Is the Ford Maverick Hybrid really Reliable???

[@jamesmaccari9128]

My C-Max was bulletproof. Seven years of no issues. I just bought a Hybrid Maverick yesterday. Awesome. I bought it 45 miles away and got 51.8 mpg on my first drive.... I wasn't trying either.

[@NicholasJamesJohnson]

I just got mine yesterday and same story! My drive was only 18 miles, but it was 54mpg!

[@andrewforsmark6103]

If Ford actually marketed the Maverick, about half the country would be driving them! Great run down, you know you're stuff.

[@jmc6000]

Thankyou for your kind words

[@billyhouse1943]

Yes add plug in with 60-70 mile range on battery alone. This will cover 3-4 of my local trips a week. The onboard charger can be scaled back to charge on a 110/20amp or 240/20amp and not need dc charging. Should reduce cost and improve reliability… sensible for most local needs…

[@censored4christ162]

I think plug in hybrids are total npc mobiles. Dont make sense. Just regular hybrid man. Gas motor reliant, electric assisted. The bigger yiu make the battery the worse it gets. You want a reasomably sized smaller battery thats a really really good one but it still easy to replace. Thay way when you inevitably have to, its not as expensive. But thisnis a throwaway trucck man. Why out a new battery in a truck with 300k miles and needs other work too. Uts built to be recycled

[@justinsugay1149]

I learned more in these 7 minutes than I have in a long while watching any vid. You know your stuff man. Thanks!

[@mrkery9235]

ford has been making good moves and i see my stock gaining a higher value in the near future

[@dennisporter753]

Wow! I haven't ever learned what the Atkinson engine meant till now! That's cool dude.. thanks for sharing the information.. Also ordered my XLT Hybrid Maverick in Velocity Blue.. not built yet.. My 2020 Fusion was built in that factory!.. I bought it brand new and put about 22,000.miles on it.. No problems what so ever.. it's a great car to be honest..

[@katoom129]

I didn't realize rear end differentials and half shafts were so unreliable. Ford, a company known for the venerable 9inch rear-end.

[@phileasler5401]

Front wheel drive is always the best way to go unless your in the deep snow belt ( which I don’t want to be in)

[@gregoryhuntington7954]

Good points . Especially no turbo no direct injection. No carbon problems I hope.

[@dundeeecroc]

anything "new" WILL HAVE PROBLEMS. stick with the old school vehicles and with manual transmission.

[@TheInspiringKhan]

You still engine oil going into the intake because of pcv

[@aceroadholder2185]

@@TheInspiringKhan Yes, but the port injection of gasoline stops the carbon buildup on the backside of the inlet valves. What is pulled through the pcv is vapor blow-by from the cylinders and not raw oil. The amount of oil loss between oil changes is probably less than a pint (1/2 liter).

[@FleaMarketJohn]

Thank you so much. I just found your video and I've been debating over the past two months whether to get the Ecoboost or hybrid and I changed my mind everyday. But you finally explain things to me the way that I needed to hear them and I thank you very much. I'm getting the hybrid.

[@hongshi8251]

This guy is full of it. The CVT system is absolutely unreliable. I’ve been in contact with Ford about this issue for a year. When these start failing, and they will, their answer for broken belts is a complete replacement of the whole unit. Cost estimated at $7000. You’ll never save enough gas to ever recover the cost of this repair.

[@claynguyen7310]

@@hongshi8251 I thought the ford maverick cvt system does not use belts but gears instead. Correct me if I'm wrong

[@soolarry]

@@hongshi8251 I would avoid a CVT like the plague. But an e-CVT is not the same as a CVT. The ONLY similarity is the name. Mechanically they are completely different. An e-CVT is probably the most reliable hybrid transmissions available. It is certainly my first choice.

[@soolarry]

@@claynguyen7310 You are correct. No belts.

[@PlanetLinuxChannel]

Yep. They’re both continuously-variable gears, hence CVT, but they work entirely differently. These e-CVT’s are far more reliable, not using belts, and they also feel much smoother.

