2022-2025 Ford Maverick: Hybrid Explained 

I ordered a black XLT hybrid Maverick. This will be my first truck and my first hybrid. I’m psyched!

We currently own a Ford CMAX Hybrid ~ it's approaching 100,000 miles, and other than routine maintenance, never an issue. Thus, we have our BRAND SPANKIN' NEW 2022 Maverick on order. Come onnnn, March 2022!!

I love the nonchalant "It can kill you."

As someone who recently bought a Fusion hybrid, this is a great video! It is my 1st hybrid and researching online I ran into so much conflicting or just wrong information about the hybrid system. I didn't worry too much as my sister had the 1st gen Escape hybrid and it was fine. I like the way you just clearly walked through how everything works. I love driving my hybrid, you don't do anything different except buy less gas, less often!

This is a pretty good video thoroughly explaining the ecvt. I was really worried about it initially given what I know about Nissan cvts. I did some research first and got my order in at the beginning of july. I can't wait to get into my new car.... My very first brand new car.

I have a 2014 C-Max Energi. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. One thing that really isn't brought up is how long the consumable components last. Since the engine is used so little compared to the electric, I get over a year between oil changes (even then, it almost doesn't need it but I do anyway because I am afraid of oil viscosity breaking down because of the time). I still have the original brake pads on at 81k miles (because of regenerative braking) and the last time I check, I estimate I will get 120k miles on them! We get about 60 mpg out of it (and my wife's driving is not really ideal for maximizing mileage, either). I own 7 cars and trucks and all have V-8's except the C-Max and my sandrail so I am not exactly a tree hugger, but I will not be giving up that C-Max for commuting anytime soon unless it is for another plug in hybrid or a full electric.

I have had 3 Ford or Lincoln hybrids. They have all been exceptional, with only 1 hybrid related failure, a switch on the ventilation damper door on my 1st hybrid, a 2005 Escape. I've put a total of over 500K miles on these, my last one was a Lincoln MKZ and I traded it in with 216K on it and it still had the original plugs and rear brakes. These cars are very refined and extremely reliable. I laugh at people who try to tell me that I will regret having a hybrid because of higher maintenance costs. Oil change on the Lincoln recommended at 10K, I pushed it to 15K with oil quality still good. Brake life is unbelievable. No transmission maintenance required. 12V battery life is great because it doesn't have the starter wearing it out. I had a Ford salesman try to low ball me on trading in my Lincoln telling me about the maintenance costs I was in store for, I laughed in his face and picked up my keys and left. I don't know many people with more hybrid experience than me, and its been all good.

These kinds of hybrids are my favorite. You don't even think about it until you notice how good the mileage is

GREAT clear and informative video! Thank you for making this, I’m seeing so many comments with people concerned about the “”cvt””…. it’s an ECVT and it shares no resemblance to the notorious CVTs of old. I would bet the Ford Mavericks with the long proven and iterated Ford Hybrid drivetrain will be even more reliable than the Ecoboost optioned ones. Mark my words, especially when you consider the fewer moving parts and regenerative braking saving the brakes in the Hybrid system. People don’t realize that Ford tested an earlier version of this Hybrid drivetrain in NYC taxis for YEARS… and many of them are still running fine!

I love my 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid. So, I was thrilled that the Maverick will have an updated version of that incredibly smooth power train. Unlike some other manufacturers' hybrids Ford's will actually operate in electric mode at freeway speeds. My C-Max does slightly over 70 with flat grades for a few miles at a time.

I forgot to mention, my hybrid hylander was is rated at 35 mpg combined. I am averaging 37.4 mpg. I have found that the electric power can be controlled by barely touching the excelerater. All these things are explained in the owners manual. Also, I bought it off the showroom floor on a rainy Friday night 15 minutes before closing time. It stickered for $47600. After 2 hours of negotiating back and forth, my purchase price was$38700. I drove several other vehicles, but nobody would budge on price. I was getting $1600. Off sticker at best on other brands. And also my Toyota was built in southern Indiana close to home. So if this is your first hybrid. Go for it and don't look back. You'll love it.

