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Replying to: hawaiicrv (Jun 25, 2005 4:20 pm) The mileage display is at 27.2 overall. Heavy commute traffic for a week is 36mpg, top speed around 50mph. Highway at 70mph is 30mpg. I did have a stretch in stopped traffic of about 7 miles with no engine. That was showing 99mpg. I expected it to come down slowly once the engine started, but it dropped precipitously, and was down to 38 for a 10 mile stretch. My normal driving is in a hilly area, 400 foot elevation changes on steep routes being the norm. On downhill stretches, the engine will shut off for a while, and come on for no apparent reason... I suppose the electric steering drains the battery. I've had it shut off at 45mph, which I didn't expect, but unless you are staring at the tach, you might not notice it shut off. I can usually tell when it turns on. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 20, 2005 11:03 am)
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Replying to: dw438 (Jun 14, 2005 4:08 pm) Thanks, Larry 
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Replying to: larnes (Aug 20, 2005 6:31 pm) The 2.3L with CVT is much quieter. Mine cruises 70mph at about 2200 RPM, wich is only 100 RPM higher than my F-150. The road noise is improved but you won't forget you're in a small economy SUV. |
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Replying to: leahw (Aug 19, 2005 5:10 pm) |
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I have 2 Escape Hybrids. I am a contractor in Phoenix. The one I use for work has 18k miles and was purchased in march 2005. I do a great deal of driving my moving mileage by miles by gallons has been from 39-43. Towing which I do a lot of about 1000 lbs up to a mountain town of payson I get 26-28. When summer hit its peak I lost 2-3 mpg because you can't sit at a light in Phoenix and not have the AC run for any period of time. In this car I use HiTest gas and the tires are set for max towing capacity recommended by the manufacturer which is 43 lbs. I change oil and filters every 6k. I keep right on hyways and drive the speed limits while the other idiots race by me to get to the gas station, I have also eliminated jack rabit starts from a light. The second unit is driven by my wife to and from work a comibnation of hyway and city. She has a very heavy foot she gets 31-33 moving mileage. Obviously your car engine shuts down at a light under normal circumstances. Your saving a lot when your car doesn't idol for long periods. This car has 8k miles and was purchase in January 05 Both are 05 models
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Replying to: larnes (Aug 20, 2005 6:31 pm) My other one is my wife's and you can't tell to much diference except the S bump issue. Thanks Doug |
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Replying to: steelhme (Sep 04, 2005 11:53 am) cheers, Aubrey |
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Hi I got the last available unit of 2005 Escape Hybrid delivered to me yesterday and the dealer said it is a test unit with 282km on it. It is a 4WD with navigation system. After driving it several times I notice that the gas consumption is averaging 24mpg which is very low compare to what I have read on this forum. Is there any problem with my escape hybrid? Right now it consumes gas as if it was just a regular Ford Escape (not hybrid). Can anyone give me some advice please? 
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| I live in Northern Nova Scotia Canada...snow from dec to mid april sometimes...temp average in winter is about 10 F. Anyone with any experience using the escape hybrid in cold weather climates and how is your mileage? Thanks | |
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