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#3 of 7 Re: How many miles is "High Miles" on the Hybrid? [calcaver] by stevedebi Mar 11, 2008 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: calcaver (Mar 09, 2008 12:15 am) "Ford's hybrid battery warranty is 8 years. However, for those of us in California and a few other states it is 10 years!"   I think the original question was "miles", and the answer is 100K for non CARB, 150K for CARB states. The warranty is either the years OR the mileage.   So that hybrid with 75K is 1/2 way through the mileage warranty.
#4 of 7 wrench light by charmander Oct 18, 2008 (7:53 pm)
A wrench light icon came on my 2008 Ford hybrid escape instrument panel. Any ideas on what it means? Replies to this message: bdyment (Oct 19, 2008 3:52 am)
#5 of 7 Re: wrench light [charmander] by bdyment Oct 19, 2008 (3:52 am)
Replying to: charmander (Oct 18, 2008 7:53 pm) It is a mechanical/electrical problem of some sort. Take it to the dealer ASAP. Could be minor or major.
#6 of 7 Cars last longer these days by escapeforever Jun 19, 2009 (8:15 am)
It seems to me that "high" mileage is no longer the question to ask -- at least, not for the most part. I recall when reaching 100,000 miles was cause for a major celebration and most everyone was amazed. Nowadays it seems that 200,000 isn't all that special. My 99 Chev pickup has 200,000 and it's not all that far from looking and running like new. My 06 Ford Escape has 80,000 and I hope it's just getting warmed up. I put more effort into looking at the time .... how old the vehicle is. I'd be hard pressed to buy a 20 year old vehicle, especially if it only had 10,000 miles on it. This, especially given safety features and improved emissions controls. Car like to be driven and not to sit for long periods. That's why taxicabs can run up huge mileage without serious drive train problems. That starting up and shutting down and cooling off periods are tough on vehicles. Vehicles that sit for long periods can be big trouble. Times have changed and vehicles have too. Those of us old enuf can recall that cars were pulled over to the side of the road changing a tire regularly. Now it's a rarity and there are lot more cars on the road. Tires are practically foolproof. Engines, transmissions, exhaust systems are much the same. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jun 24, 2009 11:10 am)
#7 of 7 Re: Cars last longer these days [escapeforever] by stevedebi Jun 24, 2009 (11:10 am)
Replying to: escapeforever (Jun 19, 2009 8:15 am) "It seems to me that "high" mileage is no longer the question to ask -- at least, not for the most part. I recall when reaching 100,000 miles was cause for a major celebration and most everyone was amazed. "   This is true for conventional propulsion systems, but the hybrid systems use batteries, which of course weaken over time. That is the chief worry, since the federal Hybrid warranty tops out at either 120K or 150K, depending on the state where the FEH was purchased. I've seen the packs quoted at $4000 - $6000 to replace.

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