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#38 of 70 Re: 2009 escape paid [brinks2] by desmo1 Oct 01, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: brinks2 (Sep 30, 2008 8:07 pm) The current rebate on gas Escape is $1,500 go to FordDirect.com
#39 of 70 by derek533 Oct 01, 2008 (10:53 am)
I was just delivered an 09 with the I4. This is my 3rd Escape (03, 06 and now 09). My company has its fleet agreement with Ford and I was given the choice of a fairly loaded out V6 or a completely loaded out (except nav or sunroof) I4 with leather and Sync. I chose the 4. Compared to the 06 model, this is now a car I would now consider for my family. It is so much nicer than the 06. The interior is totally different and doesn't just scream cheap. The leather seats are comfy and Sync system is incredible. The I4 sounds like any other four banger accelerating but is perfectly fine when cruising and the 6speed seems to work really well and I have yet to detect any gear hunting. The ride is quiet (compared to the 06) and controlled. The steering is heavily boosted at low speed and you can literally spin the wheel in your hands to turn and maneuver. The boost fades as the speed increases (as it should).   Overall, this is a totally different vehicle than previous generations and I could easily recommend it to someone. I was/am thoroughly impressed and will enjoy putting a few thousand miles on this one.
#40 of 70 Finally! by lkrk Oct 03, 2008 (1:38 am)
It's finally arrived! Man this thing looks nice. I am loving the interior much better than what i was expecting. The seats are comfortable an the 6 speed is the smoothest i have ever driven. SYNC is initially is a little confusing but read the manual and in no time you are up and running. Power is always on point ready for passing and plenty of torque to get up those hills while the cruise is on. We had no problems driving it on these German autobahns! There seems to be an over abundance of them here now. But, being a Limited it does stand out a bit. To date the best SUV i have driven.   Question: Is anyone out there is thinking of getting the DVD rear headrest players from Ford? If so please let me know any details. This will be our first upgrade to ours here in the near future. i am just wondering on how they are powered? Is it through the power seat or what. Just as long as there are not any cords laying around i am good.
#41 of 70 Overdrive Lockout Six Speed Transmission by bdyment Oct 11, 2008 (8:41 am)
On level ground does the overdrive lockout switch lockout just sixth gear or fifth and sixth? re: 2009 V6 Replies to this message: lkrk (Oct 16, 2008 11:31 am) desmo1 (Oct 16, 2008 8:06 pm) bdyment (Oct 17, 2008 4:25 am)
#42 of 70 Re: Overdrive Lockout Six Speed Transmission [bdyment] by lkrk Oct 16, 2008 (11:31 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Oct 11, 2008 8:41 am) Usually OD lockout just locks out the highest gear and changes the shift points. I have not checked yet on level ground. Maybe this weekend. I have a question to all 09 Sync guys. Has anyone figured out or know how to change the default Sync voice volume. Maybe if i had all the windows down and was on the interstate it would be fine but i seems no matter the speed or not moving at all you have to be quick on the volume dial or you are going to blasted. i looked in the sync manual and currently have not found where it states changing it. Maybe i missed it.
#43 of 70 I STARTED THIS THREAD by desmo1 Oct 16, 2008 (7:19 pm)
So I thought I should tell you about the 2009 Escape LTD V6 4WD we picked up 10-3-08. We drove it up to Mt. Palomar Observatory on 10-5-08. The first thing I noticed was the DELICIOUS sound it made when you got into the throttle. On the twisty roads up to the top of the mountain, it handled like a sports car; stable and composed. My wife and I were yelling and screaming at the NAV system because it is so complicated to figure out. I am confident after a short 9 to 10 months we will have it figured out.... or there will be a big hole in the touch screen!   Nonetheless, it is beautiful and powerful and got 24 mpg on it's first tank calculated with a pen and pencil so we know it was accurate. It is brilliant silver on the ext and black int.
#44 of 70 Re: Overdrive Lockout Six Speed Transmission [bdyment] by desmo1 Oct 16, 2008 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: bdyment (Oct 11, 2008 8:41 am) It does lock out 6th but also in downhill situations it downshifts another gear when you step on the brake, kind of like a tow/haul mode. Replies to this message: bdyment (Oct 17, 2008 4:25 am)
#45 of 70 Re: Overdrive Lockout Six Speed Transmission [desmo1] by bdyment Oct 17, 2008 (4:25 am)
Replying to: desmo1 (Oct 16, 2008 8:06 pm) Thanks. I thought this might be the way it works.
#46 of 70 kjtg by kjtg1 Dec 02, 2008 (12:01 pm)
Does the 09 Escape have traction control? Replies to this message: desmo1 (Dec 02, 2008 1:10 pm) vg33e power (Dec 02, 2008 2:14 pm) desmo1 (Dec 02, 2008 2:39 pm)
#47 of 70 Re: kjtg [kjtg1] by desmo1 Dec 02, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: kjtg1 (Dec 02, 2008 12:01 pm) I think it does. I was parked in a dirt/gravel parking. When I left I floored the throttle and could not sense any wheel spin, just acceleration. There is also an intersection where I have to turn right. There is always water flowing down the curb. My Focus always slips and loses traction. Not so with our 09 AWD LTD Escape. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Dec 02, 2008 2:14 pm) desmo1 (Dec 02, 2008 2:39 pm)

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