
FWIW, 22-2493 didn't do anything to fix the grabby brakes.
I have found that using 'Normal' driving mode lessens the grabbiness, but it its still an issue. Very certain that the root of the issue is the handoff from regenerative braking to friction braking.
@Ford Motor Company , you listening?
It's one of the best features of the truck, honestly! Reacts very much like I would in similar situations. And, well, automatic headlights overall! I can ignore that dial entirely!
Took possession in January 2022 of my Hybrid XLT! A few long road trips with a couple oil changes along the way. It's mostly an in-town errand runner with 45mpg overall.
Tried the grabby-brake TSB done, but that didn't seem to help. Aside from that, very happy with my purchase!
Shout out to...
Sweet! Another Oregon hybrid!
I've had mine since late January '22, and I am very pleased. Most of my driving is in Eugene, and off on secondary roads: I hit 40+mpg for most of my driving.
You mileage will get better as the truck learns about you. Enjoy!
Nice photos, and that looks like a fun trip!
My experience shows a dramatic drop in MPG when you are pushing into 75-80 mph. The truck is a brick, after all! That being said, the hybrid truck is quite happy to keep up with the faster traffic, and still get 30+ MPG.
Earlier this year, I took a long road trip that took in some improved dirt roads, and the Hybrid on stock Continentals handled just fine:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/eugene-to-escalante-and-back-back-roads-and-dirt-roads-a-hybrid-truck-trip.12322/
I've also been on forest...
I took my hybrid on 2800+ mile roadtrip in the spring when the truck was only 1500 miles old. I didn't run into any problems on the whole trip, except disappointing mileage trying to do 80 mph into a heavy headwind across parts of Nevada.
Enjoy your trip! But keep your cellphone charged?
I had some coolant smells in the cab after some driving in the hills: this was still in the 'break-in' period. Took it in to the dealer and they took a close look, didn't find anything.
2K more miles, and it hasn't happened since!
Hopefully, it's a break-in glitch, and all is good!
Hey Captain,
I don't have the truck hooked up to any services, if that is what you are asking.
As for my phone plan, T-Mobile had me covered in most places, but when I got off the major roads, any signal evaporated. Plan accordingly!
Sorry for the late reply!
Certainly, if you stay on the marked roads, you should be fine. Go slow, and understand it's not an all-terrain!
Take water, food, and fuel, and travel with friends!