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Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
05-05-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,805
Posted By LynchMob

Re: car top carriers

I picked up a Thule (nomad?) on a shopping trip to Kalispell, MT last summer. I think it was around $70 on sale from $100 or so. We had every inch inside used up with four adults and a newborn. ...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
02-04-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,321
Posted By LynchMob

Re: What's the highest horsepower U get?

I don't have a scan guage but you may be interested in some Dyno numbers.

Someone posted on another forum about an article from Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine that dyno'd a 2005 Escape Hybrid...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-29-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,833
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Extreme cold and Power Steering

To clarify, I still had steering, just no POWER steering for the one short trip. Everything else seemed to work fine.

As for MPG in such cold weather...it really isn't as bad as 9mpg. The...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-27-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,833
Posted By LynchMob

Extreme cold and Power Steering

Temperatures here tonight were -13F (-42 with wind chill) with lots of drifting and blowing snow.

I had no problems during two 10 mile highway trips over a one hour period, but after restarting...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-15-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,732
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Is there any one order FEH in Canada

Not very recent experience but I'll share it....

If I recall correctly, I ordered mine at the beginning of November 2005 and it came around the first of February 2006.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-06-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,450
Posted By LynchMob

Re: FEH/MMH in rural areas?

Another rural FEH here. The averages posted above are about spot on for me. I live in the prairies/rockies and see a lot of wind and cold but still average between 25-35mpg depending on the time of...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-05-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,009
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Use of engine block heater away from the electrical outlet

Every thermostat I've seen has a bypass but it is smaller than the tip of a pencil...it has a small little bearing in there that prevents reverse flow. It seems to me it's only a safety thing in the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-04-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,884
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Where do you stash stuff, etc?

I've if you include the parent's Cherokees growing up, I've had a total of five. I sure miss the rear under seat storage. In my '99 cherokee that I still have, used mostly for camping/off roading,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-04-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,009
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Use of engine block heater away from the electrical outlet

Doesn't the FEH have a thermostat that does this already? Is the coolant even moving through the rad during warm up at the cold temperatures were worried about? I would think he FEH works much like...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-29-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,009
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Use of engine block heater away from the electrical outlet

It's good to hear your design is still working...it's what I was going to be copying off of.

I have been too busy to even take a look at what kind of room we're dealing with, but another idea...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-28-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,009
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Use of engine block heater away from the electrical outlet

The blanket/mat warmers have been discussed in another post. The best deal I could find was on a dog bed warmer at a store called "Big R's" in Great Falls, MT. The medium size was around $50-60 and...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-23-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,295
Posted By LynchMob

Re: 130mpg Plug in Escape Hybrid delievered!

I just saw something on the news about them last week...they have been cleared by transport Canada for domestic usage.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-23-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,009
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Use of engine block heater away from the electrical outlet

This makes me wonder about my Jeep setup. A question for you electrical geniuses as I really struggle when it comes to things electrical. I have a dual battery setup on my Jeep, a deep cycle...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-05-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,267
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Hybrid saving me money - and not just at the tank

Them girls are definitely all about the green.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-13-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,255
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Elegant Radiator Block?

Great information and description! I will definitely be borrowing your ideas. Being able to quickly and easily adapt to warmer weather is necessary in my area as it is common with our "Chinooks" to...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-10-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,464
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Stock Hybrid + engine block heater = poor mans PHEV?

Hey there Rocky! Nice to see a fellow Albertan on the board....I would offer you my FEH to work off of while installing your block heater but I'm way south just above Montana.

One trick to...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
09-29-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,433
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Rear cargo carpet---worthless!

I'll second the Huskey liner. It's really nice being able to take the dog for runs in the mud or fishing and not having to worry at all about throwing him in the back.

What is even better is...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
09-20-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,323
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Roof Top tents?

That's better!

Make sure to put a hatch in the bottom of the tent; that way when the bear comes a knocking you can just jump through the sunroof and drive away....with the bear...and a tent...on...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
04-18-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Oil change every 5k or listen to computer?

Are you sure you're looking at the Hybrid service schedule? Mine shows 15000Km intervals. Mine came with both schedules in the owner manual.

The wife has the FEH today and I really don't want to...
Forum: Journalism & The Media
03-19-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,404
Posted By LynchMob

Canada Budget 2007 = Hybrid Rebate

Hot off the press...Unfortunately it isn't retroactive :cry:


____________________________

New Rebate for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Manufacturers now offer a number of vehicles that are...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-14-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,783
Posted By LynchMob

Re: weather broke finally

I'm all smiles lately too. I'm just finishing out my first tank above 700kms since the Fall (100% highway). Last March I was still in my break-in period and averages were in the mid 20mpg's. It's...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-05-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,075
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Don't sleep on the Highway fuel economy!

Majority of my driving is highway. My daily commute is approximately 30 miles round trip of divided hiway through open badland/prairie and make weekly trips of about 100 roundtrip miles to the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-01-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,698
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Full Size Spare on FEH

She's a little nipppy outside right now so these are just approximates...
donut - 22lbs
steel spare - 35lbs (alum obviously less)

As I mentioned above...the donut has a really crappy design...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-01-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,682
Posted By LynchMob

Re: Factory Service Manuals

Ah ha...that would partially explain the price then. I only have Workshop vol 1 & 2. It seems the auctions I passed on only had the two volumes also. I recall seeing the Powertrain/Emissions...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
03-01-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,031
Posted By LynchMob

Re: 2008 FEH vs. 2007 FEH

That's sucks :angry: My theory on taxes is that they always give a little back each year just to leave on a high note. The majority of people focus on the $1k in refund while forgetting about the...
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