Saturday, November 21, 2015

31.67 MPG

434.9 mi, 13.731 gal @ $2.619 = 31.67 MPG

116,219 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

33.51 MPG

426.3 mi, 12.721 gal @ $2.719 = 33.51 MPG

115,784 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

Monday, October 12, 2015

33.99 MPG

448.6 mi, 13.197 gal @ $2.799 = 33.99 MPG

115,358 total miles. Shell on Hamilton at Meridian.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

33.64 MPG

474.7 mi, 14.113 gal @ $2.879 = 33.64 MPG

114,909 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

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...

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!

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.