A Ford Escape SUV to West Africa?

5 messages, Last post on Oct 04, 2007 at 7:45 AM

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#2 of 5 Re: A Ford Escape SUV to West Africa? [genuino] by olcrank Sep 27, 2007 (8:39 am)
Replying to: genuino (Sep 11, 2007 5:12 pm) In my experience the Escape has adequate ground clearance for mild off-roading but does not have a true locking differential for muddy steep climbs and no lo-range for steep rocky descents. Jeeps are much more confidence inspiring if you're in the middle of nowhere in the mud. Also in my experience, the odd years of Escape are more reliable...don't really know why, but they are(2003 and 2005) Hope this helps, since replys on this forum seem to be few and far between.Good Luck! Replies to this message: genuino (Sep 27, 2007 5:32 pm)
#3 of 5 Re: A Ford Escape SUV to West Africa? [olcrank] by genuino Sep 27, 2007 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: olcrank (Sep 27, 2007 8:39 am) Thank you very much for your input! It will be of great help in trying to make my final decision.
#4 of 5 What to buy. by mschmal Sep 28, 2007 (9:29 am)
Keep in mind that you won't be able to get parts in Gabon for a Ford Escape as they were never sold there. Look for something that you could buy there new. and here used. Mark. Replies to this message: genuino (Oct 04, 2007 7:45 am)
#5 of 5 Re: What to buy. [mschmal] by genuino Oct 04, 2007 (7:45 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Sep 28, 2007 9:29 am) Mark, thanks for taking the time to give me that great piece of advice. It'll help me out a lot! Grace