Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
#21
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by rcomeau
My parking brake needed adjustment at the first oil change because it would not hold. ...I've complained about its bad feel in other posts (it often makes a clunk when I use it and the travel is not smooth).
I'd much rather have a foot parking brake - better leverage using body weight and it would free up some space between the seats. The location they crammed the brake handle now is better suited for the passenger.
Whether I am driving the Escapes, my F250 or a company vehicle (all with foot brakes), I set the parking brake every time. It is a matter of training and now habit.
#22
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by timcob
Try this..
Vehicle in D, foot brake on, park brake on, foot brake off, shift into Park.
or
Vehicle in D, foot brake on, park brake on, shift into N, foot brake off, shift into Park.
Tim
Vehicle in D, foot brake on, park brake on, foot brake off, shift into Park.
or
Vehicle in D, foot brake on, park brake on, shift into N, foot brake off, shift into Park.
Tim
Well this morning I tried it your way.... you're absolutely correct in that the vehicle is held in place... Its even held in place against the force applied by the motor when you are in "D" so I have alot more confidence in the brake now. I'm still a bit confused as to why: Foot brake -> P -> Parking brake -> Release foot brake seems to allow the vehicle to move slightly onto the parking pawl. However your order of doing it doesn't.
Now I just need to retrain myself.
I've also driven mainly manuals AND have had an old man that drilled into me the dangers of using only the parking pawl. Thats why I was concerned.
#23
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
OK, I just have to ask, what exactly does "P" (Park) do on the eCVT? From other discussions, I thought the shift lever was nothing more than a joy stick to the computer.
#24
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by nitramjr
They chose a lousy example then. I think I'd be more worried about it breaking under acceleration than having it break unattended in a static condition. There's bound to be one hell of a lot more torque on it accelerating than parked - with or without the parking brake being set.
If thats the reason its just another example of lawyer speak.
#25
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by WaltPA
OK, I just have to ask, what exactly does "P" (Park) do on the eCVT? From other discussions, I thought the shift lever was nothing more than a joy stick to the computer.
Mind you I don't particularly like that experiment because in a normal car it rests the vehicles weight on the pin (or pawl) and they HAVE been known to fail with enough wear and stress. On large grades it can also be difficult to get the vehicle out of Park because the weight of the vehicle resting on the pin can make it difficult to move.
The eCVT seems to have some sort of mechanical equivalent, but exactly what or where I don't know.
#27
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by WaltPA
OK, I just have to ask, what exactly does "P" (Park) do on the eCVT? From other discussions, I thought the shift lever was nothing more than a joy stick to the computer.
#28
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
Originally Posted by sirfergy
How many 06 Escape Hybrids has Ford sold? I'm curious since I wonder if 6k is the majority or minority of them.
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#30
Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs
I just logged into the My Ford website, and the recall is finally showing up for my vehicle (2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD). I still don't know if all '06 FEHs are affected are just 2WD's or just some subset thereof, but mine shows up tied to my VIN so I've scheduled a service visit for early next week.
It shows up on My Ford as:
2006 ESCAPE HEV 2WD INTERMEDIATE SHAFT Recall Code: 06S44
with your VIN listed if your particular vehicle is one that's affected/covered by the recall.
I don't have any information yet on expected turnaround time. If I get more info from my dealer I will post it here.
It shows up on My Ford as:
2006 ESCAPE HEV 2WD INTERMEDIATE SHAFT Recall Code: 06S44
with your VIN listed if your particular vehicle is one that's affected/covered by the recall.
I don't have any information yet on expected turnaround time. If I get more info from my dealer I will post it here.