Aside from batteries and plug, which parts exactly would need to be changed.

Computer(software or hardware) ?

What else ?

What would the parts dept at Ford say if I tried to order the parts ?

The parts department will look at you and laugh their butts off! There are no Ford PHEV conversion parts available.

There are aftermarket companies that can provide this conversion for you (at a very high expense.. $20k+), but you have to realize this isn't a simple 'replace the parts' kind of thing.

You need a larger battery and extensive wiring modifications, and customer computer reprogramming to make it work.

One gallon of gas - $3.49

One used four wheel drive SUV that gets 30+ Miles Per Gallon - $15,999

Purchasing it used for $5000 UNDER bluebook because the dealership did not realize it was a hybrid - PRICELESS

But look at what could be done...

Build your own PHEV, plug in to your home natural gas line, that is.

Buy a small single, swivel, wheel tag-a-long trailer and mount a ~6000 watt genset and a small CNG tank. Fill the CNG tank at home from your natural gas line using "PHILL".

Build a control system that fires up the genset ONLY when the hybrid battery is in need of charging and always run the genset at its most efficient level, FLAT OUT.

You might even consider converting the FEH/MMH ICE to CNG.

Or you could just shift to dilithium crystals, it would be more practical. While you are at it, issue to order to "beam me up".

Seriously, who wants to pull a trailer all the time, not to mention the extra weight and drag, plus any safety issues (got brakes on that trailer?)...

You could install a flux capacitor. It's important to note that this requires 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power to engage and to become operational. Once engaged though, your travel options are virtually limitless.

http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc...lux-capacitor/

Talk is cheap. Do it and report back here.

2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain.

Best Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio.

Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa.

Here's a real one you can buy and install yourself! It also comes with an AWESOME return policy:

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=28

One gallon of gas - $3.49

One used four wheel drive SUV that gets 30+ Miles Per Gallon - $15,999

Purchasing it used for $5000 UNDER bluebook because the dealership did not realize it was a hybrid - PRICELESS

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My god, what happened to my thread !!!!!???????????

You should close this thread. There is no Ford PHEV Escape at this time for retail sale.

2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain.

Best Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio.

Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa.