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Replying to: carysbluesky (May 29, 2007 4:21 am)  ">
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Replying to: dave_f_n (May 30, 2007 2:50 am) |
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Thanks for the info...my dealer has asked the NE Regional tech person to put Whistler on his list. We haven't reach the point that it is not just a normal hybrid noise. Please post any information as it becomes available. I'll do the same. Any other '08 Escape Hybrid owners with the same problem? (post 1390) |
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| I am new to the forum and looking into purchasing this vehicle. I test drove one and liked it. My question centers around the electric assist going over 40 mph. At highway speeds, does the electric motor kick in when accelerating, or does it only work at low speeds. The dealer indicated it works only up to about 30mph and then does not kick in. The adverts indicate it gives assists at any speed. Who is right. Thanks for the help. | |
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Replying to: raptor3 (Jun 10, 2007 1:58 am) |
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Replying to: raptor3 (Jun 10, 2007 1:58 am) The electric motor(s) can assist at almost all speeds. The electric motor(s) powers the vehicle entirely by itself any time the vehicle goes in reverse. The Escape can stay in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, (gas engine off): 1) up to around 25 mph in "D" 2) up to around 40 mph in "L" After several months of operation, the driver can become skilled at getting the FEH to the EV mode and having it stay there. A driver that "re-learns" how and when to accelerate and brake can easily get above the EPA mpg estimates on the window sticker. 
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Its not like we ever have any on the lot to play with. I am at the point where I think Ford should be taking some heat for the low production numbers. Mark. |
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| Thanks for the response. Makes sense but those guys need to do their homework. Based on what a salesman told my wife, we had a disagreement. Typical, "so now you think you are smarter than the salesman!" arguement Oh well, I thought I was right but thats an arguement that is difficult to win. I am still looking and the more I see the more I like. I would be moving from a Santa Fe. I want a hybrid but don't want a small one. This looks to be a good compromise. | |
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Hi All, A few years ago I downsized from a Dodge Ram to a PT Cruiser, and now I'm looking for 4WD without the huge gas bill. This looks like a good choice. Tell me true - how does it perform on long highway trips? I frequently drive 220 from our city home to our country home, and I'm in the habit of setting my cruise control at 75 for most of the trip. How does the Escape accelerate? How does it do with prolonged, sustained speeds? Is it a comfortable ride for 3-4 hour trips? Thanks!
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Replying to: ladyblue (Jun 11, 2007 10:00 am) The electric motors do kick in to help if you "punch-it" to pass at hiway speeds. However, the way it is designed, the FEH will get the best FE driving around town for trips of 5 miles or more. Just remember, once you are off the hiway, you will be saving lots of fuel and spewing-out less emissions. As for riding comfort, that is subject to the experience of each individual....test drive any Escape to get a sense of that. 
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