<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.9636363636363636; background-color: #ffffff; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve]Disadvantages of a hybrid drive in vehicles such as the Ford Explorer hybrid consist of expensive initial investment as a result of intricate battery and dual-engine technology, which adds an extra $3,000 over gas models, plus more weight that a bit slower acceleration and handling. Maintenance cost is higher for specialized parts, and the small electric-only range&mdash;less than 2 miles&mdash;does not completely compensate the 23 mpg combined efficiency. If there are battery issues after warranty, resale value might fall on those concerns. [/size]