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#131 of 150 Re: Should I buy the 08 Escape [desmo1] by baveux Apr 18, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: desmo1 (Apr 13, 2008 8:14 pm) Desmo1, thanks for your suggestion but they mention only Hitch and harness, no mention of cooler or bigger alternator rad, or self leveling suspension...   I really dont know if the escape is the vehicule I should get to replace my Grand Caravan 2006 equipped with a real towing package !!
#132 of 150 THIS JUST IN!!!!!! by desmo1 Apr 19, 2008 (7:53 pm)
I was stumbling around blueovalforums.com and under the Escape and Mariner forum I found the "order bank" (?) for the 2009 Escape. The big news is that the 2.5 I4 is available with the 6speed auto on all trim levels, all the way to the Limited! This info was dated 3-17-08. P.S. The 3.0 V6 is rated at 240hp, not the 230hp previously stated. Sounds like a Hot Rod to me. Drum brakes still on rear, thogh:-(
#133 of 150 whats wrong with drum brakes ... by baveux Apr 23, 2008 (4:27 pm)
I wonder why certain peoples complain about the return to the drum brake on the 2008 Escape. Thats all we need at the rear, the rear brakes are almost useless, more than 70% of the braking is done at the front.   Less maintenance , components like the shoes have a much longer life, no dust on the wheel, better and simplier hand brake sytem , ok the are not cool but the are reliable and cheap to maintain.   Tell me what the disc brake are giving me that the drum brake aren't ? Trouble ? you bet !! Replies to this message: nifty56 (May 11, 2008 5:20 pm) steve_ (May 11, 2008 5:58 pm)
#134 of 150 Re: whats wrong with drum brakes ... [baveux] by nifty56 May 11, 2008 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: baveux (Apr 23, 2008 4:27 pm) You are absolutely right, See so many ecno box cars with rear disc, but why, cars are light. Its all about the cost to replace them at the dealer, more than drum brakes. Had a Cavalier with rear drums, never had a problem, stopping was more than adequate. Its all about an expensive repair and appearance. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 11, 2008 5:58 pm)
#135 of 150 Re: whats wrong with drum brakes ... [nifty56] by steve_ HOST May 11, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: nifty56 (May 11, 2008 5:20 pm) I prefer rear drums too for all those frugal reasons. The original drums on my minivan are fine at 124,000 miles.
#136 of 150 Front end rattle 2008 Escape by gilly651 Sep 03, 2008 (11:51 am)
Just purchased a 2008 XLT with 21k on it. Brought it to the dealer because of a rattle on the driver's side. They replaced the strut mount...same, then said that it was the clips that held the calipers in place, not covered under warranty..still the same noise. I hear it when going over dirt roads...rattle that would drive you crazy. They now say that they have to check with Ford Engineering because they can't figure it out...any ideas...anyone!! Replies to this message: rivercityman (May 03, 2009 3:07 pm)
#137 of 150 Intermittent Problems Starting 08 Escape by shoedawg06 Sep 09, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Has anyone else experienced the following problem?   I bought an XLT 4WD V6 model in early June. 3 times since then, I have gotten into the truck, put the key into the ignition and turned it to start it. Everything comes on - lights, radio, windows, etc - except the engine does not turn over. It makes no clicking noises or any other indication that I'm attempting to start the vehicle. I did try to jump start it the first time it happened, though I knew it was unlikely a battery problem since everything but the engine worked fine when I tried to start it. The first time this happened I'd been driving it around for an hour or two, then parked for a few hours, and it would not start for nearly 30 minutes. The second 2 times this happened I was in my driveway and it would not start for over 4 hours. But when I went back to it several hours later it started just fine as though nothing was wrong. Each time car was in park. Once I had the door open.   Dealer is giving me the run-around, saying that because they can't reproduce the problem they won't fix anything, and aren't authorized to replace any parts they can't prove are broken. Talked to a mechanic friend of mine who suggested they look at the parking switch (that tells the car it's in park) and the ignition switch - service desk lady is now talking to service manager about my suggestions, though she was clear that she was reluctant to ask them to spend any more time on my truck (might have implied it was a waste of their time, I tried nicely to explain that spending a few hours of their work was worth avoiding the possibility of me being stranded somewhere). Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 09, 2008 3:13 pm)
#138 of 150 Re: Intermittent Problems Starting 08 Escape [shoedawg06] by tidester HOST Sep 09, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: shoedawg06 (Sep 09, 2008 12:47 pm) Ford Escape Start Stall Idle Problems may be helpful.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#139 of 150 Seeking Info on Winter Wipers for 2008 Escape by antoninb Nov 28, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Hi everyone,   I recall some posts last year about winter wipers on 2008 Escapes, and I think the outcome was that nothing was available. Call me naive, but I thought I'd check in to see if Ford or the aftermarket had come up with anything. I'd still like to have something for the winter, and continue to be dismayed that this is the first vehicle I've ever had where winter wipers were not available. I'm also curious to know if the 2009's kept the same wiper connector, or did Ford see the error in their ways? Thanks. Replies to this message: woogsie (Nov 28, 2008 5:57 pm)
#140 of 150 Re: Seeking Info on Winter Wipers for 2008 Escape [antoninb] by woogsie Nov 28, 2008 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: antoninb (Nov 28, 2008 5:30 pm) I had the same problem and of course when i went to the dealer they thought I was nuts. Anyway Ford gave me a pamphlet on something called shaker wiper blades (shakes the ice off) its not cheap though....like $200 installed!!! A few places in the U.S. like Auto Zone said they could get aftermarket blades but I didnt' have my car with me so I didnt buy them because they may not have fit.A company called Siliblade (I think thats how it is spelled , was testing some after market blades.You can find them on the net.I had the phone number and they were aware of the wiper blade problem.It wasn't just the escape, it was alot of 2008 vehicles. Hope this helps!

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