04-22-2007, 07:05 PM
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Hybrid Technologist
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Real Name: John
Location: N.Colorado & S.Minnesota
Hybrids: 2005 Diet Ford Escape FWD, 2000 Honda Insight
Posts: 2,558
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Re: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Folks
I own a 2005, but the 2008 is supposed to be even better.
I live North of Denver and the FEH does very well in the mountains.
Unless you are a crazy driver, who thinks every vehicle is a sports car, don't worry about #1. We've all done quite well without it for years.
Why would you let it sit for months at a time in summer when it will probably get better gas mileage than any other car (except a smaller hybrid car)? Summer is when Hybrids are at their best. If you run it for 5 minutes per month you will be just fine. Ford has one of the largest, and most powerful battery packs on the market.
Since I do not own a 2008, I cannot comment on your other questions.
-John
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Originally Posted by sourpoodles
1) The absence of AdvanceTrac Roll Stability Control on the 08 hybrid is a concern to me.
2) This is our second car (we need the 4WD) so the FEH could sit for months at a time during the summer. I read that the battery can lose its charge or its charge capacity if it's not run regularly. How frequently should it be run and is its charge capacity (battery life) decreased after a period of sitting? Also how do Ford's batteries compare to Toyota's and Honda's?
This forum has been a great asset to me. I've been to two dealers now and felt like I knew way more about the car than they did! That's not a good sign! Thanks for any feedback.
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