2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD: Powertrain Explained

[@fernandoformeloza4107]

A hybrid pickup with all wheel drive, and an option for towing to 4000 pounds. All, and it's one of the most affordable pickups on the market. Pound for pound, it's the best pickup out there

[@Sam-xt5gb]

I put my order in a couple of weeks ago. Hybrid, awd, 4k tow package, luxury package. It'll replace 2 of my vehicles. All for about $36k. Can't wait to get it

[@f00d4L3ss]

@@Sam-xt5gbdamn, how’d you get that price?, did you suck off your salesman lol?. Was there any incentives or discounts you used?

[@Sam-xt5gb]

@ lol that was pre-tax so it was actually about $40k. Ordered through the dealer. I've put a few hundred miles on it and it's going great. Pretty easily get in the 40's for MPG in the city. Highway mileage is mid to high 30's. Way better than my old land rover which was getting 12mpg

[@philipjanes]

I didn't know about the ecvt. That makes way more sense. Thank for the clear explanation.

[@nc3826]

Thanks for such a clear concise explanation.... That also explained away much of the misinformation about ECVTs..... Such as, oh it's just an unreliable CVT ... smh.... Thanks for trying to dispel that myth... Shame this channel doesn't get more views...

[@markschneider1396]

The Maverick is one of the few American cars that showed some imagination. Personally I'm always a wait and see with new models or new refresh models, I hope they sell a ton of them and they are reliable. I'd like to see a refresh of the EcoBoost 2.0 (and all of them really)to combine port and direct injection like they did with the larger motors.

[@Chilicharger665]

The 2025 ecoboost does have port injection.

[@markjmaxwell9819]

Extremely nice drivetrain by Ford with the planetary gear set used for the transmission a much better system than a belt driven CVT. They could make a single cab version of the Maverick Hybrid at some stage with the ability to have an AWD driveline optioned. Whoever is running the styling department at Ford at the moment is certainly doing a good job with the current crop of Ford vehicle's very handsome indeed. Nice job Ford.... 😎🇦🇺👍

[@garrymasters7816]

hmmm , almost no one likes the new front end on the 2025 Maverick, so that part at least is not a good job, also understand hvac and shifting controls are not loved.

[@cwqrpportable]

The styling on all their recent mods is very nice. With regards to the Maverick, I love the new front end on the '25 Maverick.

[@davidstjames_]

I've always had a strong disgust for Ford, for several reasons. However, I do honestly give credit where credit is due, Ford has done a great job with this vehicle. They reintroduced this vehicle segment and produced a good vehicle at a great price. Now, if they could get rid of the direct injection and not have to start using the particulate filter...

[@aznhomig]

Now all we need is a hybrid plug-in AWD and the Maverick would be absolute fire.

[@patsionate]

they need to put that Plug-In that the Escape has!

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@@patsionate They need to swap the hybrid for BEV only.

[@brucerenick8895]

@@aznhomig we love our escape phev. Smooth and double the Maverick hybrid mpg, for us.

[@patsionate]

@@brucerenick8895 Love that setup, what's your avg mpg?

[@brucerenick8895]

@@patsionate 8100 mi avg is 50 mpg with interstate miles in there. General commute mpg is 65-75 mpg or so on a tank.

[@bobdadruma]

Toyota and Honda called, they want their Hybrid systems back! :)

[@desertfresh3740]

I was surprised to find out that they didn't do an electric rear end.

[@JebusHypocristosX]

I am upgrading my fleet to the AWD hybrid Mavericks this year.

[@admirall.ackbar]

I wonder if adding the AWD eliminated the spare under the rear?

[@TDTVGarage]

No it’s there

[@admirall.ackbar]

@@TDTVGarage Thanks!

[@timothy2896]

Can’t make enough.

[@hondainsight421]

What's The difference in curb weight between the 2025 XL front wheel drive and a 2025 XL all wheel drive. Plus what is the awd mpg

[@JebusHypocristosX]

2 MPG less in the city from 42 mpg to 40 mpg

[@lannylancaster62]

Which hybrid all wheel drive are you going to buy?

[@pauloromero5022]

I wish they had a Tremor hybrid AWD version!😅😅 Better clearance!🤷🏽😅

[@chrismccaffrey8109]

@@pauloromero5022this^ or even an fx4. I really want a hybrid AWD truck but with no skid plate or running boards I’m worried about smashing the undercarriage on something driving offroad

[@1798iscomingback]

Thank you. When you do these reviews, can you check if the vehicle is flat towable or not?

[@TDTVGarage]

Unfortunately this information is not always immediately available to us when we are producing a video on a vehicle, as was the case with this one.

[@AcktongueBaby]

The new AWD hybrid with 4K towing has a HF55 transmission not the HF45. It’s a bit beefier.

[@StephanMskymech231]

Woll this be able to be flat towed behind a RV Like the two wheel drive hybrid by

[@andseraf8544]

Yes

[@scottjacobson1326]

Okay. Great news about the 2025 AWD Hybrid availability. But no one, (even Ford), can tell me, is it still neutral tow capable? I know I can “price and build”, but it doesn’t seem available as a capability. Does anyone know?

