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This has nothing to do with their strategy. It has to do with Ford trying to cut corners and pass off the Escape EPA results as the Mavericks so the EPA selected the Maverick for additional testing. Hence why Hybrids cannot be sold yet until EPA approval.I think this is in line with Ford strategy to sell more of eco-boost than hybrid at dealerships. If I remember correctly the hybrids are built per customer online order only and walk-in customers at any dealership rarely sees one sitting in their lots. Instead the eco-boost will be largely available. The hybrid delay show it is not Ford priority. Yesterday I made a hybrid reservation for a friend and he got a call from a dealer 10 minutes right after the submission. The salesman said he has one available at the lot with the same color (Area 51) but with eco-boost engine. We said no and will stick with ordering the hybrid.
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