Ford Escape Hybrid - Driving Tips & Tricks

43 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:04 PM

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#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