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Submitted 2008-12-02 17:24:20 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
It drives really nicely, is very quiet and is comfortable. But more importantly for a hybrid, it has giddyup and gets decent mileage.
It is able to accelerate quickly when needed, merge into traffic, for example.
The standard radio also has great sound and plays mp3 CD's, a feature I really like. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Make it get better mileage!
It's very sensitive with the battery vs. engine. If you hit the gas just a little too hard, it'll turn on the engine. Also, the engine automatically kicks on at 40mph.
In severely cold weather it also stays in engine mode most of the time since the engine never gets warm enough to switch to battery. I found that annoying this winter, and it really knocked down my mpg's.
Also, the 110 AC outlet is too weak - it can't even heat up water in an electric kettle.
Last thing, if you fold the seats down, there's nowhere to put the headrests. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Overall I am happy with the Escape Hybrid. It doesn't get as good mileage as I was hoping for though. I get 25mpg on the highway (75mph driving) and 28mpg on my commute to work (mixture of highway and local, with traffic lights).
If you drive mostly on the highways, stick with an economy car like a Civic or Jetta for great mileage. If you do a lot of local driving, and sit in traffic a lot - you'll get great mileage.
Despite that though, every time I'm at a red light and it goes to battery, I feel really good about myself. |
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Submitted 2007-02-07 15:59:18 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
I like the mileage of this SUVand that you can get it in 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive. I wish it were possible to get a truck with similiar features. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Make the rear seating fold down easily for use to carry larger items. |
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Submitted 2007-01-06 10:35:06 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
It's cool!
Gas mileage.
Comfortable interior.
Less expensive than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Lumbar support.
Outside temperature gauge.
More "cubbie-holes" for storage.
Make it more comparable in size/room to the Toyota Highlander. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Overall, I love it! |
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Submitted 2006-05-23 16:01:31 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Seamless hybrid operation, great mileage for an SUV. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Storage for driver and passenger's doo-dads; allow user to choose enhanced utilization of EV mode. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Great car, fun to drive, pretty green as SUVs go. |
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Submitted 2006-05-13 21:09:23 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Very well. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
More interior choices (that don't show dirt). Keypad entry would also be nice (as on the Ford Explorer) |
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Submitted 2006-05-04 07:33:16 |
lsbyrne
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Mileage, low emissions, navigation, performance, bells and whistles make it feel like luxury car Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
lower the price! Also, the gas engine is a hog. Especially uphill 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
This is a terrific car, too expensive, but gets GREAT mileage. I've been able to push mine to 40mpg by driving it carefully. Mine has all bells and whistles, feels like luxury car without my former Benz maintenance bills. |
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Submitted 2006-03-17 17:01:53 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
It drives really nicely, is very quiet and is comfortable. But more importantly for a hybrid, it has giddyup and gets decent mileage. --- It is able to accelerate quickly when needed, merge into traffic, for example. --- The standard radio also has great sound and plays mp3 CD's, a feature I really like. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Make it get better mileage! --- It's very sensitive with the battery vs. engine. If you hit the gas just a little too hard, it'll turn on the engine. Also, the engine automatically kicks on at 40mph. --- In severely cold weather it also stays in engine mode most of the time since the engine never gets warm enough to switch to battery. I found that annoying this winter, and it really knocked down my mpg's. --- Also, the 110 AC outlet is too weak - it can't even heat up water in an electric kettle. --- Last thing, if you fold the seats down, there's nowhere to put the headrests. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Overall I am happy with the Escape Hybrid. It doesn't get as good mileage as I was hoping for though. I get 25mpg on the highway (75mph driving) and 28mpg on my commute to work (mixture of highway and local, with traffic lights). --- If you drive mostly on the highways, stick with an economy car like a Civic or Jetta for great mileage. If you do a lot of local driving, and sit in traffic a lot - you'll get great mileage.
