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Ford Escape Hybrid MPG-Real World Numbers

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Re: '05 Hybrid AWD [dw438] by larnes
Aug 20, 2005 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: dw438 (Jun 14, 2005 4:08 pm)

Hi. I'm sold on the mileage of the Escape hybrid. I'm curious to know how the car rides on the freeway, i.e. road noise, wind noise etc. Also, the Atkinson Cycle engine is new to me. 4 bangers tend to be noisier than v-6's. Any comments?
 
Thanks,
 
Larry
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Re: '05 Hybrid AWD [larnes] by doohickey
Aug 21, 2005 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: larnes (Aug 20, 2005 6:31 pm)

The '06 is much quieter than the '01 Escape XLT I traded in. The '01 with the 1.8L was geared really high to compensate for lack of horsepower and screamed down the highway.
 
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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Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [leahw] by larnes
Aug 21, 2005 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: leahw (Aug 19, 2005 5:10 pm)

Anything interfering with the aerodynamics of you car can affect mileage. Even though the roof rack is just a few thin metal bars, it can create turbulence and hence, drag, not to mention noise. You might consider removing the cross-bars. Just try to avoid putting anything on top of the car. That’s where you really take a hit.
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Phoenix contractor by steelhme
Sep 04, 2005 (11:53 am)
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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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Re: '05 Hybrid AWD [larnes] by steelhme
Sep 04, 2005 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: larnes (Aug 20, 2005 6:31 pm)

I have 2 Larry. One I use for my contracting business and the tires are pumped to the max capacity recommended by the manufacture for towing. My car still rides great. Its only a little hard bounce when I go over speed bumps even slowly.
 
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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Re: Phoenix contractor [steelhme] by aubferg
Sep 04, 2005 (8:43 pm)
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Replying to: steelhme (Sep 04, 2005 11:53 am)

I'm curious... why HiTest gas? I thought one of the benefits of the Escape Hybrid was the ability to run effeciently on lower octane? Any insights you can offer would be appreciated.
cheers, Aubrey
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24 mpg sometimes less by ab040501
Sep 05, 2005 (12:47 am)
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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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cold weather mpg? by emtpokits
Sep 06, 2005 (3:01 am)
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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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Re: 24 mpg sometimes less [ab040501] by fredmando
Sep 06, 2005 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: ab040501 (Sep 05, 2005 12:47 am)

Hi, it's funny you mention this because I test drove a 2005 Escape Hybrid AWD yesterday with only 75 miles on it. I would love to buy it. But, after an hour of driving, the best I could get out of the MPG meter was 24.6. This Escape didn't have the Nav system so the display is under the speedo.
Do these Hybrids inprove their gas mileage as they get more miles on them?
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Re: 24 mpg sometimes less [fredmando] by ab040501
Sep 06, 2005 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: fredmando (Sep 06, 2005 9:28 am)

That's what the dealer's service department told me, but I read information on internet forum like this where owners claim that the day they got their FEH they said they were averaging 30-34 mpg. The only thing I don’t know if they are just bragging.
 
I'm also wondering if the battery of my hybrid does not charge up properly which causes the engine to run most of the time. I'm saying this because the unit I got is the last unit of 2005 FEH.
 
I will appreciate it, if someone there who got same experience as mine would tell me about their experience on their FEH.
 
Right now I’m not happy with the mileage I’m getting out my hybrid; it’s like driving a regular Ford Escape with the price of Hybrid. So please, please give me some advice and I will be grateful for the information you will share to me.
 

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