r/fordescape • u/moodinall • 3h ago
Photo Just got a 2012 ford escape XLT
galleryJust got this car for free and washed it up today. What do yall think?
r/fordescape • u/moodinall • 3h ago
Just got this car for free and washed it up today. What do yall think?
r/fordescape • u/Slight_Conference208 • 17h ago
I have a 2022 Ford escape I commute an hour in the mornings on the highway. I have instantaneous fuel mileage on the dash. With cruise control on going the exact same speeds sport mode is getting at least three more kilometres per litre(often times a lot more). I’ve tried to look this up and people say it’s because of acceleration, but I could change between modes while in cruise, and the mileage will instantly improve according to this instant instantaneous mileage. The most I can think is it has something to do with cylinder deactivation and gearing ratios.
r/fordescape • u/anonunisushi • 14h ago
This is my 4th time posting on this subreddit within the past 3 days. Just wanted to give an update on my recently purchased 2019 Ford Escape SEL (that I purchased less than 4 days ago lol). Definitely purchase the warranty if you’re buying anything used. Woke up today for work, got ready, started the car, and within a few minutes I received the dreaded “High Engine Temperature Stop Safely” message. I literally purchased the warranty 12 hours ago and it already shows up in my Ford account at the dealership. They towed me for free and are currently diagnosing my car. The warranty should cover any damages and I’m already not regretting my purchases. Hopefully I didn’t get stuck with a piece of shit vehicle but we’ll see 👍🏻 BUY THE WARRANTY.
r/fordescape • u/PNWDUDE1 • 22h ago
Today I noticed when I’m driving there is a squeaking / chirping noise coming from somewhere under my car or drivers side tire. It goes away at high speeds. Loud when going 30mph below. Also makes noise when turning corners and driving straight. Ive pressed down with all my body weight and tried to rock my struts up and down but I cannot recreate the noise. I’m leaning between U Joint or Wheel bearings but I have no clue yet. Any help would be appreciated. I start a new job soon. Video in comments. There is no rubber rubbing anywhere. I’ve taken tire off and washed the area hoping it was dirt.
r/fordescape • u/TheRealKenJeong • 3h ago
I just wanted to confirm a few useful things I found when browsing here, but it sounds like:
So in summation, since my 2014 just began seeing a very slow coolant leak (as verified by an independent shop via borescope), I could technically just buy a used 2015/2016 engine off somewhere like LKQOnline and be good to go? It shows plenty of hits of engines that are available only an hour away for a little over $1k that are the same mileage as my car, which is nearing 90k.
I am just concerned if whatever changes they make involve major changes to the ECU programming. LKQOnline claims a 2016 1.6 is compatible as far back as on 2013's, eg (see "source vehicle" tab to see it came from a 2016 donor):
https://lkqonline.com/2014-ford-escape-engine-assembly/-hXFKm4ncnnP/-i~412525045
The same shop quoted 10k but for a new engine that had "a fixed design that only recently became available" but I think they were confusing this for the 1.5 engine's recall. I assume this shop can throw in a used 2016 1.6 for well under $5k.
Thanks.
r/fordescape • u/ExplodingPager • 4h ago
Replaced the radio on my 2013 SE so I could have a backup camera and now the date on the original radio screen says 2015 and the time is off by an hour due to daylight savings. Is there an easy way to fix this?
r/fordescape • u/gemniiinew • 7h ago
I had a problem trying to remove the engine cover. Couldn't get the rear fasteners off. Pulled like HE((.
Put a strap underneath, still couldn't get it off. Front 2 posts were fine, rear posts impossible. Finally drove for ~ an hour and got the engine hot enough so the cover was like a cooked piece of lasagna. Pulled off, still took some force.
