You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Ford Escape Hybrid New Ford Escape Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report

New Ford Escape Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report

125 messages,  Last post on Nov 01, 2008 at 10:17 PM

You are in the Ford Escape Hybrid Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Ford Escape Hybrid

Messages Page 2 of 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 13 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#8 of 125 New Owner... by puravida Sep 15, 2005 (5:50 am)
Purchased 2006 Escape Hybrid in Dallas TX on 8/27/2005. After 3 tanks of gas the instruments tell me that I'm getting approx 33 mpg (haven't calcuated true mpg yet). Much better mileage than I got from my previous vehicle (Land Rover Discovery). I also hope the Escape proves to be more reliable than the Discovery. Replies to this message: nimhbug (Oct 05, 2005 1:08 pm)
#9 of 125 Dearborn hybrid sessions by carole23 Sep 19, 2005 (4:42 pm)
Is any one signed up for the Escape Hybrid sessions in Dearborn, MI Oct. 8 or Oct. 9 ? Much to my dismay, I received the mailing and called only to find out it is full already. Just wondering, if anyone may be going that could report back in this forum what was covered and any helpful hints they offer. In May, I got my 2006 Escape Hybrid and so far I really enjoy driving it !
#10 of 125 USED '06 Escape Hybrid by smocom Sep 20, 2005 (10:59 am)
I was INCREDIBLY lucky about 10 days ago to have picked up a USED 2006 Escape Hybrid. Some guy in Santa Fe, NM with a lot of money to throw around didn't like the seat and decided to trade his '06 in after only 2 months of service for an Explorer. Ultimately it meant a price tag for me of 3000 under MSRP for a practically brand new car. He did manage to put 5000 miles on the car though, but they must have been mostly highway miles, which to me is a huge plus. Right place at the right time I guess.   So far I love it. My only concern is the amount of technology. It seems like one giant computer chip with the navigation system, electronically controlled 4 wheel drive and of course the hybrid computers. Looking under the hood and listening to all the servos and valves opening and closing, I have to wonder just how much time I'll have before it is in the shop for repairs. The warranty on the Hybrid components is nice, but it only covers very specific items. Anyone have any experience yet with failing components?   Mileage in hilly/mountainous NM so far has been hovering around 29.5 (4wd).
#11 of 125 Re: New Owner... by nimhbug Oct 05, 2005 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: puravida (Sep 15, 2005 5:50 am) new to the board, and new to my 2006 escape hybrid! i picked it up aug. 31st and so far it has about 1700mi on it. i've gotten the mpg up to 31 (still steadily rising) but it promptly drops to 28-29mpg when my husband drives. darn leadfoot! michigan license plate NIMHBUG...and i love explaining it to people   later, courtney
#12 of 125 Escape Hybrid owner in Massachusetts by mauthedog Nov 19, 2005 (4:15 pm)
I bought my Escape in June from Muzi Motors, Norwood, MA. I traded in a 2004 Chevrolet escape for the Escape. I commute 12 miles to work along busy Rte 9 west of Boston. The Blazer got 12mpg; the Escape in getting approx 33-35.   The other car [wife's car] in the family is a Toyota Corolla. It gets 28 mpg, so my Escape is getting better mpg.   I sometimes see one other Escape on Rte 9. Funny thing, usually I am driving the Corolla when I see the other Escape. Someday I hope to wave to the guy in the other Escape from my Escape.   My father told me about these boards. He posts at the Camry forum. If you're reading here---"Hi Dad".   Pleased to be here. Thanks. Replies to this message: greenearth (Dec 01, 2005 9:11 pm)
#13 of 125 New on the board by wyogreen Nov 19, 2005 (8:35 pm)
Hi, just picked up our new Escape yesterday. 330 miles on it so far. Runs great, lots of interior room, very quite, lots of pep. Milage is creeping up. Much too soon to comment on the milage. Other than 8 weeks waiting for delivery from the factory to the dealer, I'm pleased with the whole deal. So far the message board has answered several questions. I'm sure I'll have more. More later.
#15 of 125 Re: Escape Hybrid owner in Massachusetts [mauthedog] by greenearth Dec 01, 2005 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: mauthedog (Nov 19, 2005 4:15 pm) hi - did you get the navigation system? please let me know. thanks. my nav cd's got stolen and i am lost in seattle.   i'd appreciate a response.
#16 of 125 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Owners: Meet the Members [KarenS] by canukvet Jan 13, 2006 (1:08 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 20, 2005 10:48 am) Hello from the Great Brown North! Well it is this year, thus far anyway, even saw a Gopher today outside the Office. Boy is that Dude going to be in for a shock when we get snow next month. Any way I have had my little "Green Sprout" since August 2005 and I am enjoying the ride! It has some quirks but so does every car. I hope to draw on your help on a few things and provide help back as well when I can be of service. Anyway time to call it quits for tonight. Glad to be a part of such a great group of folks! Cheers!
#17 of 125 Howdy all by 69driver May 09, 2006 (9:49 am)
Bought a 06 last night at Koons Ford Sterling.   Looking forward to being green

Messages Page 2 of 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 13 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Ford Escape Hybrid New Ford Escape Hybrid Owners - Give Us Your Report