SCE to AUX A proper Porsche is air-cooled.ummmm.don't you mean a Prius-inspired powertrain setup? Jalop1991 The hybrid will feature an F1-inspired powertrain setup that recharges on the move and does not require plugging in.ScarecrowRepair Happy Christmas and Merry Next Year!.Honestly, if it wasn't for the MADDENING clutch chatter, I'd still have that car. I loved the cargo carrying ability, and when my roadtrips turned into real journeys, I never hesitated to pull over, put down the rear seats, and sleep (like a baby). When mounted with dedicated snow tires, my Escape provided enough traction to allow me to go anywhere with confidence. I found it to be perfectly reliable (I drove it over 90K miles), fun to drive (the front wheel drive, 4 cylinders have a light, balanced feel to them). Otherwise, the Escape was one of my favorite vehicles, and I will most likely purchase another (after my current car is used up). The clutch suffered from horrible chatter that worsened when the weather was wet or overly humid. ![]() Unfortunately, the 5-speed, or rather the clutch used with the 5-speed, ended up being a deal breaker for me. The stick also gave the little Escape a nice basic feel. I opted for the 5-speed, because at the time, the auto had a goofy column shift, and I figured the mileage would be better with the stick. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Ford transmission calibrations are no stranger to epic failure. This during some frustrated passing maneuvers on city streets (engine returned to idle speed and transmission took three seconds to reset and contemplate the appropriate gear). Rolling stops constantly get stuck in second gear, and twice (count ’em: one, two) in my week-long Detroit Escape, the transmission hailed “no joy” and checked out completely. Unfortunately, if you haven’t figured it out by now, the new 6F35 transmission completely neuters the Escape’s go-fasterism. If the Escape’s corporate father bequeathed it nothing else, it’s got balls. When the transmission decides to grab the right gear, the Escape rips off 60 mph sprints that seem far faster than the manufacturer’s claim of high-8s.
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