Thanks for that. So the traction motor is the secret sauce to keep the ICE in is rpm sweet spot, I'd assume.
Absolutely no reason to change the transmission fluid often on a eCVT. 100k-150k miles or 5-6 years is what is recommended for these by most techs for an eCVT, (at least Toyota ones anyway, cannot speak to Fords techs). There isn't much to get damaged like an standard CVT or auto transmission. Techs would check the fluid in my Camry Hybrids eCVT, and tell me, "don't bother, it still looks good". Finally just shy of 6 years after it last being done, and 150k on the clock they said, "looks like it finally needs a change". Still smooth as butter, at 14 years old. Enough said.
No need for the battery to be under the hood, it isn't used to start the ICE, and having it inside should make it less prone to corrosion. Most hybrids do, and many Europan ICE vehicles, as well.
Yeah but you lose some storage space.
It's not a big deal really, the Maverick has tons of storage space, in the bed.
Ford Pass maintenance scheduler says 150k miles for transmission fluid change. I think the owners manual has a flexible schedule that takes into account 'special driving' (ie. frequent towing) that cuts that down to about 70kish
Most techs seem to feel that time is just as important as distance traveled, thus the year time frame. I know a lot of people get the miles up quickly, but there's no way I'd do 150k miles in 5-6 years, maybe 80k tops.
Yes, although the speed of the second motor/generator (could be operating in either mode) does the most to keep the engine at the desired rpm for the power needed at a given road speed.
Guess it comes down to personal preference. I prefer changing my fluids much more often than OEM schedules state. And yea, I know everyone will say its a waste of money but I am savvy at figuring things out and doing DIY maintenance myself. I just think manufacturers build most vehicles as a throw away vehicle when its at the point of needing (or failing parts) due to lack of maintenance that could have been done or want the service repairs vs buying a new vehicle after the repair costs exceed the costs to fix. Guess I'm stubborn but I don't mind learning and doing my own maintenance and fluid changes more often
You are certainly free to change the oil sooner than recommended, no harm there.
It's not that junk Nissan type design. Ford knows better. Esp w/trucks ..they've been #1 for 44yrs in sales if you weren't aware. Trucks are most competitive segment an there owners highly knowledgeable (well most anyway). You will not get a better designed hybrid of any type or a stronger vehicle(hybrids) in general for this $ or $10k more. Be rest assured !
Always do a break in service on ANY new vehicle esp turbo charged! Is it as necessary as 15-20yrs ago? No. Still a wise move tho...then go onto 5k mi oil change services from there. Do not go 10k or even 8k on any type vehicle w/any type oil! It's just plain foolishness ...as it's foolish to do 3k mi OCI on vehicles nowadays (after the break- in change). I've worked in the auto- manufacturing industry now 27yrs an every engineer I know does a break -in oil change around 1500mis an then 5k mis religiously there on out! All use a good brand full- synthetic motor oil (its cheap)of proper viscosity & MOTORCRAFT filters.. & do not change viscosity for seasons it not the 90s anymore. All has been figured out for your motor to tiniest degree. Enjoy!
