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#579 of 650 Problems slowly getting fixed by pzam

Feb 23, 2013 (2:24 pm)

I got my Titanium in August and had lots of problems. Sync regularly locked up, proximity sensors failed, dash lights wouldn't dim, GPS was slow to lock, etc. Some were simply bad modules which the dealer replaced. Others were design issues, but I'm happy to say that it appears Ford is slowly knocking them out. Sync 3.5.1 has been much more stable than the prior version. TSB 13-02-01 corrected a bunch of issues, including early indication of low fuel, one button reset of computer functions, and failure of nav to update on the Intelligent 4WD screen. A new GPS module appears to lock much quicker -- like 1 minute instead of 10. I suspect Ford isn't publicizing the GPS fix on a TSB yet, but the new ones were backordered and appear to have fixed my problem. 8 service visits in 6 months kind of sucks, but luckily I have a fantastic dealer who has taken great care of me. Lesson learned: if you buy a vehicle in its first year of production, make sure you get it from a dealer with superior customer service.

#580 of 650 Re: clogging this up with snow is probably not recommended? [usa1fan] by dan5678

Feb 23, 2013 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: usa1fan (Feb 23, 2013 7:25 am)
ok then. I suppose, as the ambient air temp is hovering around 0deg C, I shouldnt be too concerned if there's snow instead of air in that duct.

#581 of 650 Replacement fog light bulbs? by escapeti2013

Feb 23, 2013 (9:33 pm)

Hi all,
 
My '13 Escape has the HID headlamps along with the LED running lights, both of which (to me at least) look great with the "pure white" light they emit. However, it seems that the fog lamps are some sort of standard bulbs that emit the more typical off-white light that you'd expect from an incandescent bulb, and it makes it look a little odd when you have the fog lamps on along with the headlamps as the fog lamps and the headlamps are two very different shades of white. I'm wondering if anyone has found any sort of a replacement for the fog lamp bulbs that more closely matches the color of the headlamp bulbs.
 
Thanks!

#582 of 650 Re: 2013 Ford Escape with Stone leather seats staining [usa1fan] by ghanashyaml

Feb 23, 2013 (11:06 pm)

Replying to: usa1fan (Feb 22, 2013 10:15 am)
Thanks all for yours replies.

#583 of 650 gps and tailgate defects by mikeqt

Feb 24, 2013 (4:50 am)

Picked up my new Escape and drove 16 miles, (26 miles on odometer) and the GPS could not find the street that I was driving on. Quality!! Two weeks have gone by and ford still hasn't found the fix!! I think they don't know.
 Then just to add to my frustration the tailgate started to wear a hole through my bumper!!! Talked to my dealers body shop and determined the door is made incorrectly,(too big for the hole it must go in) and they would try to adjust it to fit it better so not rub on bumper. I then checked the other new Ford Escapes on the dealers lot and everyone is the same! NONE OF THE LINES FROM THE REAR FENDER AND TAIL LIGHTS LINE UP TO THE TAILGATE!!!!!
Just called the BBB and started lemon law action.
  THIS!!!!, for a car coming from Ford!

#584 of 650 Re: gps and tailgate defects [mikeqt] by tim156

Feb 24, 2013 (7:46 am)

Replying to: mikeqt (Feb 24, 2013 4:50 am)
I can understand not knowing about the GPS, but how did you not notice the tailgate issue during your walk around and pointed it out before signing the papers or driving the car off the lot? I doubt the tailgate was made incorrectly, they're all stamped from the same die, it's not aligned properly and can be made right through adjustment and the bumper cover can be replaced. I'm not sure you have a lemon law claim, but good luck with that.

#585 of 650 Re: Replacement fog light bulbs? [escapeti2013] by stevedebi

Feb 25, 2013 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: escapeti2013 (Feb 23, 2013 9:33 pm)
"My '13 Escape has the HID headlamps along with the LED running lights, both of which (to me at least) look great with the "pure white" light they emit. However, it seems that the fog lamps are some sort of standard bulbs that emit the more typical off-white light that you'd expect from an incandescent bulb, and it makes it look a little odd when you have the fog lamps on along with the headlamps as the fog lamps and the headlamps are two very different shades of white. I'm wondering if anyone has found any sort of a replacement for the fog lamp bulbs that more closely matches the color of the headlamp bulbs. "
 
Fog lights have a completely different purpose than normal lights; it may be intentional that they used the softer light, since a bright light in foggy conditions might actually make things worse. You are concerned with ascetics, but the lights have a specific use.
 
I don't know if this is the reason. I have not seen any articles or studies on this question. But I thought I'd mention it.

#587 of 650 Re: Replacement fog light bulbs? [stevedebi] by cmuniz

Feb 26, 2013 (9:55 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 25, 2013 3:28 pm)
I like the fact that the fog lights come on when making turns to better light the right/left sides. I wasn't aware of that when I bought the vehicle. I also like the night visibility with the HID lamps.

#588 of 650 Re: 2013 Ford Escape with Stone leather seats staining [usa1fan] by kathymcc123

Feb 27, 2013 (9:13 am)

Replying to: usa1fan (Feb 22, 2013 10:15 am)
I have worn jeans, etc and no staining. I would suggest spraying stain guard once you get the seat clean. Sometimes, when I have cloth seats, I sit on a dish towel in the same color as the seats, or passengers. Especially if it's raining etc

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