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sdctcher · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2005, 06:42 PM

Ford said today that they still maintain that their Hitch
5L8Z-17D826-AC for the regular 2005 Escape will fit the hybrid because
"the tow
hitch that we sell is a channel fit so it never goes below the frame of
the vehicle and, therefore, would never interfere with the cooling
line." I am not an engineer but I do know that the coolent lines are
mounted so close to the frame you cannot slide anything underneath.
They will continue to work on it I am sure. I am happy with my Da'Lan.

There does not seem to be a problem getting oil and front air filters
for the FEH. Mine came within two weeks. The rear air filter is
another story. Ford is checking on where they are in the pipeline.
Maintenance says they do not need to be replaced until 20,000 miles.

Finally, Ford says they do monitor, or have others monitor (but not
take part in) Forums and Chatrooms, and they react to information
through this back channel. So people, keep posting and perhaps
someone will hear the echos.

Mike