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FWD Ford Escape OK in Winter Driving?
13 messages, Last post on Aug 09, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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#8 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [vg33e power] by oshkoshdriver
May 07, 2009 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: vg33e power (May 07, 2009 2:00 pm)
Thanks for explaining the traction control better to me. I wasn't sure when that would really kick in. Lots of cars seem to be coming with that. And yep, we sure are here typing away, so I guess we're all doing something right. I appreciate the advice I've received here. Thanks for the perspective. I've also been looking at Subarus that come with AWD standard and that's another option for me. Not sure what I'm going to do. Sigh.
- vg33e power (May 07, 2009 2:15 pm)
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#9 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [oshkoshdriver] by vg33e power
May 07, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: oshkoshdriver (May 07, 2009 2:09 pm)
My choice would be a Subie over the Escape. 4WD is standard
Fun to drive in snow and in highway
Most models come standard with a manual trnas even the upper scale models.
and if you can afford it...
TURBO!
- steve_ (May 07, 2009 9:42 pm)
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#10 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [vg33e power] by steve_ HOST
May 07, 2009 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: vg33e power (May 07, 2009 2:15 pm)
I'd be interested in the mileage hit. I got by fine in snow country for years with winter tires and FWD. I have an AWD Subie wagon now that's good for going to the ski hill, but 9 months out of the year, I wish the mpg were a bit better. The extra ground clearance on the Escape should help a bit in snow with either FWD or AWD.
- oshkoshdriver (May 08, 2009 6:43 am)
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#11 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [steve_] by oshkoshdriver
May 08, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: steve_ (May 07, 2009 9:42 pm)
Yes - that's my concern too. I'm a bit of a miser at the pump, and am looking to buy something with at least "decent" MPG. I'm going to try to weigh my options. I really appreciate the feedback from people on this forum. Thank you.
- vg33e power (May 08, 2009 9:01 am)
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#12 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [oshkoshdriver] by vg33e power
May 08, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: oshkoshdriver (May 08, 2009 6:43 am)
Considering your are between the Subie and the Ford, I take it you are comparing the Escape to the Forester just to be comparing apples to apples. Forester 2.5X $19995
20mpg city
26mpg hwy
170hp 2.5L
4WD
Escape XLS $20435
22mpg city
28mpg hwy
171hp 2.5L
2WD
#13 of 13 Re: Front Wheel Drive Escape OK in winter driving? [oshkoshdriver] by sylviah
Aug 09, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: oshkoshdriver (May 07, 2009 9:27 am)
I have a 2005 Ford Escape - 4 cylinder and I live in Eastern Washington - if you have been following the news for the last 2 winters - you know that we got nailed with snow. My Escape got me everywhere I went and back home. I have all Season Tires (the better kind) and they are siped! Other then that I did nothing to it. I got high centered one time and had to dig out - but a 4WD would not have gotten me out either. I recommend that car highly!
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