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Ordered My Escape Hybrid

Created July 15, 2004, at 3:02 am by Anonymous

I ordered my Escape Hybrid on June 29. Sort of. The dealer said that they would get 3 Hybrids around the end of August and I am second in line. They do not know what colors they will be or options they will have. Apparently they do not have a choice. The specific one that I ordered would not be delivered until the end of the year. So, I can either get one of the three in August, or if I don't like any of those, wait until December to get the one that I ordered.

Anonymous

7 years ago

Lucky - your partial vin means that the order has been accepted and can be scheduled for production. As soon as it is scheduled, it will be serialized - usually just a few days if the dealership has allocation for the new few weeks production.

Anonymous

7 years ago

I ordered my escape in June and received a call from my salesperson that my car is on the assembly line and has a partial VIN. I don't really know what the point of the telling me the car has a partial VIN?

Either way, the date for arrival they gave me was mid September (updated from August)...

I am in SF and the dealer is the largest in Northern California... According to them they are receiving 8 in the first batch.

Anonymous

7 years ago

What did your dealer quote you for your Ford Escape?

Anonymous

7 years ago

I orderd the FWD with these options:

Leather Comfort Group
Appearance Package
Safety Package
110V AC Power Outlet
Retractable Rear Cargo Cover
Rear Carpeted Floormats
Hybrid Energy, Audiophile and Navigation System

I did not get the MACH 6 Disc In-Dash Reciever

Price: $30,825

Anonymous

7 years ago

I just read a posting in another forum, which reports that the Escape is not available in Atlanta until March 2005.

Anonymous

7 years ago

The dealers that qualify to sell and service Hybrids in 35 states will begin to see their orders built in January. First units should arrive in early Feb.

If 3,000 dealers sign up, there will be about 5 per dealer (avg.) for the balance of the 2005 model year - or 1 every 2 months. :)

Anonymous

7 years ago

Greetings all. My first post on this forum.

This past Monday, I received a call from our local Ford Dealer. I had put my name on his list a couple of months before, and he was running down that list starting at the top. They are a small dealership and were told they would have one Escape Hybrid on the first go around.

Looks like I was the lucky one.

I went in on Tuesday and picked out the options I wanted:

4x4 Hybrid, Titanium Green, Safety Package, Energy & Nav System, 110V Outlet, Rear Floormats.

Total including destination, etc came to $31,175. That was list (they were up front about no discounts).

Some points of interest:
- The Hybrid is not a separate vehicle , but in fact another model of the Escape line, just like XLT and Limited. There is only one base configuration with either FWD or 4x4 drive.
- There are a limited number of options (about seven or eight), and only a selection of colors smaller than the regular Escape options.
- Some of the options not available include: Rack System, Type II Trailer Hitch.
- The Safety Package includes the air curtain available on the standard escape as well as side air bags.
- Although the website says the Hybrid can tow up to 1000 lbs, there is no option to have a two added. This has to be done after market.
- My rep said that he has heard many dealerships will be charging a premium above MSRP list. Being a small family run dealership, they said they were staying at list or below.

Anyway, the sales rep said that I should get my VIN in two weeks or so, and they are expecting delivery in 10 weeks. I am on my way!

Craig

Anonymous

7 years ago

FYI... I'm in NJ and ordered mine back in July. the dealer called two weeeks ago and gave me a complete VIN for the car. When I call ford they tell me that my car is scheduled to be built the week of 10/4-10/11. When I ordered it there were NOT prices available but we agreed that it woiuld be sticker price.

Anonymous

6 years ago

This is a great blog. Thanks from Diesel
Shoes girl

Anonymous

6 years ago

Seems like everyone has purchased the AWD version of the Escape Hybrid. Anyone out there with a FWD that can tell me how their hybrid handles on hills or in the rain?

Anonymous

6 years ago

I've decided to get a FWD FEH. Those who already have one, what will surprise me most after I own it? When I reach for the familiar whatever and it isn't there -- what would that be. What might I regret? What do you love and what do you hate?

Anonymous

6 years ago

I have 13,000 miles on my 05 FWD FEH which has every option. I love the nav. computer. You can drive it to get more than 40mpg if you choose. You can stay in EV mode up to 38mph and set the cruise at 35. You can use low to slow down which charges the battery faster and saves the brakes. Plenty of seating area front and back. Great head room. Has a recirculating A/C fan while the compressor stops during EV mode (stays cooler longer without outside air). Plenty of power when you need it. The gas savings helps pay for it self. And lots more fun to drive. To many pluses to list.

Dislikes- having to remove the rear head rest to fold down the back seats. Rear brakes wear much faster than the front. Limited 1000 pound towing. Lifting your leg over the lip getting in. All and all not that bad.

Anonymous

6 years ago

Are you saying you can't do those things without the NAV computer?

Anonymous

6 years ago

No, I'm glad I added the nav computer because it helps me improve my MPG by knowing the battery level, how its being charged and discharged base on driving conditions. From this data I can prepare for EV mode the longest for my route ahead.

The GPS helps save gas looking for turns, addresses and points of interest. The map feature helps look ahead for unknown areas such as freeways, bridge crossings, Lakes etc.

The six CD changer and radio station ID with Artist and song name is nice also.

I didn't use the manual and managed to operate it fairly easy myself.

When people who don't give good direction, I just ask for the address and input it in and go. Very helpful.

Unit is a voice GPS, six CD changer, Map, AM/FM tuner, energy flow and a MPG status indicator all tied to 6 speakers and a subwoofer. I would not buy a FEH without it myself but it is $1850, not cheep.

Anonymous

6 years ago

Greetings, First Timer,
We have about 5000 miles on our 2006 FEH 4WD. I can get over 30MPG farily easily around town but my wife has a heavy foot and only gets around 25. The main way to achieve high MPG is to keep it in the electric drive mode for as long as possible and it will take you a while to develop the skill. You will find that you can drive the FEH just like a regular Escape. Ford has done a great job of making the hybrid drive like a standard vehicle. Our main complaint would be the air conditioning here in Texas. It is too cold for me to run in the maximum mode and it will get fairly warm waiting through a long traffic light if you don't set the temperature control to maximum. I have to change the temperature setting a lot to keep it cool but not freezing. Ford needs to add an automatic control to maintain a more constant temperature. Other than that, everyone loves to dirve the FEH. Ford has done a better job on the electric power steering than on other vehicles I have tried. I really don't notice any difference from the hydrolic systems.
I hope you enjoy your FEH as much as we do ours. Send an Email if you want links to sites with technical data on the FEH.

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