I should listen to Mr Spock’s advice when he said "It would be impossible to discuss the subject without a common frame-of-reference".  It’s same here which makes it seem like we are speaking different languages.   If you actually believe your own words then ask Ford why their popular hybrid powertrain, as used in Maverick and various models, uses a 2.5L naturally-aspirated engine instead of replacing the hybrid’s engine with Ford’s 1.5L EB.  And while at it, ask Toyota the same exact question given their popular hybrid powertrain installed in various vehicles also relies on a 2.5L NA engine instead of their 1.5L turbo.  And don’t forget Honda too, though their improved hybrid powertrain has allowed use of smaller 2.0L NA engine.  

100% agree. I think they will succeed on their own when solid state batteries become common.

2025 ford f250 xl, key type ignition equals no auto idle shut off, why

They can't do that. It's what people expect from the Blue Oval. It's in their name Fixed Or Repaired Daily

If there's a standard feature Ford should drop from their vehicle lineup, it's the "guaranteed recall feature".

Wrong. A hybrid still relies on engine power alone to propel the vehicle most of the time.  To replace a 1.5eb requires a 2.5l NA engine.  To replace a 2.0eb requires a 3.5L NA v6.  Unless you’re willing to compromise performance with a much smaller NA engine.  Ecoboosts use turbos to downsize the engine making it lighter and more efficient while still providing adequate power when needed.  Even a 2.0L NA engine could be replaced with a 1.0 or 1.5eb.   This whole push for “less complexity” without turbos is a red herring.  The technology is reliable enough that it’s a non factor.

Let’s see the data.  Nothing I said has anything to do with income or affordability.  In fact it supports using cheaper engines for base models because most buyers don’t care.  But you think bargain buyers want simplicity like a NA 2.5 over a 1.5 turbo and we’re trying to tell you they just don’t care.  What matters is price, price, price, styling and mpg.

Another lovely headline, and not from some auto rag…   Ford Breaks Annual Record for Safety Recalls Within First Six Months of Year   https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/ford-safety-recall-record-df03416d

Well I care and notice the things because I'm a massive car enthusiast. But most buyers don't care about that. They want good design, good features, and good quality at an affordable price. Your typically buyer won't be able to tell the difference between a 1.5 and 2.0 engine, but they'll be able to tell the difference between a 1.5 engine and an EV. 

Wow..if suppliers were allowed to sub out, that is a huge problem.  I would hope Ford did due diligence when it came to picking a vendor..."what you see should be what you get".  But good procedures costs money..for a supplier to cut corners unknown to Ford, unbelievable IMO.