I have recently received, after 9 months+, my hybrid Maverick. It's pretty great! I generally can't tell when the engine is running, and I've been getting 40+ mpg. The steering wheel is hard plastic and terrible in my XLT, I may change that, but everything else has been terrific. Good job Ford!

It's good to know the regen kicks in while coasting as well as breaking. Thanks for the video

Excellent explanation of the entire system! Looking forward to this little truck coming out.

4:19 Just got my Maverick hybrid. At last minute I decided to do hybrid instead of EcoBoost and so glad I did. The Maverick definitely feels like it is smooth sailing like a boat...similar to the big old 70s cars we used to call "boats" 😀

Wow.. pretty cool.. I had alot of my thoughts answered.. you made it easy for us to understand the Maverick Hybrid.. Thanks for sharing the information!

Great simple break down of the transmission. patiently waiting on mine!

Thanks so much, Sam, for putting this tutorial together for all of us non-hybrid familiar Maverick fans. Great graphics and clear explanations of the various components and their functions - I learned a lot. I'm waiting patiently (actually impatiently!) for my email from Ford regarding the build date for my Maverick. First truck in many years that I've been really excited about.

Thanks for covering this and making a distinction that this isn't a 'pulley and belt'-design CVT (like the Nissan CVT disasters). Very interesting, I would consider one of these trucks!

Its about time people understand that ecvt and cvt transmissions are NOT the same thing, they need to see this video, great explanation:)!

This is the most informative, thorough explanation of how the hybrid system works, and why it is is awesome, out there. Amazing job.

Just recieved my new vehicle and have to say after 1000km most impressed with its performance, gas mileage is right at the 47 mpg and the electric motor will kick in at speeds above 100km if the right road conditions are present. I travel 270 km per day and mostly highway and have seen 70km + for my electric drive mode, it has cut my monthly fuel bill down by one third saving me between 250 to 300 dollars a month. My previous ride was a 2017 escape with the 1.5 ecoboost, which got great mileage as well just over 9L/ 100km and the Maverick is running an avg of 5.8L/100km. I am a trying out each of the drive modes and the normal and eco modes work about the same on the highway and if you use the sport mode it makes the throttle response time much quicker on the gas engine making passing much more effective. All in all great buy so far.

I enjoy your videos because of the technical aspect of your reviews. As a novice to the E world, but a long term car guy, you answered a number of questions I had about the Hybrid system in the new Maverick. Best video to date in the Maverick!

This is a very informative video that conveys how an eCVT works really well in simple terms. The Maverick is pretty cool if it fits your use profile, which for many people it will. My wife drives a '16 Ford C-Max plug in hybrid which has a similar predecessor to the Maverick's system, the main difference being it plugs in and has a bigger 7 kWh battery. The eCVT equipped hybrid is great in stop and go traffic as it's seamless, no gears. The eCVT likes to sit at 3K RPM and it will load the engine more at that RPM to a point when accelerating. It will act like a "normal" CVT and rev the engine annoyingly high if you really press it, but the car goes quite well, much more aggressive and "zippy" than a Prius, at least the older ones. It's not a hot rod but it has enough power to torque steer if ya romp on it, so that is good 😂 The key is to drive it so it sits around 3K RPM when putting a load on it, unless ya like hearing a somewhat gritty sounding 4 banger revving to 6K. The eCVTs have proven to be very reliable, as mentioned in the video they have far fewer parts in them than a conventional automatic transmission. To date my wife's C-Max with 88K miles on it literally has been flawless. It is also averaging 65 MPG thanks to the 20ish mile EV range.

So happy the ecvt is not a normal CVT as that was my fear after driving a Nissan.

Those visuals of the motor and engine working are great! Ty

Thank you so much for this video! Just made me more excited for my recently ordered hybrid maverick!!!

I've watched probably 50 RU-vid videos on this vehicle I got to be honest with you probably 40 of them sucked repeating the same old crap over and over and over. You sir probably have, no you do have the most informative video and the new 2022 Ford Maverick. Thank you

I had a 2011 Fusion Hybrid. Best vehicle I ever had, so I'm looking forward to this one!

