Is the Ford Escape Hybrid a reliable vehicle?

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I wouldn't mind investing in a Ford Escape Hybrid as any kind of SUV big or small that can manage 32 MPG is amazing, but are they more difficult to keep up than a regular gas-only engine vehicle?

I mean, will I have to deal with nonsense such as replacing parts or batteries to the electric half of the engine at say 100,000 miles or something? I have an old gas drinking Ford Ranger that has 230,000 miles on it with very little work so far so I don't want to worry about replacing ultra expensive parts on a new hybrid before that kind of mileage, you know?
 
in my personal experience, no, it is not.

a coworker of mine bought one last year, new, and has had WAY too many problems with it, especially considering that she hasn't even put over 20,000 miles on it yet.

that i know of, she has had problems with the electrical and suspension systems - replaced starter/solenoid and replaced balljoints.

also, they don't get as good gas mileage as that... she said it only gets good mileage (about 30 - 32 m/g) on the highway, but in normal city driving, she's lucky to get 20 or so.

fortunately, the warranty covers all repair costs, but regardless, that warranty won't last forever... but it'll probably outlast the vehicle.
 
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