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Another botched launch-Maverick delayed

We are batting 1000 for messing up EVERY new platform launch. Love to say good job, but it’s not.

Deliveries of the hybrid version of the 2022 Ford Maverick have been delayed until January by emissions certifications, but the pickup now is expected to get slightly better fuel economy than Ford Motor Co. originally projected.

The automaker previously said the Maverick's hybrid powertrain — the standard offering — would be available at launch, but only the gasoline-powered model went on sale in September. Officials now say they'll begin shipping the hybrid trucks in December, with deliveries beginning in January, "so required state and federal emissions certification can be completed."

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I scarcely think a delay due to emissions certifications (done by outside entities), qualifies as a "botched" launch. The Explorer and F-150 launches, as well as the Bronco Sport launches were truly bungled. Time will tell if the qualities issues cause problems with the Maverick launch.

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