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#1502 of 1583 Re: order andabot wait? [keegs54] by wisill Mar 08, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: keegs54 (Dec 26, 2007 1:54 pm) The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is sold out. You can start ordering the 2009 models with the new engine and other enhancements sometime in April 2008.
#1503 of 1583 Re: Electric Assist [carysbluesky] by wisill Mar 08, 2008 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: carysbluesky (Dec 21, 2007 7:22 am) Baloney. You need to read some more information on how hybrid owners can hypermile and stay with the flow of traffic.
#1504 of 1583 Re: Towing [mschmal] by wisill Mar 08, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 18, 2007 5:54 am) I am aware of an individual who towed a 14 foot Shasta trailer from Kansas City to Washington D.C. with his Escape Hybrid. This is several hundred pounds more than the 1000lb limit. This drive included the numerous long hills in West Virginia. There is a thought this 1000lb limit exists because there is no reverse in the transmission. Yes, the power to move rearward does not orginiate from the internal combustion engine but the generator and hybrid battery pack. There is a cold weather testing research area West of Denver and Escape Hybrids have been seen going up the Rockie Mountains with trailers and several individuals inside of them.
#1505 of 1583 "rev up" by mperski Mar 11, 2008 (4:37 am)
Well when its cold out I can be comming off the express way and drop into low range at 45mph with my foot off the ecellerator and the tach jumps up to 3000 rpm. I call that reving up! And if you want to get technical there is no hybrid engine, its a hybrid motor and a gas engine. Replies to this message: wisill (Apr 07, 2008 4:13 pm) mecheng1 (Apr 08, 2008 7:15 am)
#1506 of 1583 Re: "rev up" [mperski] by wisill Apr 07, 2008 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: mperski (Mar 11, 2008 4:37 am) There is no low range on the Escape Hybrid.
#1507 of 1583 Re: "rev up" [mperski] by mecheng1 Apr 08, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: mperski (Mar 11, 2008 4:37 am) That is right. There is no Low Range on the transmission. In theory the eCVT is infinitely variable and shifting to "L" does nothing more than change to a different computer algorithm (one which adds a greater amount of regenerative braking). To prove this the Ford engineers would shift into R while traveling at 55 mph to show that nothing happens because the PCM computer is in control and sees that shift to R as an unrealistic command.   If the battery is "fully" charged, and you are traveling at 45 mph, and you shift into L, the engine may rev to dissapate power from the generator motor when it is not allowed to charge the battery any higher.
#1508 of 1583 Question about NAV Disclaimer by jimt2 Apr 13, 2008 (4:02 pm)
I just got my 2008 FEH last week. Love it so far. One annoyance though- The NAV system default screen says "some functions not available while driving, AGREE or DECLINE" this disclaimer is the default screen when starting the car. Does anyone know if there is a way to PERMANENTLY AGREE so I don't have to hit that button every time. ?? Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 14, 2008 9:17 am)
#1509 of 1583 Re: Question about NAV Disclaimer [jimt2] by nvbanker Apr 14, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: jimt2 (Apr 13, 2008 4:02 pm) Only Germany doesn't allow the engineers to have a law degree - everybody else has the lawyer screen on their Navigation...
#1510 of 1583 press request by kirstie_h HOST Apr 15, 2008 (11:51 am)
A reporter hopes to speak with anyone who purchased or considered a hybrid vehicle in 2007. If this describes you and you care to share your story with a reporter, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information and a few words about your experience no later than Friday, April 18, 2008.
#1511 of 1583 08 FEH HWY noise by jayman53 Apr 19, 2008 (6:44 pm)
Rented an 2008 FEH... very nice on the local city driving, but on the hwy, wow..loud drone all the way to Vegas...the radio was really competing...other that this lack of quiet and the leather seats a bit firm for a long drive, the suv is great..would buy one , but not sure about that hwy din...is it the Continental Tires? or is that just the FEH?..can there be any noise baffling after market?.. I don't expect Lexus quiet, but my 92 exlporer is decent and you don't have to crank the radio.   -Your input is appreciated Replies to this message: stevedebi (Apr 20, 2008 8:02 pm)

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