Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
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Posts: 2,468
From: Jupiter, FL
Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
I took my 2009 out on Saturday with the couple inches that we got. I wasn't able to purposely lose control any time I tried. Even we I tried to power myself into a skid the traction control kicked in and started braking individual wheels. Didn't have issues driving too fast on a snow covered road. Even took a roundabout a little too quickly and had a slight slide that corrected itself immediately. The other thing that I noticed was if you try to stay in EV from a stop you will not have any issues with traction because of how slow the acceleration is. Hopefully we will have some really bad storms like last year and I can test things out, but so far I am really impressed. (And a little disappointed because I can't have any fun in the snow 
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)GaryG
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3
Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
I posted this in another thread, but since someone brought up block heaters, I will repost:
How much should it cost to install block heater (at dealer) for 09 Escape...my dealer states that they have never installed before so will not give me fixed price. Parts are about $180.
UPDATE: Apparently the block heater is not yet spec'd for the '09 FEH. My dealer has told me that they cannot (or will not) install the '08 spec'd block heater in an '09.
Well that sucks. Any one have any info that might disagree with this position by my Ford service center.
How much should it cost to install block heater (at dealer) for 09 Escape...my dealer states that they have never installed before so will not give me fixed price. Parts are about $180.
UPDATE: Apparently the block heater is not yet spec'd for the '09 FEH. My dealer has told me that they cannot (or will not) install the '08 spec'd block heater in an '09.
Well that sucks. Any one have any info that might disagree with this position by my Ford service center.
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From: Southwestern Pa
Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
I posted this in another thread, but since someone brought up block heaters, I will repost:
How much should it cost to install block heater (at dealer) for 09 Escape...my dealer states that they have never installed before so will not give me fixed price. Parts are about $180.
UPDATE: Apparently the block heater is not yet spec'd for the '09 FEH. My dealer has told me that they cannot (or will not) install the '08 spec'd block heater in an '09.
Well that sucks. Any one have any info that might disagree with this position by my Ford service center.
How much should it cost to install block heater (at dealer) for 09 Escape...my dealer states that they have never installed before so will not give me fixed price. Parts are about $180.
UPDATE: Apparently the block heater is not yet spec'd for the '09 FEH. My dealer has told me that they cannot (or will not) install the '08 spec'd block heater in an '09.
Well that sucks. Any one have any info that might disagree with this position by my Ford service center.
From this link: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums...e=post&id=6895 on page 9 you will find 41H option===engine block heater. Go show this to your dealer and smile
2009 ESCAPE& ESCAPE HYBRID
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
��
= New for this model year.
1 = FWD / 2 = 4WD Only
S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
F = Fleet Option with valid FIN code
1 = FWD / 2 = 4WD Only
S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
F = Fleet Option with valid FIN code
- 8 - Ford Division
XLS Manual XLS XLT Limited Hybrid Hybrid
Limited
Limited
��
OPTIONS (Continued)
Moonroof, Power w/Shade & Mini
Overhead Console (incl. single storage
bin and map lights)
43M – – P-17B P-17A O S
Side Step Bars, Integrated 187 – – O O O O
Overhead Console (incl. single storage
bin and map lights)
43M – – P-17B P-17A O S
Side Step Bars, Integrated 187 – – O O O O
FAST TURN ORDERS (FTO) PACKAGES
XLS FTO 1 – Floor Mats, Cargo Package.
I4 (FWD) 681 – O – – – –
XLT FTO 2 – SYNC, Cargo Package
I4/ V6 (FWD) 682 – – O – – –
XLT FTO 3 – Sun & SYNC Value Pkg.,
Cargo Package. I4/ V6 (FWD/4WD) 683 – – O – – –
XLT FTO 4 – Leather Comfort, 17"
Chrome Clad Wheels, Sun & SYNC
Value Pkg., Cargo Package. V6
(FWD/4WD)
684 – – O – – –
Limited FTO 5 – Moon & Tune Value
Pkg., Cargo Package I4 (FWD) 685 – – – O – –
Limited FTO 6 – Limited Luxury Package,
17" Chrome Clad Wheels, Moon & Tune
Value Pkg., Cargo Package. I4/ V6
(FWD/4WD)
686 – – – O – –
Hybrid FTO 7 – Cross Bars 687 – – – – O –
Hybrid Limited FTO 8 – Navigation
System 688 – – – – – O
I4 (FWD) 681 – O – – – –
XLT FTO 2 – SYNC, Cargo Package
I4/ V6 (FWD) 682 – – O – – –
XLT FTO 3 – Sun & SYNC Value Pkg.,
Cargo Package. I4/ V6 (FWD/4WD) 683 – – O – – –
XLT FTO 4 – Leather Comfort, 17"
Chrome Clad Wheels, Sun & SYNC
Value Pkg., Cargo Package. V6
(FWD/4WD)
684 – – O – – –
Limited FTO 5 – Moon & Tune Value
Pkg., Cargo Package I4 (FWD) 685 – – – O – –
Limited FTO 6 – Limited Luxury Package,
17" Chrome Clad Wheels, Moon & Tune
Value Pkg., Cargo Package. I4/ V6
(FWD/4WD)
686 – – – O – –
Hybrid FTO 7 – Cross Bars 687 – – – – O –
Hybrid Limited FTO 8 – Navigation
System 688 – – – – – O
FLEET ONLY OPTIONS – Valid w/FIN Code
Daytime Running Lights 942 F F F – F –
Engine Block Heater 41H F F F F F F
Engine Block Heater 41H F F F F F F
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,468
From: Jupiter, FL
Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
From this link: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums...e=post&id=6895 on page 9 you will find 41H option===engine block heater. Go show this to your dealer and smile
FLEET ONLY OPTIONS – Valid w/FIN Code
Daytime Running Lights 942 F F F – F –
Engine Block Heater 41H F F F F F F
Engine Block Heater 41H F F F F F F
GaryG
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Joined: Dec 2008
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Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
Thanks for the info......
How long should it take to install the block heater? Do you know if the freeze plug is easily accessible?
If any one has had the dealer install this for them, how much did the charge you (how much for labor and how much for materials)
Thanx....
How long should it take to install the block heater? Do you know if the freeze plug is easily accessible?
If any one has had the dealer install this for them, how much did the charge you (how much for labor and how much for materials)
Thanx....
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From: ND
Re: Winter is here. What do I need to know about my '09 AWD?
We have 10-12 inches of snow forecast for Sunday (conveniently delivered via a blizzard). Since I'll be 4 hours away during that time, hopefully I don't need to drive much of that. Guess the AWD will get a little work out. Hopefully it's optional.
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