[@TwinTurboToyota]

I don’t have a maverick but I just bought a new tundra but I liked the video and you explained it very well

[@cameronfreeman6753]

In theory, you’re right on all points. In practice, there are so many other things that can go wrong with a car even with reliable components (wiring harnesses for example) which is why people become brand loyal to companies like Toyota or Honda. I’ve got a hybrid Maverick coming this month and I’m hoping for the best, but I’m thinking it will be a bumpy start for the first year or two

[@censored4christ162]

Wiring is important. I find often electronics are the least reliable part depending on if its a kia

[@badawesome]

There are times when all wheel drive is needed here in Montana. I ordered a 2023 AWD ecotec

[@mvc2177]

Sold my brother a Mazda with that 2.5 engine and it’s still going at 268k miles. We currently own a Mazda CX-9 and so far so good at 50k miles. My other vehicle is an 08 Prius at 163k miles. Still going strong as well. I am very interested in replacing my Prius with a hybrid Maverick

[@danielmcpartlin6526]

My maverick is in the shop right now with 5000miles. Had to jump it the other day. Was told the battery cable is bad

[@MissyYoko]

Haha. Mine has been at the dealer for five months altogether. Upside: awesome loaners 😮

[@srghyc]

That was incredibly informative. Thank you!

[@PlanetLinuxChannel]

I have the plug-in hybrid Ford Escape which uses this same hybrid system (plus a big battery, hence the plug-in) and it’s really great!

[@drakeil]

The AWD plugin version is coming and maybe a full EV (Ranger EV is definitely coming). If the factory is the one in Northern Mexico City (It is on Google Maps) that is the same one that built my Mach E (will have it in days). My 2010 Fusion Hybrid was built in a joint Mazda factory (considering it is a modified Mazda 6) further south in Mexico: 1840K with no engine or CVT issues, One brake job, 2 water pumps (103K and preventative at 174K: thermostat replacement and since they are together they did it too), rear struts, rear control arm and front bearings, the last three between 178-184K.

[@philricotta]

Great video.....I would however love to have a Plug In Hybrid version of this. Front wheel drive only would be great but if only available with all wheel drive I would still take it. Ordering an XLT - Luxury Package - Copilot 360 - Hybrid.

[@captured_agent5714]

Seen a lot of posts about bricked hybrids due to a cheap and badly installed harness... got a mav hybrid going into production next week and hoping that's been addressed in QC...

[@eazypeazy7743]

Man I wish they had the hybrid in a 4x4

[@JT-td1th]

Time will tell! Nice video. Thanks.

[@mikeg3529]

The ford PTU isnt a problem itself. What makes it a problem is its low fluid capacity and placement (next to hot exhuast components), which makes them a very maintenance sensitive component. They can last a long time without issue if you change the fluid every 25-30k miles. The problem is, ford doesnt even list it as a maintenance item in owners manuals and most people never even know to change the fluid before they fail from lubrication degradation.

[@chrispontello9949]

My Maverick hybrid has been in the shop at the dealership for almost a month. Ford doesn’t have the parts to fix it. Mine is not the only Maverick hybrid in their shop, at least one has been there a month longer than mine.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Still a reliable truck overall. You just got unlucky unfortunately, there's always that 0.5% of customers who get a bad product regardless of the brand. I'm sorry it was you.

[@NordEnthusiast]

Lol i love the hybrid very awesome truck. I’m the odd one out and added A/T’a to my hybrid FWD lol

[@maxnguyen22]

I think the ecvt Ford used asin for ecvts 10 years ago. I might be wrong. Then they design there own in house ecvt now. We will see how long they last with time

[@dethpig420]

All true points for sure. Good stuff.

[@stevecorner5069]

Would love if Ford would build an SUV version of the Maverick as an alternative to the Escape. I think it would provide a better use of space.

[@jmc6000]

They do, it's called the Bronco Sport

[@stevecorner5069]

@@jmc6000 yeah, sort of the same but not. We had the original Explorer, it was a perfect size, I think a Maverick version would be very close size wise to that vehicle. Just my view of the world!

[@jmc6000]

@@stevecorner5069 It would be nice if Ford made a budget level Explorer lol

[@midwestapprentice1904]

@@stevecorner5069 The maverick is built on the bronco sport platform so they would need to make a different vehicle for a cheaper suv

[@JamesLee-oe7mt]

I want this drivetrain in a bronco sport

[@n4mwd]

I have one and one thing you just forgot to mention is that on the hybrid design there are no belts on the engine whatsoever. But what they did that was a bit retarded was that the AC compressor is still mounted on the engine, but powered entirely by electricity. There is no need for it to be mounted there or connected by rubber hoses. Another odd thing is that the truck makes a lot of clicking and popping and funny noises when it's off and not moving. Kind of like me now that I'm getting older.

