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149 messages,  Last post on Jul 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

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#146 of 149 Re: Driving Ford Escape Hybrid in Low Range and 300,000 mile report [tortorige] by ekiehn

Jan 17, 2011 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: tortorige (Jan 12, 2011 1:18 pm)
Yes that's what I do and have for years. Somewhere way back in all the posts I responded with this suggestion to an FEH that was not getting great milage. He tried it and it worked. (great job getting 41MPG, my 2006 stays around31-32).
 
As for the wear and tear, I'm not that worried. Certainly the brakes will be saved (I'm at about 89K now and no new brakes are needed yet and probably not anytime soon).
 
So to date I have spent money on recommended oil changes (every 10,000 miles), change filters as required, replaced all 4 tires once and wiper blades and that is about it. With all that I have saved in Gas and maintenance if the Batteries fail or need replacement or some other component I believe I'll be ahead of he game no matter how I add it up.

#147 of 149 Re: Driving Ford Escape Hybrid in Low Range and 300,000 mile report [ekiehn] by malibusky

Jan 17, 2011 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: ekiehn (Jan 17, 2011 12:34 pm)
When doing city driving in low, what is the fasted you can go (or suggest you should go) before it jumps to gas mode?

#148 of 149 Escape Hybrid Mechanic in the San Francisco Area by creta

Jul 13, 2011 (10:48 pm)

Hello,
 
I own a 2006 FEH.
 
Unfortunately the power steering assist mechanism (electric -not hydraulic) needs to be replaced/repaired.
 
I am looking for a top flight mechanic who is familiar with this issue, the dealer has recommended that I buy a new vehicle..... they indicate the repair is too complex, risky and expensive.
 
I would greatly appreciate any assitance
 
Thank you,
 
Creta

#149 of 149 Re: Escape Hybrid Mechanic in the San Francisco Area [creta] by stevedebi

Jul 14, 2011 (8:28 am)

Replying to: creta (Jul 13, 2011 10:48 pm)
"I am looking for a top flight mechanic who is familiar with this issue, the dealer has recommended that I buy a new vehicle..... they indicate the repair is too complex, risky and expensive. "
 
Find another Ford dealer, one who is qualified to work on the Gen 1 FEH. That dealer is just trying to get you to buy a new car, so he profits from it.

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