I got a new F150 Hybrid a few weeks ago and do not understand why it rarely goes into “electric driving” (ED).
- When I start the truck, it backs down the driveway in ED but then doesn’t switch back to ED for several miles, even on downhill or flat roads. After about 10 minutes and several stops, it finally starts using ED when stopping or coasting.
- During a 1500-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Montreal over the holidays, it hardly ever used ED on the highway. I used cruise control and drove at normal highway speeds but only got about 20 MPG. My 2021 F150 5.0 V8 had better mileage.
- I’m starting to think getting a Hybrid was a mistake. My wife’s new 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid switches to ED smoothly.
I told my salesman about my concerns but haven’t heard back. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hey,
My wife has had hybrid SUVs for years. I’ve noticed the engine needs to warm up before switching to hybrid mode, and hybrids mostly work in city driving, not on highways.
When I upgraded my 2014 F150 last year, I went full EV. Here’s some info that might help:
- Winter driving lowers MPG.
- Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than at 60 mph, but you need to keep up with traffic.
This guy gave a good review.
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I have a 2023 Hybrid F-150. It only goes fully electric when there’s minimal load on the motor, usually below 45 MPH. However, the electric motor also assists the truck when the internal combustion engine (ICE) is running, keeping the RPM lower. At speeds of 60 to 65 MPH, I typically get 25 to 26 MPG.
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Great MPG! We have a 2022 Lariat Powerboost Hybrid and only get 18 MPG on the freeway. We have a camper shell, but that shouldn’t make a big difference. Our 2016 EcoBoost got 24 MPG.
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