Explore Ford’s Hybrid Lineup: SUVs and Trucks Built for Efficiency and Power

Hybrid vehicles combine the clean energy of electric motors and batteries with the dependability of gas engines, giving you the best of both technologies. If you're considering a hybrid vehicle, Ford has a variety of options for you. Whether you need a reliable workhorse for jobsites or a fuel-efficient family carrier, there's something for everyone in Ford's hybrid vehicle lineup. In this article, we outline the different hybrids Ford offers and provide all the information you need to choose the model that best fits your needs.

Overview of Ford's Hybrid Vehicle Range

Ford produces several hybrid vehicles for the SUV and pickup truck segments.

Ford Hybrid SUVs

Ford currently sells only one hybrid SUV: the Escape. However, there are two versions of the powertrain, a standard hybrid and a plug-in hybrid that pair with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The regular hybrid comes with a 2.5-liter iVCT inline-four engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 192 horsepower. 

While the plug-in hybrid has the same gas engine and a more powerful electric motor that gives it a higher output of 210 horsepower, it's only available in front-wheel drive (FWD). The plug-in hybrid comes with an 11.2 kWh battery pack, which gives it an EPA-estimated electric-only driving range of 37 miles. With the all-electric range, you can run short errands and take city trips on battery power alone, resulting in significant fuel savings. 

The Escape Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 42 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, while the plug-in hybrid model gets up to 101 MPGe in electric-only mode and 44 mpg city, making it the most fuel-efficient Ford hybrid vehicle.

Ford Hybrid Trucks

Ford sells two hugely popular hybrid trucks: an F-150 variant and the compact Maverick.

Ford F-150 XLT Hybrid

The F-150 XLT Hybrid features the PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. A 3.5-liter V-6 engine pairs with a 47-horsepower electric motor and a high-voltage 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. This setup delivers 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque, giving the XLT Hybrid exceptional performance and cargo pulling capacity. 

The hybrid F-150 can tow up to 11,200 pounds and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,815 pounds. The innovative 7.2 kWh Pro Power Onboard package is available on the XLT trim for an extra $850. This package adds four 120-volt outlets and a 240-volt outlet in the truck's bed. This allows you to operate power tools and other electrical appliances directly from the vehicle's onboard inverter, which draws power directly from the lithium battery pack. The gas engine recharges the battery, and it can also charge itself with regenerative braking.

The XLT PowerBoost is pretty quick for a full-size pickup truck, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds, according to Car and Driver test results. So whether you need to tow equipment on construction sites and farms, light up a campsite, or haul your family and their stuff on road trips, the F-150 hybrid is more than capable, no matter the situation. 

Ford Maverick Hybrid

The wildly popular Ford Maverick is one of only two offerings in the compact pickup segment. Unlike its competitor, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ, the Maverick comes standard with a hybrid powertrain comprising a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor, delivering 191 horsepower via a continuously variable automatic transmission. The hybrid Maverick can tow up to 2,000 pounds and has a maximum payload capacity of 4,000 pounds with the optional Tow package. 

According to EPA estimates, the hybrid Maverick gets 42 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in FWD configuration. Maverick hybrids with all-wheel drive get an impressive 40 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, showing that both drivetrains deliver exceptional fuel savings. 

The hybrid Maverick comes with a 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, which lets the truck use the electric motor during low-speed driving and conserve gas. That's why it has such an impressive fuel economy in city driving. When you need more power, the gas engine powers up seamlessly. The high-voltage battery can charge through the gas engine, regenerative braking, and when the vehicle is coasting. 

Comparison With Ford Electric Vehicles

Besides hybrid vehicles, Ford also produces fully electric vehicles (EVs), including the Mustang Mach-E, the F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit van. The major difference between hybrid and fully electric models is that the EVs don't have a gas engine. They run on electric motors that get power from huge battery packs. 

Because they run on batteries, EVs need to be recharged and are typically constrained by the availability of charging stations and charging speed, among other factors. Standard and plug-in hybrids don't have any range limitations because they have a gas engine as an alternative source of power. This makes them the sweet spot between gas-only vehicles and fully electric automobiles.

Experience Ford's Hybrid Vehicles at Stivers Ford of Montgomery

Thanks to their perfect combination of electric motors and gas engines, hybrid vehicles deliver exceptional fuel savings, impressive performance, and eco-friendly power. Whether you want a work truck or a family SUV, Ford has the ideal hybrid vehicle for you. At Stivers Ford of Montgomery, we have a large inventory of hybrid models. Contact us today to schedule a test-drive, ask questions about maintenance and ownership costs, and experience how these innovative vehicles can improve your driving experience.