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#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.
#61 of 150 Re: Seeking Delivery Checklist [antoninb] by nortsr1 Aug 13, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: antoninb (Aug 12, 2007 3:06 am) One very important thing to do is: check the tire pressure. Most new cars are deivered with a "higher" than recommended air pressure to avoid flat spots on the new tires. Take a tire pressure guage with you. Even if they say the tire pressure is "always' checked on the pre-inspection list....it is NOT always checked.                          NORTSR
#62 of 150 Re: 2008 Ford Escape [quattrog] by fast_eddie Aug 31, 2007 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: quattrog (Feb 21, 2007 1:24 pm) I just bought a brand new 2008 escape a week ago. I have a 2006 as well and that is the reason behind buying another. I have enjoyed the vehicle so much I traded in my SVT for another. I would disagree about the styling of the 08. I really like it. I think they have done a great job with it. Every person that has seen it since has said the same. I am a son of a retired Ford worker so I am biased but I firmly believe in BUY AMERICAN. I work in an american owned steel mill and there are no Aisan companies buying our steel even though our quality is the best you will find. Also note that I am getting 28mpg and there is only 500 miles on the truck. I just wish people would not knock our american products. If Ford or Chevy were to have come out with a vehicle like the Honda element it would without a doubt be knocked but since it is an Aisan company it is groundbreaking. In case you have not noticed the Big 3 quality is up there with the best as well. We were forced by our competitors to do this and I thank them for it but the old addage that the Aisans make a better product is just not true any more. I just thought I would put my 2 cents in. I enjoyed the posts.
#63 of 150 Paint problems (Early rust) one week after delivery by antoninb Sep 01, 2007 (10:42 am)
We took delivery of a new 2008 Escape Limited (light sage metallic) exactly one week ago. I'm already noticing very small brownish dots, which after thorough washing and waxing have been confirmed as rust on the hood and forward section of the roof. At delivery, I did formally advise the dealer that I noticed a bumpy texture to the paint on the hood area. Very disappointing - my first domestic vehicle after a long history of Hondas and Mazdas.   Obviously we'll be having a frank discussion with our dealer, but wanted to check in here to see if anyone else has encountered similar problems.   Thanks! Replies to this message: zeeboy (Oct 03, 2007 7:41 pm)
#64 of 150 Paint defects. by mschmal Sep 04, 2007 (3:34 am)
Keep hounding your dealer, You should get your hood repainted.   Mark
#65 of 150 2008 Escape Hybrid Availability by rnarg Sep 05, 2007 (6:32 pm)
I special ordered a 2008 Escape Hybrid on July 30th. Just checked with the dealer today Sept 5, 2007 to see if they could determine an approximate delivery date. (dealer originally said approx 6 weeks). Dealer checked and said he was told by Ford that 2008 Escape Hybrids are currently on "National Backorder"------------no wonder Ford continues to lose money--------they can't even show a profit when demand is exceeding production.--------Bottm line--- a condition which results in "National Backorder" and "Losing money" should never be permitted to occur in the same period of time. Those responsible for allowing that to happen would be better used in positions more suited to their ability.
#66 of 150 Blink Blink! Its your dealer's fault for not taking the order. by mschmal Sep 06, 2007 (4:36 am)
I just delivered a Hybrid yesterday that was ordered on 5/31/08.   Dealers are well aware of what commodities are available and I have known for at least 3 weeks that the Hybrid had 0% available for NEW orders in my region.   The mistake that Ford made this year was that they are treating the Hybrid like a trim level of the Ford Escape instead of a model with its own allocation.   Accordingly, dealers are able to throw up orders even if they don't have a good history of selling hybrids.   Since 2005, it has been known that Ford cannot get enough transmissions or battery packs to build more than 24,000 or so Escapes and Mariners. Whats sad is that the situtation has not really gotten any better.   The other problem is that some of the people buying them have no real business buying them.   With the Ford Escape, if you are not going to drive at least 15k or better, 18k of mostly city miles per year and keep the truck for at least 5 years, then you will never get back back the extra cost of the hybrid vs the gas Escape.   Also, if a smaller vehicle such as a Focus will meet your transport needs then buying the Escape Hybrid is completely pointless.   Mark. Replies to this message: ladyblue (Sep 06, 2007 3:47 pm)
#67 of 150 Re: Blink Blink! Its your dealer's fault for not taking the order. [mschmal] by ladyblue Sep 06, 2007 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Sep 06, 2007 4:36 am) The other problem is that some of the people buying them have no real business buying them.   That's exactly what my dealer told me when I expressed interest in buying the hybrid. My driving habits would not have gotten me the benefit and I was better off getting the standard Escape. I'm glad I listened.   My only complaint about the whole ordering process is this: I would have gladly gotten the Limited if it came in blue. Okay, that may sound shallow, but I really wanted the blue. Why would they offer different colors for different trim levels? I would think the body is the same for the XLS, XLT and Limited, no? Years ago you had more choices when ordering a vehicle. Now only certain interior colors come with certain exterior colors, and not all colors are available on all models.   If I'm going to spend that kind of money, I should be able to get what I want. They should give the consumer more choices, if you ask me.

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