Interior and exterior rusting, even though 100% garaged and regularly cleaned/waxed. ![]() Dealer told me he has no idea how to get them out either. Water even stains them, and you can't get the stains out. Leak is very minimal, no low oil between changes. Advised me to continue to drive it the way it is, as the repair worth more than the car. Was told that this year of Escape is notorious for leaking oil and eventually needing a $5,000 repair to head gasket to fix. Now I have a small oil leak starting at 85,000 miles. Control arm starting to come loose at 75,000 miles. Waterpump needed … replaced at 75,000 miles. Put duct tape around the too-small latch pin and it rattles no more. Here are the facts: What I have had to have fixed: since new, Liftgate rattled: numerous trips/replacement by dealership. Good thinking Ford! Even though this is connected to the drive train, and keeps your transmission from failing, its not a drive train part, and not cover cause its not internal. When your cooler needs changed the A/C Freon needs to be emptied, then fill again, which adds to the labor cost. They both told me to hold on to my receipt in case there is a recall I can get reimbursed I think this is the last Ford I will own.įord's GREAT idea of making the transmission cooler, and the A/C condenser all one piece. This is ridicules I am paying for a defect that Ford knows about. Since there is no recall, and the CSP is over, I had to pay $644.41 out of my pocket. Called Ford Customer Care, and both them, and the Ford dealer acknowledge the defect, but would not cover it. Since I didn't not own the vehicle until November 2010, I had no idea of the problem, and since the original owner never took it in, I have to pay the price. Ford sent a CSP #09B10 … to owners for a replacement because of the know defect to the cooler. I was told Ford did do some repairs on these cars that where built early 2008, and that the CSP (Customer Satisfaction Program) expired in August 2010. Though they cost a little more, you'll probably want to take a look at top vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 before settling on the 2008 Ford Escape.Īfter doing tons of research on line about the trans cooler defect, I see this has happened to 100's if not 1000's of people that owned 2008 Escapes. In short, Ford's compact SUV has been eclipsed by recently revamped and more competent rivals. ![]() Shoppers in the small SUV segment should know that although the Escape has been a favorite of ours for many years, this year's mostly cosmetic changes aren't enough to keep it in this fast-moving game. Our testing resulted in a best stop from 60 mph taking 154 feet, a decidedly poor showing for an ABS-equipped vehicle. For some reason, Ford fitted the 2008 Escape with rear drum brakes (it formerly had discs all around) and braking performance suffers. The quicker sport-utes in this class dash to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds.Ī more serious disappointment concerns the Escape's braking. ![]() Almost all its competitors now have five- or even six-speed units that do a better job of keeping their engines on their toes while returning higher fuel mileage. The end result is a double-whammy of merely adequate acceleration (zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds) and mediocre fuel economy. The Escape's available 200-horsepower V6, although generally energetic, has its efforts blunted by an aged four-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, we've found that attractive as the 2008 Ford Escape seems initially, it falls down in a few key areas when compared to more modern rivals. To promote a quieter cabin, the Escape features an acoustic laminate within the windshield and new carpeting that's much thicker than before. More functional changes were made to the Escape's cabin, including the first use of recycled materials for a vehicle's upholstery, a multifunction display at the top center of the dash and cool blue instrument lighting. With its bolder grill, taller beltline, higher hood and Edge-inspired headlights, the Escape is a handsome little rig. In light of this success and its challenged financial situation, Ford evidently hoped that giving the Escape a tougher look and a nicer cabin for 2008 would be enough to keep the entry-level SUV competitive. Ford's small car-based SUV was roomy for four, fun to drive (thanks to chassis co-development with Mazda) and peppy (thanks to its sprightly V6). When it debuted, the Escape was one of those "we got it right the first time" vehicles. For 2008, the Escape has received a "top-half" revamping, meaning the exterior and interior got a complete makeover, while the mechanical components remain mostly unchanged. Ever since its introduction seven years ago, the Ford Escape has been a winner for the company and has often ranked as the best-selling compact SUV in America.
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