There's a Ford Escape model for most tastes and needs. Escape now sets the class benchmark for safety features. Safety features that were extra-cost options on lower-trim models are now standard across the board, including Ford's Roll Stability Control system. The finish is more upscale and pleasing, and feature function and switches are among the best. Interior storage options have improved considerably. Folding the rear seats opens a good sized cargo area with a flat floor, and space behind the seat surpasses that in the trunk of the typical sedan. The new 2008 Ford Escape still provides comfortable seating for four, or five in a pinch, but with noticeably more headroom than in pre-2008 models. It offers better fuel economy and lower emissions but demands little additional effort or knowledge from the driver. For the most part, the Hybrid drives just like a conventional gas-only Escape. All, including the gas-electric Hybrid, are offered with either front- or all-wheel drive. All variants, including the V6 and Escape Hybrid, deliver some of best EPA mileage ratings in the class. The base four-cylinder is adequate for all-purpose driving while the V6 offers quicker acceleration performance. Its smooth ride and agile handling make for enjoyable driving, and its compact dimensions make the Escape easy to park. Yet the Ford Escape still delivers the advantages of unit-body, car-based competitors such as the Honda CR-V. Escape's ride height and seating position are a bit higher than competitors such as the Honda CR-V, and it can tow up to 3,500 pounds, which is substantially more than most other vehicles in the class. Its new styling deliberately invokes Ford's larger, truck-based Expedition and Explorer sport-utilities. We'd call the Escape a little truck among small SUVs. The Escape's standard safety features are upgraded significantly for 2008. The improvements nearly cover the spectrum, and inject a new level of refinement. 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.The Ford Escape has been thoroughly updated for 2008, reinforcing the character and appeal that have made it America's perennial best-selling small sport-utility vehicle. 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. After 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.
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