Posted: 9/28/2012 1:49:34 AM EDT
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Does anyone here own a 2013 Escape? If so, what are your thoughts? I seem to like the exterior styling although it resembles a Vue from the rear - but then again that metal plate on the bottom is also used on the BMW X3? X5? as well. I know it is just a revamped Ford Kuga, all based on the C1 Focus platform which by itself is a great handling chassis. |
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It looks like the cooling recall is only for 1.6L EcoBoost engines, not the 2.0L in the Titanium. The other 3 recalls were from July, when the first Escapes hit the streets. I am still hesitant about a first model year purchase though. I heard about roof leaks too. |
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Radiators leak, cooling fans go out, replace the radiator or fans is a 4-5 hour job everything comes out the bottom and you need to strip all the front end off except the fenders them selves. Radios quits working at times, they already have had 4 recalls. Are the new redesigned Explorers having as many problems as the new Escapes? |
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Radiators leak, cooling fans go out, replace the radiator or fans is a 4-5 hour job everything comes out the bottom and you need to strip all the front end off except the fenders them selves. Radios quits working at times, they already have had 4 recalls. Are the new redesigned Explorers having as many problems as the new Escapes? Last year the Explorer/Edge had a bad batch of fan modules. Nice part is easy to change like 20-30 minutes. Only other problems are the Microsoft based radios need to be re-programed. I am considering an Edge, maybe Explorer, but the Escape's a bigger piece of junk than a Focus. |
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Radiators leak, cooling fans go out, replace the radiator or fans is a 4-5 hour job everything comes out the bottom and you need to strip all the front end off except the fenders them selves. Radios quits working at times, they already have had 4 recalls. Are the new redesigned Explorers having as many problems as the new Escapes? Last year the Explorer/Edge had a bad batch of fan modules. Nice part is easy to change like 20-30 minutes. Only other problems are the Microsoft based radios need to be re-programed. I am considering an Edge, maybe Explorer, but the Escape's a bigger piece of junk than a Focus. Thanks alot for the info. 
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Just got one.
2.0L 4cyl EcoBoost - 231HP/270TQ. Averaging 27MPG over all (50% city/50% highway). SE model/4WD/Tuxedo black-gray cloth/panoramic sun-roof/18-inch wheels/roof-rails/SYNC/SIRIUS/.......... I've had 2 Escapes before this (2006/2008) with good results and this one compares very nicely. So far no problems - very pleased. 
With it's garage buddy .......... 
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