Ford escape

tommymac · 08-17-2010, 08:19 PM

Its almost time for a new vehicle and with a little parasite on the way I cant buy any more bikes for a while

and the mrs seems to kinda like the escape. I was wondering what some of you guys thought about it or what expierences you have had since I havent started researching it yet.

Rangerscott · 08-17-2010, 08:24 PM

My mom has an early 2000'ish and it is TERRIBLE!!! LOUD road noise, concrete seats, NO FUCKING CRUISE CONTROL!!!! HAHAHA, rotting rubber parts, CD player buttons stop working, faded ass ANY ext plastic, semi-rough hard engaging tranny, "hard" plastic everywhere interior.

The only thing going for it is the V6 is peppy and it has one of the smoothest gear column shifters.

derf · 08-17-2010, 08:27 PM

I bought 2 fords in my life and wont buy another one

SteveP · 08-17-2010, 08:34 PM

We rented one in 05 and it was one of the worst vehicles I have ever been in. Loud, rides like shit, loud.

I own a 2010 Flex btw.

smileyman · 08-17-2010, 08:38 PM

Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota RAV 4, KIA Sportage which is made over Tuscon, Honda Pilot/CRV, Subaru Outback, All before Escape

Rangerscott · 08-17-2010, 08:50 PM

I will say KIA is kicking ass in the looks department. I've never own or driven one but their vehicles started looking good when GM got them.

pauldun170 · 08-17-2010, 08:52 PM

Like catalytic converters?
They used to be a weak point on the escape.
They are not the worst vehicle in the world but there are better alternatives. Unless it's a cheap base version with the stick.....and it's used.
I'd try other trucklets or consider an actual family car.
What's your price range? You looking new or used?

Cutty72 · 08-18-2010, 12:40 AM

GF's parents have one and it seems pretty solid. Well over 100k on it and the only issues they've had is some front end parts.
They get decent mileage (low 20's).
The ride is not spectacular, but ok if you are looking in that class of vehicle.

Flexin · 08-18-2010, 08:33 AM

I have the Mazda Tribute (Same as the Escape but has painted lower panels on the exterior and the interior is a bit different.) and we like it. I wanted an Escape but there wasn't one that went through the auction that day. I had my dealers license would buy what I got a good deal on. I almost bought a Explorer but the dealer that put it in was asking $500-1000 more then I want to spend. The guy running that lane at the auction tried hard but I wasn't moving.

Anyway the Tribute/Escape are not bad. Mine is a V6 AWD model. With 4 winters on it you have a hard time getting stuck. This was my first vehicle with heated mirrors and its something that I will try to find on any vehicle I replace it with.

Take one for a test drive and see what you think.

James

Flexin · 08-18-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyman

Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota RAV 4, KIA Sportage which is made over Tuscon, Honda Pilot/CRV, Subaru Outback, All before Escape

I wouldn't get the Tuscon or Sportage myself. The Rav 4 is ok but I didn't love the ones I drove. Pilot I would put near the top of your list. CRV I'm not a huge fan of but would take it over the Kia and Hyundai. The Outback I would possibly look at.

There were two vehicles I was looking at during that auction. One was the Tribute and the other was a Subaru Legacy. The only reason I didn't get the Subaru was the engine had an odd sound and I couldn't remember if that was a Subaru thing or if this one was rough so I walked on that one.

James

08-17-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Ford escape Its almost time for a new vehicle and with a little parasite on the way I cant buy any more bikes for a while and the mrs seems to kinda like the escape. I was wondering what some of you guys thought about it or what expierences you have had since I havent started researching it yet.

08-17-2010, 08:27 PM	#3
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08-17-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota RAV 4, KIA Sportage which is made over Tuscon, Honda Pilot/CRV, Subaru Outback, All before Escape __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-18-2010, 08:33 AM	#9
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	I have the Mazda Tribute (Same as the Escape but has painted lower panels on the exterior and the interior is a bit different.) and we like it. I wanted an Escape but there wasn't one that went through the auction that day. I had my dealers license would buy what I got a good deal on. I almost bought a Explorer but the dealer that put it in was asking $500-1000 more then I want to spend. The guy running that lane at the auction tried hard but I wasn't moving. Anyway the Tribute/Escape are not bad. Mine is a V6 AWD model. With 4 winters on it you have a hard time getting stuck. This was my first vehicle with heated mirrors and its something that I will try to find on any vehicle I replace it with. Take one for a test drive and see what you think. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

08-17-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	My mom has an early 2000'ish and it is TERRIBLE!!! LOUD road noise, concrete seats, NO FUCKING CRUISE CONTROL!!!! HAHAHA, rotting rubber parts, CD player buttons stop working, faded ass ANY ext plastic, semi-rough hard engaging tranny, "hard" plastic everywhere interior. The only thing going for it is the V6 is peppy and it has one of the smoothest gear column shifters.

08-17-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	We rented one in 05 and it was one of the worst vehicles I have ever been in. Loud, rides like shit, loud. I own a 2010 Flex btw.

08-17-2010, 08:50 PM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I will say KIA is kicking ass in the looks department. I've never own or driven one but their vehicles started looking good when GM got them.