Hello - I just came across your channel and this video on the Maverick hybrid system. A very well researched and presented video - thanks!

Great video😊 I bought a hybrid Maverick yesterday. I once had a C-Max and this seems very familiar. I was surprised how truck like the maverick is and it feels like a torque monster. Did a 56 mile trip home from the dealer on rural Pennsylvania roads and got 53.8 mpg for the trip. Without using the hold feature it will roll back on you on a hill. That caught me by surprise .. The beauty of it to me is I can now escape the premium gas cost with my old car. And unlike many I dig the industrial interior but the seats for now are as hard as a rock. They may break in hopefully.

Very good explanation of the hybrid system on the Maverick. I ordered a Maverick XLT on July 22.

A very good explanation of the hybrid system. I ordered the 2.0 and awd but after seeing this video I would be a lot more comfortable ordering the hybrid. I based my decision partly on the fact that the only experience I have had with CVTs was in smaller suvs and I was less than thrilled. Ford’s power train seems quite a bit better

Excellent review, I was hesitant to purchase the ecvt transmission, but now I think it's the way to go. Thanks

Like it. 2010 Ranger with 2.3 Duratec is still running good and has a lot of miles left but can definitely see picking one of these Mavericks up in the future.

I have a 2010 Escape Hybrid Limited with 96,000 miles on it and it still runs perfectly. It has a very similar system, except that this new truck is of course updated and modernized. But the basic powertrain and theory of operation is the same. I love the car. After 12 years, I still get MPG ratings that are dead bang in the middle of the EPA's original estimates. In other words, this is not a "sketchy sci-fi" powertrain. It has been proven over hundreds of millions of miles already on the road, sometimes in cars dating back to 2005 that are still running well. Maintenance on the gas engine is EASY: this is not a complicated, twin-turbocharged, VVT engine with a lot of extra hoses and so forth. The transaxles are *bulletproof* - they've gone more than 300,000 miles as taxicabs in New York City. On mine, I just change the fluid every 60,000 miles. Then the engine oil and filter, air filter, spark plugs, etc., and you have to keep tabs on the separate cooling system that is used to keep the temperatures of the high voltage electrical components in range. The only question I still have is: HOW is the HV Battery's thermal management done? In the early 2005-2009 Escape Hybrids, there was a second A/C Evaporator in the rear cargo compartment kick panel that supplied cold air to the battery when needed. In 2010 Ford deleted that, and it was a mistake. The only question I have to look into before ordering one of these is to know more about the battery thermal management. Otherwise, this is an EXCELLENT powertrain for a small pickup truck or SUV. And it's at a great price. The 2010 Limited Hybrid was about $33,000 when new in 2010: that's more than $43,000 today. Ford is doing a great job.

Fantastic information, thank you! Mine arrives within the next week or two and I am STOKED!

The brakes on my C-Max hybrid are still in good shape after 90,000 miles, thanks to regenerative braking.

Finally got mine. Just brushing up on the mechanics of my engine.

Incredibly informative presentation.You gave a very clear descriptions of how the Maverick's motors and CVT work.

well we have bought one, and very please with it, very good on fuel and loads of power. 100% happy with the purchase

I Got got my XLT in March. (Ordered the previous July.) I freaking love it...a Ford home run, right up there with the 65 Mustang !

Ford will do well with this truck; it checks so many boxes for consumers and commercial users alike. Very impressive.

Great video! Thanks for the easy to understand explanation of how the hybrid works. We love our Maverick hybrid!!!

Nice video. Haven't seen anyone else explain the cvt.

I love my Maverick. 42 mpg, drives nice and very practical for reaching in the pickup bed.

Glad I watched this. Waiting too and didnt know as much about that system as I thought.

Thank you for the video. Very thorough, yet simple and to the point.

Great informative video on this new truck. I hope I can get one in the next three years.

All the salesman at the Ford dealerships thought it was the belt system too. I was a little surprised at that.

