No matter how I drove, I could not get more than 28MPG from the silver '09 FEH. First tank was 27MPG. Then it increased to 28 and held there for another 2...
I usually average 30-34 mpg in the Summer months. AWD FEH,so it is possible to get excellent mileage even with the four wheel drive vehicles. In the winter I...
... Hymotion was bought out by A123, just FYI. Not sure where the FEH stands in their plans, which seem to focus mainly on Priuses, since there are so many ...
... If you search a little you can find prices much lower than that. For example, one place lists a 7yr/100K PremiumCARE with no deductible for $1635. The...
Ford sent me one on my 07 FEH can't remember the site, but it was 7/100,000 for around 1400. Don't think it was the premium, but it let me customize it and I...
I took my 2004 in for service, as it will not go into EV mode after it warms up good. I was expecting a relatively minor repair having to do with cooling, but...
How many miles on your vehicle? And isn't there something about 10 year/100K mile warranty on certain hybrid components including the Sanyo HV battery pack? ...
85,000 miles. The problems (lack of EV mode and reduced mileage) started around 5k miles back, but have gotten worse with time. It is fully covered under the...
I hope you have a 2005 model because in 2004 they did not make the Hybrid. I did have the same failure one of our work Hybrids (a Gen 1 Prius) at about the...
Oops, yes, it is a model year 2005 manufactured in 2004. There were no warnings or alarms or messages. The car simply started to lose EV mode (and engine-off...
A123 was reported to have an agreement to do batteries for the Volt. Making a factory in Flint, etc. But that was before GM went fizzle. Plans change! -Sue...
This sounds very similar to the nightmare I went through with my 2005 last year; and I had the misfortune of a tech who could not diagnose. That was when I got...
Discover Green Transportation Options at the Fourth Annual Hybridfest Green Drive Expo - - - - - The fourth annual Hybridfest Green Drive Expo begins in...
Anyone have any idea where I can get a Midatlantic navi disc for my 2005 FEH. I have all of the others. Would be willing to trade for another disc which I...
I need to replace my battery vent filter. The only aftermarket filter I find is a Bosch P3721, for $28.99 at Kragen. Any alternatives? It would be a shame...
You should be able to find it for a lower price. Here are the suitable part numbers: Purolator - C25571 Motorcraft OEM - FP51 Wix - 24477 NAPA – FIL 4477 ...
I get a lot of my parts at TitusWillFordParts.com They list the battery vent filter, FP-51, at $19.29, but their standard shipping charge is $9.95. I usually...
I found WIX Filter number 24477 same as Bosch P3721 ... From: gfallen916 <gfallen916@...> To: hybrid_ford_escape@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 16,...
My 05 FEH has up until now been terrific. The clock shows 143,xxx and it still runs perfectly. About 3 weeks ago the ABS and brake light suddenly came alive....
I purchased a NPN "ACC Cabin Filter" part number W0133-1771330 from usautoparts.net for $14.95 plus shipping. It worked fine in my 2008 Mariner Hybrid. (Same...
... Why don't you send him the BIG OWE the question? Since you raised the question of Obama driving a FEH, I wonder what FORD could have gotten for a ...
Hmm. If there was a service bulletin, why did you have to pay for the master cylinder? Once I got past the service bulletin part, I think I would find...
Service Bulletins are nothing more than helpful service tips and techniques from the factory. They are NOT hidden warranties. They are NOT recalls. The repair...
I stopped by a Ford Dealer today and asked "what's new for 2010", I was told EV up to 47MPH and full electric AC in 2010 model. I have not be able to find any...
... For is giving a presentation at Hybridfest Green Drive Expo tomorrow morning at 11. I'll be sitting in on that, and will post tomorrow night when I'm back...