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#38 of 43 FEH discouraged by dyoungm May 27, 2008 (8:36 am)
I have an 06 Chev HHR with the larger motor and all the bells and whistles(no hybrid). I consistently get 28.2mpg even with my heavy foot but with the wife in the car or her driving we can get 30.1mpg. I was looking at the FEH for better gas milage but after reading the messages here I probably ought to get another HHR gas-ser. I wanted the tow capacity of the FEH but the upfront cost and less out the door gas milage are discouraging and not worth the difference in towing power. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (May 27, 2008 10:58 am) mschmal (Jul 16, 2008 11:54 am) stevedebi (Jul 16, 2008 3:43 pm)
#39 of 43 Re: FEH discouraged [dyoungm] by mecheng1 May 27, 2008 (10:58 am)
Replying to: dyoungm (May 27, 2008 8:36 am) Towing capacity of the FEH is only 1000 lbs., not the 2500 of the V6 Escapes. If you are getting over 30 mpg in the HHR you will not get much better in the FEH, even FWD, especially if towing a lot. Replies to this message: mschmal (Jul 16, 2008 11:54 am) stevedebi (Jul 16, 2008 3:43 pm)
#40 of 43 Fitch Fuel Catalyst by joseph85750 Jun 28, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Has anyone heard good/bad about this?   http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/
#41 of 43 Re: FEH discouraged [mecheng1] by mschmal Jul 16, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: mecheng1 (May 27, 2008 10:58 am) This is not correct. Towing IS NOT RECOMMENDED for the FEH. What this means is that if you tow, and you have a problem with the vehicle that Ford decides to say is related to the towing then you get no warranty coverage.   DO NOT expect to use the FEH to tow.   Mark Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jul 16, 2008 3:43 pm)
#42 of 43 Re: FEH discouraged [mschmal] by stevedebi Jul 16, 2008 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Jul 16, 2008 11:54 am) "This is not correct. Towing IS NOT RECOMMENDED for the FEH. What this means is that if you tow, and you have a problem with the vehicle that Ford decides to say is related to the towing then you get no warranty coverage.    DO NOT expect to use the FEH to tow. "   NO, YOU ARE NOT CORRECT.   Do you even own an FEH? Pages 180 - 184 of the 2008 FEH owners guide provides the towing limits, how to calculate gross vehicle weights, suggestions on driving while towing, what to do after towing, etc. It is a pretty complete description.   One note indicates that the FEH cannot accomodate electric brakes on the trailer.   Max towing load is 1000 lbs.   Having said the above, I still do not recommend that people tow with the FEH - get the ICE Escape V6 for any serious towing.
#43 of 43 The high-voltage service disconnect switch by mr_pitbull Jul 25, 2008 (11:04 pm)
When i drive my car i what position must the switch be of the High-Voltage Battery Pack LOCK or UNLOCK ?   High-Voltage Shut-Off Switch Located Behind Jack Access Panel must bo ON ?   Please help i buy the car today ford escape 2005 hev.   mr_pitbull

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