I'm second owner 2006 Escape
I'm second owner 2006 Escape hybrid with 167k and I am retired collision repair tech Sun Toyota New Port Richey FL. Bought the escape when retired NW Arkansas nearest Walmart 42mi.The early Prius after a collision repair that state of charge was low enough to no start service would charge then drive in reverse until completely dead and recharge/drive to take the top charge from jumpstarts off and only charge 47%. I've done this once a year with my Escape then trickle charged through relay box just until pack starts gas motor with no idle or dash lights usually 4hrs then drive 100miles my pack runs 62-67% soc 360volts all packs self test ok getting data stream from forscan I've never reset start date or used the forscan rebalance service. I'm convinced that battery failure has nothing at all to do with the start date or memory the battery is at its max state of charge when purchased then transported dealer to sit for dealer prep then detail then on lot for months then purchased the full charge when left the factory is the only full charge memory the battery ever needs period the service start date does not do anything to fail the battery and cells fail from topping off maintenance charging the pack and creating dead spot between top and bottom of cells closest to the charge input I'm going start changing the order of my cells then drain dead reverse charge drive and save my money no thanks