--- Despite that though, every time I'm at a red light and it goes to battery, I feel really good about myself. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:33:56 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Lots of headroom for my 6'2" wife and 6'4" carpooler. Uh, the mileage! A SUV I don't feel guilty to drive. Fun to drive, not real macho but ++ geek factor. Decent clearance on 16 inch tires. Feels very safe with safety package. A/C adapter eliminates need for car charger. Performs very well. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Don't like the center console shifter and emergency brake, move them to column/floor. Electric A/C compressor. Rear A/C vents. Slightly longer center arm rest. Seats as deep as my Explorer. A/C outlet takes up good spots for phones/iPods/etc. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
4,000 miles in less than three months, very happy with it. Wanted a replacement for my Explorer with better fuel economy/greener. Made the move just before gas prices went nuts, found that some Houston dealers had them on the lots. Bought one with leather seats; my wife liked the ride despite the leather. Very happy with performance, just short of 30 MPG despite mostly highway miles. The A/C not running under battery is a pain, but the gas engine only stays off for more than a couple miles if you are in very slow traffic. Challenging to get above 20 MPH on the electric motor, requires a subtle touch on the pedal. Safety package/side airbags a pleasant surprise. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:33:24 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Message system is informative. Seats are comfortable. Pickup, when you need extra acceleration, with the combined effort of the gas and electric engine is impressive. The safety package with side curtain airbags and seat deployed airbags is an excellent option to have. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Rear cargo area carpet won't stay down when you need to slide heavy objects in or out of the cargo area. A Gentex style auto-dimming mirror with compass/temp and a maplight would have been a great addition. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Traded in my 4WD pick-up that got 15 mpg. Wanted to get this vehicle last winter, but there was no real availability in my area at that time. I have had it for a month and have driven about 2,500 miles and overall I am very pleased. I have averaged 30 mpg for all types of driving. I had to install a back-up alarm because when this vehicle is operating on electric you can't hear anything but the tires moving. I didn't get much for options because I have a Garmin Street Pilot GPS system. I take the vehicle out on backwoods roads to take me to hiking locations and it is a bit weird to roll along with no engine noise. People often stop to inquire about it and I'm always glad to inform them. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:32:46 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
I love the body style, the look of the truck the sound system is good, gas usage is ok. I am not getting what I had hoped for (but that could be due to problems that I am having with the particular vehicle). My husband loves the nav system (must be a male thing!) Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
More tilt in the tilt steering, auto lights should be standard. The headrests in the back block my view leaving a big blind spot. Back window is also too small I think. Y'all need to build more soon to give consumers more exterior color choices, and other options! Wish I had the sunroof...<sighs> 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
I traded in a Lincoln Continental over Labor Day weekend and have had it in the shop twice already. While on a trip I had the electrical hazard warning light come on, and thus far, Ford has flown up engineers to look at the vehicle to no avail. It makes an ungodly whiny/grindy noise when moving forward. I can't fill the gas tank up completely, and the RPMs went crazy while on my trip. The transition between gas and electric is not seamless, and sometimes the electric motor does NOT kick in when going under 25 mph or at stop lights, etc. I believe in the Hybrid, wanted it, gave up lots that I had with the Lincoln but I do believe I got a lemon. I just want one that works! |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:32:18 |
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| 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Really glad we got it. Good for the environment (eventually we will all have hybrids). Wanted an suv but not the lousy mileage. Getting about 29-30 mpg in the first 1500 miles (pretty much all city stuff). The technology is unbelievable. Could only get $1k off sticker but even that was good comparatively. No hesitation about getting this car. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:31:55 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Design, tight feel, swift, economical, and so quiet, so can enjoy the onboard sound system. I love the GPS Navigation too. Gone from the "putt-putt" age to the cool, smooth "space age". Nice job Ford! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Give new drivers a class on how to get best economy. Provide an extra "valet" key. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
I wanted 4WD but with electric hybrid performance, and this is what Ford Escape delivers. A fun vehicle to drive, great pick-up, but must be easy on the revs to get higher mpg; watch the in-dash screen, which becomes a kind of game of "drive different" for best economy. Really like this new SUV, meets all my expectations. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:31:20 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Comfort Styling and Economy. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Larger fuel tank, better NAV, better speaker performance, better handling (too much understeer) and produce a diesel/ electric hybrid which would probably get spectacular mileage. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Very satisfactory vehicle. Drove it cross country Baltimore to Steamboat to Park City to Boise and back averaging 70mph and got approximately 27mpg. No problems in the Rockies with always available power to climb and pass going up grades of 7 percent. In the high altitudes with no air resistance I was getting nearly 45mpg with the car fully loaded. Sound system is boomy with the plastic door panel mountings and no input for iPods or XM/Sirius radios. The NAV system is OK but GARMINS are MUCH better and more flexible. I know have 11,000 miles and everything appears to be in good shape. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:30:52 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Nav-System with fuel mileage graph, Edison AC plug. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Updated interior with new plastics, automatic headlights, an exterior temperature gauge, tire pressure monitor. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
