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#31 of 207 Can the FEH use E85? by stldriver Feb 09, 2006 (10:24 pm)
I have a 2005 FEH. Sounds like I get the same MPG as most. On the highway 65mph I get 33, at 75 I get 25-27. Around town 24 until it has really warmed up and then 35 is not unusual. Does anyone know if we can use E85 in our cars? I almost caused a fight in my local dealship when I asked that question, and Ford customer relations thought this was a technical question. Replies to this message: dw438 (Feb 15, 2006 2:48 pm)
#32 of 207 Re: Phoenix contractor [steelhme] by jakeee Feb 15, 2006 (9:31 am)
Replying to: steelhme (Sep 04, 2005 11:53 am) We have an 06 FEH all wheel drive with about 5000 miles on it, drive with a light foot and are lucky if we can get 24 mpg. Dealer tells us everything to blame is driving habits, colder weather, not broke in yet etc. etc. I told them to mention that in all their ads on TV and internet. Oil change is about $15.00 higher than most cars due to special filter. This is going green?! We can't wait to get rid of it.
#33 of 207 Re: Can the FEH use E85? [stldriver] by dw438 Feb 15, 2006 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: stldriver (Feb 09, 2006 10:24 pm) I was at a Ford hybrid event in Dearborn last October. The use of E85 came up in discussion. The engineers said negative, and to stick with good 'ol 87 octane. Moot point here in the East, yep we do have 10% ethanol in our gas each winter, but no one sells E85 in the Northeast. Ford has shown an E85-capable flexible fuel Escape Hybrid at auto shows, and it's still in research. Ford says the E85 hybrid gets 25% less mileage per gallon on E85 than on regular 87 octane gas, and doesn't meet the fossil-fuel Escape Hybrid's partial zero emissions vehicle standards.
#34 of 207 Re: 24 mpg sometimes less [steelhme] by larnes May 07, 2006 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: steelhme (Sep 07, 2005 7:49 pm) The book also says that you will leave battery mode at 25 mph. I have been able to stay in that mode up to as high as 35 mph.   I bought my HEV two weeks ago. It seems the gas engine comes on before I even get past the crosswalk. I hope it improves. I'm encouraged by the posts on this forum.   Larry Replies to this message: softpedal (May 08, 2006 1:03 pm) dehart (Jun 26, 2006 12:24 pm)
#35 of 207 Re: 24 mpg sometimes less [larnes] by softpedal May 08, 2006 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: larnes (May 07, 2006 4:32 pm) My 4WD FEH now has over 5K miles, had it over 6 months. I also found the engine kicks in too quickly if you step on it, but if easy on the pedal, and batt charged, it can smoothly accelerate to over 30 mph on battery mode. I've taken it in batt mode well over one mile, quietly sneaking up on unsuspecting peds.   My mileage driving around on short trips is around 26 mpg, but on highway, once warmed up, it gets about 30 mpg, though I got it up to 35 or higher. The biggest mpg loss is at startup, when the engine runs to recharge batts, and the numbers fall off initially. But I must admit I enjoy pulling out from a light and leave all that traffic behind, when I feel like it. Smooth and fast!   Cheers, Ivan "9 E16 J" CA Replies to this message: dehart (Jun 26, 2006 12:24 pm)
#36 of 207 Mileage tricks and tips by atlvibe May 11, 2006 (12:26 pm)
Just purchased a new FEH. Any suggestions to squeeze out the most mpg? Driving a hybrid is new to me.
#37 of 207 Poor Mileage by markdad54 May 22, 2006 (5:35 am)
I have a new 2006 AWD Escape Hybrid. I have used it for about 1000 miles and am getting only 23 mpg. I have read the literature that says that you can run the electric motor only until you reach 25 mph. My experience is that this is true if you barely touch the accelerator. Otherwise it goes to gas mode immediately. I wondered if my particular car is going to gas mode too soon, hence my poor mileage. Or does the car need to break in more to get the better mileage. It also appears that after initially staring the car, the gas motor stays on for at least 10 minutes before the car is allowed to go to electic only mode. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Replies to this message: softpedal (May 24, 2006 12:44 pm) markdad54 (May 25, 2006 6:30 am)
#38 of 207 MPG THUS FAR by atlvibe May 22, 2006 (11:37 am)
I have driven the FEH two ways. First, Very easy and w/out the a/c on most of the time. Thus far it will pull 28.3 average mpg. Secondly, I drive like a bandit with the a/c on full throttle and get 26.7 mpg. I was hoping that the mileage would be better. Maybe when it breaks in a little more it will go higher. Overall, I pleased with the performance but if you real put your foot into the FEH it seems to rev high. The engine seems to spin more than it should.
#39 of 207 Re: Poor Mileage [markdad54] by softpedal May 24, 2006 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: markdad54 (May 22, 2006 5:35 am) Dear Poor, don't worry. My 2006 4WD FEH was same at first, rarely over 25 mpg. Now with 6K and 8 mos. later, it gets over 30 mpg on longer trips, 27 mpg short hops, closer to 28 mpg longer hops. I think this new transmission needs to break in, and your driving habits will change some too, like easy on pedal to stay in electric mode. I take it to 30 mph in electric, if easy on pedal; but when I need to move, it accelerates beautifully. Also, try to keep tach meter under 2000 when safe. You mpg will improve in time, don't let it sit and idle too long when starting it, but start rolling if safe. This is an SUV so won't get those super high mpgs, but pretty good for a larger vehicle with AWD. Good luck and enjoy. It's a great car.   ps: be sure to reset the mpg screen at times, since it seems to have a natural 'drift' downwards over time. Replies to this message: markdad54 (May 25, 2006 6:30 am)
#40 of 207 Re: Poor Mileage [softpedal] by markdad54 May 25, 2006 (6:30 am)
Replying to: softpedal (May 24, 2006 12:44 pm) Thanks, for the input. I will wait and see if the mileage improves. Both my wife and I are both getting use to the slower start to keep it in electric only mode. I will also start keeping an eye on the tach to keep it under 2000.

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