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2022 SE escape plug in hybrid
B Blazey, NY, 06/06/2022
2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)
I’ve had this vehicle 3 months. It is a tech marvel. The electric range can vary but driving around town like the old man I am in 70 degree weather I’m getting 42 actual miles per charge. If I do expressway driving I tend to save or charge the battery with those options. I’m sure if I drove high speeds the electric range would be less than advertised. Normal all around driving … yields 37 miles electric. In hybrid mode I would estimate about 40 mpg. I have only used 10 gallons of gas in 2200 miles of driving. My equinox rides better, is quiet with the active noise control and is more comfortable but the Escape is ok in those areas. On old pitted pavement road noise is evident. The push button is a little awkward but I use my thumb to start. I’ve hit the windshield wiper button a couple times reaching for it. AWD is way over rated in my opinion and with good tires FWD is no issue in snow. I drive the fwd equinox in the winter anyway with snow tires and will only drive this in nice weather. My previous hybrid didn’t save much gas in cold weather with the heated seats, heater, wipers, etc all on. The exhaust is surprisingly throaty sounding. I thought they might have run out of parts during assembly. In summary it’s a pretty good car and very efficient, very roomy. Ideally the seat would be a little softer, it would have active noise control like my equinox, ride a little better and have a prettier interior more like the Kia Sportage hybrid but overall I’m pleased with the vehicle. Excellent value with the tax credit. Hope it’s more reliable than my last Ford mariner hybrid.
Update - I’ve owned this car over a year and am very pleased. Get excellent mileage electric or hybrid as stated before. All depends on temperature, driving conditions and accessories. No major issues so far. There is a flapping sound occasionally coming from right rear which appears to be vents for air flow. Also found spinning the shifter would cause a fault so I don’t do that anymore.
20,000 mile update. Still love this car. Toyota is right. Hybrid and PHEV is the way to go. In cold weather I use engine since electric range is significantly reduced. My electric cost with delivery is 21 cents per kw. The car goes 40 miles on a gallon of gas and about 40 miles electric in mild weather when not using ac or heat. Since it takes about 10kw to charge the battery that’s like spending $2.10 for a gallon of gas. About 70% of my driving is within 40 miles. Charges up easily over night. I and others have gotten a fault while charging and heating car saying coolant temp is high when driving away. This appears to be false. I think Ford is crazy not to build more hybrid and PHEVs.
25000 mile, 2 plus year update.
Love the car. First Ford I’ve ever owned that gets excellent mileage. 40 electric, 40 gas with no climate system. I use the old fashion way. When cold I park in sun, when hot I park in shade and use windows. It has its quirks; are you listening Ford? As an engineer I would always have my IT people fix these.
1. Spinning the shift knob can create a false fault of unknown origin.
2. Opening the car door at just the right time as shutting off car leaves the radio on.
3. Charging and heating the car at same time can result in “engine coolant overheat” annunciation when driving in electric mode. huh?
4. One time the back up beeper didn’t go off once in drive.
5. The ventilation flappers in back thump under certain conditions but since I use windows mostly not noticeable.
6. The seats in my 2015 escape are soft and comfortable. In this car they’re hard. I use a cushion that works great.
These faults are minor, rare and resolve by shutting off the car and restarting.
I’d definitely buy this car again.
32000 mile update; still no issues with this car, still very happy with it. Will keep it till it fails me.
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