Excellent review. I am a hybrid fan, even though electric cars are creating a stir right now. They save gas, good for the environment and no worry about range anxiety.

Excellent video! Very informative! Thank you very Much!

Well done. Two thumbs up!

Great video, answered all my questions. My Maverick shipped yesterday, just in time for Christmas.

Can’t wait to get it ! Thanks for the video.

Very good explanation of the inner workings of this vehicle.

Great presentation! Thank you! I ordered one myself a couple weeks ago before they cut of the 2022's for orders. You order one now, you have to get a 2023 model!

Great video. I've watched it many times

Thank you Sam! Great explanation, super clear, but detailed.

I wish it was awd hybrid, would be cool to be like volvos with twin chargers as well

Very good info, now I just have to wait for Inventory to be in stock this fall so I can flat-four tow it behind our motorhome. It makes much more sense to park the motorhome and go out exploring for the day with the hybrid setup.

There have been youtube reports that the Maverick hybrid is easily getting close to 51mpg in city driving (!)

Very good video...been wanting this setup but been wanting more info

This is like a high tech version of a diesel electric locomotive. Big trucks should have gone in this direction long ago. I’m thinking a maverick pick up may be in my future.

Until I saw this video, I really didn't understand 'hybrid' but thought I did. I thought it involved a lot more instead of being invisible to the driver as you describe. I thought you had to plug it in at night if you wanted electric power the next day instead of the invisible back and forth that you described. Until this video, I would have rejected a hybrid Maverick out of hand but now re-thinking the hybrid version. Thank you.

Wow great job. Very thorough and great common language anyone can understand.

Very informative video. I have about 10k on my maverick so far, nice to know how that eCVT works. Much nicer than my first gen prius, that is for sure.

As always excellent video, even though my order is the Maverick XLT AWD it's Great to know what options are out there and how theywork. We live in snow country so the AWD is much needed BUT when my Wife is ready to trade this in Ford should have the hybrid in AWD by then.

The Ford transmissions may seem to work as an CVT but they are not Continously Variable Transmissions, because they only have one fixed reduction gear and never vary. What varies is the electric motor speed, just like an electric power tool. The main traction motor is the primary drive at all times.The gasoline engine is not coupled at low speeds or in reverse, and they do have a clutch to engage to the motor/generator (which acts as the starter) when more power is requested at the accelerator, and if the battery charge is low. I have a 2014 Fusion Hybrid with the HF35 and you can read plenty on how it works on RU-vid, especially on the Weber University site. The HF35 has a planetary gear set to allow two power sources inputs (engine and motor/generator) and one output added to the main taction motor. Ford hybrids are mostly electrics than true hybrids. If the battery was huge, it can run almost forever on electricity. That is what the "Energi" models can do with external recharging. Some Fusion Energi owners never add gasoline in years! For the same reason, the engine oil can last over a year but the system is programmed to notify an oil change every year. I do it to keep the warranty, but in the future, I can just watch the engine oil life percentage and change it when it goes below 10%.

1:19 Most people never have problems with their CVTs (some do, but that can be said of any transmission). I put 200,000 miles on my Ford Freestyle and it never gave me any trouble. The CVT in that huge wagon allowed it to get 25 mpg every day. Honda and other companies use CVTs in many if not most of their cars and they run like Swiss watches. By the way, this was a great video and you sounds like a great and patient teacher.

Great video. Wish someone explained the F150 Powerboost hybrid this well. I bought one 4 months ago and have really been enjoying it! 👍

Best video on the maverick yet

Good video

Great video! Thank you ..! I am really excited I purchase a hybrid mav now! Thanks again for this great video.

Question. My job is about 90% road travel and 10% sitting on the side of the road....will the Maverick jump back amd forth from battery to motor to battery while sitting in park the entire time? I don't like running my motor for 3 or 4 hours straight just to stay cool (I'm in texas) so that why i am wondering of the hybrid goes back and forth.

Excellent explanation and video

That's an awesome explanatory video! Thanks for sharing!

