Comments on: Ford Escape Hybrid: Helping to Save Lives and Fuel on L.A. Beaches

By: Bob Brown

Bob Brown — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:51 +0000

After knocking the domestic products for so many years we find out which companies have to be prodded to insure a reliable vehicle. Consumers reports will not be able to push the reliability issue and downplay the with same vigor as in the past. Competition is key and my Ford Taurus X with its “”coarse” engine runs quietly, vigorously and smooth with decent 26 mpg on the road to boot.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:51:29 +0000

Even with the artificial tax rebates it would take the County of Los Angeles 12 years to make back the difference in the sticker price between the 4×4 hybrid and the base automatic trans 4×4 model. Not that any county agency ever keeps a vehicle for that long. If they did they would eventually have to replace the batteries at their cost, if they failed outside the 10 year 100,000 Government mandated warranty time.

Why not a plug-in electric vehicle that is recharged from solar cells on the roofs of the lifeguard towers. Electric vehicle technology has been here for 100 years. Just ask Mrs. Henry Ford, who drove an electric Ford around the Ford Family Estate. If the oil companies hadn’t purchased the battery technology and put it on the shelf we would have many different, competitively priced models of electric cars to choose from. Instead they have to make tiny electric cars that are death traps compared to the size of the other cars on the road.

Follow the money people, it’s the only factor that never changes.

By: George Knochel

George Knochel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:13:32 +0000

To the first two posters on July 3, I would say that you can’t compare an SUV hybrid all-wheel-drive to a Toyota Camary compact auto. The Camary would become stuck in the beach sand. And you ask “who would buy one”? Well, I would, for example. (With a Federal tax credit of $958 and state credit of $3,906, it pays off also And now with the CARS cash-for-clunkers rebate from the Ford dealers to you of $4,500 — that’s gravy on top). I have a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD, and regularlly get an average of 32 to 36 mpg, driving 65% city and 35% highway — even though the EPA estimate is 29 city and 27 highway for thw AWD (4×4). I’m sure on the beaches, driving slowly, they have even better mpg, as it would be making the most of the 330 volt electric battery power.

By: John S. Hegwer

John S. Hegwer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:16:58 +0000

Nice ad and an admirable start on catching up to Toyota and Honda. I am a former Ford owner but now I would like some real mechanical and test results as I might find in “Consumer Reports”.

Also your decision not to accept government bailout money so far looks to be pretty intelligent. Something that Detroit has been missing for a number of years.

By: Bob in Redding CA

Bob in Redding CA — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:27:41 +0000

I own 2,300 shares in Ford. I love this story. GO FORD!!!!

By: dmh

dmh — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:11:13 +0000

The Camry Hybrid should cost less than the Fusion Hybrid, it is using less efficient technology, the Fusion gets 8 mpg better mileage. Do the math on operating cost over life of unit.

By: ck Page

ck Page — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:33:32 +0000

Great product! I chose a Ford Escape Hybrid because of its excellent mileage, handling and interior. I think it is great that Los Angeles County adapted the SUV for the lifeguards — to help protect the beaches and assist the lifeguards. I recommend this product to everyone!

By: ck Page

ck Page — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:22:18 +0000

I personally chose a Ford Escape hybrid in July 2008. It has great mileage and a very nice interior. It sounds like a great choice for the lifeguards to protect the many miles of beach in Los Angeles County. Also the idea that one can adapt a “conventional” vehicle for a specific use is a very wise decision. I recommend the Ford Escape hybrid for anyone wanting fuel efficiency and comfort.

By: Joe Mcbeth

Joe Mcbeth — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:00:40 +0000

I have to agree. I own a camry XLE V6 . It has everything. Loaded with electronics,leather and sunroof and still less than taurus. I want to buy a ford and can with the A plan but it still costs more than what I will pay Toyota. Same thing happened when I bought my minivan….Odyssey. hope it changes because I don’t know Chinese.

By: ed friedman

ed friedman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:09:53 +0000

it is really great that an american company is producing economical fuled hybrids. however, who is going to pay the prices ford wants. toyoto wants 23, 390 for a camary hybrid with a sunroof. ford doesn’t even come close. i checked.

money does talk when it comes to buying a car.