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2860 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 8:56 AM
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How do we get a Forum started on this vehicle? I know so little about hybrids except I want one for the MPG and carbon footprint. For example, all of this talk about running the Milan up to 47 mph on electric only sounds good but what happens when you turn on the air or heat? Also I noticed in a picture it had a plug. I assume you are recharging something but since I live in a condo complex there is no way for me to plug in. I would have to stay in good standing with my girlfriend to go over there to recharge! Hmm, maybe two birds with one stone!
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Replying to: bigt (Dec 10, 2008 7:43 am) Be aware that if you're buying a hybrid to save money it normally takes at least 5 years and sometimes as much as 10-12 years of fuel savings to make up for the added cost of the hybrid version. If you just want a hybrid and don't mind paying a little extra up front that's fine, but be aware. Heat is probably ok since there would be residual heat in the engine unless it's been off for a long time. And I think they switched to electric A/C so that may work also without the ICE - at least while the battery holds out. Early models required the engine to run for A/C which is one reason the early hybrids did so well on the EPA tests. Prior to 2008 the EPA did not use A/C on the fuel economy tests. I believe anyone can start a topic. I would suggest a 2010 Fusion/Milan Hybrid topic. The 2009 Escape uses basically the same system with minor differences so you could probably get a lot of answers in those forums.
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Replying to: akirby (Dec 10, 2008 9:05 am) 2010 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Hybrid
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Replying to: KarenS (Dec 10, 2008 9:34 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Dec 10, 2008 6:54 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Dec 11, 2008 11:03 am) LOL - I've always liked how SAABs looked. Of course, I still miss the more classic looking Volvo 240, or even the 850. As for the Taurus, I think it looks classically functional.
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Replying to: displacedtexan (Dec 16, 2008 12:36 pm) "Classically functional" is the best compliment I have ever heard about the Taurus styling. My father used the same words to describe the manure spreader that we owned when I was a kid. 
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I own a 2008 FWD MKZ that was built in May 2008 and purchased in late July 2008. I have a high pitched wining sound that is noticeable between 20 - 40 mph. It almost has the same sound as a supercharger when it is spirling up. I previously owned a 2006 Mini Cooper S and the sound is almost identical to when the supercharger kicked in on that car. The transmission shifts fine and there is no hard down or up shifts from it. I can't determine if the sound is coming from the transmission or the air intake. Has anyone else experienced this? Are you just putting up with the noise or is there a fix for it? Thanks for responding.
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Replying to: rick (Jan 04, 2009 3:11 pm) |
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