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Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-18-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Went to the dealer to get a key made.

Yes, I only had one key after I lost one during a vacation to Miami last weekend. For the record I will be getting a third key made to hopefully prevent any thing like this in the future.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-17-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Went to the dealer to get a key made.

I also think they messed something up during the program process. I have a $0 deductible so I don't have to pay for any repairs.
But it looks like to me they may be taking advantage of the fact...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-16-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Luke1975

Went to the dealer to get a key made.

I took my 2008 FEH 32,050 miles to the dealer to get a key made. I only had 2 and lost one and in order to get one made the dealer must reprogram the whole system. I waited at Harrisonburg Ford (in...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-20-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,351
Posted By Luke1975

Key Reminder Bell

I am wonder where the key reminder bell is located and is it possible to disable it. When I have key on to listen to radio when cleaning the inside with the doors open I have to hear the bell the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-28-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Short light life?

At 2 years and 5 months 17,250 miles on my 08 FEH, I haven't replaced a bulb yet. I have only had two oil changes and replaces air filter and battery air filter and all three wiper blades.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-12-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,114
Posted By Luke1975

10,000 Miles in 17 Months

This is my 10,000 mile report. I bought my 2008 FEH October 2007. It is black with with everything option they would put on it.
So it's been 17 months to get to this point and the short review...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-26-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,968
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Dirty front seat

My FEH has leather seat but I use Great Stuff (in the big yellow aerosol cans) for spots on carpeting. You can also use on seats. It have always done a good job for me. I think is about $4 a can...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
08-22-2008, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,917
Posted By Luke1975

Re: What are these access panels for?

It looks about the same to me, mine may have more and or different colored wires in the harness. Here is a picture of mine.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/files/1/1/0/8/4/media1_550984.jpeg
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
08-21-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,917
Posted By Luke1975

What are these access panels for?

I found these while cleaning my 08 FEH today. Do you know what they are for?
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/files/1/1/0/8/4/media1.jpeg...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-27-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,878
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Pleasant Surprise

Good Job!

I had a similar experience at about 3400 miles. Since that post I have had 2 better tanks. 34.9 was my last tank and my best to date. I am now at 5050 miles in 8 months.

See my...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-10-2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,773
Posted By Luke1975

Re: I am going to rotate my tires question.

Thanks for your suggestions. This will be my Saturday project along with a bath and waxing.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-09-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,773
Posted By Luke1975

I am going to rotate my tires question.

I am heading to Atlantic City NJ for a few days (from Virginia). I have clsoe to 4200 on my FEH so when I get back I will have close to 5000 miles. I plan to do my own tire rotations every 5000...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-29-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By Luke1975

Re: What Happened? My Best Tank. First 30+.

I don't drive it daily I have a government issued Ford F250 (12 MPG:omg: ) I use to go from home to work so I drive mostly on weekends. I would say my aver trip is around 10 miles mixed city/highway.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-29-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Ford Escape Hybrid spotted in Craftsman Catalog

If you look at the cooling system, there is a extra coolant bottle for the battery system.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-29-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By Luke1975

Ford Escape Hybrid spotted in Craftsman Catalog

I just got my Craftsman Club monthly tool catalog and noticed a FEH used as a prop in one of the pictures. Although they did do some photoshop to remove the large Ford oval off of the front of it.
...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-29-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By Luke1975

Re: What Happened? My Best Tank. First 30+.

It is a (4) AWD, fully loaded.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-29-2008, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By Luke1975

Re: What Happened? My Best Tank. First 30+.

The tank which ended up at 32.2 MPG was at Wlico, they do have a sign saying "may contain 10% ethanol". I got this tank that is starting out first 150 miles 35.9 (by nav) at Sheets. I didn't see a...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-28-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Posted By Luke1975

What Happened? My Best Tank. First 30+.

I got my FEH in October and since have traveled 3400 miles with 10 fill ups average MPG 27.2. My eleventh fill up last week MPG was 32.2, and the first 150 miles of this tank is 35.9 MPG. So I...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-26-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,127
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Escape accessories

I just added 3 photos of my Husky Liner. (tan)
I think it matches really well, looks almost factory to me.

https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/showimage.php?i=3052&c=8...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-19-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,542
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Time for a Oil Change?

I would guess that many of the hybrids Escapes used as taxis would be required to idle for long periods. Even a hybrid will spend some warming up time in the middle of winter waiting on customers.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-15-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,542
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Time for a Oil Change?

I won't be going 10,000 miles a year so i will have to change by time not miles. Also are you using the 0w-20 as mentioned above?
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-15-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,542
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Time for a Oil Change?

I just looked at the book and it does say 10,000miles or 12 months. Under special Driving Conditions (towing, extensive idling, dusty roads, or off road) change every 6 months. I don't fall into...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-15-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,542
Posted By Luke1975

Time for a Oil Change?

I am a few days shy of my Escape being six months old. The book says you should change the oil at 10,000 miles or 6 months. I am only at 3750 miles. If I wait another month till I get to 5000...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-12-2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Sunroof question

I wish that my 08 would do that. I left it open the other day (for the first time ever by the way) and we had a pop-up thunderstorm that got everything wet.
Forum: Government & Taxes
04-25-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,667
Posted By Luke1975

Re: Bought Two FEH can I claim both?

Just a quick update to this thread,

I got the full tax credit for both of the FEH's i bought, $4400.00!
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