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#85 of 125 Escape Platform. by mschmal May 29, 2007 (11:12 am)
NOT VOLVO.   The Escape goes back to the Mazda 626. The next Escape will be on a platform shared by Mazda, Ford, and Volvo.   Mark
#86 of 125 New 08 FEH Buyer by tomgen Jun 06, 2007 (9:02 am)
Hi,   I just purchased a FEH last week. I know it's too soon to make many real determinations about it, but I believe you have to "Love" the whole hybrid experience, or you may end up being disappointed. Diesel auto drivers really really love those smokers. They don't mind putting up with the BS associated with owning a diesel.   I traded in a Lexus RX300. The FEH is no Lexus, but I knew that going in. There is no comparison between the two. I guess if had an extra $20K laying around I would have gone for the Lex hybrid. That said, I like the FEH. I love getting 50%+ better mileage than the Lex. I love not having to buy premium gas. I love it when it can run on battery when I'm stuck in a big traffic back up. I'm glad it doesn't have an annoying and distracting Prius-like Synergy Drive display. If I don't run into some of the issues other owners have mentioned, I will grow to really really love it.   Regards,   Tom
#87 of 125 Gas Mileage on the '08 FEH by dean58 Jun 07, 2007 (5:02 pm)
I just returned from a 2500 mile trip thru mountains and flatlands. I drove between 65 and 70 mph most of the time on the Interstates and didn't do a lot of city driving. My actual average was 30.1 mpg which was very close to the computer readout. I did drive between 60 and 65 for about 200 miles on two lane highway and the computer showed 32-33 mpg and when I drove 75 for some of the trip, the computer showed 28-29. There is quite a difference in mileage between driving in the low 60's compared to the mid 70's. I now have 4800 miles on the vehicle.   At about $3.25 per gallon average I figure that I saved about $75.00 on this trip compared to my '05 V-6 Escape! I used to get about 23 mpg with that on a similar trip. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jun 08, 2007 10:21 am)
#88 of 125 Re: Gas Mileage on the '08 FEH [dean58] by stevedebi Jun 08, 2007 (10:21 am)
Replying to: dean58 (Jun 07, 2007 5:02 pm) "I just returned from a 2500 mile trip thru mountains and flatlands. I drove between 65 and 70 mph most of the time on the Interstates and didn't do a lot of city driving. My actual average was 30.1 mpg which was very close to the computer readout. I did drive between 60 and 65 for about 200 miles on two lane highway and the computer showed 32-33 mpg and when I drove 75 for some of the trip, the computer showed 28-29."   I've noticed before how little difference there is between my 2003 Honda CR-V and the FEH in highway driving. I have since sold the vehicle, but it got 27 MPG at 80 MPH, and about 30 if one kept between 60 and 65 MPH. It was an AWD version as well; the FWD got slightly better MPG. Also, the CR-V went to 5 speed transmissions in 2005 (mine was a four speed).   Of course, there is no comparison in the city; I got 22 at best in pure city driving, and more usually around 20-21.   I almost bought a 2006 FEH, but I found it "tippy" (in my opinion) the moment I left the lot for a test drive. The lack of stability control (still not available on the FEH, although it is STANDARD on the 2008 ICE Escape) made me pass on the FEH in favor of a Freestyle.   BTW, the 2006 Freestyle (for comparison) gets about 26.5 MPG at 80 MPH, and about 19 MPG in pure city driving. My usual tank is about 50 / 50 highway, which yields around 22.5. I have received over 30 MPG on the FS as well, at 55 - 70 MPH on pure Los Angeles all-freeway driving. But then the FS is about 600 lbs heavier than the FEH or CR-V, so this is actually pretty good for the size.
#89 of 125 ICE Escape? by mschmal Jun 08, 2007 (3:33 pm)
The Hybrid uses an internal combustion engine also.   How about calling it the V6?   Mark. Replies to this message: brobbins70 (Jun 16, 2007 5:16 am)
#90 of 125 New '08 FEH owner by brobbins70 Jun 16, 2007 (5:16 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jun 08, 2007 3:33 pm) So far it is a good vehicle, I am at about 500+ miles and my mileage is still working up through the break-in period. I do a lot of city driving and enjoy the electric drive at low speed. My only concern is that yesterday on the way home doing around 45mph the A/C just stopped working. I fiddled with the controls, temp, fan, on/off and got nothing. At the next light I shut off the engine, restarted and the A/C came up. Any ideas? Anyone else seen this?   Brad
#91 of 125 The Econ button. by mschmal Jun 17, 2007 (7:37 am)
Unless the "Econ" button is pushed and its light is on, the AC should not cut out and the gas motor will stay on at all times.   If the Econ button is lit, the AC will then cut out whenever the gas motor shuts down.   If your Escape does not work like this, take it back to the dealer and let them know what is going on.   You have a brand new vehicle with warranty and should not have to experience anything working less than 100% correct.   Mark.
#92 of 125 Up hill driving experience by mingo1 Jun 24, 2007 (7:07 am)
Hi,   I've been driving a FEH for about 3 weeks on mostly flat terrain and the performance has been pretty good. Well, yesterday I was carrying 3 adult passengers and 3 pieces of luggage in the boot (about 750 lbs total including me). I turned on a street that immediately went up a steep hill for about 150 yards. The engine started screaming and the RPMs went up to about 5K and my Escape crawled up the hill. I thought someone was going to get out and push. It started to get embarrassing. Fortunately, the road leveled out at the top of the hill and performance returned to normal. Has anyone else had an experience like this? Replies to this message: malibusky (Jun 24, 2007 8:20 am) ekiehn (Jun 25, 2007 4:56 am)
#93 of 125 Re: Up hill driving experience [mingo1] by malibusky Jun 24, 2007 (8:20 am)
Replying to: mingo1 (Jun 24, 2007 7:07 am) FEH, weight and uphill and not a good combination!! I have had the same experience, you really need to hit the floor boards with the gas pedal ....and watch your mileage drop also.
#94 of 125 Re: Up hill driving experience [mingo1] by ekiehn Jun 25, 2007 (4:56 am)
Replying to: mingo1 (Jun 24, 2007 7:07 am) If you were at a dead stop that turned onto a steep hill I guess I could see this happening. My experience has been pretty good, topper fully loaded, back cargo area fully loaded and 2 adults and 2 teenagers in the back going up and down steeply inclined mountains and I think I may have momentarily hit 4K RPM.   One thing I have noticed,if I want to move a lot of weight I don't peg the pedal. I let momentum get help me out, so I start slower let the gas and electric motors work together to move me forward. Then as the mountain gets steeper I apply more gas. This seems to move me right along without straining the gas engine.   It may be the way things are programmed, if you press down all the way on the pedal then prority may go to the gas engine over the electric thereby bypassing the most effective part of the electric motor, low end torq for high end speed.   Eric

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