Are the hybrids problem vehicles?

[gte105u]

So I am curious, and this may kick a hornet's nest. But it qualitatively speaking it seems like there are more issues with the hybrids than the ecoboosts. Its to the point where I find myself reading posts and saying "thank goodness I didn't order a hybrid". But this could also be selective memory based upon the fact I did order an ecoboost. So is it just me, or are there way more issues with the hybrids than the ecoboosts? Is it to the point where one would say getting a hybrid is a problem vehicle?

Thoughts?

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[Darnon]

Its to the point where I find myself reading posts and saying "thank goodness I didn't order a hybrid".

Cope from EcoBoost owners/buyers over passing up that sweet, sweet 40+ MPG.

 

[Scupking]

Ford has been building hybrids for a long time so it should be reliable. They did have some initial issues with a bad cable harness but I believe any built after mid May should have that issue fixed (Fingers crossed).

 

[Automate]

Hybrids are more complex so they may have more initial issues, but my 2010 Fusion Hybrid has 180K miles and still going strong.

 

[Hillbilly]

So I am curious, and this may kick a hornet's nest. But it qualitatively speaking it seems like there are more issues with the hybrids than the ecoboosts. Its to the point where I find myself reading posts and saying "thank goodness I didn't order a hybrid". But this could also be selective memory based upon the fact I did order an ecoboost. So is it just me, or are there way more issues with the hybrids than the ecoboosts? Is it to the point where one would say getting a hybrid is a problem vehicle?

Thoughts?

There sure are a LOT of battery, deep sleep, won't start died on me issues.

 

[LeersMav]

I'm good with mine. Have a Prius V too. Both doing well as can be expected. Not worried as warranty covers just about everything including rental if I need it.

No issues with battery, engine, CVT, deep sleep (which it is supposed to do whenever it sits for a period of time without starting), stalling or dieing, paint, or anything else yet.

 

[Saul T Knutz]

Perhaps there will be more Ecoboost problems when more miles are put on them? Hopefully not of course, but tables have been known to turn

 

[Darnon]

There sure are a LOT of battery, deep sleep

There's EcoBoost posts about deep sleep/battery requiring replacement, too.

 

[Phinney Ridge Dave]

" ... Is it to the point where one would say getting a hybrid is a problem vehicle? .... "

Rather, I'd say it's to the point that it's a problem getting a hybrid vehicle!

 

[KeinoDoggy]

The biggest complaint from me is that there are several known issues and either ford is slow addressing them or don't have the parts.

 

[jsus]

In a word: noooooo.

 

[gte105u]

The biggest complaint from me is that there are several known issues and either ford is slow addressing them or don't have the parts.

You know it could be that. It seems like it's a preponderance of the same thing across multiple posts. Maybe it's reaction by Ford to correct it versus a widespread problem

 

[Scott Asheville]

Only The Shadow knows, and he's not talking.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow

 

[TedTX]

It’s not an engineering issue, hybrids are remarkably less complex. Its a quality control problem oversight of its suppliers.

 

[jtpc2021]

Got the first hybrid in my city. Almost a year later and no issues.

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