I Drove My Ford Maverick Hybrid 122,000 Miles And When The Fuel Economy Dropped From 43 To 32 MPG, A Simple Engine Tune-Up Completely Restored Performance And Fixed Multiple Electrical Glitches

Restoring Performance in a High-Mileage Ford Maverick Hybrid

A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner, Jim Cambron, shared his experience with his 2022 vehicle after driving 122,000 miles and completing a cross-country trip. The journey exposed a hidden flaw in the hybrid system, causing unusual engine over-revving and sound system errors.

The fuel economy of the vehicle dropped from 43 to 32 MPG. However, a simple engine tune-up completely restored the vehicle's performance and fixed multiple electrical glitches.

The modern hybrid vehicle represents a complex marriage of internal combustion and electric technologies, creating systems so sophisticated that even experienced mechanics struggle to understand their intricate relationships.

Cambron's case study highlights the interconnected nature of hybrid vehicle systems and the surprising effectiveness of traditional maintenance practices in improving hybrid system performance.

Author's summary: A simple tune-up restored a Ford Maverick Hybrid's performance.

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