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Ford Escape Hybrid Test Drive: What Did You Think?

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#31 of 39 2008 vs. 2009 by rickaltman

Oct 26, 2010 (5:36 pm)

I intend to purchase a uses Ford Escape Hybrid in the next two weeks, and based on my price range, it seems likely that I will be purchasing either a 2008 or 2009 model. I would like to know if there are any appreciable differences between the models of those two years. Also, are there particular model choices that I should be informed about?
 
Many thanks...

#32 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [rickaltman] by Chuckles37

Oct 30, 2010 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: rickaltman (Oct 26, 2010 5:36 pm)
We have an 09 FEH with 25K miles. The 09's have a 2.5L vs 2.3L engine in the 08s and can go up to 40 mph on electric, which is a little faster than the 08s. Only problem has been the battery blend door which was replaced a month or so ago. Mileage has been in the mid 30's, except in the summer when it go to the low 30's due to AC. I believe the 08 did not have an ECON switch with the AC so that the ICE remained on if AC was selected. The 09's ICE would shut off if the ECON was selected. My two cents is go with the 09.

#33 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [Chuckles37] by bow45

Oct 30, 2010 (6:28 pm)

Replying to: Chuckles37 (Oct 30, 2010 6:16 pm)
I own a 2008 Escape Hybrid AWD. Mine has the ECON switch. It shuts off and on the AC automatically.

#34 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [rickaltman] by bow45

Oct 30, 2010 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: rickaltman (Oct 26, 2010 5:36 pm)
I believe the 2009 model has ABS, TCS & stability control system whereas the 2008 model only has ABS.

#35 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [rickaltman] by bow45

Nov 16, 2010 (7:44 am)

Replying to: rickaltman (Oct 26, 2010 5:36 pm)
According to the article of Glen Beanard, 2009 and 2010 Escape/Mariner and Fusion/Milan have SBA (Simulator Brake Actuator) system, whereas the 2005 to 2008 Escape/Mariner has "problematic" EHB (Electro-Hydraulic Brake) system.
 
 
You can find some known issues about EHB system here:

#36 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [bow45] by stevedebi

Nov 30, 2010 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: bow45 (Nov 16, 2010 7:44 am)
"According to the article of Glen Beanard, 2009 and 2010 Escape/Mariner and Fusion/Milan have SBA (Simulator Brake Actuator) system, whereas the 2005 to 2008 Escape/Mariner has "problematic" EHB (Electro-Hydraulic Brake) system.
  
  
You can find some known issues about EHB system here: "
 
Your link did not get through, but so far I've not had any problems with brakes on my 2008 FEH. Nor have I read of any problems on the various site I watch.
 
The stuff I've seen about the Gen 2 FEH is that they programmed the brake to feel more like a "normal" brake, isolating the feel of the regenerative braking. And they had to recall the system to reprogram it on some of their hybrids, I don't know if the FEH was included in that.

#37 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [bow45] by bow45

Nov 30, 2010 (3:44 pm)

Replying to: bow45 (Nov 16, 2010 7:44 am)
Ken Yagelski's blog post My Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Repair Experience - The Brakes Broke the Bank! on January 23rd, 2010. >> link
 
Glen Beanard's article Tech Feature: Ford Hybrid Braking on June 22nd, 2009. >> link

#38 of 39 Re: 2008 vs. 2009 [bow45] by stevedebi

Jan 31, 2011 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: bow45 (Nov 30, 2010 3:44 pm)
"Ken Yagelski's blog post My Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Repair Experience - The Brakes Broke the Bank! on January 23rd, 2010. >> link
  
Glen Beanard's article Tech Feature: Ford Hybrid Braking on June 22nd, 2009. >> link"
 
Thanks for the links. The "Brakes Broke The Bank" story is the only one I have seen. I don't consider a single instance on the first year of production to be an indicator of a general problem with the Gen 1 FEH mechanical system.

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