Comments on Ford Escape!??

[gadjasoft]

slmat sir reactor, meldoyu and astra22. Actually naicip ko nga pwede mag improvise ng extra seats sa likod. Dahil sa mga feedback na binigay nyo naging clear na sa kin na escape na nga tlaga dahil bukod sa sya ang kursunada namin ng ermats ko, it also suits our needs. Yung FC cguro given na yun basta komportable nman. Isa pa hindi nman sya pag araw araw gagamitin, family trip lang kc ang hirap na tlaga mag commute sa ngayon grabe. Hope by December we could find a good deal na escape at sana may manual puro matic nakikita ko eh.. hehehe... Next time mga sir pa guide nman po pagdating sa maintenance. Slamat ulit sa inyo at sa tsikot.com! More power!

[astra22]

Bro Gadja, if you can, get the quad headlights model. I think these are available to 2005 model up, Engine is 2.3 duratec already. Very powerful, makes overtaking easy.
Though I have some apprehension on the safety of the passengers at the cargo area, it may be doable.

[GTi]

Bro Gadja, if you can, get the quad headlights model. I think these are available to 2005 model up, Engine is 2.3 duratec already. Very powerful, makes overtaking easy.
Though I have some apprehension on the safety of the passengers at the cargo area, it may be doable.

Naah~ If Pinoys are OK with riding in the open bed of a pickup, this is nothing! We have tried fitting someone in the cargo area before. Around 5"8 male, 16 years old, approx. 180lbs. I don't think you can fit anyone else there. He had to stretch across since there was no legroom. That is unless you plan to let them sit cross legged for the entire trip, or that they are children.

[gadjasoft]

Naah~ If Pinoys are OK with riding in the open bed of a pickup, this is nothing! We have tried fitting someone in the cargo area before. Around 5"8 male, 16 years old, approx. 180lbs. I don't think you can fit anyone else there. He had to stretch across since there was no legroom. That is unless you plan to let them sit cross legged for the entire trip, or that they are children.

tama ka sir hehehe... iba ang pinoy. Kung dati rati nga ay nag tiyatiyaga sa bus or sa likod ng pick up na wide open. Custom seats lang remedy dyan at magkakasya din 2 adult sa likod. Sana kc di na lang tinago reserve sa ilalim para ndi na sakripisyo yung room ng cargo, kulang sa height eh hehehe,,,. Sanay nman kami na kanya kanyang kalong ng bag eh hehehe... May isa pa po akong tanong, magkanu nman po ang nagagastos every tune up ng ford escape? Tuwing kelan to gnagawa? Ano kadalasan pinapalitan to maintain comfort and safety? In case ang nabili namin eh di namin kursunada yung kulay magkanu ang magagastos namin pag pinacustomize namin yung color and hindi ba maaapektuhan ang rehistro ng sasakyan?

[GTi]

tama ka sir hehehe... iba ang pinoy. Kung dati rati nga ay nag tiyatiyaga sa bus or sa likod ng pick up na wide open. Custom seats lang remedy dyan at magkakasya din 2 adult sa likod. Sana kc di na lang tinago reserve sa ilalim para ndi na sakripisyo yung room ng cargo, kulang sa height eh hehehe,,,. Sanay nman kami na kanya kanyang kalong ng bag eh hehehe... May isa pa po akong tanong, magkanu nman po ang nagagastos every tune up ng ford escape? Tuwing kelan to gnagawa? Ano kadalasan pinapalitan to maintain comfort and safety? In case ang nabili namin eh di namin kursunada yung kulay magkanu ang magagastos namin pag pinacustomize namin yung color and hindi ba maaapektuhan ang rehistro ng sasakyan?

Mura lang ang maintenance bro. Hindi ako ang nagpapamaintenance ng Escape kaya hindi ko kabisado ang exact figures. Pero ang ginagawa lang dun usually ay change oil and air filter cleaning every 5000 kms. Within 2000 petot abot na, dun lang sa nearest Shell station.

I'd suggest against repainting kung maganda pa ang paint job, kasi factory painting is almost always the best in terms of quality. But if you really have to, it varies greatly depending on the quality of labor and materials. I'd say around 30-50k.

[gadjasoft]

naku mahal pla. thanks sir. so dpat pag bumili pla kami ay yung kursunada na tlaga naming kulay, yung 30-50k na yun pwede na maging budget pampalit ng pang ilalim and for audio upgrades.

[GTi]

naku mahal pla. thanks sir. so dpat pag bumili pla kami ay yung kursunada na tlaga naming kulay, yung 30-50k na yun pwede na maging budget pampalit ng pang ilalim and for audio upgrades.

That's right bro. I have a family friend who used to open a paint and body shop. Napaka-professional nila during their time (around 20 years ago na) and was among the best in the trade. As in talaga lahat ng equipment meron, pati na yung parang oven na pang-tuyo ng pintura. That's the best you can get outside of the factory. Ngayon daw that will cost around 5k per body panel. And yet he shares that even this kind of treatment is still inferior to factory painting na binababad talaga buong kaha sa kaldero ng pintura.

Pero maganda naman ang mga color options ng Escape ah. I personally like dark green, black and yellow.

[rcbolt]

Hi guys, do you think it is still ok to buy the current 2012 escape even though the 2013 model might come out soon? Taking into consideration the big discounts ford is giving. And comparing the escape also to the sportage? Thanks.

[LucasVN]

Wait for the new model.

[oliver1013]

2nd hand escape? Uh oh....update mo nalang kami bro kung how the experience will be..

