willald wrote:
FYI, not sure if you heard from other sources, but Ford updated the programming on their hybrids a few months ago in a recall. Among other changes, the big change was that they made it so that it can run in EV mode up to 85 mph now. Previously, computer would force it into gas mode at anything over 62 mph. I've seen a good 2-3 mpg increase since we had that update done, because it allows me to run in EV mode a litte more on highways.
Interesting. My 2006 Escape hybrid's engine comes on at 40 mph, regardless of terrain. I wonder what the newer Escapes do.