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150 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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The 2008 model does have some major items not standard on the 2007. Side curtain air bags, stability control, better heating and a/c with recirculate button. Minor items--outside temp. gauge and compass. However, there are a few things missing--rear disc brakes and grab handles. I use the grab handles all the time for cleaning the windshield. Not sure if the 08 has perforated leather like the 07. Perforated leather is a lot cooler in the summer. Probably left out the grab handles due to the curtain air bags, but, other SUVs have both. Had our 07 in for oil and filter. Thought I would do a quick comparison. |
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I just can't understand how the 2008 can drop a star on the NHTSA front driver crash rating and gain a star on the front passenger when compared to the 2007 model. Frankly, I was ready to pull the trigger on this vehicle but I will not settle for a three star crash rating. It's rock bottom for the class. Ford, I'm trying to be a fan boy...throw me a bone.
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Replying to: rambo5 (Apr 25, 2007 6:16 pm) |
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The Escape was never a very good performer in the crash tests. The basic unibody structure of this car goes back to 1994 Mazda 626. Before IIHS testing and before the tougher fed test. In my mind though the IIHS test with more closly simulates a real world crash is a better indicater than the Feds. Mark. |
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Hello, I recently purchased a 2008 Escape Limited. No complaints really (coming from a 1999 Explorer EB) minus this strange item; there is a white hose which suddenly came dangling loose near the gas pedal. Needless to say while driving this was uhhh... panic inducing. ("What is that thing catching on my foot!?!") It looks like it's for air perhaps? I see a hole to the right of the gas pedal, in the console, that seems the likely place the hose was originally connected. Ideas? Yes I'd like to avoid having to make a full-on service appointment if it's a simple fix.  Thanks! J.
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Replying to: aenloo (Apr 27, 2007 6:55 am) |
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Are you kidding me? OMG Ford is really hurting 
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What about GM using rear drum brakes on the Silverado? In the past drum brakes faded because the organic brake shoe decomposed under heat creating a gas that came between the shoe and the drum causing fade. If Ford can develope a shoe that does not decompose and does not fade, then what is the difference. Its called progress. The benefit to you is that your brake job costs less. Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (May 02, 2007 7:06 am) I guess we are lucky to get 4 doors on this new escape. But if one of the doors was just a grocery bag you would say "hey, at least it saves weight and fuel economy, and a lighter car makes it faster!" I do not live in a turd world country. I should not have rear-drums. |
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Hi all I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I just leased a 2008 XLT 4WD Ford Escape on Sat. May 5. I was just admiring it and realized that the drivers side wheel well looks to be rusted. I am going to take it back to the dealership tonight, but before I did so I wanted to know if the dealership might refuse to take care of it since all of the papers for the lease were signed?
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