Comments on Ford Escape!??

[rotciv]

meron na bang nag engine upgrade sa escape? may effect ba kahit stage 1 upgrade: IHE
or anyone tried installing a unichip?

[niky]

Yup.

Nope. At least... no dynos of Unichipped Escapes, yet.

[jom's]

Hey Guys! It's final! I am buying a Ford Escape XLT 2010 in a month time. Can anybody refer me to a Sales Representative who can extend a maximum allowable discount like what was mentioned in the thread? P90K discount ba or P60K discount?

I was in Ford Global a while ago and the sales rep did not mention that I can ask pala for a discount.

Thanks, I would appreciate feedback...

bro efecee how much yung nakuha mong discount? 60-90K pa rin ba?

thanks in advance bro...

[byronclen]

guys, for additional information about ford escape you may want to join and browse through www.escapezone.ph

[jom's]

bro efecee how much yung nakuha mong discount? 60-90K pa rin ba?

thanks in advance bro...

mga bros bump ko lang tong question ko, automatic po ba yung discount or we have to ask for 60-90K discount?

[efecee]

mga bros bump ko lang tong question ko, automatic po ba yung discount or we have to ask for 60-90K discount?

P80K lang ung discount... But I will have a free cross bar and ipod connector....

[jom's]

*sir efecee thank you po for the confirmation ng discount at additional freebies...

[efecee]

*sir efecee thank you po for the confirmation ng discount at additional freebies...

Clear ko lang... I think that the P80K discount being provided is for fleet purposes. Kung personal, P60K discount...

But as per the dealers, discounts change in a per month basis... Inquire na lang sa mga dealers. So far, the dealers who can provide good discounts based on my experiance are Ford Global and Ford edsa.

[romeldinho]

worth it ba difference ng xlt and xls yung entry and mid level variant? i think 100K ata price difference. i'm scouting for a suv. fits the budget ang ford escape. may color green pa ba ang escape?

[Battlestar]

worth it ba difference ng xlt and xls yung entry and mid level variant? i think 100K ata price difference. i'm scouting for a suv. fits the budget ang ford escape. may color green pa ba ang escape?

Dalawa po variant ng XLT

1.) 4X2 XLT
2.) 4x4 XLT

I owned the 4X2 XLT edition. Difference from XLS are:

1.) Leatherette Seats
2.) 6 CD In-Dash
3.) Chrome Door opener
4.) Fog Lights
5.) Front Skid Plate
6.) Rear Skid Plate
7.) Crossbar (Roof Rail)
8.) Retractable Cover
9.) Leather Steering Wheel

I didn't regret choosing the 4X2 XLT coz most of the accessories I want is already built in.

Take note on the bold letters. Those are accessories that you may get as FREE when you purchase the XLS version. But, you really need a charm to get that freebies or your downpayment is pretty low.

Good luck on your purchase sir If your mindset is already to purchase Escape, I can direct you to a good dealer and SA. No worries wala po ako cut or kita dyan. Yung SA na i-refer ko sayo is not my SA

[SRGuy]

Sir Battlestar,

Paki pm na din sken un contact number ng SA mo. Interesado ako

Thanks in advance.

[Battlestar]

Sir Battlestar,

Paki pm na din sken un contact number ng SA mo. Interesado ako

Thanks in advance.

Ok sir.

YGPM

[SRGuy]

Got it. Thanks Battlestar ;)

[doors]

Buti yung sayo sir Battlestar may cross bar sa akin wala eh, extra 5,500 pa. Hindi kasi kami nag in-house financing. Mas mura offer ng bank eh. Sa Ford global kami kumuha.

[Battlestar]

Buti yung sayo sir Battlestar may cross bar sa akin wala eh, extra 5,500 pa. Hindi kasi kami nag in-house financing. Mas mura offer ng bank eh. Sa Ford global kami kumuha.

Sir,

Sa bank rin po ako, mataas kase patong pag in-house. As I've said above, the other freebies are case to case basis. You really need to convince your SA.

Pero kung ano papipiliin, I'd rather go to discount than freebies :D

[IMm29]

Sir,

Sa bank rin po ako, mataas kase patong pag in-house. As I've said above, the other freebies are case to case basis. You really need to convince your SA.

Pero kung ano papipiliin, I'd rather go to discount than freebies :D

Personally, I feel the same way. Unless I really like the freebies or they're limited edition items, you could get them outside for perhaps a lower price.

[rick08]

And i think they give more discount on XLS than XLT 4X2. I am also interested to buy an Escape but still can't decide yet kung XLT4x2 or XLS. Pa-PM na rin ako ng SA nyo sir Battlestar. Thanks

[RendoStuart]

I regret ever having bought the 2009 4x4 Ford Escape. Below is my complaint to FORD:

"I am confirming my sincerest wish to return the 2009 Ford Escape which I bought from FORD CDO Dealership. The vehicle stalled a few kilometres away from the dealership (Jetti Bulua), right after the 40,000km preventive maintenance. The Check Engine Sign went on, the Overdrive On/Off was constantly blinking, the engine was shaking and the car would only run at a snail pace speed. Upon return to the dealership and after the diagnostics were performed, I was advised to leave the car for further examination. The car would remain with the dealership over the weekend and until the 2nd of November. This confirms my suspicion that Ford Motor Philippines delivered to me a defective unit. Note that I lost two half-days due to this incident. The first was in bring the car to the dealership, the second was in picking it up. Please understand that I live 88 kilometres from the dealership.

