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#55 of 70 2009 Ford Escape by aloha2006 Jul 31, 2009 (11:35 pm)
According to Edmunds, the braking distance of Escape is quite poor compared to its rivals. Any experience and comments? This is one main reason stops me from buying it so far. Thanks. Replies to this message: bdyment (Aug 01, 2009 4:30 am)
#56 of 70 Re: 2009 Ford Escape [aloha2006] by bdyment Aug 01, 2009 (4:30 am)
Replying to: aloha2006 (Jul 31, 2009 11:35 pm) I was somewhat concerned when Ford went to rear drum brakes on the 2008 Escapes. I had four wheel disc brakes on our 07, however after test driving the 2009 V6 with rear drums we purchased the vehicle. The brakes are very good--smooth, nice pedal pressure and the stopping distances seem every bit as good as our 07, if not better.
#57 of 70 Re: Dont buy from Hawk Ford Near Chicago [dontshop] by steve_ HOST Aug 01, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: dontshop (Jul 30, 2009 9:24 pm) You may want to visit Dealer Ratings and Reviews too.
#58 of 70 press request by kirstie_h HOST Aug 03, 2009 (8:40 am)
If you own a 2006 – 2010 Ford Escape or Escape Hybrid and live in the Los Angeles area, please contact ctalatiedmunds.com by August 12 if you’re interested in being contacted for more information on your vehicle ownership experience.
#59 of 70 Rear drums by aloha2006 Aug 03, 2009 (9:55 pm)
bdyment: thanks for your comments. You meant Ford had disc brakes in 07 and then went back to drums in 08 and 09. I was concerned about the braking distance compared to its competitors like RV4, CRV or Rogue. I had a 1999 4Runner before and found the brakes are not as good as German autos. I know it's not a fair comparison. I'm thinking to get the Escape as my next car. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Aug 05, 2009 3:18 pm)
#60 of 70 Re: Rear drums [aloha2006] by explorerx4 Aug 05, 2009 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: aloha2006 (Aug 03, 2009 9:55 pm) the distances you see are not all under the same conditions and are extreme tests. our 04 escape has rear drums and the only problem we have had is getting hit from behind(twice). we also have an 09 which has rear drums and it stops just fine. rear drum brakes are known to last a long time. 80% of braking is done by the front brakes.
#61 of 70 Escape/Marine vs RAV4 or CRV by chuckfromli Aug 09, 2009 (5:48 pm)
Probably looking at a new car purchase in about 6 weeks. My last new car is my wifes, a 2004 Toyota Sienna. I am giving my 2000 Nissan pathfinder to my son. I love the Pathfinder-Bose, leather, heated seats, sunroof. I would love a new 4Runner, but I want leather, sunroof, upgraded sound system again and don't want to pay over 28K before TTL. I am thinking of a Honda CRV EX-L, a Toyota Rav4, or an Escape/Mariner/Tribute. The last new Ford I had was a '93 Aerostar, back when "quality was job 1" and the water pump failed at about 37K, a thousand out of waranty, followed quickly by the a/c condenser or compressor at around 38K. The dealer did make good on the a/c repair and I paid only a small deductble.   Anyway, I was wondering if any other buyers here looked at the Rav4 or CRV and how they thought all these SUVs stacked up in terms of comfort and reliability. Replies to this message: bdyment (Aug 10, 2009 4:20 am) vg33e power (Aug 10, 2009 7:38 am) chuckfromli (Aug 11, 2009 4:01 pm) vg33e power (Aug 12, 2009 8:25 am) and 1 more...
#62 of 70 Re: Escape/Marine vs RAV4 or CRV [chuckfromli] by bdyment Aug 10, 2009 (4:20 am)
Replying to: chuckfromli (Aug 09, 2009 5:48 pm) I don't see how you can go wrong with the Escape. We have had two--2007 and 2009. Great vehicles. Lots of features and so far very reliable. Our friends have a 2004 with high mileage and no repairs other than normal service.
#63 of 70 Re: Escape/Marine vs RAV4 or CRV [chuckfromli] by vg33e power Aug 10, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: chuckfromli (Aug 09, 2009 5:48 pm) ...plus if you are questioning the "Ford" brand, dont do it with the Escape. Everything but sheet metal is all Mazda, so you are still buying Japanese so to speak. Replies to this message: chuckfromli (Aug 11, 2009 4:01 pm) vg33e power (Aug 12, 2009 8:25 am) explorerx4 (Aug 17, 2009 10:21 am)
#64 of 70 we have 04 and 09 escapes by explorerx4 Aug 10, 2009 (2:20 pm)
as i have said before, the 09 has all the things we like about the 04, but everything is better.htey both have the v6, but the new one gets much better fuel mileage and is much quieter.

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