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mileage sounds good...do you have the 4 cyl, 6 or diesel?

I haven't figured this key thing out yet. The "valet" key sets off the alarm and you need the fob to shut it off. The valet key won't start the car, and it is attached to the keyfob. So what is the chance that if you lock your keys in the car, that you would remember to remove the valet key and put it in your pocket?

I never hear the cooling fan go on. Maybe it is real quiet. Gonna have to check it someday with the hood up.

These cryptic methods of doing things are getting ridiculous. her's a new one I discovered... If you want to pop open your rear hatch with your radio knobs, do the following: with your left hand behind your back and standing on your right foot, press the panic button on your keyfob. After you get three nasty stares from passers-by, open your drivers window and right rear passenger window halfway (but you must do the passenger window from that actual location, not the drivers switch). Remember you cannot put your left foot on the ground while doing this or you will have to start over. Once the windows are half open, reach into the drivers window and pull the lock button up, then sit in the drivers seat with your left foot hanging out (and still off the ground), press the AM/FM button the radio, then slide yourself out the passenger door, hop on your right foot to the rear hatch and press the lever hidden just under the window.

Sounds interesting. tell us more.

A little off topic, but has anyone figured out how to not make the headlights go on when you lock or unlock the car from the key fob?

IMHO, the journey has more front leg room, and if you have a bad back, it's easier to swing your legs in and out with less back effort. The driver's seat is also wider. The Escape is a bit higher so it may require you to lift yourself a bit more to get in. The Escape is more truck like while the Journey is a true cross-over...higher than a sedan, lower than a truck.

Just got back from a 400 mile road trip. Four cyl gasoline, 3 passengers with suitcases, almost all highway miles at 60 mph. Calculated MPG was 23.9. I did use modest hypermiling techniques. Tire pressure 40 psi. Engine oil M1 5w20. Limited AC use (about 25%).

I have a scanguage 2 and I was noticing my coolant temp reaching 211 degrees F while stuck in traffic. When moving it is 185-190F. Isn't this a little high? I have the 4 cyl gasoline engine.

This was mentioned in another thread...Honestly, I think there are just so many cross-overs available, that some just never make it big.

I just switched to Mobil 1 5w20 at 2,000 miles. I haven't noticed extra power, but I think it is quieter...but then again it could be my wishful thinking. I have a scanguage 2 and I do believe I am seeing better mileage, but I've only driven it about a quarter of a tank on the synthetic. Although I like this car a lot, I don't drive it very much so it will take me a while to report back. During the first 2k miles with the factory fill, I was noticing gradually improving mileage and lessening engine noise on hard acceleration.

I have a 2009 with the 4 cyl gasoline engine. I am not getting any clunking noises from the transmission. Does everyone else have the 6 cyl.?

They seem very rare in Staten Island, NY. And I think I am the only one with a 4 cyl gasoline engine.

Wow diesels get that much better mileage? But then again, diesel fuel here costs more than regular unleaded. I was wondering the same thing...why we don't have more diesels in passenger cars. Diesel fuel is readily available in most stations. My dad bought a diesel Mercedes in 1973. I can remember diesel was a little less available then. And the car did develop serious engine problems within less than 10 years.