Ford FEH Event Attendees,

Please answer the following on Ford FE feed-back:

- What is the most fuel efficient speed and/or RPM for FEH?

- Does switching back & forth from Drive to Low on the fly (in motion) have any negative effects on FEH?

- Did they recommend specific tire pressure for FE?

- Does the PCM actually "learn" a drivers style and adjust accordingly?

- Did they recommend any specific tricks for forcing into EV mode, such as the double brake tap or switch to Low?

- Is Ford considering an EV switch, similar to Prius, where driver may have better control over EV?

- Did Ford comment on whether to use EV as much as possible, or to drive with ICE in most efficient speed range for optimum FE?

- Did Ford discuss battery charge effects on lifecycle, e.g.: will there be a negative impact if draining battery prior to shut-off?

- Will updating PCM software in 2005 FEH help to increase fuel efficiency (some owners with both 2005 & 2006 say the 2006 gets better MPG)? If so, will Dealers charge for performing update?

- Does the fact that there are FEHs with different emissions ratings in different states have anything to do with some owners reporting things like it taking longer for engine warm-up and harder to go into EV mode than other FEH owners report?

- Are there slight differences in FEH versions that allow for some to get better EV capability, driving for longer distances and able to drive (not coast) at higher speeds (in 35-40MPH range)?

- Since Ford reported that with headlights on there is ~.9MPG loss, will they be using LED lights for new models that we may retrofit for 2005/2006 FEH?

Finally, will this training event be held at various other locations soon?

Thanks,
-Dan