Hello to all, Last week, after my wife misplaced her key for our 08 FEH, I decided that getting a spare key would be prudent. Knowing how much it costs at...
Actually it's very simple provided that you have BOTH ORIGINAL keys. Insert 1 original key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the RUN position, leave it...
MODERATOR'S NOTE: The Low Volatge Battery Warmer runs on 24 volts, not 12 volts. Other than that, I think the following information is correct. I installed...
Hi Paul. Some additional info you may need to know: When I put a volt meter on the transformer on the "bench" under no- load, it was creating about 25 volts...
My 06 Mariner Hybrid with 24,000 miles on it is coming up on its 3 year warrenty. I'm taking it in to see if anything can be done about the GPS system, which...
No, I don't keep any junk on the dash and only an EZ-Pass is mounted on the window. Maybe it is a satellite issue as it the alignment issue isn't consistent,...
Dear Glen, Let me approach the warranty issue from the point of view of someone with no warranty on a 2006 Ford Escape hybrid. I live in Canada and bought an...
I hadn't been to the NHTSA website in quite awhile (dealing with remodeling my house to accommodate my business, the holidays, moving the business & getting...
For a while now we've been seeing the wrench light coming on in our 08 FEH (25K miles). When I last posted this, I routinely changed the air filter and the...
Boy, that is amazing that the tech actually figured out what the problem was in so "short"(ahem) a time. Sometimes, finding a short circuit can be quite a...
The problem wasn't a short circuit but a faulty ground (G106). The trouble code was P0685 which indicates a problem with the PCM (Power Control Module). A TSB...
Thanks for your thoughts. I have always considered extended warrenties a waste of money, but am reconsidering due to the apparent high cost of repairs and...
I never buy the extended warranty but I did on my '05 FEH, I really don't know why I did but I'm glad I did. So far it has covered a new dash cluster and most...
I have a 2005 AWD Escape with over 65,000 miles on it. Two major repairs were needed. The Electronic Component Cooling pump and the Rear axle seal to the...
I have only had an extended warranty on one other vehicle and that paid for itself at approximately 60k miles. A busted seal in the transmission, which...
EV & Hybrid News including Plug-in Hybrids in Stimulus <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> Plug-in Hybrids Roll On, in...
I hadn't been aware that Los Angeles had been `giving away' free parking for hybrid vehicles. I have discovered that the newly-opened "Fresh & Easy Market" in...
Hope someone in the Phoenix, AZ area can help me. Original owner of 2005 AWD FEH with 57,000 miles - relocated from Columbus OH to Phoenix area and am in need...
The "free hybrid parking" in Los Angeles only applied to vehicles that displayed the "OK Access" stickers for single occupant carpool lane usage. Escape...
Sorry. I meant the Escape & Mariner Hybrids. ... From: Linda To: hybrid_ford_escape@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:00 PM Subject: Re:...
... I don't know about 2010, but the 2009 order guide was available to the dealer on 4/17/08 and we ordered a day or 2 later. We picked up our Escape Hybrid on...
EV & Hybrid News including Consumer Reports says Prius "Best Value" <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> Toyota Prius...
I have one bad rear strut and will be changing both of them out. Only 47K miles on the my 2005 FEH. Since I like to do all of my maintenace in my own garage,...
... No special tools needed. However you must remove the plastic quarter panels inside the cargo area to reveal the fasteners on top of the shock. They are...