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#120 of 149 Re: fsbartlett [dhuang2] by fsbartlett

May 28, 2008 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: dhuang2 (May 28, 2008 3:14 pm)
The dealer has replaced the windshield wipers in hopes of getting rid of the wind noise, but it didn't work. They also thought that windshield might be leaking air between the glass and vehicle body, but nothing was tried to seal up the window to see if that got rid of the noise. Ford's stance now is, and this is from corporate, that they tried and they are not going to try anymore.
 
The noise when it happens is like a high pitched screeching noise, like a fan belt slipping, or high pressure air blowing across a small hole. I will keep looking, thanks for the ideas.

#121 of 149 Re: fsbartlett [fsbartlett] by fsbartlett

Jul 09, 2008 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: fsbartlett (May 28, 2008 9:43 pm)
Before a recent trip to Arizona for our daughters wedding, I resealed the windshield with silicone and the wind noise went away. I contacted Ford to let them know that I had fixed it after they refused to look for the problem and they have yet to respond.

#122 of 149 Press request by Karen@Edmunds HOST

Aug 04, 2008 (5:51 pm)

A reporter with a large financial magazine would like to speak with hybrid owners and their experiences. If you are a hybrid owner, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Wednesday, August 6th.

#123 of 149 Re: Press request [KarenS] by ursacat

Aug 20, 2008 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: Karen@Edmunds (Aug 04, 2008 5:51 pm)
Quick update:
  
I was also surprised to find that my 09 FEH (w/o Nav) did not include a simple homelink garage door feature and the little compartment up by the sunroof now is for sunglasses so you have to velcro your garage door opener somewhere. Wierd.
  
I love the MS Sync system - works great with the ipod - who would have thought that MS and Apple worked it out.
  
I hear from the service guys at Ford that that when the "plugable" model comes out they might issue a retrofit kit for our models. That would be cool. He also mentioned some chip that one could buy (and void the warranty) that extends the electric mode.
  
more later.

#124 of 149 '09 Ford Hybrid...First Impressions by jimmbob

Aug 23, 2008 (7:16 pm)

My wife and I picked up our '09 FEH two weeks ago. We previously owned a 2002 Toyota Hylander Ltd. The price of a new hybrid Hylander was out of reach. So far we are quite pleased with the purchase, but as the salesperson suggested, it is a different driving experience. In the first few days we we're confused as to when the car would switch in and out of electric mode, but now we're getting the hang of it. As my old high school physics teacher would say..."Don't underestimate inertia". We've learned that under the right conditions we can tool along at 60 KPH without the gas engine kicking in if we engage cruise control. Excellent. The fit and finish are good to excellent although the seat leather in the Toyota was superior to this very "leatherette-like" Ford leather.We love the navigation system and SYNC; our cell phones paired up without a hitch. We opted for the chrome package and it's a head-turner.
 
My only negative is that I dearly miss those two extra cylinders on the occasional unavoidable highway drives. The transmission really labors between 100 - 120 kph.
Too early for mileage reports.....we'll report when we have some reliable figures.

#125 of 149 Fourth Ford in a row...first Hybrid by russrdh

Nov 01, 2008 (11:17 pm)

I bought my first Ford (Mercury Lynx Wagon) in '82. It averaged better than 35 MPG and went 185,000 miles before we sold it in "89 to purchase our second Ford (Taurus L Wagon). It was driven 160,000 miles until '96 when we purchased our third Ford ('96 Taurus LX Wagon). Now with 191,000 miles on it we have made a purchase of a used 2007 FEH with 12,000 miles on it.
 
We wanted the newest tech and gobs of gas mileage and I believe we have both it this vehicle. When driven carefully and using the electric motor in town the mileage can be astounding. Using side streets rather than the main throuoghfares here in Ogden, Utah I can achieve 50+ mpg on trips to the market, school and to the freeway. A trip in the freeway over to Clearfield and back home still left me with 38.3 mpg.
 
There were two on the lot last week when I bought this and I'm seriously thinking about buying the other one. It has plenty of power, economy is stellar, usefullness is tops (I have a small tent trailer that weighs about 500 lbs loaded), and even my lead footed wife is hard pressed to get less than 35 mpg on her commute to West Valley City each day.
 
It was used, so if anyone has a source for an owners manual ofr less than the dealer's $35 let me know.

#126 of 149 2006 FEH "Wrench" light by boopstar

Jan 19, 2010 (7:19 am)

We've not had any serious issues with the vehicle, but now the "Wrench" light is coming on, mostly under 'stop & go' condtions and when it's warm outside or when my wife's running the heater.
One other time it was acting like this, the battery vent door actuator was the problem, and was replaced.
Has anyone else encountered this problem, if so, any other recommended fixes beside replacing the actuator?

#127 of 149 Re: Fourth Ford in a row...first Hybrid [russrdh] by stevedebi

Jan 19, 2010 (10:10 am)

Replying to: russrdh (Nov 01, 2008 11:17 pm)
"It was used, so if anyone has a source for an owners manual ofr less than the dealer's $35 let me know. "
You should register on the Ford owners site. I have a soft copy, but it is for the 2008.
 
Ford Owners Site

#128 of 149 Re: 2006 FEH "Wrench" light [boopstar] by stevedebi

Jan 19, 2010 (10:12 am)

Replying to: boopstar (Jan 19, 2010 7:19 am)
"We've not had any serious issues with the vehicle, but now the "Wrench" light is coming on, mostly under 'stop & go' condtions and when it's warm outside or when my wife's running the heater.
One other time it was acting like this, the battery vent door actuator was the problem, and was replaced.
Has anyone else encountered this problem, if so, any other recommended fixes beside replacing the actuator? "
 
If you have a Scanguage, they can be programmed to check for the door actuator. But if the light is going out after stopping the car, that is probably the issue. I'm at 20K on my 2008, and have had it replaced twice.

#129 of 149 Re: 2006 FEH "Wrench" light [boopstar] by russrdh

Jan 19, 2010 (11:03 pm)

Replying to: boopstar (Jan 19, 2010 7:19 am)
I had the same problem starting at around 40,000 miles on my 2007 Mariner Hybrid. It went away on it's own after a few days and hasn't re-occured. I can hear the vent door open and close now that the weather is warming up. We'll see what happens. Oh yeah, when I started on this site I owne a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. A red light runner wrecked that one, but I was able to pick up another; and nicer still, Mariner HEV.

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