I have no knowledge about what the 2015 will have, but I do know Ford has been working on a mechanical hybrid system (storing energy by rotating a flywheel). To me, this kind of hybrid makes the most sense for a sports car or a truck. As the Mustang and F-150 have related powertrains and are...
Every car company gets a design patent to protect the appearance of each vehicle. This is done on a part by part basis (hood, fender, etc.) and the vehicle as a whole. I'm not going to guess how Ford would react considering they have become the most secretive car company.