#FORD ESCAPE HYBRID HOW TO#
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I had the same problem as you multiple times on my 06 FEH FWD. I suspect the problem is a pump which circulates coolant to the battery. I have not yet ased about any technical assistance on replacing the engine.

#FORD ESCAPE HYBRID INSTALL#

The dealer was no help except to offer to install a new engine for 20% of the cost of the whole car. I think i'm going to write some letters to Ford and ask them what gives on that. Also, since i've taken the '06 engine apart, is is a lot less gummed up than the ranger engine is and the ranger engine runs like a top. I have a '99 ragner and the oil gage on that drops off all the time and comes back up again. This all happened without any overheating or warnings with the exception of a short blink of the oil light on the dash. I think that the valve just fell out into the cylinder. The top of the piston pieces look like they slammed into the valve quite a lot. There is definitely a shattered piston in the pan. I have since started tearing the engine apart myself. They dropped the pan and said simply 'your piston broke and you need a new engine and it'll be $6300.' I had it taken into the dealer in case that recall was causing something to short out and mess up the timeing because the engine sounded a little like it was 'dieseling'. I didn't do any maintenance on the car and it has 50K+ miles on it.

Once the CHT sensor was replaced, it has not had the same problem. Tech #18 verified concern, then checked for codes with IDS, Codes P0119 and P1289, Performed Pinpoint test, found faulty CHT sensor, ordered one. This is the message from their diagnosis: They have treated me very well, and I am very pleased with the way Jim has responded. I have chosen to work with the dealership in a polite manner. That is when the car creates a safety hazard. When the car cools down, it is indeed safe to drive. I have had no problems since getting it back January 1. Jim knows the details, and is the Service Manager. Have your tech person call Jim Kelley at Sentry West LM in Shrewsbury, MA. That's why it only goes very slowly when that error message comes on. When the heat sensor fails, it assumes the ICE has over heated, therefore, not only does the ICE not run, the electric motor goes into a safe mode. I believe Ford has published a 3rd service bulletin based on my vehicle (the other was brake failure and the 'brain' replacement). Remember: the computer determines what power train configuration to use to propell the truck forward - from your inputs - one of which is how far and how fast you depress the gas pedal. Lightly touch the gas pedal to maintain the proper speed 30 or 35 mph and you can go for a significant distance on only battery power.

all coming under the category of 'hypermiling' - or getting FE numbers higher than the EPA estimates on the window sticker.įor instance, if your vehicle is sufficiently warmed up and you take your foot off the gas at 50 mph or higher, then begin to coast (preferably on a downhill)- you can get the vehicle to operate in EV-only from 40mph on down. Several hybrid forums provide details on: switching back-and-forth from 'D' to 'L', double tapping the brakes to make the truck go into EV, monitoring battery level and maximizing regenerative braking, etc., etc.

#FORD ESCAPE HYBRID HOW TO#

After almost 30 months on the market.numerous FEH/MMH owners have documented various 'tricks' on how to drive to maximize the amount of time in EV mode.

Ford escape hybrid