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#1560 of 1583 Re: Used '08 Escape/Mariner [dgr124] by scottch Dec 07, 2008 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: dgr124 (Nov 27, 2008 4:03 pm) I haven't heard of any serious winter problems. I've driven mine in the Sierras up and down twisty 7200' passes in snow storms without problem. Of course, it doesn't get really cold in CA... rarely below about 10 degrees even at night. Pricewise, $27,600 is more than I paid for my 2008 FEH with a fair amount of options (4WD, leather, premium stereo... but no nav, no sunroof). I saw an ad for $4000 off sticker on 2009 FEHs in SF Bay Area recently. Hopefully, you can buy a used one for less than the price of a new one, but you might have to go out of state to find one.
#1561 of 1583 Problem with 07 FEH by mtnman8 Dec 09, 2008 (5:35 pm)
I have a 07 FEH with NAV and AWD. It has about 38K miles on it. The truck has been excellent, but a problem turned up right after the warranty ran out. The NAV screen has an option to display recent mpg. It is now only reading 8-9 mpg, when my actual mileage hasn't changed from the usual 28-30. Does anyone have any ideas on what is causing the problem and how to fix it?
#1562 of 1583 09 FEH pricing by mverburg Dec 15, 2008 (3:45 pm)
I ordered an 09 FEH Limited 4x4. The sales rep said we'd negotiate a better deal when the vehicle came in. It just arrived, so now i'm looking to find out what deals are out there. I read a previous post of 4K off MSRP. That would be less than invoice correct? With Gas as low as it is(hybrid demand down) and auto sales at a halt, i would think there would be decent deals on the new FEH right now. What have you guys seen? What do you suggest? Anyone paid under invoice, if so where? thanks!! Replies to this message: scottch (Dec 17, 2008 5:45 pm) mverburg (Dec 22, 2008 2:08 pm) coldcranker (Mar 10, 2009 7:42 pm) and 1 more...
#1563 of 1583 Re: 09 FEH pricing [mverburg] by scottch Dec 17, 2008 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: mverburg (Dec 15, 2008 3:45 pm) I put a deposit on an in-stock '08 in December 2007. The sales rep suggested that I take delivery between Christmas and New Years because Ford traditionally had some big incentives that week. I guess everyone is out of money and the factory and dealers want to close their books for the year. Sure enough, when I picked up the car after Christmas, there was a better deal than I had originally negotiated. I paid invoice minus $1,100. Dealers still make money selling under invoice; see http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incentives/holdback/index.html   Note that Incentives vary weekly, by region, and by model. The local (SF Bay Area) store shows 27 Escape Hybrids in stock. Given the economic situation, I'm positive that deals are out there, but you may have to phone/fax/email/travel to find one in stock. It's no big deal; I once bought a hard-to-find car from a dealer 2000 miles away, the whole deal done over phone and fax. Replies to this message: mverburg (Dec 22, 2008 2:08 pm) coldcranker (Mar 10, 2009 7:42 pm) carysbluesky (Mar 11, 2009 3:17 am)
#1564 of 1583 Re: 09 FEH pricing [scottch] by mverburg Dec 22, 2008 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: scottch (Dec 17, 2008 5:45 pm) Scottch, thank you for the info and link. It was most helpful. After many emails/IM's with dealers from San Diego to San Francisco, i've finally received quotes at and close to invoice price on an 09 FEH. I'm still going to hold off a little longer to see if FORD releases any discounts(employee pricing) to the Hybrid line as it is doing for its other vehicles. Anyone out there have any upcoming knowledge or suggestions? Replies to this message: coldcranker (Mar 10, 2009 7:42 pm) carysbluesky (Mar 11, 2009 3:17 am)
#1565 of 1583 Ford has now made 100,000 Escape Hybrids by coldcranker Mar 10, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: mverburg (Dec 22, 2008 2:08 pm) Looks like Ford has now passed 100,000 Escape/Tribute/Mariner Hybrids. 100,000 Hybrids Reached Article click here   Article also says 1,400 taxis in NYC, and 250 San Francisco taxis in use. Pretty good field testing. I'd love to know details of where the weak spots have turned up in all that collective experience. Replies to this message: carysbluesky (Mar 11, 2009 3:17 am)
#1566 of 1583 Re: Ford has now made 100,000 Escape Hybrids [coldcranker] by carysbluesky Mar 11, 2009 (3:17 am)
Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 10, 2009 7:42 pm) With an electric AC it would have been a much better car. Got to ride in Override all summer here in Florida.
#1567 of 1583 new escape hybird owner with two questions by batrob May 08, 2009 (10:01 am)
I recently bought a pre owned 09 ford escape hybird. I had a honda fit(thought good mpg's) and previously had a 03 highlander. I'm loving the escape and very glad ford is coming back !. two questions: 1)bug deflector: worth it? will it reduce mpgs eiether city or highway? 2) I'm aware that you cant really tow in a hybird. I was going to install a hitch to accomdate a bike rack. any recommendations? will a hitch and bike rack also reduce mpgs?   thanks in advance Rob Replies to this message: christoph (May 08, 2009 10:17 am) jdixson (May 08, 2009 2:40 pm)
#1568 of 1583 Re: new escape hybird owner with two questions [batrob] by christoph May 08, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: batrob (May 08, 2009 10:01 am) I called a local bike shop, told them what type of vehicle I had and they installed a 2" receiver on the rear of my '06 Escape Hybrid for $200. I've used it for the bike rack for years, no problem.
#1569 of 1583 Re: new escape hybird owner with two questions [batrob] by jdixson May 08, 2009 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: batrob (May 08, 2009 10:01 am) Re the bike rack: If you do not already have a hitch, look at the Thule 911. It fits the Mariner 2008 Hybrid perfectly. Goes on and off in a jiff. More solid and stable than the more expensive Saris rack.   Thanks John Dixson

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