474.7 mi, 14.113 gal @ $2.879 = 33.64 MPG
114,909 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
30.29 MPG
397.2 mi, 13.112 gal @ $2.939 = 30.29 MPG
114,434 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Pump #1 this time...
114,434 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Pump #1 this time...
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Recall Service.
114,296 miles.
I received two recall notices for the Escape this past year, one for the MECS pump, recall 14S19 (which I already replaced), and one for the electronic power steering, recall 14S05.
According to their receipt and statement of work, they inspected the MECS pump and found that it was already the new style, "no concerns found per recall". If I can find them, I plan to submit my original receipts to Ford for a refund, as described in the recall paperwork.
I'm not sure what they did on the steering; the receipt says "Checked PSCM for codes, system passed, reprogrammed PSCM, tested OK". I assume PSCM means Power Steering Control Module. I can tell they changed something with the steering, because it doesn't seem to turn as sharply as it previously did. Or at least, it feels different when it gets to the end of the travel. It used to stop hard but now it's a bit spongy when you get to the end of the travel. I don't like it but I'll probably get used to it.
UPDATE: I submitted my receipts from the previous service to diagnose and replace the MECS pump, and Ford issued a refund check for this work. I took my receipts directly to the dealer (Capitol Ford), and the check arrived in the mail 2-3 weeks later. Very pleased with their honesty and service!
I received two recall notices for the Escape this past year, one for the MECS pump, recall 14S19 (which I already replaced), and one for the electronic power steering, recall 14S05.
According to their receipt and statement of work, they inspected the MECS pump and found that it was already the new style, "no concerns found per recall". If I can find them, I plan to submit my original receipts to Ford for a refund, as described in the recall paperwork.
I'm not sure what they did on the steering; the receipt says "Checked PSCM for codes, system passed, reprogrammed PSCM, tested OK". I assume PSCM means Power Steering Control Module. I can tell they changed something with the steering, because it doesn't seem to turn as sharply as it previously did. Or at least, it feels different when it gets to the end of the travel. It used to stop hard but now it's a bit spongy when you get to the end of the travel. I don't like it but I'll probably get used to it.
UPDATE: I submitted my receipts from the previous service to diagnose and replace the MECS pump, and Ford issued a refund check for this work. I took my receipts directly to the dealer (Capitol Ford), and the check arrived in the mail 2-3 weeks later. Very pleased with their honesty and service!
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Oil change, tire rotation, and new rear brakes.
114,092 miles.
As usual, went to Capitol Ford Quicklane for oil change and tire rotation. The rear right brake caliper has been dragging for some time, and they have been warning me that I would need brake service soon. We took care of that this time, with new pads and rear rotors. The front brakes continue to be fine, and everything else checked out ok.
Total cost out the door was $421.83, which included a 10% discount coupon that I received last time I was there. They finished the work on time as well as providing shuttle service. I continue to be pleased with the service department at this dealership.
As usual, went to Capitol Ford Quicklane for oil change and tire rotation. The rear right brake caliper has been dragging for some time, and they have been warning me that I would need brake service soon. We took care of that this time, with new pads and rear rotors. The front brakes continue to be fine, and everything else checked out ok.
Total cost out the door was $421.83, which included a 10% discount coupon that I received last time I was there. They finished the work on time as well as providing shuttle service. I continue to be pleased with the service department at this dealership.
Monday, August 24, 2015
30.83 MPG
415.0 mi, 13.460 gal @ $2.999 = 30.83 MPG
114,037 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Went back to the fabled pump #3 that gave such a great deal early. Yep, it's fixed now. Boo hoo.
114,037 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Went back to the fabled pump #3 that gave such a great deal early. Yep, it's fixed now. Boo hoo.
Monday, August 10, 2015
33.63 MPG
439.0 mi, 13.052 gal @ $3.259 = 33.63 MPG
113,622 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Looks like the streak may be over. Same station but pump #1 this time (pump #3 was already occupied). This MPG looks accurate given recent history. The previous several fill-ups were wildly high, I expect because the pump dispensed more gas than it registered.
113,622 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.
Looks like the streak may be over. Same station but pump #1 this time (pump #3 was already occupied). This MPG looks accurate given recent history. The previous several fill-ups were wildly high, I expect because the pump dispensed more gas than it registered.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Replaced rear AC air filter.
113,456 miles.
Replaced the rear AC filter for cooling the hybrid batteries, located in the rear left of the vehicle interior. Amazon has this filter for $15 and eligible for free shipping.
The arrows on the FP-51 filter indicate the desired air flow direction, which is pointing down in this case.
Replaced the rear AC filter for cooling the hybrid batteries, located in the rear left of the vehicle interior. Amazon has this filter for $15 and eligible for free shipping.
The arrows on the FP-51 filter indicate the desired air flow direction, which is pointing down in this case.
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