[@WestCoasHaze]

Yes it can be flat towed

[@pauloromero5022]

Which are the drive modes available in the Maverick Hybrid AWD?! Is a FX4 package available for it?!

[@TDTVGarage]

Standard AWD drive modes as found on the EcoBoost. No the FX4 package is not an option on the Hybrid AWD

[@pauloromero5022]

@@TDTVGarage Thank you!

[@patrickstewart267]

Why doesn't the electric motor HP & FPT get added to the 2.5 hybrid engine for a higher total HP & FPT?

[@TDTVGarage]

Not sure what your terms HP & FPT are referring to.

[@patrickstewart267]

@@TDTVGarage HP* Horse-power / FPT* foot pounds of torque.

[@Brian-og4uu]

@@patrickstewart267 I had the same question. Also FYI: Foot-pounds is a unit of work or energy, while pound-feet is the standard unit for torque output in motors and engines.

[@sorcererstone3303]

I guess this hybrid awd mechanics will be used in the next Bronco update in 2025.

[@charlienevergold3654]

Is the AC ran off the ICE or is it an electric compressor? I’m in south Texas. The AC cutting off when the ICE isn’t running isn’t an option.

[@TDTVGarage]

The AC runs off the hybrid battery, it's electric. Full explain in our Hybrid 101 video.

[@garrymasters7816]

should be adopting heat pump tech here but doubt they did.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@garrymasters7816 You're a real Debbie Downer garry. Anything worthwhile or positive to say today?

[@sme1974]

Question: Just came from a dealer and asked how the gas engine is started in the hybrid model, with the HV electric motor or a normal 12 V. starter. I was told by service it was started by a 12 V. regular starter. Anyone know for sure?? I find too many dealers and even service "specialists" don't know enough about hybrids and how they work!!!

[@ericbryant796]

The Mav doesn't have a starter, its directly connected to the E-cvt so the internal electric motor starts the engine...and does so very quickly as it can spin it much faster than a typical starter. It is pretty much seamless compared to a conventional start-stop system. Also there is no alternator, no drive belt, tensioner or idler pullies on the engine to replace.

[@sme1974]

@@ericbryant796 Thanks much!!👍

[@dc9mm2]

Glad I watched this, I assumed they put an electric motor in the rear.

[@garrymasters7816]

agreed this is good info but i would think they should have put an electric motor in the rear but pehaps need more batteries for that so it will come if/when a phev comes (want a phev w 4wd)

[@MrFoxfire510]

0 to 60 and horsepower/torque numbers for awd hybrid please

[@TDTVGarage]

As shown in the video torque is a Ford stated 155 pound-feet which is identical to that of the FWD model. 0-60 numbers won't be available until the truck physically exists which it does not as of this video. You can look to all of the reviews and information on the FWD model for 0-60 and perhaps a half second to account for extra weight and drag.

[@MrFoxfire510]

@@TDTVGarageThat’s unfortunate. Was thinking with the extra motor in the back, the horsepower and torque would go up considerably and the 0 to 60 time down. Similar to how the rav4 hybrid awd is considerably quicker than the non hybrid rav4

[@garrymasters7816]

@@MrFoxfire510 if you watched this you would know that there is NO extra motor in the back , omg

[@MrFoxfire510]

@@garrymasters7816Yeah why did I assume Ford would give a motor in the back. Pos mexican made crap

[@fattie2550]

how does a 155 torque rating tow 4000 pounds?

[@TDTVGarage]

Tow ratings aren't at all about horsepower or torque. Ratings are about brakes, cooling, suspension and the ability of the drivetrain to endure the work without self destructing. Trucks in the 1970s and 1980s had much higher tow ratings with similar or less power.

[@faststang89]

Now that they put a gpf on the ecoboost I'd only consider the hybrid

[@brucerenick8895]

I’m hearing it is not flat towable which is both surprising and disappointing, considering the escape awd hybrid is towable. Apparently they used the awd Maverick ecoboost parts not the awd hybrid escape parts.

[@July.4.1776]

🤔

[@cwqrpportable]

Yes, those 100 customers are going to be disappointed, the majority of us don't care

[@brucerenick8895]

@@cwqrpportable thanks, I was wondering if you did.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@nc3826 100k customers want to flat tow a Maverick….Lol, doubt it

[@cwqrpportable]

@@nc3826 You’re out of your mind. The thought that the couple down the street or the majority of everyday people give a hoot whether or not their Maverick can be flat towed is absurd. Sure, some other capabilities, but flat towing? Nooo….get real.

[@下田洋介-w4z]

It's almost the same system as toyota ths, isn't it?

[@LesterSuggs]

So...this video is a video to introduce another video?

[@JoeStoppinghem]

I would have bought a Maverick Hybrid if it was AWD.

[@garrymasters7816]

2025 is now, go get er

[@JoeStoppinghem]

@@garrymasters7816 Have a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus 2.7 AWD. Been very happy so far.

