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any problems?
by kcowan
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Jun 15, 2008 (5:20 am)
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We are considering buying a 2006 Escape Hybrid and would like to know if anyone has had problems with the vehicle.
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- #1532 of 1583
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Re: any problems? [kcowan]
by celtviper
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Jun 15, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: kcowan (Jun 15, 2008 5:20 am)
We bought an '06 4WD new and have had no problems at all. We're very happy with it except for two things. 1. We live in the mountains and most of our driving is either up or down. We average 28-29 mpg and that's about it. The EPA mileage estimates are grossly overrated anyway. 2. We have two Irish Wolfhounds that ride in the back with the back seats down. Our other complaint is that there's no storage area at all with the two dogs in the back (although most people have enough sense to have regular size dogs, so I guess the lack of space is our fault). We had the factory recall done on the relay under the battery pack. It has required no service at all except regular oil changes and tire rotations. We'd buy another in a second. My advice is to buy one.
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- #1533 of 1583
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EV mode mode problems
by tpaul
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Jun 16, 2008 (8:58 pm)
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Just brought an 06 Escape Hybrid. The only time the car switches to EV mode is during the the first half hour or so of driving. The rest of the day ICE continues to run even when stopped or when driving under 20 mph. Even when it is working during the first half hour of the first drive of the day, it does not do so as expected, under 25mph, instead it kicks into EV mode at 15 -20 mph. Also, the needle on the gauge at the left which indicates assist and charge never moves. We make sue that the AC is off so that is not the problem. Millage on the car is 56,000. Any ideas? Has anyone else had a similar problem and a possible resolution?
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Re: EV mode mode problems [tpaul]
by carysbluesky
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Jun 17, 2008 (2:56 am)
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Replying to: tpaul (Jun 16, 2008 8:58 pm)
Have your 300+ Volt Battery checked; sounds like its not holding the proper charge.
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Re: any problems? [kcowan]
by bmdouble
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Jun 23, 2008 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: kcowan (Jun 15, 2008 5:20 am)
being a Ford Hybrid certified technician I can personally give it a thumbs up.I can't say enough good things about it.I call them my babies,because I am the only tech in my dealer of over 40 techs to be certified,everyone heard 300 volts and were scared.Maintenance is excellent,I have yet to perform a brake job on one,and I get some with over 60,000 miles on them,just oil changes every 7500,tire rotations,front and rear air filters.Not to mention a tax incentive,and in our city free parking next to meters.Don't expect mileage of a prius,but who wants to drive a dust buster?! I am working on getting rid of my expedition to get one myself.So do not fear,I have serviced these vehicles(notice I said serviced and not repaired) since they first came out in 05' and I love them.
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Re: any problems? [bmdouble]
by carysbluesky
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Jun 24, 2008 (3:21 am)
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Replying to: bmdouble (Jun 23, 2008 6:41 pm)
Why do you say change the oil every 7500 when its every 10K?...according to the book
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Re: any problems? [carysbluesky]
by bmdouble
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Jun 24, 2008 (4:16 am)
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Replying to: carysbluesky (Jun 24, 2008 3:21 am)
You can follow the books schedule,this is just my recommendation to my customers in our area(San Antonio) with dry,hot dusty conditions and with our road systems being mostly highway travel,your engine will run much more frequently.And honestly being the guy that actually sees the condition of the oil when it drains out,I wouldn't recommend anyone waiting 10k to change their oil,but that's just my opinion.
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- #1538 of 1583
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Any wierd Gas Guage problems?
by jimt2
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Jun 28, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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On my 2008 FEH- twice now I filled it with gas and the guage only shows 3/4 tank. but its filled. other times it works fine. Anyone have weird gas guage behavior?
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Re: Any wierd Gas Guage problems? [jimt2]
by mschmal
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Jul 16, 2008 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: jimt2 (Jun 28, 2008 3:06 pm)
Are you turning your key to "OFF" before you pump the gas?
Over time the gauge should correct itself.
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- #1540 of 1583
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hybrid vs non hybrid
by explorerx4
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Jul 16, 2008 (2:55 pm)
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my wife has an '04 escape limited. she is thinking of replacing it with an '09 hybrid limited.
my basic analysis, which excludes finance charges, insurance and annual property taxes is pretty much a wash  $4.00 per gallon over 5 years.
anyone else have an opinion?
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