I recently got a mail from Ford for the recall software update with a 5-digit service#. The dealership updated the recall software on my car and the app no more shows any active recalls.
But, what now? I assume the recall would show on the carfax and buyers will take advantage of that fact to lower the car price? If thats the case, would it be smarter to sell the car soon? Wondering whats the right thing to do.
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I have a 2020 Escape with the 1.5l turbo. I'm very interested in trading it in for a '26 Escape phev. I've gotten a lot of valuable information from Reddit world and I have to thank all of you. You helped decide that I want one. But one thing nobody has mentioned is how much their monthly electric bill has gone up. I know you all are scattered about the country and Canada. I live in the Chicago area with ComEd. Could you please share the electricity cost and the area you live!
Thank You!
I had a 21 hybrid with 120k and wanted to trade in so I could go another 100k with no issues (I mean I could of gotten much more out of the 21 but it was 8k off for a 26 phev and I got 8k for the trade and I know I was going to need a new battery in 2 years max, it was getting noticable.. charging and charging and charging and still not charged. Wouldn't regenerative charge half the times either.
I guess the 21 was the second year but going from the 21 to 26 is a huge difference. It's so much quieter, smoother, and built better I think. It's just unbelievable. I can barely hear the engine running. The 21 was pretty loud. Just everything. Windows are so much smoother, the led lights light up the road so much better then then 21 and the interior lighting is so much brighter. I can't believe they discontinued them. I guess if they share the same platform with the broncos they can move them over and charge another 10k for them. That's why I made the purchase now because id rather pay 35k then 3 years from now and pay 45k for a bronco hybrid.
They want to move them so if you are interested have fun. The only thing I'm worried about is parts in 5 years but who knows.
🚗⚡I’ve been using the “L” mode a lot in my 2025 Ford Escape PHEV, especially when coming to stops, going downhill, or slowing down in traffic. I noticed it really helps reduce how much I use the brakes, etc.
So now I’m curious… is it actually safe to use the L button all the time, or is it better to only use it occasionally? Does it cause any extra wear over time, or is it designed specifically for everyday driving and helping save the brakes?
I’m still learning all the cool hybrid features on this vehicle and honestly loving it so far. Especially, the modern feel. 🔋✨Thank you for reading and responding.
I typically only drive 15-20 miles round trip a day. Given that, does it make sense to only charge to 80% for battery health purposes? My understanding is that keeping a battery topped off is less efficient for the long term health of the battery.
I would still comfortably be within an all-electric range. Then on those days when I’ll do longer drives, charge it to 100%.
This question is unrelated to the battery safety recall issue, where it’s recommended you only charge to 80% for safety reasons; my car so far hasn’t been affected by that.
I thought the manual said the engine icon would light up when the engine turns on..am I mistaken? There are no dash lights or anything???
I looked on here and only saw the following post from 3 years ago.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FordEscapePHEV/comments/115lsev/not_charging_off_solar_generator/
I am considering getting an electrician to add a 240V outlet to my garage to level 2 charge my Escape, as well as any other car I tend to buy later. However electric costs have been rising lately so I am also considering getting a solar backup generators so I can charge the car off the grid.
I see that I will need to ground the car but wondered how useful it is.
My daily commute to work is about 30 miles both ways and I get about 35 to 41 miles range in the summer so unless I am running a lot of errands I typically don't use any gas during the week.
My plan is to charge the battery during the day while at work, then move it into my garage to charge the car during the evening until it drains, then any remaining would be on the electric outlet. Even if I get 15 to 20 miles range that would be a nice saving.
So would also need something that is easy to roll around.
If anyone has done this let me know how easy it is to do and if it's worth it.
Do I need to know anything else about wall charging 👍? When I'm shopping for extension cords what am I looking for to make sure it's safe? The factory charger won't be long enough to reach the outlet. I don't plan getting a level 2.
I am looking to buy a 2026 Ford Escape PHEV, and I am having difficulty finding the real-world fuel consumption when driving in hybrid mode only on the highway at 110–115 km/h during summer. I also can’t find clear information about the electric-only driving range.
Even harder to find is the fuel consumption on highway in hybrid mode and the electric range during a Canadian winter, for example at around –20 °C.
I was looking at a 2026 today at the dealer and we go to start it and it was completely dead. I know they have a parasite issue and it's somewhat normal for sitting for a while but I can't believe the issue still exists. It had no lights at all, no dash nothing. Is this normal? Since the 12 v only powers up the electronics and not the engine it's hard to believe it didn't have enough juice to turn on even the dash lights..
Wife's C-max Energi had the hybrid battery fail after 11 years. Was quoted at 10,600 to repair. We shopped around and ended up with a 2025 phev.
Curious what everyone paid. This one was slightly used with 11,000 on the odo. Appears to be in good shape. Negotiated down a bit from listed 28,7 to just over 26,000. Did I get a fair price or was there more wiggle room to be had?
Regardless the wife seems to like it. Her second choice was the Prius Phev but I couldn't get them to wiggle on price nearly as much.
Wtf? Reading the brochure from flood ford it states hybrid batteries are not covered. I feel like this is saying they intend for them to fail..
Just picked up my 2026 Escpae PHEV yesterday and the driver side leather seems loose.. how does everyone else’s driver seats look?
One side is drivers and the other is passenger
Buying a used 2024 PHEV - 100% battery showing 27km range ?
Test driving this morning a 2024 Escape PHEV in Canada. Getting in the car and seeing 99% charge and 27km range.
Is this normal post recall update ?
Whats going on ? How can I verify everything is ok?
25 000km car, looking like new.
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I'd like to play around with all the settings tonight and learn about the car but I noticed you can't start it while charging, so I'm wondering if the 12v is getting charged if you use accessory mode? I don't want to kill the battery and need a jump start .. 😁
have a 2022 Ford Escape PHEV -48,000 Miles and it started not wanting to go into drive, saying » do you. want to stay in neutral mode? » only way to get it out was to agree, turn off engine and put it in Ecoboost mode to drive. took a week to have Tool show up on
Soo stupid question again. I used to hook a little plastic kroger bag for my car trash...kleenex, gum wrappers etc over my shifter in my Chevy Volt. Now that I dont have a shifter, only a dial, what does everyone else use for their garbage needs lol.
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