If you would kindly check your records, you would find the following:

1. Right After the first 5,000 km preventive maintenance, the ford escape stalled in the middle of the dark and isolated portion of the Iligan-Cagayan National highway, more in particular within the municipality of Libertad. After being rescued by your predecessor, Raymund Mirabueno, your dealership discovered that the vehicle had a defective Throttle Sensor. I expressed mu desire to return the unit, but gave Ford another shot at it owing to the fine service the dealership gave me. I accepted the vehicle with the condition that should it have a major breakdown again, I would gladly return the unit.

2. Sometime June 2009, the hinge of the center console box gave way and ruined the console box mechanism and plastic levers. I demanded replacement and was serviced quite well. As this was a non-critical component, I soldiered on with the vehicle. This incident however imprinted in my mind the poor quality of materials used and the poor workmanship that must have been done on the vehicle.

3. On my 35,000km preventive maintenance, I could rightfully remember I was billed for tire and battery inspection. After leaving the dealership I noticed the vehicle to be swerving on one side. As it was already late in the afternoon and I had to rush home, I soldiered on an 88 km trip to our home in Iligan City. A few days later, one of our drivers informed me that the steel belt on one of the tires have sprouted out and that the tires already had lumps, owing to the fact they were heavily worn out. I caused the all tires to be replaced and guess what- the swerve disappeared.

A few days after the tire change, while picking up my wife and groceries from Gaisano Mall-Iligan, the vehicle refused to start. Ford-CDO sought to rescue but my one of my drivers came first and told me to just replace the batteries as they are simply dead. I do understand the tires and batteries are consumables and should not be charged to the workmanship of the vehicle. However I could charge it on the dealership who failed me.

I am a CPA-Lawyer and a travelling businessman as well. I went to the dealership to buy a reliable vehicle that would give me years of trouble-free driving. I followed Ford’s maintenance instruction to the letter, and had the vehicle touched only be the dealership. Except perhaps for the battery change, I never even opened the hood of the vehicle.

With all these, I have lost all faith and confidence in the 2009 Ford Escape which I purchased from you, and I have also lost faith in the dealership as well. Much as I have grown to Love the car, prudence dictates that I must return the defective vehicle to Ford. I not only fear having a stalled vehicle on the road, but fear every 5,000 preventive maintenance as well."

[romeldinho]

this is a nightmare for the owner of any brand new vehicle. hope ford helps you out since i am trying to consider the escape as well in the very near future. 2010/11 old xtrail vs 2010/11 escape. hope i make the right choice by that time.

[Battlestar]

I regret ever having bought the 2009 4x4 Ford Escape. Below is my complaint to FORD:

"I am confirming my sincerest wish to return the 2009 Ford Escape which I bought from FORD CDO Dealership. The vehicle stalled a few kilometres away from the dealership (Jetti Bulua), right after the 40,000km preventive maintenance. The Check Engine Sign went on, the Overdrive On/Off was constantly blinking, the engine was shaking and the car would only run at a snail pace speed. Upon return to the dealership and after the diagnostics were performed, I was advised to leave the car for further examination. The car would remain with the dealership over the weekend and until the 2nd of November. This confirms my suspicion that Ford Motor Philippines delivered to me a defective unit. Note that I lost two half-days due to this incident. The first was in bring the car to the dealership, the second was in picking it up. Please understand that I live 88 kilometres from the dealership.

If you would kindly check your records, you would find the following:

1. Right After the first 5,000 km preventive maintenance, the ford escape stalled in the middle of the dark and isolated portion of the Iligan-Cagayan National highway, more in particular within the municipality of Libertad. After being rescued by your predecessor, Raymund Mirabueno, your dealership discovered that the vehicle had a defective Throttle Sensor. I expressed mu desire to return the unit, but gave Ford another shot at it owing to the fine service the dealership gave me. I accepted the vehicle with the condition that should it have a major breakdown again, I would gladly return the unit.

2. Sometime June 2009, the hinge of the center console box gave way and ruined the console box mechanism and plastic levers. I demanded replacement and was serviced quite well. As this was a non-critical component, I soldiered on with the vehicle. This incident however imprinted in my mind the poor quality of materials used and the poor workmanship that must have been done on the vehicle.

3. On my 35,000km preventive maintenance, I could rightfully remember I was billed for tire and battery inspection. After leaving the dealership I noticed the vehicle to be swerving on one side. As it was already late in the afternoon and I had to rush home, I soldiered on an 88 km trip to our home in Iligan City. A few days later, one of our drivers informed me that the steel belt on one of the tires have sprouted out and that the tires already had lumps, owing to the fact they were heavily worn out. I caused the all tires to be replaced and guess what- the swerve disappeared.

A few days after the tire change, while picking up my wife and groceries from Gaisano Mall-Iligan, the vehicle refused to start. Ford-CDO sought to rescue but my one of my drivers came first and told me to just replace the batteries as they are simply dead. I do understand the tires and batteries are consumables and should not be charged to the workmanship of the vehicle. However I could charge it on the dealership who failed me.

I am a CPA-Lawyer and a travelling businessman as well. I went to the dealership to buy a reliable vehicle that would give me years of trouble-free driving. I followed Ford’s maintenance instruction to the letter, and had the vehicle touched only be the dealership. Except perhaps for the battery change, I never even opened the hood of the vehicle.

With all these, I have lost all faith and confidence in the 2009 Ford Escape which I purchased from you, and I have also lost faith in the dealership as well. Much as I have grown to Love the car, prudence dictates that I must return the defective vehicle to Ford. I not only fear having a stalled vehicle on the road, but fear every 5,000 preventive maintenance as well."

Let me get back to you. I'll need to confirm if one of our members from EscapeZone is also from CDO. So that he can reach you to help out.