[MELDOYU]

Hi guys, do you think it is still ok to buy the current 2012 escape even though the 2013 model might come out soon? Taking into consideration the big discounts ford is giving. And comparing the escape also to the sportage? Thanks.

But siguro expect na hindi kasing presyo ang 2013 sa 2012 model ngayon. sa laki ng difference ng interior and exterior plus added technologies. Sa malamang papalo ang presyo ng 2013 model ng 1.4M up... sa price ng escape ngayon, eh very sobrang mura na compare to other suvs. The looks is very traditional compare to sportage or tucson. pero escape has been running for at least a decade already. it has been tested & proven na.

[GTi]

Hi guys, do you think it is still ok to buy the current 2012 escape even though the 2013 model might come out soon? Taking into consideration the big discounts ford is giving. And comparing the escape also to the sportage? Thanks.

If all you want is a for keeps reliable car for everyday use then go for it. It'll serve you well.

Not very familiar with the Sportage. But based on the input of the owners, the 2.0L gas engine is not known for fuel efficiency. The Escape should also trump it in the chassis department and in terms of off road prowess for the 4x4 variant. But the Sportage is a much more modern car with much better looks. If you are going for the diesel, no contest na syempre.

[mitzeagle]

anybody from ford escape owners installed a step board? kindly share photos and your expenses. TIA

[eight_668]

Help guys, hope to get your suggestions,

i was able to buy a 2nd hand 2008 escape 2.3L 4x2 AT mileage around 56k already. Bago ko lang po napa change oil, ung oil and fuel filters ok pa naman so hindi pinalitan. Air filter is replaced and new already. Last FC ratio ko city driving was only around 4.9k/lit. I use shell unleaded plus ata un ung green color code nila. Any input or suggestion how i can increase the ratio? i was expecting to get around 7km/lit basing on other owner's input. City driving lang po pero indi naman hataw driving. Moderate lang po. Any help would be much appreciated.

[GTi]

Help guys, hope to get your suggestions,

i was able to buy a 2nd hand 2008 escape 2.3L 4x2 AT mileage around 56k already. Bago ko lang po napa change oil, ung oil and fuel filters ok pa naman so hindi pinalitan. Air filter is replaced and new already. Last FC ratio ko city driving was only around 4.9k/lit. I use shell unleaded plus ata un ung green color code nila. Any input or suggestion how i can increase the ratio? i was expecting to get around 7km/lit basing on other owner's input. City driving lang po pero indi naman hataw driving. Moderate lang po. Any help would be much appreciated.

That's odd. This sort of consumption is expected for the V6, but not the 2.3. But then your route figures big in this as well. If your daily route is extremely short, and is composed mostly of stop and go traffic, your gas mileage will suffer. Check also your tire pressure. It may be underinflated.

[astra22]

Help guys, hope to get your suggestions,

i was able to buy a 2nd hand 2008 escape 2.3L 4x2 AT mileage around 56k already. Bago ko lang po napa change oil, ung oil and fuel filters ok pa naman so hindi pinalitan. Air filter is replaced and new already. Last FC ratio ko city driving was only around 4.9k/lit. I use shell unleaded plus ata un ung green color code nila. Any input or suggestion how i can increase the ratio? i was expecting to get around 7km/lit basing on other owner's input. City driving lang po pero indi naman hataw driving. Moderate lang po. Any help would be much appreciated.

Bro, we have the same engine model though mine is the 2006 year model. I am averaging 6-7km/l. and has 37k on the ODO. Most of the times stop and go traffic leads to bad fc.
I don't know, but maybe a tune up will help improve your fuel consumption. I suggest you bring it to the nearest CASA or to any other reputable autoshop.

[eight_668]

thanks for your comments. Daily route ko is mostly city driving mostly stops on stop light intersection only and on moderate traffic. Ill try to check with the tire pressure but from the looks hindi nman kulang. yes parang v6 nga? im wondering whats wrong with this pina check ko na sa autoshop.

[GTi]

thanks for your comments. Daily route ko is mostly city driving mostly stops on stop light intersection only and on moderate traffic. Ill try to check with the tire pressure but from the looks hindi nman kulang. yes parang v6 nga? im wondering whats wrong with this pina check ko na sa autoshop.

Yung amin 2006 Mazda Tribute 2.3L 4x2 with 42tkms on the clock. FC plays at around 7km/L talaga.

The length of your daily commute factors a lot as well. For example a daily commute of 20kms balikan or more will consume less in proportion than a daily commute of 10 kms balikan or less.

[spo1]

Hi guys, do you think it is still ok to buy the current 2012 escape even though the 2013 model might come out soon? Taking into consideration the big discounts ford is giving. And comparing the escape also to the sportage? Thanks.

I recently bought a 2012 escape. I was also considering the kia sportage MT but mas value for money yung escape. aside from being cheaper than the sportage, the escape has more features and is AT already. i also like the beige interior of the escape vs. the black interior of the sportage.

for escape owners here, would you know where to buy accessories like cargo cover, tray, etc? (yung mura lang ha). thanks!

[astra22]

I recently bought a 2012 escape. I was also considering the kia sportage MT but mas value for money yung escape. aside from being cheaper than the sportage, the escape has more features and is AT already. i also like the beige interior of the escape vs. the black interior of the sportage.

for escape owners here, would you know where to buy accessories like cargo cover, tray, etc? (yung mura lang ha). thanks!

For accessories, you can visit Concorde or Blade at the nearest Malls. But for the cargo bay cover, i think only the Ford dealerships have this on order basis. P11k if i can recall. This is the retractable cover.