No diesel. 6.8 gasser  

Do you have a diesel?  Those might be different.

Ford's use of keyed ignitions vary across the lineup.  Some models are all push button start, and even those are not all "intelligent access". Keys do not bother me, but, it seem most want that feature and not sure what manufacturers still use keyed ignitions.  Own a 2014 F350 and 2011 Mustang GT with keyed ignitions, and have a 2023 Bronco Basequatch with basic push button start which I prefer over "intelligent access".     I also do not like the trend to all digital clusters, bigger screens and less buttons and knobs! 

22 f350 6.7 4wd  While pulling skid steer 11,000lb gravel road in 4 Hi the truck pulled hard to the left, I thought a tire went down, it stopped pulling, did it again to the right this time and started squealing really loudly. I stopped, felt all the hubs, nothing hot, full of air. Drove off and it did not do it again. The jake brake was also engaged! Anyone experience something like this?

Howdy guys, New to the group. I read a lot about the 30 min shut off at idle, I have a 2025 F-250 XL, and it idles as long as an hour and a half, that's the most I've let it run unattended? I bought it new and never had to change the settings. The only thing I notice that different from most post is I have a Key type ignition, not a push button. Any ideas why. Thanks Don

The article you quoted implies you can replace a 1.5 turbo with a NA 1.5 hybrid.  But most hybrids are 2.5 Atkinson cycle for max mpg and a 1.5 Atkinson cycle won’t have enough power even with hybrid assist.

The biggest challenge that Ford faces is getting enough buyers interested in its BEVs, EREVs are going to be even less desirable because of the larger battery plus ICE. One regulation for EREVs prevents charge sustain, that’s a big issue for some buyers.

I believe EREVs are a good choice for larger vehicles, but for small, light, areo dynamic vehicles, that's basically the perfect use case for EVs. Apparently a lot of modern apartments are being built with charging stations in mind, or give tenants the option to have a charging station installed at their parking space if they pay for it. We'll see how that works out.    It's also worth noting all future Ford EVs will have access to Tesla superchargers which are everywhere, and we're see a lot of charging stations pop up at work locations, restaurants,  movie theaters, and shopping centers. Do you can pretty much charge your EV wherever you go.    I'm not as concerned about the availability of chargers as much as I was 10 years ago. 

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.