Get the Best of Both Worlds With Ford’s Hybrid Models

Ford has seen the future, and it is green. As one of the pioneer automotive companies, Ford helped create the market for safe, reliable, and affordable vehicles. The Model T revolutionized the industry over a century ago, taking the innovation of the moving assembly line and replaceable parts to create a car that was affordable to most working people in America.

Today, Ford remains on the cutting edge of technology, offering a lineup designed for safety, performance, reliability, affordability, and fuel economy; this is especially true with Ford hybrid models. Unlike many other automakers, which developed specialized hybrid models, Ford has taken its experience in making hybrid and electric vehicles and applied this know-how to four existing platforms; this not only allows drivers to move to a hybrid engine in a model that they are comfortable and familiar with, but it also allows these motorists to see the real benefits of a hybrid powertrain when it comes to performance and fuel economy.

If you are looking for Ford hybrids, stop by Kings Ford; we boast each of the following four amazing hybrids and a staff experienced in selling and servicing this revolutionary auto tech.

#1) The Ford Escape Hybrid

The Escape is a popular compact SUV that offers drivers easy handling and a surprisingly roomy cabin; it’s a great choice for commuters, first-time drivers, young families, and older drivers. Even with the traditional combustion engine, the Escape has a reputable fuel economy, with the base 1.5L EcoBoost Turbo I-3 providing 30 MPG combined.

The folks at Ford understand the value of giving drivers like you options, which is why the Escape has two different hybrid powertrains. The 2.5L I-4 HEV pairs a gas engine with an AC synchronous electric motor, delivering up to 192 hp; this is aided by a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which is common for hybrid models.

The integrated performance of the gas engine and electric motor provides the right output from both depending on driving conditions; at lower speeds, the electric motor does most of the work, while the gas engine’s output recharges the battery pack. Thus, you don’t have to waste time plugging in the vehicle to charge the battery; regenerative braking recaptures a portion of the kinetic energy expended with every press of the brakes and redirects it to the battery pack.

The 2023 Escape Hybrid has exceptional fuel economy. You can get it in front-wheel or all-wheel drive, with the latter adding an extra electric motor to the rear axle; either configuration will get you an impressive 39 MPG in combined fuel economy. Interestingly, the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid is even more economical in city driving, giving you up to 42 MPG; here, the electric motor is doing most of the work.

You can also choose a Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. This front-wheel drive-only model allows you to keep the battery charged at home or on the road using a 3.5-kW onboard charger. Its powertrain pairs a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle gas engine with a pair of 14.4-kWh AC electric motors powered by a 10.7-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; these give you 210 hp and 176 lb-ft in combined output, getting up to 40 MPG in combined fuel economy, with a range of 37 miles on the electric motor alone.

#2) The Ford Explorer Hybrid

One of Ford’s most spacious SUVs is the Explorer, a three-row carryall with room enough for seven passengers. The Explorer is ideal for larger families and those popular folks who want an SUV that can take the whole gang out for a night on the town. The Explorer can also fit as much as 87.8 cu.ft. of cargo when the rear rows are folded down, making it perfect for moving larger or more numerous items.

Ford has gone the extra yard by offering drivers a hybrid engine option on the Explorer, so you can also add great fuel economy, which is usually lacking in midsize three-row SUVs.

The 2023 Explorer Hybrid features a 3.3L V6 HEV engine, which adds an electric motor to boost performance. Drivers get a choice of rear-wheel drive for better fuel economy or all-wheel drive for improved traction. Interestingly, the Explorer Hybrid has a ten-speed automatic transmission, which is unlike many other hybrid models. Even so, you will get up to 27 MPG in combined fuel economy with rear-wheel drive and a solid 25 MPG if you opt for all-wheel drive. In both cases, this is better than the fuel economy you will get with either of the conventional gas engine options on the 2023 Explorer.

Hybrids tend to have a reputation for great fuel economy but unimpressive power; this is not the case with the Explorer Hybrid, which manages to do both. Case in point, it can tow up to 5,000 lbs, making it one of the most versatile midsize SUVs on the road.

#3) The Ford F-150 Hybrid

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling consumer vehicle in the United States. Truck drivers can be some of the most discerning motorists, and they have chosen the F-150 because of its ruggedness, versatility, and capability.

This truck doesn’t just tow and haul heavy loads; it provides a surprising amount of standard comfort and convenience features, including a standard Ford SYNC infotainment system with an 8.0- or 12.0-inch touchscreen. As a result, many drivers choose to use the F-150 as a family vehicle, as well as for commercial purposes, which is why it was surprising when Ford decided to add a hybrid powertrain to the F-150, replacing the turbo-diesel engine option. The result is a full-size pickup truck that can get the job done with exceptional fuel economy.

The 2023 F-150 Hybrid has a 3.5L PowerBoost Turbo V6 HEV with a ten-speed automatic transmission paired with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. This collaboration yields 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque in combined output. As a result, the Ford F-150 Hybrid can tow up to 12,700 lbs and haul up to 2,210 lbs of payload. These figures are comparable to the capabilities of the traditional F-150 with one of four combustion engines.

Unlike the traditional F-150, the F-150 Hybrid gives you up to 25 MPG in combined fuel economy with rear-wheel drive and 23 MPG with four-wheel drive. These are numbers not usually seen in a full-size truck.

#4) The Ford Maverick

One of the newest members of the Ford family is the Maverick. This compact truck has sparked a revolution in the automotive industry as other brands are now also looking to come out with small pickups that deliver performance well beyond their size.

Ford introduced the Maverick in 2022 as a hybrid standard model with an available conventional gas engine. The hybrid powertrain is a 2.5L I-4 HEV with a CVT, which provides a combined output of 191 hp. This model is restricted to front-wheel drive and gets an incredible 37 MPG in combined fuel economy. Much like the 2023 Escape Hybrid, the Maverick performs even better in local driving, giving you up to 40 MPG in the city.

Even though it may be small, the Maverick gives you some surprising capabilities. It can tow up to 2,000 lbs and carry 1,500 lbs of payload, making it perfect for lighter-duty jobs. Its standard crew cab has room for up to five passengers, making the Maverick surprisingly versatile and perfect for personal use.

Find the Best of Both Worlds in a Ford Hybrid Today!

Ford delivers four very different hybrid models to choose from. The Escape Hybrid is great for a commute, while the Explorer Hybrid is a perfect family carryall; the Ford F-150 Hybrid can handle your toughest jobs, while the Maverick is suited for both work and fun. No matter which one you choose, you’ll get exceptional performance and fuel economy. Come to Kings Ford and make your next model a Ford Hybrid!