I originally drove a Ford Explorer that received an amazing 12 miles per gallon. Driving the Escape hybrid I've been able to achieve 30 miles per gallon. Learning to drive the hybrid for maximum efficiency takes some time but the reward is worth the effort. The interior is clean but has some quirks, the plastics are not as nice as the new Explorer. Overall, it still is very comfortable. An optional Edison AC plug is really cool, and lets you plug in most anything. Beware of some dealerships having a 'Limited Availability Option'...look for family owned dealerships...a lot friendlier and easier to deal with. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:30:23 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
I really like the backup sensor on the Premium Package. Nav System is great, though the screen is small and is not a touch screen (like in the Prius). Very attractive paint. LOVE the 110 volt outlet. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Rear cargo carpet is a joke, comes loose all the time. Outdoor temperature indicator is a must! Heated seats come on by accident too easily (just climbing in), not needed in the Houston heat. Larger/touch screen LCD (like in the Prius) would be welcomed. MP3 player input jack for radio. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
I traded in my 2001 Prius for a bit more room and to get "up" above the traffic a bit. Found the Escape to be a pretty good replacement (though about 15 mpg lower than the Prius). The Escape performs beautifully and rides well. I do feel a bit let down by the interior though. I got the Premium Package (recommended) to at least get some comfort items, but it is a far cry from the interior on my Eddie Bauer Expedition as far as useful design and layout. Doesn't have adequate storage for misc items in the driver area -- just the arm console. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:29:53 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Good night light pattern. Auto dim on navigation display. Multiple information displays in driver cluster. Knowing how many miles to empty. Averaging 30.6 mpg on the first 3 tanks of a AWD-SUV. That's better than the 19 on the '02 model. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Put the 12v outlet in the back for my refrigerator. Put some radio controls on the steering wheel. Make it easier to turn the auto door locks on and off when needed (activation button on dash?). I miss the temperature gauge. Oil pressure would be nice too. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Loved the 2002 Escape so much my wife said we should get the Hybrid version. Stands a little taller, lacks the 12 volt outlet in the back, but is much quieter than old version. Perforated leather is softer and seats more comfortable. Drivetrain performance is not noticeably different than the V6 2002 we are used to. Sound system is good and the navigation is a neat plus when driving to unfamiliar destinations. No engine noise at stops and speeds under 30 is something we have gotten used to quickly. Electric power steering gives reasonable road feedback but not the same as traditional. When accelerating the engine spools up quickly, the vehicles moves smoothly without any gear changing. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:29:24 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Love the height off the road. Zippy, does feel like a V6. Seats fold flat. Good look - bigger wheels, solid feeling doors and handles. Like the rear opening window. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
AC must run off battery, not only just when motor is running. Can't see gauges well at night. MORE storage - when I changed from a Highlander - had two crates I couldn't put in vehicle. Larger pockets for doors as an example. When folding rear seats flat, you lose all the storage behind front seats. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Rented a Prius for a day to "check" out the hybrids - was told that the Ford Escape was similar to the Toyota. Almost bought a Prius - but really wanted an SUV. Searched the internet for local dealer inventory; good experience, good salesman, good finance manager. I think showing up the last day of the month helped - with the Edmunds info in hand. Mileage in city is usually 32. Having trouble getting 30 MPG highway. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:28:53 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The ride is firm enough but pleasant, and I don't bother slowing down over bad roads, it just sucks up the bumps and boinks without complaint. I like how peppy and maneuverable it feels, surprising for a large golf cart. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Beef up the AC outlet or don't bother. Could be quieter overall, and brakes do squeak a bit. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
I like this thing better than I thought I would. It doesn't feel slow, the gas mileage is good but not great ... until you compare it to OTHER SUV's, like my wife's Acura MDX which gets 12 MPG in the city while I'm getting 25 in hilly San Francisco, heh heh heh. Interior is very pleasant and unpretentious. I see people are raving about the AC outlet, but I doubt if they ever tried to use it -- it handles only very low wattage, so plugging in anything useful trips the circuit breaker and shuts it off. Can't even plug in my tire inflation pump. For my usage, which includes city commuting plus trips into the snow, this AWD hybrid is perfect. |
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Submitted 2005-12-12 09:28:12 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Like the drive and even though vehicle looks small compared to other SUV's -- very spacious and comfortable inside. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
More realistic MPG information -- also need more selection at the dealers. Also, only on top end vehicles were there monochrome, decent colors -- most were two tone with the plastic trim a different color, that cheapens the look. More selection to choose from would be nice. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Review:
Purchased about one week ago. Dealer was running "special" with $2,500 off sticker. Runs great -- got fully loaded with sunroof/navigation system/leather. Did not really need 4 wheel drive but keep in mind not a huge selection at most dealers (believe I had 8 to choose from -- many dealers in Orange County only have one or two). Mileage averaging about 28 mpg overall compared to claim of low-mid 30's. Quick acceleration and happy with tire selection by Ford - Continental - give a smooth ride. |
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