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Back in April I ordered my 2009 Escape, finally got our build date of the end of this month! I can't wait for my Escape to come in now.

Keep being patient is all I can say, and bug your dealer daily if you need to!

I just got my 09 Hybrid unfortunately started using the a/c immediately and after 2 full tanks only getting 18-19 MPG. Using the A/C does effect mileage and 18-19 mpg is unacceptable...its very cool air but what happened to the 30 mpg promise ???

Where is your natural gas vehicle?

I factory ordered ESC Hybrid in June. The good news is that Ford now has the 2009 Hybrid on its website. I also heard that the factories began filling orders for 2009. They were way behind on the 2008's.

I ordered mine in Syosset, Long Island, New York. I went for the basic one--Light Ice Blue, FWD with no extras. The Navigation/Energy Audiophile at $2695 was just outrageos. I bought an Ipod for the Sync (Music), my phone is BlueTooth ready, and I plan on buying a Garmin with traffic updates. Certainly less than the almost $3000 pricetag as mentioned above. I will miss the large screen on my '05 Escape Hybrid though ( I have the navigation/energy/audiophile on my present car which I plan on trading in) which shows the name and artist of the song. I wish Ford would allow customization. For instance, 4.3 wide screen so you can get traffic/weather/ and the song being played on the radio or satelite radio. I could of used the unit without the GB space to hold pictures and stuff.

Anyway, Im calling my salesman tomorrow to see if anything changed.

When will you product bi-fuel vehciles with gas and CNG?

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax_hybrid.shtml

Its $3,000 tax credit for both
(2009 MMH

order my 2009 FEH on april 17th and received it on July 28th. my delar tells me that ford fill dealer allocations for FEHs on a rotational basis. for example, if my dealer had three ordered, they would not receive the 2nd one until other dealers had received their first one. I luv my FEH !!! First 2 tanks avg 32 MPG with about 75% interstate driving using A/C in the afternoon drive home.

Ordered my 2009 Mariner Hybrid in June and have heard nothing on it. How can one dealer get quick delivery and another tell you it isn't being produced until September? Do they play favorites?

I just picked up my Ford Escape Hybrid form the Dealer. I am in Lawrenceburg, IN. The vehicle is amazing from my first hour of driving it. Microsoft Sync is a little frustrating while you get used to it, but by the time I got home I was already initiating voice activated phone calls from my address book like a pro.

The 2009 Escape Hybrid EXISTS!
Ordered a 2008 in March, with a deposit was bumped to 2009 model , received a VIN# in June and it arrived yesterday!

Not much communication along the way but if my experience holds true, getting a VIN# was a major step,
next info was a date about 6 weeks later that said "in transit" that lasted about 3 weeks until it arrived. It took forever to get a VIN # for the vehicle, but if you get one you are in business!

I am here in Northern Michigan, and initial impression is good. Nice ride, good acceleration...a "wiggle" on the Toyota regenerative hybrid (which we also own). Overall I believe it will be a great vehicle......

Hang in there.......

I live on Long Island also. I checked with my dealership and he told me that the production of the Escape Hybrid has been moved to Septemeber because they are running behind on completing the 2008's. Other than that, he told me he submitted my order, it was ok'd and he's waiting to get the VIN #.

Hopefully they will have enough of the electric batteries because that will delay it even more. Did you see the news when they reported that Ford is setting aside hybrids for the NYC taxis. The salesman was like, um great, just make sure we don't run into a shortage lol. Where did you order yours? I ordered mine in Syosset.

I have yet to read whether, or not, the 2009 Escape Hybrid will qualify for a tax credit. The improvements for the 2009 model year I suspect sales will be briske.

Tom, what state do you live in? If the salesman has no info then he must of been off planet earth for a while. Ford's main website still is showing 2008 Escape Hybrid but if you call Ford's customer service number (toll-free) they will have info for you. Go to other dealers also because the customer service reps say that the salesmen have all the up to date info. It's in a fat binder that they have. I got all my info from the customer service rep, I emailed Ford and then went into the showroom were I wanted to purchase the car. I sat down with the salesman and sure enough there was that huge binder and we went over the colors, options and whether I wanted the XLT or the Limited version.
For example: the multi-cd changer is ony available as an option in the limited editon EH. The Navigation/Audiophile/Energy status option is only available on the limited edition also. Basically, if you go to the 2008 Escape Hybrid on the Ford's website, the options are split between the limited and XLT editions. Add some cost also, the Navigation package is closer to $3000.
Im guessing that if the dealers don't know anythign about the 2009 EH, they either don't plan to have any (puchase them from Ford) Escape Hybrids, they choose to not do the research, or don't want to sell you one.he last one would really be in poor taste.
Also, go on google and type in 2009 Escsape Hybrid. There is more info now then there was 2 months ago. I live in New York State, if you'd like to talk to a car dealer here, let me know, I can give you the phone nuumber of the dealership that I ordered my car from.

*Update for everyone* I just found out today from the salesman that I ordered my car from, the 2009 Escape Hybrids are delayed and won't be in prodiction until September. They were still finishing the 2008s. The 2009 EH was suppose to be in production June 23rd.