[@davidbeattie4294]

My last ford ever was a ford Flex AWD. I had to replace the "no maintenance required" PTU at great expense. Ford couldn't give a sh#t that their product is a hand grenade. Good luck with your analysis. Ford is a master of cost cutting so you can bet that what used to be reliable has been cheapened to shave a few cents per unit.

[@jmc6000]

Ford is not the only manufacturer immune to cost cutting

[@BotGino]

Switch from hybrid to EcoBoost a month ago and I wish I'd kept my hybrid order... I think in gonna cancel my order because ford won't let me switch back! Just made a dumb mistake

[@i5auto247]

Nice job , very imformative I thing will order one,, thanks.

[@jayart8751]

i would have gotten the hybrid but it would've taken a long time to make and because it's gonna be expensive replacing that hybrid battery in 10 years or so. i got the ecoboost because it only took 3 and a half months for me to receive it since i ordered it as a FWD XL, I love it but I got rid of the steelies, I have some bronco sport wheels and tires on it

[@josephdan2850]

Yes ford maverick is reliable because it is Ford period.

[@bigfootswatching9986]

lol........Really??? ..lol

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@bigfootswatching9986 Ford's are generally quite reliable.

[@Mike-hb4pc]

I have to disagree with you that the Ford Fusion is one of the most reliable cars. According to my source (and I got this straight from my service writer AT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP) those Fusions were in for repairs WAY more than the other models. And that was good enough for me.... I never bought one. Otherwise, good info here. Thanks

[@SvRider512]

Well they don't make cars anymore so I guess it's a moot point.

[@challengersrt5397]

My cousins has one with 163k miles. Absolutely beat with terrible maintenance. Works like a charm

[@lusrodriguez8769]

great video

[@gorgewashingtonful]

Cant find one that isnt 10k over sticker in my area. I think i'l have to order from factory to get it at sticker

[@leonelplascencia2990]

What good review gracias

[@williamdkelly]

Should i buy a extended esp warranty from ford?

[@jmc6000]

If you get it worked into the deal then do it

[@donnymac575]

How well does that front wheel drive perform in the snow of Post Falls, Idaho?

[@jmc6000]

Going to find out this winter so stay tuned!

[@hissingoose]

I really wanted to give a maverick a go after putting on 1.4 million kms in other ford’s over the past 15 years. Local dealer lent me a demo for a few days (lariat turbo) I cannot recommend. Very poorly made, cheap everything, horrible seats. I can’t see them holding up after 5 years. Rangers and F-150s are worlds better for component quality, even on XL trims.

[@jmc6000]

I find the Lariat seats to be pretty comfortable for the class but if you want better seats and better quailty by far spend the money on s Ranger or better yet an F150

[@scupking]

I think once they fix the bad 12v cable it will be great! Scary of all the dead hybrid reports..

[@jmc6000]

It's not as big of a deal as people are making out to be

[@scupking]

@@jmc6000 I hope not since my xlt hybrid should arrive any day now.

[@JudyinAZ3]

I haven’t heard of this being a significant issue. Very few instances. Cable is $100 bucks

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@scupking It's apparently been fixed from my understanding. They know if was hybrids built during, or before may. So the maverick we bought yesterday should be good, same with all newer ones. Older ones will have the issue resolved as well.

[@scupking]

@@KB-bh9hp Mine was built in May just not sure when.. The TSB is for any built before May 13th.

[@jasonthomas9364]

Does the engine just idle while the electric motor is moving the vehicle around until is is needed at higher speeds? I have no idea how hybrid works

[@jmc6000]

The gas engine is off untill you need more power or the battery needs to be charged.

[@jasonthomas9364]

@@jmc6000 thanks for the reply. I was curious having the engine in extremely cold weather going from doing nothing then straight into highway speeds with no warmup time

[@jmc6000]

@@jasonthomas9364 also in cold weather the engine will turn on to help warm the cabin as well

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@jasonthomas9364 The drivetrain is hard connected to one of the two electric motors, and the engine can help push it while moving the other electric motor(generator). Engine rpm is not correlated to speed. Here is a toyota master techinician explaining the toyota hybrid drive, I couldn't have said it better myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTcaoh5jZJjrMU

[@6.5x55]

If only it were a PHEV 🤔 that would bring on the thunder.

