Looking for some Hybrid teck

[nirvana4_69]

Hello, I was one of those guys that thought my Hybrid was going to get closer to the EPA's miles pergallon, doh.

What I am looking for is some info on what the batter under the hood does? And does it tie in with the batters in the back for the hybrid? I was told that the back batters do almust everything.

Thanks,
Jonathon

[AlohaBra]

Try the Toyota Prius part of the forum...

That is where Ford licensed the technbolgy from. The Prius folks have driving the hybrid down to a science.

How come you didn't get the Toyota? Sorry...just gotta ask...my Tribute/Escape has not been the most trouble free...unlike my wife's Toyota. But I am an auto mechanic, so it is just an inconvenice and.... ouch...just cost me $2000 for a transfer case.

Edit: Oops, just venting, because my transfer case went out.

[rivguy]

the battery under the hood is for vehicle electronics just like every other escape - the battery in the rear is for the electric motor end only.