The Ford ESCAPE HYBRID Service & Repair Manual, covering model years 2005 through 2008, is a comprehensive resource designed to guide you through every aspect of maintaining and repairing your vehicle. This manual is a valuable tool for both experienced mechanics and DIY enthusiasts, providing detailed instructions for a wide range of procedures. Within its pages, you'll find detailed information on engine overhaul and rebuilding, brake systems, sunroof maintenance, timing belt replacement, trouble codes and diagnostics, wiring diagrams, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, engine performance, front end and alignment procedures and specifications, suspension systems, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, transmission in-car servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, detailed specifications for every model covered, factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, and hundreds of illustrations, including vacuum diagrams. This manual is designed to be user-friendly, with clear and concise step-by-step instructions accompanied by numerous illustrations, exploded diagrams, and drawings for visual clarity. You'll find it easy to navigate through the manual, accessing the specific information you need quickly and efficiently. With this comprehensive manual at your fingertips, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to handle a wide range of repairs and maintenance tasks on your Ford ESCAPE HYBRID, saving you time and money.

The Ford Escape Hybrid was a groundbreaking model for Ford, marking their first foray into the hybrid vehicle market. Introduced in 2005, the Escape Hybrid was a compact SUV that combined the practicality and versatility of the standard Escape with fuel-efficient hybrid technology. Powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, the Escape Hybrid delivered impressive fuel economy for its class. It offered an EPA-estimated 36 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, significantly surpassing the fuel efficiency of its gasoline-only counterparts. Beyond fuel economy, the Escape Hybrid also retained the Escape's strengths, offering ample cargo space, comfortable seating for five, and a capable off-road suspension. However, the Ford Escape Hybrid's success wasn't without its challenges. The nickel-metal hydride battery pack, while efficient, was bulky and expensive to replace. Its charging time was also relatively long, requiring several hours to fully charge. Additionally, the complex hybrid system, though innovative for its time, proved to be prone to occasional reliability issues. Despite these hurdles, the Ford Escape Hybrid was a significant step forward for Ford and the automotive industry as a whole. It demonstrated the potential of hybrid technology for mainstream vehicles and laid the foundation for further development in the field. The Escape Hybrid was ultimately discontinued in 2012, paving the way for the next generation of Ford hybrid SUVs, like the Escape PHEV and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E. While its production run was relatively short, the Ford Escape Hybrid remains an important milestone in the evolution of hybrid vehicles and a testament to Ford's commitment to sustainability and innovative automotive technology.