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I was curious as to whether anyone else noticed that when backing up with the radio on, it does not mute the radio when something comes in the way of the sensors. This is different then what happend on my 04 Expedition, which always automatically turned down the radio when in reverse and the sensors detected something in their proximity. Anyone else have the same thing happen or is it just me? Thanks for your input!

I appreciate the feedback and observations. Again, I only drove it 30 miles before I parked it at the airport and headed out of town for this week. I'm anxious to spend some more time behind the wheel.

A few observations so far.... Although I only drove my 09 FEH Limited yesterday for about 30 miles before I headed to the airport for my travel this week, it seemed to me that the gas engine is rather noisy when it's running and that it doesn't have much power. I don't remember that on the 08 FEH that I test drove earlier this year. Anyone else feel that way too or am I being too picky? It also seems that from a complete stop, the second you barely touch the gas pedal it goes right from electric to gas engine. Again, that seems quick to me, but I'm guessing I probably haven't learned how to drive this thing the right way, yet. Thoughts? Thanks! WSG

Update.....picked it up today. Still trying to figure out all the bells and whistles on the Nav system. The car drives interestingly....not as quiet as I thought when the gas engine is running. All and all, I'm impressed and looking forward to getting to know this vehicle better.

I saw my 09 FEH LTD today, IT DOES ACTUALLY EXIST!!!! :happy feet: My company purchases thru a fleet company and the fleet department of the delivering dealer is closed on the weekend. It's funny, nobody from the dealership bothered to let me know that it was in. (although they only make $150 on the entire transaction) I was in the neighborhood of the dealership this afternoon and stopped by. We walked their vehicle lot and there it was with a nice bright red tag hanging from the rearview mirror SOLD (to me). Anyhow, with any luck I'll pick it up on Monday if they get the paperwork taken care of, otherwise I'll have to wait another week, until I'm back in town. Keep your fingers crossed! This must mean the bottle neck is finally clearing up and the recently produced vehicles are starting to arrived at the dealers. (Mine was produced on 9/11/08 and the dealer is in Southern CA, in Long Beach, CA) More to follow....

I emailed Ford Customer Service last week for fun and this is what they sent me today: (mine was ordered in April and built on 9/11) Dear Thank you for contacting the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center regarding the order status of your 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. In an effort to assist you, we have researched your inquiry. According to our resources, your vehicle with VIN 5758 is expected to arrive at your selling dealership between 10/13/2008 to 10/20/2008. We recommend you stay in contact with as they are in the best position to address this matter. If you need assistance with obtaining your selling dealer's contact information, please visit: Website: www.genuineservice.com If you have any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them for you. Sometimes e-mail communication does not allow us to gain additional information that may be helpful in responding to your inquiry. Should you feel that we have not adequately addressed your questions, please feel free to contact us via telephone at (800)392-3673. Sincerely, Customer Relationship Center

I understand your frustration. Although I haven't been waiting as long as you have once it was produced, but mine was built on 9/11/08 and still hasn't shipped yet. I ordered it on April 17th.

Bump for any possible updates. Thank you!

By no means is this official information, but I spoke with our company fleet manager today (we have (3) 09 FEH Limited's) on order and he got an email from our Ford rep last Friday and said that the delay in shipping had something to do with the aftermath of the hurricane in Houston as that's where some type of shipping point is for the rail cars and that there were over 92 rail cars waiting for shipment (not all obvioiusly with Ford vehicles). Anyhow so this may be adding to the delay. Again it's only second hand information that I was given. WSG

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Bump for any updates and a possible Produced Date?

Thanks ViperPilot! Finally moving forward. WSG

Bump - to stay on the first page and inquire about any updates.

I completely understand. Thanks for your help! We'll just wait and see. -WSG

Thanks for checking! Any thoughts as to why I haven't moved out of the sequence date? - WSG