... In the Owners' Guide: Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. ...
Cool Article. While I'm very interested in more EV range.. I have to wonder if this would shorten the life of the electric motors? Were they designed to carry...
No. I think that is the fuse for the OP's "other outlet", on the dash center stack, that seems to be OK. The fuse for the power point, on the console next to...
... It looks like there are multiple fuses. You're right, I was looking at the wrong "outlet". The Smart Junction Box is in the right side of the console. The...
Prepare to Plug in for 100-mpg Hybrids By Lauren DeFreest and Matthew de Paula A new strain of gas/electric hybrid vehicles called plug-in hybrid electric...
I have a chance to buy a new 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. Yes it ia an O5 one of many that I guess greedy dealers did not manage to sell for more than list....
I would ask them to upgrade the software to the latest available version and then drive the heck out of it. I have an 05 and it has run fine (I'm at 50,000...
My understanding is that a software update is not possible. Am I wrong about this? Something about the need for sensors that just are not there for the newer...
There was a minor software update during the first 2-3 months of the production of the 2005's. There can be no further updates, and those first couple...
... From the Owner Guide: "Low and high voltage battery – storage Your vehicle must be started and run for a minimum of 10 minutes once a month in order to...
That's too bad you are getting only 19.8 MPG. Why are you using this vehicle? You may be one case where a Hybrid was not the perfect match for your needs. My...
My lifetime (30,000 Miles) on my 2005 AWD FEH is only 28.6 MPG and has be decreasing steadily for the last 10,000 miles. My max was at about 16,000 miles at...
Yes... above 65 MPH the gas mileage drops quickly, so I rarely exceed 65 MPH. 55 MPH = 42-43 MPG for me, sometimes more. 65 MPH = 37-38 MPG for me. 75 MPH =...
I'll concur with John's report. Dial my numbers back a bit because I have 4WD and nearly sea level locale. But the principle still applies. When I can drive...
When there is a little frost on the windshield, that people use their automatic car starter things to warm it up before driving. "Isn't it nice to have the car...
... I think it's good. I'm towing a trailer for a couple of weeks. ... Unloaded, it gets over twice the mpg of its predecessor. The 19.8 is uselessly towing a...
Ok... that's not so bad. Thought you were getting 19.8 lifetime overall. This is a "utility" vehicle after all. Might as well use it for that once in a while! ...
If only I could find the time to take it camping more. That back door is the perfect place if there is a bit of rain. Just open the glass and get what you...
There will be a meet and greet of Chicago Hybrid owners on December 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Location to be determined but probably near the "Streets of...
If you're going to be that lazy (like me) install a washer fluid heater. Works great for getting rid of that frost in the morning...no smog required. Hehe ......
From a post over at greenhybrid. It is that time again to hold another meet and greet before the holiday season gets in the way of things. So, have Sunday...
Was released today, Tuesday, 14 November by Sony Pictures. Picked up a copy and it does contain material not part of the original theatrical release. For...
