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#85 of 150 2008 Limitied Escape transmission slipping by susie24 Oct 07, 2007 (7:05 am)
Hi, I'm new here and I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem. My son purchased a 2008 Limited Escape in August and has had problems with it since..At first it felt like there was no power and it was going to stall out .He brought it back to the dealers twice and they said the computer found no problem which was hard to believe.Recently, it has gotten worse where it did stall out on a busy intersection with our 6 month old grandson in the back seat.They almost got into an accident . My husband took it right back to the dealers and he almost got hit because it stalled on him..Finally, got a phone call from the service center saying there is a big problem the transmission slips into idle..(no kidding!!) My son doesn't want it back especially with a baby on board..Just wanted to know if anyone else here experienced this. Thanks.
#86 of 150 Re: Im still stuck on Sync [jared_mc] by fomocona Oct 09, 2007 (4:49 am)
Replying to: jared_mc (Oct 01, 2007 6:10 am) At Ford, we're excited about having SYNC available for all our models as quickly as possible. Unfortunately the 2008 Escape was in production before SYNC was ready to be installed in any vehicle. With all the extra wiring and electronics involved it was impossible to add SYNC to the existing design and get the 2008 Escape into production. However, SYNC is scheduled to be available on 2008 Escapes during the 2008 calendar year. SYNC is currently available in the 2008 Focus, Edge, Explorer, MKX and Mountaineer. It will be available on 8 other Ford, Lincoln, Mercury models by the end of this year. Replies to this message: stevelap (Oct 10, 2007 2:08 pm) stevelap (Oct 22, 2007 12:40 am) jared_mc (Oct 24, 2007 6:16 am)
#88 of 150 2008 escape by stevelap Oct 10, 2007 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: fomocona (Oct 09, 2007 4:49 am) just purchased new 2008(ordered it)less than 500 miles and the drivers door window is making a scraping noise when moved uo or down.going in for its first visit next week,anybody else have this happen yet? Replies to this message: stevelap (Oct 22, 2007 12:40 am)
#89 of 150 Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester by mb789 Oct 12, 2007 (5:56 pm)
I have a Forester, and I'm considering a 4 cylinder Ford Escape. Has anyone compared these lately? Opinions?   The Forester is a 4 cylinder, but has a little more horsepower, but I like the Ford's fresh styling and the fact that you can mix options like sunroofs, 6-disc players, etc. How does Intelligent 4WD stack up against Subaru's AWD? Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 12, 2007 10:58 pm)
#90 of 150 Re: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester [mb789] by tidester HOST Oct 12, 2007 (10:58 pm)
Replying to: mb789 (Oct 12, 2007 5:56 pm) You may be interested in this comparison topic: Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape vs Saturn Vue   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#91 of 150 Re: 2008 escape [stevelap] by stevelap Oct 22, 2007 (12:40 am)
Replying to: stevelap (Oct 10, 2007 2:08 pm) had escape at dealer for window noise-they replaced window runs and adjusted everything,noise is gone,but...they didnt fit the outer molding properly(bent it)and they scratched the b pillar trim on the door.going back today to discuss issue.once again flat rate strikes again!!!we now have 750 miles on it.
#92 of 150 noisy heat shields by cgb002 Oct 23, 2007 (5:06 am)
My 2008 sure seems to make a lot of heat shield type noise. When its first starts, when its stopped. Just clicking away. Doesn't sound very good.
#93 of 150 Re: 2008 Escape vs. Jeep Liberty [mb789] by janr Oct 23, 2007 (10:00 am)
Replying to: mb789 (Sep 30, 2007 11:23 am) Hi,  I am replying to your msg about Escape verses Jeep Liberty. I don't know if you made your choice already but if I could change my purchase, I would go for the Jeep Liberty. They are far more of a machine than the Escape. They also burn more gas. But if you want reliability and good off-roading with good traction, that's the way to go. I ended up buying a 2007 Limited Escape..... I wish I hadn't.   For hwy driving and city driving the Escape is good enough. Janr Replies to this message: mb789 (Oct 23, 2007 4:51 pm) ron1958 (Oct 24, 2007 5:15 am)
#94 of 150 Re: 2008 Escape vs. Jeep Liberty [janr] by mb789 Oct 23, 2007 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: janr (Oct 23, 2007 10:00 am) Thanks for your reply. I have not purchased anything yet.   I am still considering the Escape along with a Subaru Forester w/premium package, and I'm still considering the Jeep Wrangler and Liberty as well.   What is it that you don't like about the Escape? Do you have the 4 cylinder or 6?   To help with fuel, I am hoping to find a 4 cylinder 4WD/AWD that I would be happy with. I like Subaru, but I would like to buy something made here in the U.S.   I have been impressed lately with what seems to me to be the innovative stance Ford is taking. Their prior Escapes had safety issues, and with the new Escapes, they've worked to improve and fix these issues.   Plus, I read two automotive articles recently from different sources, and they both referenced people from Ford that were discussing certain industry topics such as the future of paint colors.   I like it that Ford is out there talking and giving input in the industry. Even though some experts sayd Ford is in bad shape, to me, they are trying hard to put out quality products that are innovative, safe, and fresh. Replies to this message: ron1958 (Oct 24, 2007 5:15 am)

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