Having a mechanic do that several times…and you’d be paying THOUSANDS over the live of the vehicle if you keep it to 300k miles (which we do). When they break…they cost 4-5 times more then the old system…however…when was the last time you’ve ever had to replace one? We’ve never had to…and several of our vehicles went well past 400k miles…But with the point/condenser ignition system…you’re changing plugs more often because of the decrease gap…and you have to replace the points and condenser every 30k-40k miles. Here’s good example…Electronic ignition systems are far more complicated then the old point/condenser systems. Yes…when thing do break…they tend to be expensive…but since they don’t break that often…the overall repair cost is down…NOT UP. My 4runner and wifes Lexus are far far far more complex then any vehicle we’ve owned…and far far far far more reliable. Welcome to the new age of vehicle ownership.Įveryone needs to learn that as cars get more complicated and expensive to fix, their value will collapse to near zero as they pass the 10 year, 100,000 mile markīut they’re NOT. So he saved a few hundred bucks in gas and now he is stuck with an expensive repair. The OP bought a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car with mediocre reliability and fancy drive system using an immature technology. I bought a reliable car (Mazda 6) with a conventional gasoline engine to avoid the expensive failures of hybrids. Early adopters of hybrids and other new technology are the trailblazers for problems such as the one the OP is posting about. My only cautionary note is that I would not recommend buying “young” technology. I love the safety features of my vehicles. The tradeoff is that sometimes the fancy bits malfunction and cost money to fix. And safety features get cheaper when all cars have them.Ĭars today are a marvel of engineering. Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005-2007 Ford Escape 2008-2012 Ford Escape Hybrid 2011-2012 The fuse panel is located on the left-hand side kick panel 2001. It would sure make cars cheaper if you could buy them without safety or emissions control features! The problem is that people die. Looking online, there are others that have experienced this problem:Ĭar Forums at Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problemsĭiscuss your braking issues Knox” - Why not get rid of airbags and seatbelts too? Let’s make crumple zone’s an expensive option. Ford (corporate) customer service says there’s no program for my vehicle and no recall, so there’s nothing they can do. I’ve left it at the dealership because it isn’t safe to drive.ĭealership is offering to take 10% off the service. Also, when picking it up, now the Check Brake System light is on all the time and the vehicle basically has no brakes. They’re quoting me $5,300 to replace the Hydraulic Control Unit. Brought in for service at dealership and they found codes C1478 and C1480. I was able to let the vehicle sit and retry and the lights didn’t come on. Two recent incidents where the yellow ABS and red brake lights came on, with messages of Check Brake System and Regen Brakes Disabled. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.I purchased a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid which now has 109K miles on it. Fuel economy calculations based on original manufacturer data for trim engine configuration. With over 29 cubic feet of Cargo Volume (behind rear seat) the Escape will hold 5 carry-on suitcases and 2 sets of golf clubs. MP3 Player Privacy Glass Keyless Entry Steering Wheel Controls Child Safety Locks.īest in Class Combined Fuel Economy vs. 5 Star Passenger Front Crash Rating.Īn Exceptional Price for an Exceptional Vehicle. CD Player iPod/MP3 Input Alloy Wheels Hybrid explains Quite pleasant to drive. REDUCED FROM $9 988! EPA 30 MPG Hwy/34 MPG City! Hybrid trim.
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