[@jimwortham8634]

Yes mom's love can't even get one been waiting 10 months what a screw up

[@Meatpipeify]

Great video. I'm planning to order one as soon as the banks open. I have to ask, are you from the Baltimore area?

[@jmc6000]

Delaware actually, New Castle County

[@aca2983]

@@jmc6000 I'm from slower. Live in DC area now and immediately recognized your accent. I never noticed it until I lived away from a while, but people from about Smyrna and north sometimes have an accent this is literally a halfway split between Balmer and Philly accents. (It was the "o's" I noticed first). Anyhow, maybe a XLT hybrid in my future, next year. However my ugly 2010 Focus is 145k, reliable, inexpensive to own, and in great shape, so I'm in no rush.

[@yulog]

My insomnia is cured!

[@Estoooopid]

I heard the maverick hybrids are using an updated electric motor different from escape hybrid, is this true?

[@jmc6000]

Yes it is just a slightly updated version of the one used in the current Ford Escape Hybrid

[@krbulldog]

My concern is it’s built in Mexico. They have had a lot of quality control problems there.

[@jmc6000]

It's built in the same factory that Ford built the Fusion in and they are some of Ford's most quality built vehicles

[@KB-bh9hp]

Literally every vehicle made in that ford plant has turned out to be a reliable vehicle. The panel fitment on our maverick is better than our explorer made in Chicago. That explorer has been a great car for over 6 years and counting without a single repair. But the only part lacking is the panel fitment.

[@zcmdzpp127]

You can call it Prius truck..wait for awd Prius Prime plug-in truck..

[@davidcloyd1296]

Your neighborhood is NICE! If I lived there I’d put a basketball hoop in my driveway and invite you over to get Destroyed! Haha

[@jmc6000]

Haha love it

[@ourv9603]

Car spies in Detroit have reported seeing Maverick prototypes on the road AWD hybrid. The Atkinson cycle is just goofy valve timing which gets better mpg BUT, has zero torque off the line. From 0 rpm it is a DOG. So if your hybrid electrics quits, you'll be towing it. !

[@Luigi13]

Do you get a commission for speaking out on this maverick? You sound like a good salesmanship?

[@jmc6000]

No I do not

[@philncider8077]

What a great imfo!

[@Liledgy100]

Is it slow? Great video

[@jmc6000]

Actually the Hybrid can hold its own very well it is no slouch

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Or just buy a 4Runner or Tacoma and have reliability for 20 years, and it works in the snow.

[@jmc6000]

Yes but the 4runner or the Tacoma will not get the MPG the Maverick gets plus with snow tires on a FWD tehy are just as good in the snow as any AWD

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

Yeah and get shitty gas mileage from the obsolete tech Toyota uses in their trucks. There is a reason why Toyota is way behind in truck sales compared to Ford, GM and Ram.

[@midwestapprentice1904]

@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo I’d take a Tacoma over a gm v8 or ford ecoboost any day

[@nmill005]

@@jmc6000 Not to mention I can get 2 Maverick's for the price of one 4Runner.

[@phileasler5401]

Yea, Toyota is always 20 years behind…don’t like them or Honda

[@photo_n_art]

I didn’t know that Sherwin Williams employs mechanical engineers 😂

[@pabs5270]

Why are they being recalled for fires?

[@jmc6000]

I explain in another video that I posted today

[@Quest4Unknown]

Every GM guy wants a ford 9 inch rear end lol also if their pride went to the side they would choose a Ford engine over a Chevy or GM. Thing is it’s cheaper to build or replace parts on old 60’s 70’s80’s on motors because GM brakes broken boom.. yah. Silverado states most longest lasting truck on the road.. actually what they are saying is most replaced engines to make them go the miles. Fords are built to last. Just take care of them and they will do what Toyotas do.. GM tho will fail irregardless of your care.

[@hermanchan6260]

I'm considering a maverick. Do you think it's possible to tie down a full size couch (90 inches) in its bed?

[@jmc6000]

It would be a stretch but doable

[@hermanchan6260]

@@jmc6000 thanks! Enjoy your video!

[@aca2983]

With a hitch-mounted bed extension thing, anything is possible.

[@hermanchan6260]

@@aca2983 thanks! i didn't know of such extension thing =) just looked it up.

