So I just picked up a new DD.....Advice if you're famailir....

[SWORN]

I just picked up a new DD.....Please give me some advice if you're familiar.

2007 Ford Escape AWD 84K. Seems to run very well. Two previous owners, no accidents. I'm aware that the transmission may have issues. When I purchased it, checked the trans fluid. Overall fairly clean, no burnt smell. Just did an oil change and trans service. Been driving it around quite a bit. Very pleased so far with how it runs. Thought's? Thanks!

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[RedBeard]

My mom has one, V6 AWD, that’s a bit older than yours but I believe the same generation. She’s had the ignition coils go out, the front subframe rotted out and had to be replaced, a few ABS issues and living in Chicago the Escape is an easy target for catylitic converter theft as hers was stolen and I’ve heard of other Escapes being hit.

They’re practical and great in winter with the AWD. I’ve used it to tow my tool box a couple times as well.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Watch for rust in the back of the rocker panels and in the rear wheel arches, as well as the rear inner wheel area. I've seen a number of them have the shock tower mounts completely rusted away.

 

[SWORN]

My mom has one, V6 AWD, that’s a bit older than yours but I believe the same generation. She’s had the ignition coils go out, the front subframe rotted out and had to be replaced, a few ABS issues and living in Chicago the Escape is an easy target for catylitic converter theft as hers was stolen and I’ve heard of other Escapes being hit.

They’re practical and great in winter with the AWD. I’ve used it to tow my tool box a couple times as well.

Replacing the front Subframe sounds like a real PITA! They definitely sit high enough that the catalytic converter could easily be removed. Thieving bastards!

I'm slowly going through the Escape. Just had the oil and trans fluid changed. Also had the exhaust flex pipe fixed. Will need to have an axle seal replaced in the future too.....

Watch for rust in the back of the rocker panels and in the rear wheel arches, as well as the rear inner wheel area. I've seen a number of them have the shock tower mounts completely rusted away.
Today 08:45 AM

All good there, doesn't seem to be any major rust in the back rockers....

 

[Dasfinc]

Replacing the front Subframe sounds like a real PITA! They definitely sit high enough that the catalytic converter could easily be removed. Thieving bastards!

I'm slowly going through the Escape. Just had the oil and trans fluid changed. Also had the exhaust flex pipe fixed. Will need to have an axle seal replaced in the future too.....



All good there, doesn't seem to be any major rust in the back rockers....

Rockers aren’t the issue, it’s up top where the shocks mount to the Unibody.

The rockers could be rust free, but the Unibody can still rot away under the sheet metal.

Not to be a Debbie downer, they are great little trucks, especially at their price point used.

 

[Outlaw]

I had an 02 Mazda Tribute awd. Same body style just dated, had 230k when I sold it IIRC and I really liked it. Ran damn good and drove great despite the mileage.

 

[Smokinhot]

I had an 02 Mazda Tribute awd. Same body style just dated, had 230k when I sold it IIRC and I really liked it. Ran damn good and drove great despite the mileage.

My ex's parents had a good one. I should have bought it. The Escape/Tribute is what made me look and I settled on the CRV because of the fuel economy.

 

[SWORN]

Rockers aren’t the issue, it’s up top where the shocks mount to the Unibody.

The rockers could be rust free, but the Unibody can still rot away under the sheet metal.

Not to be a Debbie downer, they are great little trucks, especially at their price point used.

No worries.

A buddy of mine had a 2002 Escape AWD for sale.....This thing had a lot of rust. I could totally see it disintegrating! LOL! My 07 seems to be fairly solid, just hope for the best I guess.

I had an 02 Mazda Tribute awd. Same body style just dated, had 230k when I sold it IIRC and I really liked it. Ran damn good and drove great despite the mileage.

Wow, that's a lot of miles!

 

[cap42]

Had a 2001, went through 2 trans's but I also blame my wife's driving on that.

I helped a buddy with a 2006 last year fixing the rust by his shock mount. He was getting lots of road noise, I had to make a 6" by 6" patch where the driver rear inner fenderwell met the shock tower.

Aside from those 2 issues I haven't heard or seen anything first hand. Good little suv's.

 

[Chet Donnelly]

We bought a 2008 new back in 07 and loved it. We gave it to someone else in the family...and the thing is still running strong and hasn't had any issues.

It does have a little bit of rust in the rear passenger side wheel arch.

 

[Lead Pipe]

I had an 05 2wd V6 with 130k. They will run forever. The wheel arches will rust out. I tried to fix it with bed liner to no avail.

Also had an 08 4 banger briefly. Other than having no power it was nice.

 

[Outlaw]

Wow, that's a lot of miles!

Par for the course for me lol, but yeah, speaks to the reliability of them a fair amount.