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#62 of 167 Re: 2008 Ford Escape [quattrog] by fast_eddie

Aug 31, 2007 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: quattrog (Feb 21, 2007 2:24 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 167 Paint problems (Early rust) one week after delivery by antoninb

Sep 01, 2007 (11:42 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!

#64 of 167 Paint defects. by mschmal

Sep 04, 2007 (4:34 am)

Keep hounding your dealer, You should get your hood repainted.
 
Mark

#65 of 167 2008 Escape Hybrid Availability by rnarg

Sep 05, 2007 (7:32 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 167 Blink Blink! Its your dealer's fault for not taking the order. by mschmal

Sep 06, 2007 (5:36 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.

#67 of 167 Re: Blink Blink! Its your dealer's fault for not taking the order. [mschmal] by ladyblue

Sep 06, 2007 (4:47 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Sep 06, 2007 5:36 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.

#68 of 167 NO blue should not be on limited. by mschmal

Sep 07, 2007 (4:51 am)

My Mustang is Vista Blue and I hate the fact that the same color is offered on more plebian conveyances.
 
Incidently, if you want choice, take a look at a F-Series SD order guide.
 
All choices do in these times of cut production is piss the guy off who thinks he can walk onto a lot and find a certain car he built on the website. Like a 5 speed 4 cylinder Premier Milan. No dealer wastes there limited allocation to order a car like that.
 
Mark.

#69 of 167 2008 brake noise by cgb002

Sep 07, 2007 (7:58 am)

Took delivery of a 2008 escape last week. So far the car runs great, handles well and I like just about everything about it. One strange issue: During the last 5 or 10 feet of a stop I can hear a noise that follows the rotation of the wheels. It's like a pad is not perfect and has a high spot. Several people have told me with todays drum brakes you can have these noises but they go away. I hate to have the dealer touch it if I can help it. Anyone else heard this?

#70 of 167 Re: 2008 brake noise [cgb002] by ron1958

Sep 07, 2007 (10:15 am)

Replying to: cgb002 (Sep 07, 2007 7:58 am)
Got our 2008 Escape in May, I have not heard any brake sounds at all. Make sure your dealer fixes this!
 
-Ron

#71 of 167 ford escape,rav4, or santa fe? by ebr

Sep 07, 2007 (2:34 pm)

Weighing the pros and cons of buying a Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4 or Hyundai Santa Fe (all 6 cylinder models).....any comments from current owners would be greatly appreciated!

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