[@Jan07362]

The only thing i avoid its bec its got rear tortion hope the change that to real multi link

[@jmc6000]

But the rear tortion beam is super reliable more so than a multi link

[@iralosttwo5569]

My maverick bricked the day after Independence Day. Still at the dealership, still dead. Not impressed.

[@carlosayala6930]

Sucks to hear that. Ecoboost or Hybrid? Any update with the repair??

[@Heiserton]

uh....according to the forums, the Hybrid is the least reliable version of the Maverick lol.

[@jmc6000]

Haha so much drama on the forums

[@Heiserton]

@@jmc6000 I mean, it’s mainly related to abrupt “loss of power” and the vehicle jumping into limp mode on the highway. I have an XLT AWD Ecoboost and haven’t had a single problem with it other than the “sync” rebooting once or twice. Haven’t seen many others with the Ecoboosts who’ve had issues either.

[@jmc6000]

@@Heiserton the vehicle jumping into "limp mode" on the highway is a new one that I have not heard before. But as for me and after 23k miles with no issue outside of a seeping cv axle that Ford is taking care at the end of this month

[@rinbine2713]

my advice Don't buy a car with a messy engine room. That is a evidence that the company failed the quality control. Or don't care.

[@SaintGermaine856]

2 glaring issues. CVT, and it's hybrid, which throws your "simplicity" argument out the window.

[@jmc6000]

All the CVT is, is a pair of electric motors paired with a planetary gear set. Pretty simple if you ask me

[@markbradl8651]

Why are they catching on fire ?

[@jmc6000]

The recall is to PREVENT any possible chance of a fire. To date no ha e caught fire as related to this current recall

[@pabs5270]

23 fires so far with hybrids

[@jmc6000]

@@pabs5270 the Escape Hybrid not the Maverick Hybrid

[@rjbbtv959]

It wiill blow

[@groundpounder4134]

Wait a minute Ford fusion reliable Baja ha ha ha

[@gbipit1]

To hard to work on

[@dundeeecroc]

Thats the whole point. stick with any vehicle made before the year 2001. and get a manual/standard transmission type of vehicle

[@kevinCMH911]

I have one. It’s trash. Total ford junk.

[@hongshi8251]

Sorry I’m not buying your naive reasoning . Toyota did not partner with Ford on the hybrid system. Next, the CVT system is absolutely unproven. Once your warranty is finished, your Chances of making 100,000 miles is absolutely unknown. This is a snowmobile design. If the belt breaks it will be a catastrophic issue since it may destroy the whole system. Estimated cost is over $8000 . You’ll never save that much on gasoline compared with an eco boost. Now with the high failure rate of the eco boost, the whole powertrain is a question mark. Avoid the Maverick for at least another couple years and let others have the problems before even considering it.

[@jmc6000]

It's been well documented that Ford did partnered with Toyota for the Escape Hybrid back in the mid 2000s and the eCVT they use in the Maverick has 0 relation to regular CVTs that you would find in a Nisssn or Subaru

[@pabs5270]

There isn’t a belt in the eCVT transmission-zero belts. It’s a planetary gears set.

[@aca2983]

The Ford hybrid powertrain (incl. eCVT) has been very well proven in NYC taxi service.

[@hongshi8251]

@@aca2983 The dealer locally said he has sold very few Ford CTV's and nearly all had to be replaced. So far he sold 15 Mavericks and has not reported any failures yet. I'd love to have a Maverick with a super simple setup. no Turbo, no extra batteries etc but they just don't make them that way. I guess overall I'm just attracted to the price but.... if they announce a $3000 increase, I probably won't buy it. Thanks for the information. I didn't see any Fords in NYC/ A lot of Toyotas.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Bought ours today, keeping it for decades, likely won't experience issues.

[@dundeeecroc]

Never buy a hybrid vehicle.

[@jmc6000]

Why??

[@6.5x55]

@@jmc6000 the guy wants nothing made after 2001, thats why 😉

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

They use planetary gears in locomotives. That setup will last way longer than whatever obsolete pile you're driving.

[@Fabwal]

Driving my second hybrid vehicle. Waiting on my 2022 Maverick, which will be my third. Love them. Not one problem with my former ones.

[@phileasler5401]

Dundee is sticking with his horse 🐴

[@TwinTurboToyota]

I don’t have a maverick but I just bought a new tundra but I liked the video and you explained it very well