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Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-04-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,175
Posted By AMB4

Re: The Streak is Over, A Tank Under 38 MPG

That does sound confusing ... and yet makes sense. Before getting on this message board I'm not sure I'd have any clue what that meant, though :P

Thanks for the info - I'll have to try that...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-02-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,175
Posted By AMB4

Re: The Streak is Over, A Tank Under 38 MPG

Hi Rich - Follow-up question:

I feel like the "at-speed" techniques to improve fuel economy in all cars have been talked about a lot. Can you provide some insights regarding acceleration? For...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-17-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,482
Posted By AMB4

Re: The 500 mile tank

475 mlies is stlil a great tank! I only just hit my first 500 mile tank in my 2008 FEH 4WD (just over 20,000 miles total). I got about 501.4 miles on 14.1 gal. I was past the 0 MTE on the dash...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-12-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,277
Posted By AMB4

re: Four Years of FEH Ownership, and at GH

Rich -

Congrats on 3+ years! That's a remarkable run and it's a great example for any nay-sayers out there! I've only had my 08 FEH since June 2007, but the information and resources available...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-12-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,509
Posted By AMB4

Thumbs up Re: Would you recommend the Escape?

It's been a little while since I posted to the GreenHybrid message boards ... but when people ask me how I like the FEH, I tell them that it's the most fun I've ever had driving a car.

Perfect...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-13-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 37,245
Posted By AMB4

Re: Clunking noise when stopped and after shut off

I hear a similar slosh/clunk noise at least once or twice a week in my 08 FEH. It has a recurrence or a pattern that decreases pretty quickly (usually within 20-30 seconds after turning the car off...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-06-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,790
Posted By AMB4

Re: ?'s Concearning Winter Driving.

I agree with Patrick's observations, and appreciate the info about the AC compressor in below-freezing weather. I think I did a double-take earlier this week when I saw I was in EV with the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
12-05-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By AMB4

Re: Is there a perfect speed?

I'm not sure what the weather is like in Virginia, but I recently got done taking my AWD FEH on its first long distance trip (from Chicago to Columbus, OH and back). Cold, wind, and some snow -...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
11-05-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,747
Posted By AMB4

Re: Temperature affects fuel economy-how much?

The above comment by wwest got lost in this thread as the subject changed, but can anybody else elaborate a little more on the matter of regenerative braking and cold weather?

As the weather has...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
10-28-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,070
Posted By AMB4

Re: Problems with ICE shutoff

Hello all,

I own a 2008 AWD FEH, have since June 2007, and it has a little over 6000 miles on it. Over the past two days I've had an unusual situation pop-up, similar to one described earlier...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
09-04-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,221
Posted By AMB4

Re: One Year anniversary! (long)

Of note, the EPA ratings (obviously) aren't always accurate. Now, whlie it is certainly a valid point that by using the ratings you're creating a standard base from which to draw a comparison,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-28-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,141
Posted By AMB4

Re: Miles To Empty

Thanks for the responses, all.

I believe a few other 08 owners have reported the gas light at 50 MTE, so that part I'm not concerned about (although I am still hoping to delay its luminesence for...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-28-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,141
Posted By AMB4

Question Miles To Empty

Question for everybody: Does anyone know how the FEH computes the Miles To Empty (MTE) value for the in-dash display?

I think that it is safe to say that the system cannot - and will not - be...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-17-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,372
Posted By AMB4

Unhappy Re: Potential overheat and major coolent spill/leak

UPDATE:

I called the service department where the FEH was dropped-off last night, and the tech who answered the phone happened to be the one who was working on my car! Again, remembering that I...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-16-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,372
Posted By AMB4

Angry Re: Potential overheat and major coolent spill/leak

Hi all,

I searched through the old threads looking for a similar case about what happened to my 2008 FEH 4WD tonight:

The FEH got me to work in the morning as normal. No unusual noises,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-07-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,342
Posted By AMB4

Re: Optimizing MPG's on 2008's?

Thanks for all the comments regarding the best way to log mileage and averages! I feel like everybody had a beneficial contribution as I'm just getting up to speed. I think I'll continue my current...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-06-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,342
Posted By AMB4

Re: Optimizing MPG's on 2008's?

Quick question - and not intending to bring the thread off-topic:

Given the potential for a lack of continuity between gas pumps, and even from fill-up to fill-up, is it generally regarded as...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
07-05-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,342
Posted By AMB4

Lightbulb Re: Optimizing MPG's on 2008's?

I've had my 08 FEH 4WD for about a month and a half, and I noticed a week ago (~1600 Miles on the car) that things seemed to be better on the MPG front. Now, I was doing "okay" beforehand ......
Forum: Events & Gatherings
06-29-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By AMB4

Re: ChicagoPriusGroup in Deerfield,IL 7-14-07

Wayne-
Thanks for the info! My family lives up in Deerfield, so I know the area well. I will be returning from DC the night before, but I will make every effort to be there early as you mentioned....
Forum: Events & Gatherings
06-29-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,550
Posted By AMB4

Re: Cool Hybrid Car Expo!!!

Katherine,
Although I live out in Schaumburg right now, my family is still up in Deerfield; I will be coming back from DC the night before, so I don't want to promise that I'll be there with my...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-27-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,920
Posted By AMB4

Re: ATTN Upper Midwest FEH owners

I have noticed a similar trend with my 08 FEH AWD, just over 1000 miles.

While I've been at or around 33 MPG pretty steadily since driving off the lot, the "Miles to Empty" display will usually...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-20-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,257
Posted By AMB4

Re: scarce? or just weak dealers in my area?

I know that when I ordered mine back in early April, I was also quoted 6 weeks for delivery. A little over two months later it finally arrived. I was slightly upset at the dealership for not being...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-15-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,588
Posted By AMB4

Re: Keypad entry?

Bryan, can you post the link to the ebay auction for the keypad? I would very much like to find a keypad for my 08 FEH, and the dealer is sending mixed signals about whether they can install one...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-10-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,461
Posted By AMB4

Re: USA Today Review of 2008 Escape

I agree with just about everything. The 05-07s look good - I'd call them "sporty." The 08 looks like a small truck. It helps distinguish them from the "cute 'ute" category better. Given the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
06-08-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,141
Posted By AMB4

Re: 08 MMH vs FEH

UPDATE: After taking delivery of my 08 FEH (FINALLY!!!) I spoke with my sales rep, and she was under the impression that the keyless entry number pad could be installed on the car after-the-fact. I...
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