No one is saying that. But Normal Mode is healthiest on the engine.
Sure, you’ll save money being anorexic (ECO) and spend more when on steroids (Sport) - but Normal is healthiest.
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Sure, you’ll save money being anorexic (ECO) and spend more when on steroids (Sport) - but Normal is healthiest.
Theoretically you could turn off all the other drive modes modes with Forscan and only have eco, but I haven't seen anyone try it yet. I think its a gimmick though, I get 1-2 mpg better in normal mode. I've tried it a few different times
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Eco mode changes the regen braking when you take your foot off the gas. The Mav slows down MUCH faster. The very first thing i did was drive away from dealer in normal mode. Let off the gas observed it didn't slow much fast than last car. Then put in eco mode let off gas. NOW it slowed down when foot off gas.
Be careful as I don't think brake lights come on so if you have tailgater be very careful .
To other poster who said same MPG in sport mode NO WAY NO HOW. Gas engine runs constantly.
Be careful as I don't think brake lights come on so if you have tailgater be very careful .
To other poster who said same MPG in sport mode NO WAY NO HOW. Gas engine runs constantly.
Really???
 So, you know that Ford engineers realize this and than gave us other modes to wear out our trucks to increase maintenance cost and/or buy another one?? Right!
I don’t know how the eCVT simulates gear changes. But ECO Mode is gentler on the eCVT than SPORT Mode I would think.
The Atkinson engine, however, is susceptible to “lugging” when in ECO Mode. Lugging the engine is not healthy.
If you’re going to drive in ECO Mode continuously - maybe splurge occasionally on a Normal Mode Italian Tuneup?
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For the hybrid - it calms down the AC a bit in cruise control.
Other than that it maps the Go and Brake pedals and coasting resistance to help YOU drive more economically.
All of which can be duplicated in Normal mode if you pay attention until the feel gets to be habit.
Eco causes more resistance on coasting than Normal. (Slippery mode less)
In Normal - just press the brake pedal to match.
Eco causes a slower response on the power than Normal. (Slippery mode slower)
In Normal - just be careful pressing the Go pedal to match so not bouncing out of EV mode.
Some of your common driving scenarios, and how much you care to have to pay attention to gauges and such - may help decide what's actually useful.
And a long highway trip may change which is used. (just be careful on that 1st short highway exit in Slippery mode!)
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Well, it actually is, if you mean the engine RPM changes, and a power band is gradually followed to the next shift, and RPM changes again.
For fun!
Well, the change to steering too makes it fun. Maybe.
Used on the highway perhaps not so much.
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It doesn't make any difference what mode I am in, No difference.
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There is no change to the hybrid RPMs in different modes as if the gearing range is offset - there is no lugging I've ever seen on some rather steep hills.
Any of the modes except Sport/Tow use the same preferred RPM's depending on power request, from most efficient to most torque.
For hybrid you can still do the Italian tuneup in any mode - just when you jamb the Go pedal, takes a little bit more push with the Eco mode to obtain the same results as Normal.
All the Modes are designed to last beyond the warranty period.Really???
Every Mode affects long term performance differently. Especially if left exclusively in a given Mode. Setting a default at “Normal” - and having the owner make a conscious choice by pushing a Mode button is not a bad design. “But I don’t want to push a button!!”. Oh well, can’t please everyone.
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Anyone that is new to the forum - should realize like this thread how much cross talk there is between EB drivers and hybrid drivers.
On some topics that matters big time, others not so much.
And depending on how you view the posts - you may not see the poster's extra info about owning an EB or hybrid, so what perspective and experience they are talking from, or unable to talk from.
Tag lines sometimes provide the needed details - when they are noticed.
On some topics that matters big time, others not so much.
And depending on how you view the posts - you may not see the poster's extra info about owning an EB or hybrid, so what perspective and experience they are talking from, or unable to talk from.
Tag lines sometimes provide the needed details - when they are noticed.
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One thing for sure that I’ve learned don the forum is people just make stuff up based on an arbitrary feeling and call it the truth.
How in God’s name can someone say that normal mode is healthiest on the engine. Where does this come from? A feeling down in the gut?
Second, as a hybrid driver in ECO mode, there is NO LUGGING!
Chops wrote “Ford Engineers realize that leaving your Maverick in any Mode other than Normal has consequences on power train wear & tear. Normal Mode is optimized to last for the warranty period”
Well therefore A mode other than Normal mode has consequences. Like what?
I have to ask and then I will put this to bed. Do you work at Ford? You make a lot of statements that make me think you do since you are privy to a lot of information not readily available.
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It doesn't "ACT" like it is changing gears....the computer IS changing the gears...the whole point of Sport mode. Keep the revs up and drive it "Sporty".......
Don’t work at Ford. I’m retired after working 20 years in semiconductors & 20 years as a small business owner.
You are correct to question the arbitrary “facts” given on this forum. Especially from the “Cliff Claven” types like me
You are also correct that the Hybrid’s eCVT is engineered & programmed to avoid lugging the engine. The EB’s engine can be lugged - but the eCVT is smarter than the automatic with its physical gears.
I did not realize that ECO mode in the Hybrid affects the braking. Interesting stuff!
As a matter of fact, the rule changes in F1 Racing this year have the professional drivers up in arms - the huge power boost given by the hybrid is dangerously offset by regenerative braking. Major crash in Japan Race over the weekend.
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