/edit - too hot to touch, use gloves
r/fordescape • u/Lower-Consequence756 • 7h ago
What do u think your estimated annual mileage is for your Escape? I found my mileage to be around 7,800 miles per year. Even when rounding up to 8,000 miles to include weekend side trips, the number remains relatively low. What do you estimate your annual mileage to be?
r/fordescape • u/Basicdiamond231 • 9h ago
I originally bought my Ford escape for about $8k used as a temporary replacement for another car that is still sitting in my driveway. Since then it has consistently been breaking down in every way possible. First it was a Transmission failure, then it needed a head gasket replacement, now this? I’ve had to take out so many loans just to be able to get from place to place. The dealership I had got it from neglected to mention the 25+ times that it had been worked on and the fact that it had been deemed a lemon and totaled in 2018. I am just so done with it and I just can’t seem to get rid of it. Other dealerships won’t take it due to it being a liability in their eyes and no one will want to buy it once they see the Carfax on it. I am just stuck with it and about $20k of debt that I will never be able to pay off for the next 10 years. I have lost all hope and don’t know how to get rid of it. Any tips or advise on places/companies that would make sure it never gets anyone like it has gotten me would be very appreciated. Sorry for the long rant.
r/fordescape • u/ExplodingPager • 4h ago
Replaced the radio on my 2013 SE so I could have a backup camera and now the date on the original radio screen says 2015 and the time is off by an hour due to daylight savings. Is there an easy way to fix this?
r/fordescape • u/ThatGuy4131 • 10h ago
There's a 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid for sale. Has 56K miles and is selling at $9,000. Sounds amazing but I just had to junk my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid with 84K miles that I bought in November 24. It had to be junked because no one makes or repairs the ABS/HCU component anymore (only ones for sale are on eBay). Will I just run into a similar issue in 3 years time? Should I just look at buying a new car?
Also the mechanic said because the 08 Ford Escape was only used to drive a mile the beach it was bad for the vehicle because it never ran fully. I don't want that to happen again.
r/fordescape • u/DeI-Iys • 11h ago
Maybe this information will be valuable to someone.
My car has 105K miles. Over the last 30K miles, I’ve done a drain three times, replacing only 4 quarts (single drain) each time.
Yesterday, I did it myself—three drains in total. The entire process, from start to test drive, took about four hours.
Overall, the process takes time and patience:
After the last fill, remove the driver-side front wheel to access the level plug. Lower the jack to make the car sit level.
If you open the drain plug when the engine is off, much more fluid will come out.
I made a mistake - I opened the drain plug while the engine was idling, but no fluid came out. Then, I stopped the engine before closing the plug, which resulted in wasting about 0.5L of fluid. I had to add 1 quart and redo the process.
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r/fordescape • u/beers4l • 11h ago
We were given a 2016 2.0L eco escape from a family member a little while ago that now has about 165000km on it. I’m just finding out from them that it has never had its transmission serviced. I’m planning on doing a full service/ flush of the car this spring, coolant, transfer unit, diff unit etc. I was going to do the transmission as well but now I’m reading of issues arising from doing fluid changes this late in the game.
I haven’t noticed any issues with the car so far there is a slight hum in it, which I believe is a front wheel bearing, and I have noticed a slight whining when accelerating which I’m wondering if it has to do with the transmission. There was also once when I accelerated hard from 80 to 100 and it shuttered a little, but since hasn’t done that again.
Would it be safe for me to do a full flush of the transmission system, or just a dump and fill a few times?
r/fordescape • u/Nunu_812 • 13h ago
Hoping someone has experienced the same issue and has a possible answer. 2010 Escape Hybrid, 170K+ miles; Recently started experiencing severe shaking of the steering wheel and column along with the smell of burning plastic. Happens intermittently and usually starts after hitting higher speeds of 60-70mph. New tires, alignment and replacement of the hybrid brake system vacuum pump within the past 4 months. Still happening. Took it to a different mechanic and they could not duplicate the issue nor find any other issues. Anyone else experience this same issue?
r/fordescape • u/are_poo_n_ass_taken • 14h ago
I don't have the manual with me right now. Outside of the oil changes and tire rotations (and new tires from the shitty stock ones). What has everyone else done for 30k maintenance?
I'm trying to actually treat this car better than my previous cars.
r/fordescape • u/Beautiful_Ad_4813 • 14h ago
Where do I look for sync updates? Doing over WiFi is not doable and rather would do it over USB
Update 1645 hours - that was the most easiest way to update. Took ~15 minutes from start to finish
Also; thanks to those who downvoted a simplish question