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#175 of 223 All Terrain Tires for Escape by rknopp1 Jul 12, 2006 (3:19 pm)
Does anybody have experiences / knowlegde about installing All Terrain tires on an AWD V6 Escape ? Are there warranty restrictions from Ford ? How is the ride quality and fuel economy effected ?   Thanks Replies to this message: hcor (Sep 08, 2006 4:48 am)
#176 of 223 Mods for Electric Motor Controller? by mtutty Jul 13, 2006 (7:57 pm)
First off, I'm really enjoying my new Escape Hybrid and getting MUCH better mileage, city and highway, than I did with my Trailblazer.   However, it seems to me that the motor kicks in too early for much of my city driving. Is anyone aware of a mod, aftermarket device or Ford plan that would allow "tweaking" of the balance between electric and gas power? Replies to this message: ekiehn (Sep 02, 2006 6:53 pm)
#177 of 223 Replace my FEH Stereo and Void my Warranty? Satellite Radio Questions. by elaineann Jul 15, 2006 (4:15 pm)
I am a sirius addict. I've had it for 3 years. The only downside has been all the extra wires around the dash due to my Sportster.   I was very excited when I bought my 2007 FEH hybrid last week because the stereo is "satellite radio ready." Which usually means that you just have to add a tuner and antenna and you're ready to go. Cost to do that would normally be around $100-$150. When I made some inquiries about upgrading it at the dealer, I was shocked to find that to do it with this radio you supposedly have to use Ford's tuner and harness - TO THE TUNE OF $538.   When I talked to the installer, I said, well, it would be less expensive for me to buy a better stereo plus tuner at Circuit City and have it put it. He told me that the car will not run correctly with another stereo in it - I DO NOT have the Nav system, just the 6 CD changer - because of computer problems and that I might void my warranty.   Has anyone else heard of this?   Has anyone replaced their Ford stereo in the Escape Hybrid? Has it affected the way your car runs?   Has anyone successfully added on a Kenwood Sirius $99 tuner without coughing up the $538 to Ford?   I have to say that the sound quality on my stereo is pretty poor - the worst sounding car stereo I've had in years. I wouldn't hesitate to replace it in a minute, if it weren't for the warning that I might screw up my car and void my warranty. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Jul 17, 2006 10:01 am)
#178 of 223 Re: Replace my FEH Stereo and Void my Warranty? Satellite Radio Questions. [elaineann] by mecheng1 Jul 17, 2006 (10:01 am)
Replying to: elaineann (Jul 15, 2006 4:15 pm) I have the "low-end" six-CD changer in my 2006 FEH. Poor sound quality is partially due to the "99-cent" speakers Ford provided OEM. I already changed all 4 of mine out. The quality of the originals was exceptionally cheap.   I highly doubt the contention that the FEH warranty is voided if you change the stereo. Call or email Ford customer service and get them to answer the question.   Good Luck
#179 of 223 trailer hitch installation for a 2004 ford escape by slypars2 Aug 27, 2006 (1:04 pm)
I am trying to install a trailer hitch for a 2004 Ford Escape. The instructions indicate that I should fish the bolt assembly through the access hole in the frame.   Does anyone know where the access hole is located? I can't find it anywhere. Do I need to remove the bumper to get to it?   Thanks! Replies to this message: ddmayer86 (Sep 16, 2006 7:11 pm) mecheng1 (Sep 27, 2006 11:35 am)
#180 of 223 Re: Mods for Electric Motor Controller? [mtutty] by ekiehn Sep 02, 2006 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: mtutty (Jul 13, 2006 7:57 pm) Mine also, I would love a way to tweak it so that the gas engine would start a little later. I did read some posts here that by using the L and D in different combinations that you can hold off the gas engine from starting all the way up to 40 Miles Per Hour.
#181 of 223 Re: All Terrain Tires for Escape [rknopp1] by hcor Sep 08, 2006 (4:48 am)
Replying to: rknopp1 (Jul 12, 2006 3:19 pm) Just installed Dunlop RVXT's on a 2006 Tribute. Dealer never mentioned any warranty issue as long as the same size and profile tire is used. In my case it was a significant upgrade from the Continentals that came with it. Too soon to talk about mileage, but these tires are quieter and provide a better ride so far.
#182 of 223 Installing trailer wiring for my Escape by littledave78 Sep 13, 2006 (4:12 am)
I have a 2004 Escape and I need to install wiring for a utility trailer. Normally I would just go to an auto parts store and buy a harness that would plug right into the existing harness. However, this type of T adapter is apparently not an option on my Escape so I am going to have to splice into the wiring somwhere and I can't seem to figure out a good location to do this.   Can anyone suggest the best way to install (or location to splice into for) a harness for trailer wiring that doesn't involve me paying somone $100+ to do it?
#183 of 223 Re: trailer hitch installation for a 2004 ford escape [slypars2] by ddmayer86 Sep 16, 2006 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: slypars2 (Aug 27, 2006 1:04 pm) I just added a hitch (from U-Haul) to my FEH this week. The "access hole" I used was just the end of the frame tube. Here's what worked for me:   1. Fit the hitch up to the frame to identify the 4 holes you will be using.   2. For each hole you will be using - fish a wire through the hole next to that hole, the one closer to the front of the vehical. The wire should exit through the rear of the frame tube.   3. Tie a wire to the heavy steel rectangular "washers" provided with the hitch. Pull the washer into the frame tube until the hole in the washer lines up with the hole you will be using. Using the hole behind the hole you will be suing to fish the wire through allows you to line up the holes.   4. Fish another wire through the hole you will be using and the washer until it comes out the end of the frame tube. U-Haul provided a special wire you could thread the bolt onto.   5. Now pull the bolt through the frame and the "washer". Cut the wire from the washer and unthread the special fish wire from the bolt. How simple and easy! 1 down, 3 to go.   Sounds like a pain - and it is, but it should take less than an hour. No need to drill or remove the bumper cover - at least with the hitch I got. Good luck! Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Sep 27, 2006 11:35 am)

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