2006 Escape HYBRID DIY friendly?
 

I am thinking about buying a used 2006 hybrid with 150,000 mi. and was wondering what I should look at before I purchase it. I just read the thread on the battery cooling fans and pumps and was wondering what other issues this model may have and if I can repair them myself since the factory warrantee would have expired and the dealers costs are huge. I have an OBII scanner for my '97 F-150 and was wondering if it will work on the Escape. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks

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If you have a normal scanner (cost less than $100 or so), it will read the generic OBD/II codes on the Escape. Depending on the scanner, some of them will go into manufacture specific codes and have a limited ability to read ABS, BCM and other modules on the car and perform some diagnostic testing.

As far as the car goes, 95% of it works just like a regular Escape and repairs are identical. The hybrid components are not bad as long as you observe the basic safety rules dealing with high amperage/voltage circuits as those can KILL you if you get stupid. Buy/borrow the right equipment and safety gear and have fun as a LOT of us hybrid owners do our own repair work.

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Thanks for the reply. I just started researching hybrids and I like the escape but am hesitant to buy something with 150k miles on it.

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There are some people who have had good experiences with used hi miler FEH's but others its been a nightmare. Maybe the better question is do you feel lucky?
Even if you can replace them yourself, drivetrain parts like PTU, HCU, eCVTs, etc. may not be cost effective to replace on a 9+ year old FEH.
The taxi FEHs that had very high miles did so in a relatively short time period and had fleet mechanics & Ford engineering support.

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OP: This poster's experiences are not at all typical.

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I dont kno. But i would like one...hi miles or not!

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Where do you live? Those living where real winter conditions exist year after year will have some additional information for you. The vehicle's service record/history will also play a role in how well the vehicle will age.

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N.E. Pa.

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Then you need option 41H hooked up as this will enable your hybrid battery heater to work off the electrical outlet. I'm in Pa at the other end of the state. FYI, I got over 100,000 miles on my FEH and just started to get the wrench light warning. I still have the OEM MECS pump that many other owners replaced much earlier in their vehicle's life.