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#51 of 150 Re: I feel cheated [bdyment] by jared_mc Aug 08, 2007 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: bdyment (Aug 08, 2007 12:38 pm) Yeah all 2008s are FWD I cant remember the tires but they are the ones from the factory for the 16 Rims. Replies to this message: bdyment (Aug 08, 2007 5:41 pm) jared_mc (Aug 10, 2007 5:04 am) bdyment (Aug 10, 2007 12:42 pm)
#52 of 150 Re: I feel cheated [jared_mc] by bdyment Aug 08, 2007 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: jared_mc (Aug 08, 2007 12:48 pm) Where or where did you get the idea that all 2008 Escapes are front wheel drive only. Check Ford's web site. Front Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive certainly available. Replies to this message: jared_mc (Aug 10, 2007 5:04 am) bdyment (Aug 10, 2007 12:42 pm)
#53 of 150 Spinning by ladyblue Aug 08, 2007 (5:43 pm)
I would have loved to have built-in Bluetooth, but it's not available. Maybe they'll offer it as an add-on.   Try to not hit the gas so hard when starting on wet pavement. Your front tires might also be sitting on the painted white stop line, which will make them spin if the road is wet. Hang back a little at the stop light and when it turns green, let the car roll forward just a little before hitting the gas.   I got my remote starter installed today. Way cool! With this heat wave we've been having, I'm looking forward to having the air conditioner already cranking before I get in. I'm also looking forward to hopping into a warmed-up car when winter comes.   Ladyblue Replies to this message: jared_mc (Aug 10, 2007 4:59 am)
#54 of 150 You should not be getting wheel spin. by mschmal Aug 10, 2007 (3:32 am)
This is very very weird. All 08s have AdvancTrac both FWD and AWD. You should contact your dealer.   Also, as far as Bluetooth goes and Ford Synch, blame the Tribute. Ford has exclusive rights to Synch for one year. So no Synch in the Escape which shares production line with the Tribute. Replies to this message: jared_mc (Aug 10, 2007 5:01 am)
#55 of 150 Re: Spinning [ladyblue] by jared_mc Aug 10, 2007 (4:59 am)
Replying to: ladyblue (Aug 08, 2007 5:43 pm) Its not like I slam on the gas when I take off it just normal light pressure to the pedal but I have to press it harder to get it moving.
#56 of 150 Re: You should not be getting wheel spin. [mschmal] by jared_mc Aug 10, 2007 (5:01 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 10, 2007 3:32 am) Exactly I don’t think I was fair that the Escape got the short end of the stick. I wanted to see if others wanted it as bad as I do and maybe we could get a petition or a letter to Ford expressing them our desire to have that technology included in our Escapes.
#57 of 150 Re: I feel cheated [bdyment] by jared_mc Aug 10, 2007 (5:04 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Aug 08, 2007 5:41 pm) I was simply stating that it is Standard that what I was saying for the 2008 Escape you can get it for with AWD but thats an option. Sorry if I wasnt clear. Replies to this message: bdyment (Aug 10, 2007 12:42 pm)
#58 of 150 Re: I feel cheated [jared_mc] by bdyment Aug 10, 2007 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: jared_mc (Aug 10, 2007 5:04 am) This is one strange situation. This vehicle should not spin the way you state. As another person mentioned you have traction control as standard equipment. Better take it to a dealer. We will be curious as to their findings.
#59 of 150 Seeking Delivery Checklist by antoninb Aug 12, 2007 (3:06 am)
Hi everyone,   We'll be taking delivery of a new 2008 Escape Limited within a few days. Does anyone have a checklist that I could use at delivery, to identify anything that needs to be looked at before I accept the vehicle? I know that the factories and dealers these days try to be very quality-focused, but we've all read here about problems. I'd just like to be able to catch them early if I can. Thanks. Replies to this message: bdyment (Aug 12, 2007 8:49 am) nortsr1 (Aug 13, 2007 5:50 am)
#60 of 150 Re: Seeking Delivery Checklist [antoninb] by bdyment Aug 12, 2007 (8:49 am)
Replying to: antoninb (Aug 12, 2007 3:06 am) Try to take delivery in the daytime when it is not raining. Check carefully for fit and finish. Check the interior for loose and ill fitting material. Most dealers have a check list that they have supposedly used before delivering the vehicle to you. If you find anything wrong in the next few days advise the service dept. Our 2007 Limited was delivered in great shape but I have had some cars that obviously were not checked by anyone.

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