Ford working on F150 hybrid
linc Also mention in passing, a diesel is in the parts bin.Depending on the success of the Ram ED I suppose.
Forum Discussion
goducks10 wrote:
I thought they lasted longer than 50-70,000 miles.
The Design of Hybrid Car Batteries
Most hybrid car batteries are designed to last for a significant number of miles. Toyota provides a guarantee of 100,000 miles with its Prius model. Its lab testing indicates that its battery pack lasts up to 180,000, which is longer than most people will own a car. Honda and Ford provide 8-year/80,000 mile warranties associated with the hybrid car battery packs.
Maybe the original owner will not have the car for 180,000 miles, but second, third , etc., owners will have the car.
Or will they ? If a battery replacement costs more than the used car is worth...not many used car owners will touch it.
Then the car may be of not much value...or any value if you can't find a buyer for a used car with dead batteries.