I have a 2017 prius with over 300,000 miles, no breakdown just standard maintenance.

You answered a couple of my questions that I had a hard time finding. A planetary gear system instead of a clutch or belt CVT. Another question I had trouble finding, is the AC electric or belt driven. I'd double check before buying, but I believe you. No one in the hot climate wants the AC cutting off when the internal combustion engine turns off. Companies like Ford sometimes cut corners and try to adapt their old technology. In this case, it sounds like they are doing it right.

You are an excellent teacher and just gained another sub.

Always appreciate your news and updates. Would you consider doing a thorough pros & cons commentary on the Ford Maverick Hybrid Lithium battery? Particularly the safety of it all, lithium battery risks, fires, why the placement of where it will sit and why, etc. I'd appreciate your consideration on it. Peace...

Good and clearly stated information, thanks.

Thanks, you answered many questions.

It would be fun to see a size comparison of the new Ford Maverick along side a first generation Ford ranger.

I want it but I'm only upset the hybrid model isn't being offered with awd/4x4. Maybe the 2023 model year will add this.

A minor thing but I usually let my engine warm up a couple minutes to let the oil get moving. Doesn't look like this would work with this set up. Oil change intervals the same as a conventional engine? Interested in the Maverick but it looks like I might be late to the party with all of the orders, especially for the hybrid.

I flat tow (4 wheels down) a 2023 Maverick Lariat Hybrid behind my motorhome. I set up the tow using the prescribed procedures, with the transmission in NEUTRAL. My question is what systems are powered (12 VDC auto battery) during tow? Sometimes the vehicle goes into Deep Sleep during tow. Do I need a charge line from my motorhome? If so, where would it be connected? Thank you.

Seems like the same system as the Fusion hybrid. Loved that car, 41 in town, 40 on highway and I got that EPA rating.

Wow! Great Video ! Answered all my question thank you☺️👍

The ECVT like all CVT transmissions has oil which needs to be replaced. Best practices is to change this oil every 30,000 miles regardless of what the owners manual might say. REMEMBER, you can NEVER over service a vehicle, BUT if you under service it you will be buying a new car soon instead of later. !

i like the new e-cvt transmission ,,, at first i thought it was gonna be that shitty belt and pully system witch i would never buy because all the horror stories ive heard but this transmission make a lot of sense . thanks for the vidio

Great video, I'd like to see something that covers what this truck can realistically carry in the bed. Do sheets of plywood really fit between the wheel wells, how many yards of gravel or dirt can it carry etc. I'm a DIY homeowner and would hate to get something that really can't be used as a truck on occasion.

Answered all my Questions about this new truck, thing is Im having NONE OF IT. Ill stick to fuel efficient f 150's like my 2017 3.5L that has a actual bed to load things and get 24MPG at 65MPH. If this is the wave of the future I'm sticking to the older stuff. Great Video, Just not my cup of tea.

This is similar to the Honda CRV Hybrid drivetrain, I drove a CRV for 30K and it worked well. I would like to drive one. They have come a long way from the first electric pickup, the Ranger 1988 to 91 I think. Trucks did not work out so they recalled them and destroyed them.

Excellent information, thank you sir

When I first noticed this truck I heard it was a CVT and I discounted it. Then I found out it was a eCVT. Placed my order last week, no idea when I will see it. Really looking forward to it

Well put together, thank you

I purchased my first hybrid last December and I love it. It is a 2020 Toyota hylander. I am wanting the maverick for my daily driver. One thing I haven't heard from any of the videos I've watched is, can you shift gears as you need the power. I love the cvt transmission and I really love the slap stick. It is like driving an old muscle car. Does anyone know if the maverick will have this feature?

You are the 2nd video I 've seen to correctly explain hybrid drive train has no continous variable transmission. Even all the famous English speaking channels keep saying "its CVT" "its CVT". This misunderstanding sounds like people mix up engine oil and gasoline in Asia because they called them both "oil".

Ford needs to build an aerocap like the aerolid for the bed. You could easily pop it on and off and see a big increase in the hwy mpgs.