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#7 of 70 Re: Ride Comfort [bdyment] by jkinzel May 17, 2008 (6:28 am)
Replying to: bdyment (May 17, 2008 6:07 am) Thank you for the information. Im going to hold out for the 2009 if I decide to go with another SUV.
#8 of 70 Squeeks? by beachdude May 25, 2008 (11:16 pm)
I have a 08' Escape XLT FWD with approx 730 miles. I am hearing a "squeek" front the back end of the car when braking. It seems to occur when the car has been driven for a while (warmed up). I have had it to the Dealer twice and they cannot locate the problem nor offer a repair. They have contacted "Oasis" to check for Bulletins with no resolution. I've explained to the Service Rep/Technician that it seems like when the weight of the car shifts from the front to the back as you complete the stop. The car makes the "squeek." The Technician states that he hears a noise that he feels is coming front the back Brakes. He has tightened suspension pieces. But, still the squeek. Has anyone experienced this same issue? And, have you found the fix? Replies to this message: kermitekstrom (Aug 06, 2008 6:47 am) beachdude (Aug 06, 2008 12:27 pm) kermitekstrom (Aug 08, 2008 6:43 am)
#9 of 70 2009 Escape. by mschmal Jun 16, 2008 (4:20 am)
THis car will. be worth the wait.   THere will be a new 4 cylinder engine and more HP from the 3.0L v6.   THere will be more NVH insulation.   There will be upgrades to the rear brake system. The biggest drums in its class.   Sync will be available along with Ford's next gen nav with sirius travel link.   Mark Replies to this message: bj02176 (Jun 16, 2008 2:09 pm) bdyment (Jun 17, 2008 4:15 am)
#10 of 70 Re: 2009 Escape. [mschmal] by bj02176 Jun 16, 2008 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Jun 16, 2008 4:20 am) Lots of brake dust on my 2001 Tribute with rear drums, no brake dust on my 2005 Escape with rear discs.   Why the biggest rear drums rather than normal discs like every other manufacturer is offering. Who has rear drums anyway, so they can easily win that award. Still I could be mistaken.   Wouldn't buy a vehicle with rear drums, discs all around or just say no.
#11 of 70 Re: 2009 Escape. [mschmal] by bdyment Jun 17, 2008 (4:15 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jun 16, 2008 4:20 am) Mark: What is the anticipated date that the 2009 Escape will be at most dealers?
#12 of 70 2009 Escape by August. by mschmal Jun 21, 2008 (7:52 am)
Rear Drums. Drums have a lower cost of maintenance then discs.   Rear brakes handle much less of the braking than the Fronts.   If a car with rear drums has good stopping performance than the disc gives no advantage.   Mark. Replies to this message: zoom_ute (Jun 27, 2008 5:27 am) zoom_ute (Jun 27, 2008 5:33 am) bdyment (Jun 27, 2008 5:06 pm) explorerx4 (Aug 07, 2008 5:22 pm)
#13 of 70 Re: 2009 Escape by August. [mschmal] by zoom_ute Jun 27, 2008 (5:27 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jun 21, 2008 7:52 am) Seems dumb to me they offer drums still...they already have the disc setup from the V6...why not use one common braking system and simplify the assembly line/parts inventory? Plus they are easier to self-service (ie pad/rotor change). As a 2006 Tribute owner with the rear drums I am pleased to read that they have improved brake initial bite for the 2009...but still think 4-wheel disc is the way to go..less fade with repeated use, better for repeated high-speed stops (on the highway), better when towing.   Otherwise the powertrain revisions are nice complements to last-years cosmetic/safety revisions. 4-cylinder power output sounds just right! Replies to this message: zoom_ute (Jun 27, 2008 5:33 am) bdyment (Jun 27, 2008 5:06 pm) explorerx4 (Aug 07, 2008 5:22 pm)
#14 of 70 Re: 2009 Escape by August. [zoom_ute] by zoom_ute Jun 27, 2008 (5:33 am)
Replying to: zoom_ute (Jun 27, 2008 5:27 am) Does the new 6-speed offer manual up/down control, or at least several forward gear choices? I've seen the 6-speed in the Taurus and it's got a laughable D and L position only. I really prefer 5 or 6 manual, but since they've eliminated the manual gearbox with AWD I hope they at least made the autobox somewhat controllable. Replies to this message: bdyment (Jun 27, 2008 5:06 pm)
#15 of 70 Re: 2009 Escape by August. [zoom_ute] by bdyment Jun 27, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: zoom_ute (Jun 27, 2008 5:33 am) Recently I saw a review of the 2009 Escape, can't remember the site, and the writer stated that there was only the D and L position, just like the Edge. Why does Ford continue to do this?
#16 of 70 Maybe end of July by jkinzel Jun 27, 2008 (7:51 pm)
I was talking to a local Ford salesman the other day and he seems to think that the 2009 Escape is going to be on the lots by the end of July or first week of August, but they will be early.   I don’t know about the rest of the country, but in Tacoma, WA most of the dealers seem to have a fair amount of 2008’s still on inventory.

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