[@joeljoel122]

The 2025 civic hybrid has more torque and hp than 2025 ford maverick. I'll wait until ford decides to use a more powerful hybrid powertrain, hopefully that will be part of it's "planned obsolescence" for 2026

[@marcogutierrez1506]

May be the plattform but I wonder why they just dont get rid of the shaft and add a 2nd electric motor at the rear, could be more effficient I think

[@TDTVGarage]

Because this system allows them to utilize existing parts off the shelf instead of investing a billion dollars in new technology.

[@Johnsmith46392]

Amazing gas mileage for a truck.

[@robertcurtis3807]

Hybrids like all EV s don’t do well with heart and cold. The 2.0 is better in snow. Not to mention why 191hp over 250hp?

[@dapetik]

I hate the HVAC controls 😡

[@davek1833]

They updated the interior from the 1992 look to a 1996 look. It seems like they purposely made the controls look cheap and stupid

[@JebusHypocristosX]

As long as they work, I don't care what they look like. I am updating my fleet to these AWD hybrids.

[@Mittens1234]

Why? They’re pinned at the bottom of the screen, have “auto” like every other modern vehicle, and function with voice control.

[@CurlyPewbes]

That power seems low for a 4000 pound tow rating.

[@TDTVGarage]

Tow ratings aren't about horsepower. They are about curb weight, suspension settings, brakes, cooling and durability.

[@mfgxl]

I priced an XL Hybrid with 4000 lb towing and AWD, and it came out at $13670 more out the door than my 2023 XL Hybrid. Uhm..... PASS

[@snarktwain644]

A 2025 Maverick XL HEV w/AWD and 4K towing (which requires the Ford Co-Pilot 360) specs out at $32,345. The 2025 Maverick XL HEV without AWD specs out at $28,585 . That's just under $3800. Your 2023 Maverick was not $18,675.. #ApplesOranges

[@JebusHypocristosX]

You can't math obviously.

[@ourv9603]

BACKUP. Lets talk about the existing AWD Maverick which comes in 3 flavors. Basic AWD FX4 AWD TREMOR AWD. Are all 3 of these the same AWD using the same rear Disengageable diff & same PTU up front? ALSO, Know this>>> The Maverick AWD CANNOT be towed. Not all 4 down nor with a tow dolly If disabled it must be taken to the shop on a flatbed, so forget about any dreams you might have about towing it behind your motorhome. Hybrid, YES. AWD NO. !

[@Chilicharger665]

Absolutely wrong

[@mikecr4916]

Better gas milage, but it's power is 1/2 that of my current 1500 Silverado. You understand that trucks need power

[@joshuaworsham120]

This has less power than my 2500 Ram too. Most people don’t need to tow more that 4000 pounds.

[@mikecr4916]

@@joshuaworsham120 Most people don't need trucks at all.

[@bjsimon802]

The price is up, just buy a real truck, Ranger, colorado or Tacoma.

[@Sir......]

40mpg is the thing

[@bjsimon802]

@@Sir...... you buying a SUV with bed, it i not an actual truck. It wont be able to function as full size or mid size pickup. The men in power are against truck ownership

[@Sir......]

@@bjsimon802 1500lbs payload

[@Sir......]

@@bjsimon802 (different tools for different needs)

[@matthewgaines10]

The price is up on those too.

[@rk-ec7kx]

Sounds like more junk that cost an arm and a leg when it breaks, if only they came with a 3.0 and a manual transmission

[@JebusHypocristosX]

"Sounds like" you only have idiotic hyperbole to say about the AWD hybrid.

[@larryjolicoeur7169]

Too complicated

[@rufdymond]

It actually not complicated and the hybrid transmission is actually quite simple. I drive a Ford here in the U.K. with a hybrid power train and I love it….this hybrid system is pretty much identical to the one used in Toyota’s cars.

[@JebusHypocristosX]

@@rufdymond What could possibly go wrong with extra moving parts. Its always obvious when people know nothing about how things work and how things are built. Your stupid people logic suits you perfectly.

[@rg5445]

Too bad they had to go and ruin what would otherwise be an okay little pick up truck, with a whole bunch of ideology driven complexity that will inevitably create problems and cost you more money. I’ll pass thanks.

[@TDTVGarage]

Never mind it's actually mechanically simpler than the non-hybrid model, has a third fewer moving parts and gets twice the fuel economy - very conservative on the pocket book and with a reliability record superior to the non-hybrid EcoBoost powertrains. But let us not get in the way of your "smart" ideology.

[@rg5445]

@ The ecoboost engines with wet timing belts are probably one of the worst engine designs ever which I also wouldn’t want. However, I think this set-up is an overpriced, throwaway piece of junk that will likely be a disappointment. But, why make it personal?

[@TDTVGarage]

Nothing personal sweetheart, but you brought "ideology" into the conversation. We were simply addressing the matter on that plane with reasoning and facts. Sorry about that ;) Facts should never be put in the way of a good ideology. Carry on.