Once this safety feature has been integrated and perfected, expect it to be included at no extra charge. Ford has stated they are working on adding this key safety feature to the Hybrid but integrating it into the advanced drivetrain turned out to be a bit tougher then originally thought. The FEH lacks the very important AdvanceTrac w/ RSC however.Ĭonclusion: With the FEH’s included luxury amenities not available on the XLT inside of an option package, its livelier performance and much higher FE in both the real world and per the EPA, the FEH is a bargain as long as the Federal Tax credit can be fully applied.Ĭounterpoint: The lack of AdvanceTrac with RSC on the Escape Hybrid is somewhat troubling. Besides the FEH’s superior warranty, its feature additions over and above the XLT include the more powerful, cleaner and vastly more fuel efficient CVT based Hybrid drivetrain attached to the Atkinsonized 2.3L ICE, Dual Zone Climate control, Disc brakes all-around and lowered emissions (SMOG and GHG based). When that will be would be a guess but I suspect we will see lowered credits on the FEH beginning this fall.Ī few odds and ends: As shown, the FEH and XLT w/ Auto match up component for component quite well. That is if gasoline prices remain in the high $2.00 to low $3.00/gallon range over the next few months? The FEH’s Federal Tax credit will be halved after the quarter in which total sales of the FEH and MMH have reached 60,000 units. Purchasing an 08 FEH for close to invoice should not be much more difficult then purchasing an XLT w/ Auto near invoice today. Remember to see your tax advisor as AMT can remove some or all of this Tax Credit depending on your financial status. The price delta between the Hybrid and XLT falls to just $860 when the current Federal tax credit of $3,000 is applied. Pricing: The current 2008 FEH costs $3,860 more then a comparably equipped Escape XLT w/ Auto. 23 combined, range of the FEH will not be a problem The FEH’s PZEV emissions are far lower then that of the XLT’s LEV-2 as well. The FEH has a 1.5 gallon smaller fuel tank then its non-hybrid counterpart but with its far superior FE of 32 combined vs. Considering performance, the FEH’s is ~ 1 second quicker to 60 then that of an I4 equipped Escape. of cargo space behind the second row seats vs. Size and Performance: In terms of size, the FEH loses just. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.08 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway) mpgĢ.3L Atkinsonized ICE w/ 330 V Ni-MH pack and CVT based hybrid drivetrainĪdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)Ī/C - Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controlīasic 3/36 and 5/60 Power train plus 8-year/100,000-mile Hybrid and/or 10-year/150,000-mile Hybrid Battery Limited Warranty in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns. Car Problem Resources Around the Site Information Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who praise our work.The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site.
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