Wing bolt = great ideal. Do you by chance know the thread type and size?There's wing nuts but also wing bolts.
Don’t know, but they are more of a screw type thread than a nut. There’s no way I’d want to do it by hand though. A cordless screwdriver with a Torx bit is much faster.
I am with you all the way. They put random wholes in cover but purposely didn't put them in places need for servicing the vehicle. I think this is to add to dealer maintenance cost and the to make the average do it your self scared to tackle the simple services. I did my first oil change at 1500 mile, other than removing 17 screws for the cover, the draining and oil filter replacement was easy. Mobile one $36, motor craft oil filter $7 and 2 HR of time (because I marked the screw holes inspected all the under side and investigated part on vehicle) will take less than hour next time. Took it to dealer for second oil change 5K miles to have on record cost was outrageous $115 they said because it was hybrid need special oil that cost a lot more. Really the oil is about the same price I think it is the time to remove and replace under cover the rest is as basic as can be. So my plan is to change my oil every 5K miles, I will change every other one and not sure if I will bring back to dealer or use a good reputable oil change shop that will use proper oil for less money. Wish someone would come out with after market under engine cover that has access flap for oil filter and drain plug.
I have a 2017 escape and it’s the same as my 23 maverick hybrid
I'm a fabricator, so I have questioned engineers all my life, because we have to build what they design.
You’re right. You just quickly push the throttle about half way down and let off. The gas engine will start. I start my gas engine every time before I drive away in the morning; That way it doesn’t start dry when I pull into traffic and have to accelerate quickly. Gives me peace of mind.
Right??? I wonder what genius decided to make that piece of plastic look like Swiss cheese except for putting access holes where they're actually needed? Unless it was done on purpose to give dealers a reason to upsell.
Remember, the word "kluge" was "invented" by either British engineers referencing German engineering or German engineers themselves... when you see a kluge, don't ask why...
Seemed like 20 because I didn't see the two little tabs in front that need to be tucked under and had to take a few back out.wait, is it really 17 screws to remove that plastic shield?
Ford Pass has a cold tire inflation graphic which showed my rear driver tire almost always first to loose a PSI. Right after the dealer service, the front driver tire showed that number. I think that supports a legitimate tire rotation was done. I used a mailer coupon and points to pay for "the works". 11 months/7500 miles hybrid. Lief Johnson Ford in Austin. I check and add air myself periodically.
Thanks for your suggestion, but when I tried holding the OK button on my hybrid, it just reset the current trip odometer. I will have to try it again with small mods like holding down the OK button before inserting the ignition key, and perhaps just turning it to ACC or ON (not START). Aside from tuning the AFE (MPG) factor, my main goal is to be able to test run the engine in the hybrid as if it were in an EB. e.g. Turning the key will start it, then It will idle and respond to accelerator inputs as if controlling the throttle. Ignition OFF resets this mode back to normal. I think a LOT of DIY-type people would like this capability. One more thing for my to-do list.
