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"Ford could have done better"
by mschmal
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Dec 03, 2007 (5:11 am)
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Its called the 2008 Ford Escape. You mention a few of the things that they changed for the better, Definately check it out when you get ready to replace your 05. In 2010, we should have the 3.5L engine and 6 speed auto.
Mark.
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Re: 2006 Ford Escape Limited Hard seats [coolbeansoh]
by pbear12
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Jan 07, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: coolbeansoh (Oct 02, 2007 3:40 pm)
My husband just got the 2008 Ford Escape and I can't believe how awful the seats are. I drove around the block and my back is killing me. We had a Ford Explorer and it was fabulous. Stay away if you are on the road very much.
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Re: 2006 Ford Escape Limited Hard seats [pbear12]
by bdyment
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Jan 08, 2008 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: pbear12 (Jan 07, 2008 8:33 am)
Are you sure the seat is adjusted correctly? We have an 07 Limited and our daughter has an 08 XLT. The seats are quite comfortable in both vehicles.
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Re: 2006 Ford Escape Limited Hard seats [huskerrfan]
by hcjr
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Jan 08, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: huskerrfan (Sep 29, 2007 7:31 pm)
I have a '08 and I "completely" agree those seats are horrible, I hate them. I drive 45 minutes to work and back. Ford used a new type of seat made out of 100% recycled matrieal for '08. Out of all the cars I've had, the Escape has the worst seats in terms of comfort. I also don't care to much for the comand seating. The seat sits too high, even at the lowest position.
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- #9 of 68
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Only the Seat Cloth is recycled, not the foam.
by mschmal
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Jan 10, 2008 (12:54 pm)
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Mark.
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Seats
by ricky_1776
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Jan 18, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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I just purchased an 08 and I love the seats. I would classify them as firm but not uncomfortable. I disagree that the seat is too high. I am 6'5" and I have no issues with the seat being to high. The recycled fabric is "interesting" I dont want to know what they recycled!!
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seat wear
by joe19403
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May 03, 2008 (7:01 am)
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My 2008 escape is now a year old and the driver side seat seems to be wearing. The cloth on the right side of the driver side is "creased" and the foam seams to be creased as well. There is only 7500 miles on the escape. Does any have the same problem?
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Re: seat wear [joe19403]
by dwoodberry
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May 06, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: joe19403 (May 03, 2008 7:01 am)
These are my problems with the 08 Escape 1.both front seats has metal poking throuh the seats 2. The seats are wearing out..3.he cd player when ejecting a disc it doesn't come all the way out and sometimes feeds back in. The dearlship and Ford Company are working together to fix the problems i'm having. I have been to several dealers and they tell me that this is how the seats were made in the 08. If you feel your back fronts seats of your 08 you will know what i'm talking about.
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Re: seat wear [dwoodberry]
by nadia42
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May 27, 2008 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: dwoodberry (May 06, 2008 4:42 pm)
Can you explain to me what Ford and the dealership itself are saying about your seat problem? Are they willing to fix it? Have your headrests warn all the way through??? I see the problem you are talking about but is Ford willing to help or not and if not "what are they saying"
The CD only pops half way out so it doesn't fall on the floor and if you don't take it out in 5 seconds or so it will go back in....
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Re: seat wear [nadia42]
by dwoodberry
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May 28, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: nadia42 (May 27, 2008 9:33 am)
Ford Motor Company are not returning any of my phone calls. The dealership tried to fix the seats but the problem is still there with the seats. All they did was put new seat covers over the seats. The metal rod is still there. If you can only see what i'm talking about. This is really a small vehicle and getting in and out brushing against the seats can be like hitting your funny bone.
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