![]() If I was to reside not on the steep hills that I needed to climb daily to come back home - I promise you my city mileage would have been much higher, without any special coasting hipermileage efforts.Īfter 6,000 mi driving on top of the acquired 50,700 mi I can report exceeding the EPA reported mileage of 31 mpg, respectively I did 35 mpg on Hwy and higher for city driving. I reached on regular basis - 36/34 mpg (city/hwy). My city/hwy mileage was all the time better than the original test-estimates listed for a new car (34/32 mpg). It speaks by itself, right, I paid out of the picket of $137 for this 60,000 major service, plus all other gas-consumption savings and having Partially-Zero emmissions, contributing to cleaner air. And notice, all that is after Escape hybrid SUV reached a major milestone, that udually requires for other behicle - major expensive service. Once per 10,000 mi intervals you need only a change of gasoline engine oil/filter and the filter of the HV-hybrid system. My own experience confirms this Ford dealers "secret" - my 2009 Escape hybrid Limited simply doesn't require any service going further. Ford also can't match the unprecedented built-in quality of 2009-2012 Escape hybrid vehicles yet. ![]() I have changed for this period only a single burned left-turn signal … bulb, and volontirely decide with some advance to replace the original set of tires with new Michelins, that's all ss out of wear-n-tear kind of ownership cost.Īfter the 60,000 mi service one of the Ford serviceman revealed that Ford delearships sort of do not care much about this SUV hybrid, since servicing this vehicle is not profitable for them - due to lack of any problems compared with the non-hybrid Escape, even compared with the newer one. ![]() I can report that after the first 10,000 mi I put on this used hybrid SUV I did not experienced any problem, any maintenance problem following with 10,000 mi recommended regular-scheduled manufacturing service. Ford owners in the Atlanta area can contact their local team of experts at Akins Ford for more personalized assistance and answers to their questions.2017 Update - after 10,000 miles and one year later of 2nd ownership since purchased as used (50,700 mi). Looking for more information on your vehicle? You can check the Akins Ford blog for more Ford guides and how-tos. Read More: Controlling Your New Ford Remotely via the FordPass™ App More Ford Guides and How-Tos If this happens, you should only continue to drive as long as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in a safe location and seek immediate repairs. Fail-Safe Mode automatically limits engine power so that you can safely maneuver your vehicle off the road without causing any further damage to your vehicle’s components. It’s possible that your vehicle might enter Fail-Safe Mode shortly after the powertrain malfunction light illuminates. If the problem resolves itself the warning may go away. In cases where you are towing a heavy load and/or driving up a steep grade, a powertrain malfunction light may be telling you to ease off to avoid overheating. You should consider having the car towed straight to an authorized dealer rather than driving if you notice any changes in your vehicle’s performance like engine shaking or reduced power. Can you drive with a powertrain malfunction light?Ī powertrain malfunction light should be taken seriously, as allowing a serious issue to persist can lead to costly repairs to your engine, transmission, or drivetrain in the long run. ![]()
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