Man Steals Taxi At SFSU And Leads Police On High-Speed Chase
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GaryG
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Well, that certainly confirms the diamond symbol I saw on the back... I just had not realized that Ford built a CNG Escape.
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When I called their corporate office, they were very reluctant to give me any information. Almost felt like they suspected I was the guy who jacked their cab.
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Yes, according to the US EPA vehicle certification site there were MY 2011-12 dedicated Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute CNG vehicles both in FWD and 4WD approved for sale. They could have been fleet/government sales only and not for retail.
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Interesting. I wonder if they qualified for the single occupant carpool lanes here in CA...
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GaryG
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From what I researched, Ford does not sell CNG Escapes. Ford only makes 2012 Transit Connects for Fleet Sales that are prepared for CNG conversion kits with aftermarket parts. I read this on a Ford Fleet pdf. The '12 Fleet Escapes still had no CNG preparation, so World CNG Inc must be converting them from a standard 2.5L gas Escape. There must be some sort of liability or warranty issues Ford is staying away from with CNG.
GaryG
GaryG
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There are a couple of CNG enthusiast websites which could have more info.
Last edited by D-mac; 04-11-2013 at 04:54 PM.
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