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#107 of 150 Trans. Cooler. by mschmal Dec 10, 2007 (12:05 pm)
The Trans cooler was part of the tow package in Escapes up to the 2007 model year.   For 2008 the Trans cooler is STANDARD! (about time). So if you don't tow, save your $300.   Mark. Replies to this message: desmo1 (Dec 24, 2007 7:52 am)
#108 of 150 Hopping over from the Freestyle board by freestylegal Dec 19, 2007 (8:38 am)
Hi all, My Freestyle has 70k on it, the mpg is going down, the price of gas is going up, and I'm being guilt-tripped into downsizing. I know the hybrids don't save money in the end, but still, I'm interested. It says on the brochure that it has a CVT tranny--the same one that is in my Freestyle? I love that transmission and haven't had a moment's worry with it. I had heard that Ford was discontinuing it on the Freestyle (which they did on the 500s/Taurus X). So, is this the same tranny?   And is there a special forum for the Escape hybrid?   Thanks! Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 19, 2007 11:06 am)
#109 of 150 Re: Hopping over from the Freestyle board [freestylegal] by tidester HOST Dec 19, 2007 (11:06 am)
Replying to: freestylegal (Dec 19, 2007 8:38 am) And is there a special forum for the Escape hybrid?   You bet! Here they are: Ford Escape Hybrid   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#110 of 150 winter wiper blades by woogsie Dec 19, 2007 (3:24 pm)
Has anyone found winter wiper blades for the 2008 Escape? My mechanic even said NO ONE has any to fit this vehicle.He called everywhere! I called Ford Canada today and they said "Oh there is only 1 type of blade made for that vehicle and its for summer most likely"....of course.....summer blades on a 4wd truck in Canada..duh! Help!
#111 of 150 Re: Auto-dimming rearview mirror [ladyblue] by woogsie Dec 19, 2007 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: ladyblue (Aug 06, 2007 2:14 pm) I took a teeny piece of paper rolled up and stuck it in the little sensor hole.Worked like a charm!!! If you put your finger over the sensor on the mirror you will see what I mean.
#112 of 150 Escape Hybrid eCVT Trans. by mschmal Dec 23, 2007 (9:15 pm)
This is not the same CVT that was used in the Freestyle, it isn't even based on the same principles.   The eCVT in the Hybrid uses a planatary gear set as opposed to the belt and pulley system in the Freestyle. The eCVT is similar to that used in the Prius not exactly the same though. It is built in the same Aisen factory in Japan that builds the Prius Trans.   If you keep your Escape Hybrid for 5 years, and you drive at least 15,000 miles per year you will. break even in fuel economy savings around the 60k mark. This assumes you able to take the full available tax credit and do most of your driving around town. It also assumes that you would have purchased a conventional gas Escape if you didn't buy the hybrid.   For about 10k less, you can get a Ford Focus which about as much passanger room. You can buy a lot of gas for $10k.
#113 of 150 Re: Trans. Cooler. [mschmal] by desmo1 Dec 24, 2007 (7:52 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Dec 10, 2007 12:05 pm) Thanks, mschmal. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I think we will get the towing package. If diesel fuel costs keep rising, we may use the Escape to take my Ducati racing motorcycle to the race track instead of my '04 F-250 6.0 PSD.
#114 of 150 Towing Ford Escape by stevenmcc Jan 03, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Am considering towing an Escape/four wheel drive/auto trans behind my motorhome. I know that I can't flat tow, but can I use a dolly? Would appreciate any info you may have. Thanks in advance, Steve
#115 of 150 2008 Escape Auto transmission durability by kevman2 Jan 03, 2008 (9:54 pm)
Considering a new Escape, but am a little concerned about the CD4E transmission durability - - I have friends who had their 2004 Escape transmission fail at 65,000 miles, and cost about 3200 bucks to replace. And I see lots of internet chatter about past problems. Am I being paranoid, or is this slushbox something that may very well cost me some money after the warranty expires at 60,000 miles? I love the new Escape and would plan on keeping it for many years to come.   Thanks!! Replies to this message: mschmal (Jan 04, 2008 11:48 am)
#116 of 150 Re: 2008 Escape Auto transmission durability [kevman2] by mschmal Jan 04, 2008 (11:48 am)
Replying to: kevman2 (Jan 03, 2008 9:54 pm) You raise a good point. On the Escape up through the 2007 model year, I recommended the optional tow package as this package included the aux, trans oil cooler. Cooling was the weakness of this trans and the Aux Trans Oil Cooler seemed to solve the problem.   The GOOD NEWS is that Ford make this component STANDARD on the 2008 model and its bigger! Notwithstanding same, stay tuned. by 2010, the Escape should be using the 3.5L Duratec and the 6F trans.   Mark

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