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#28 of 55 Re: Add Advance Trac w/RSC + more towing capability [rhl] by stevedebi Jul 30, 2007 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: rhl (Jul 30, 2007 11:27 am) "I appreciate your comments on the FEH "tippiness" at slow speeds which makes me feel that RSC is really needed!"   Keep in mind that I drove an '06 model. You might want to test drive the 2008 to see for yourself. But I don't think RSC is an option for the 2008 FEH. It is standard equipment on the non-hybrid Escape.
#29 of 55 AC by jdw334 Aug 11, 2007 (10:12 am)
I would like to see an electric AC like the Prius so that you can run the AC and still go into electric only. Replies to this message: dhuang2 (Aug 13, 2007 10:24 am) stevedebi (Aug 22, 2007 9:41 am) stevedebi (Jun 02, 2008 9:30 am)
#30 of 55 Re: AC [jdw334] by dhuang2 Aug 13, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: jdw334 (Aug 11, 2007 10:12 am) Unlike conventional vehicles the 2008 FEH has an electric compressor which does not require engine to drive the compressor. However, compressor draws about 2kW to 7 kW depending on ambient conditions. This energy consumption is similar to the residential A/C for a medium house (1500~2000 sq. ft). For current available hybrid battery capacity nither Escape or Prius allow compressor to stay running without engine is on. One more piece of info is that the impact of A/C on fuel economy is about 4~8 mpg. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Aug 22, 2007 9:41 am) stevedebi (Jun 02, 2008 9:30 am)
#31 of 55 Re: AC [dhuang2] by stevedebi Aug 22, 2007 (9:41 am)
Replying to: dhuang2 (Aug 13, 2007 10:24 am) "One more piece of info is that the impact of A/C on fuel economy is about 4~8 mpg."   That would be for the hybrids only? My ICE vehicles cause about a 2 MPG penalty.
#32 of 55 Keyless entry key pad. by rnarg Sep 15, 2007 (6:39 pm)
why included in the Limited model but not included or offered in any of the available options or packages?   It can be purchased as an accessory however, and I assume it would work in the hybrid since it functions on the same signal as the hybrids remote keyless entry system.   And now, for the greatest of all changes----copy the technology of the upcoming Porshe Hybrid SUV power plant. You can run this baby as you wish on either gas or electric at your election and----as I understand it, the vehicle will cruise at 75MPH in ELECTRIC mode. It's supposed to be eerie traveling at 75MPH using electric only since you hear no gas engine high speed noise. Porshe refers to this experience as "sailing" Wouldn't it be fun to "sail" like this in a FEH?   rnarg
#33 of 55 Options I'd like to see by dmoushey Sep 24, 2007 (8:50 am)
Changes:   Auto windows up/down with 2nd held push on unlock/lock button (had it on my VW passat, great in the summer or with a forgetful kid)   Longer seat bottom (I have long legs)   Better ergonomics on the door handle and door lock button   Add telescoping to the steering wheel adjustment   Full size spare! (I hate the small ones)   Power outlet in the rear bay area   Optional fan W/ controls for the rear seat passengers
#34 of 55 Re: Redundant audio controls [icebluemariner] by richg777 Dec 20, 2007 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: icebluemariner (Jul 03, 2007 8:40 pm) I just picked up my 08 FEH and to my surprise there are audio & cruise controls on the steering wheel. I guess Ford updated their production line. The brochures/website don't mention anything about this feature as far as I know.
#35 of 55 Re: 2008 Model Fixes a Lot of These Issues - but not others! [lv031170] by baysailor Feb 08, 2008 (9:58 pm)
Replying to: lv031170 (Mar 14, 2007 8:27 pm) I had a 2001 Tribute that my daughter now drives, and one of things that irritated me with it was that you had to take the bloody head rests off the back seats before you could get them to fold flat. When I bought my 08 MMH last mouth, image what had not changed! It looks like in 7 years, and at least two interior design changes, the seat fold-down routine, as goofy and inconvenient at it is, has not changed a bit - just an update in the material.    What an inconvenience for a nice little truck, that should be more capable hauling things home from the hardware store.   (grumbling), JRG
#36 of 55 Cancel the Cruise Control! by stevedebi May 06, 2008 (11:36 am)
A button on the steering wheel that provides a "cancel" function for the CC. Unbelievable that they didn't put that in there - they expect one to tap the brakes to disengage the cruise, or to turn it off, which clears the pre-set speed!   Really, that is a pretty poor design. My 2006 Freestyle had a cancel CC button on the steering wheel. Replies to this message: babette111 (Jun 25, 2008 12:03 pm) stevedebi (Jun 25, 2008 1:48 pm)
#37 of 55 Move the infomation center controls by stevedebi May 06, 2008 (11:39 am)
My 2006 Freestyle had an information center similar to the FEH, but the controls were on the steering wheel. The location of those controls way to the left and low down makes it hard (or unsafe) to use them while driving. Since the information display includes cumulative and instant MPG, it would be good to have those control where they can be reached!

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