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Scotty is TRIPPING on this one. Look on the road. One of the only vehicles you still see from the 00-09' era. This vehicle will be a classic someday.
yessir got one myself :}
Watch the video again or research the ford lawsuit. Issue applies to 2013 and later escape not before.
'The door is a door not a jar.' Priceless
Mid 1980's Japanese cars. Female recorded voice saying: 'Door is Ajar.' Americans complained. Japanese eliminated verbal warning system. Domo Arigato, Miss Roboto.
Stupid car. The door is a door and NOT a jar.
@@glennso47 where have I heard that before?
I was literally dying😂
Your door is ajar. Your window is a spoon.
My 2005 Ford Escape is still running strong with 205k miles. It passed Mass inspection and I just put in a new battery. NO payments , cheap insurance, and 4 Wheel drive for winter snow. Thanks for keeping her on the road!!!
i have a mercury mariner with 226k miles but i have power steering whining issues. but runs like a clock
In 2016 got a 05 escape hybrid with 134k for 2,600. I had to weld the strut tower and for some reason the control arm driver side didn't last a year. But other than that was a great cheap car. Gave me 32 mpg except during winter. Got into an accident last February and was totaled, had about 205k miles. Really missed specially how expensive cars are at the moment. Saw another 05 hybrid for $6 000 🤣
I had a 2005 Escape with the 3.0 V6 and 4WD. I never used the 4WD. It ran great and I eventually sold it for a profit because I bought it used at a low price. Now I have a 2008 Escape with the same engine (it looks like the 2005 engine) and 2WD. Again, I bought it for a song and it runs like a champ! I love these cars!!!!! This engine only has one serious POTENTIAL flaw with cam cover bolts that COULD back off and the torque should be checked when changing the spark plugs and coils - not a big deal.
The engine and transmission in these first two generations are known to go well beyond 300K miles if taken care of with proper servicing.
Have 2008 escape 4cylinder 265k and still runs like watch. Not one problem bulletproof.
I have a 2008 Escape with 310,000 miles original engine and transmission. Runs fine. Change your oil.
You need to more then change oil lol. Change fluids, differential, transmission, filters. Everyone will say oil, but that is just the start of basic maintenance.
@@calebniederhofer6529I think he meant change ALL oils. And yea I can vouch for this I have a high mile 2001 and I change all drivetrain oils more than the manual recommends
Hybrid version?
@@adribouss I have the 3.0, running strong with 248k miles. Everything is original besides fluids. No leaks, not burning oil or blowing through coolant in the summer. Doesnt overheat, nothing. Although, i did get a code recently, last week for a throttle body. Which is only around $40 and its 4 bolts and a sensor to replace myself. Id say thats great for a 248k mile V6 engine from 2009.
I got 290k on my 2009 still runs great and haven’t done anything to it but changing oil and a coolant flush
These second generation were mechanically excellent if taken taken care of.
Problem is, on a clear, calm and quiet night, you can actually hear the rear wheel wells rust.
KBS or Por15 inside the wells even if rust already started, I’ve saved both sides on my ‘11
I have a 2012 Escape XLT 3.0L V6 AWD myself that just crossed 140k miles. Bought it in 2016 at 66k miles. My main issue is the infamous escape rust above the rear wheels. I've only ever had to replace the A/C expansion valve and recharge the system besides general maintenance. I had a professional service job done at 100k and plan on doing the same at 150k. I have been pleased with the reliability of my Escape and find it fun to drive. Although recently I have been much more conservative with my driving, gas is so expensive these days! My best mpg is 25.2.
Cut out the rust, make a hand panel wheel arch. Weld in place, then use 2 pieces of fiberglass, after brushing on a soaking the fiberglass Matt. Sandown with 80 grit paper, apply auto body filler to the all the low spots. Cheese grate down the filler with the filler gets to the consistency of rubber. Then sand with 80 grid paper. Feel for any low spots with your hand. If low spots are felt, reapply body filler, and sand with 80 grid paper until the area is smooth, and level. Then use finer paper like 120 or 150 to feather in the repair with the surrounding area. The mask off, apply 4 0r 5 coats of 2 stage primer. If any perfections are noticed, rough up the area with 180 grit, apply spotty filler putty. Sand down the spot filler potty with 220 dry, or 320 wet. Then let dry, apply 2 to 4 coats of primer. Then wet sand the area with 400 grid. Let dry then apply 2 to 3 coats of paint. There is some minor after paint you have to do, if you want that mirror shine.
It is a great little suv. My 2009 3.0l 2wd is still running strong with the original motor and transmission. I just passed all 3's last week. Sitting at 333704
Even though it says 4wd, it's actually just an AWD system that kicks in when the vehicle feels slippage. Love my 2008 Escape, just like this 2008 except with the 2.3L. Definitely has some problems but I love it! Love it when you review a car I actually own lol...
I’ve had my 2012 ford escape xlt sport since new and never had any problems with it & this vehicle saved me a lot of money and now I can buy my 2023-2024 Lexus with all the money I’ve saved 😉.
My girlfriend has an escape with the 4 banger in it and it has 240k on the dash. Transmission shifts a little hard but aye it doesn’t slip and it still goes down the road. I have buddies of mine with them too and most of them have over 150k miles.
I've always bought ford's just don't get their turbo charges or eco stuff
Ford, Toyota or honda that's all I'll buy
same here
Smart decisions
Facts.
Whenever Scotty goes "Wheeeee!" you know it's going to be a great day!
I agree, the TPMS is stupid...because it leaves a light illuminated. They're just hoping to annoy you to the point of spending money.
It's so well deserved that this channel has grown so big. Happy birthday again Scotty ! Thanks for all the good stuff 😎
Used to own a 2nd Gen Escape with the V6. One of the most dependable vehicles I've owned. Mine was made in Missouri, and yes I had a TPMS fail on me. Those have a ñn internal battery, they always fail yet they last a while
Had the 2009 Mercury Mariner twin of the Ford Escape, can't complain about it; traded it in on a Buick Encore 5 years ago and still see it around town occasionally.
Those were/are good cars , before they got too complex.
my mom used to have one of those in that exact model but different color and it ran without any problems for years
Still have my 2000 V10 excursion..250,000 miles
I have a 2009 ford escape v6 limited, excellent suv only that I kept getting misfires, I replaced all the spark plugs and an ignition coil on cylinder 4, the check engine light is still coming on even though it drives fine, it has 161k miles on it. I took it back to the mechanic and he told me just drive it as long as I can. It's my daily driver.
I just got an 08 that had idle issues and shifted hard. Cleaned the mass air flow unit and replaced the filter and no issues whatsoever! 150k and going strong!
Older Ford escapes just jumped in value 💰💰💰
They are the rustiest rust buckets though, and the current price is probably a little high. But it sure beats the newer gen which is supposedly built to last 130k.
“It says the drivers door is a jar. Doesn’t look like a jar to me, looks like a door. But be that as it may.” Scotty you’re too much
The drivers door is a jar, looks like a door to me. Cracked me up on that one.
Thank you Scotty, there's a lot of folks that need your practical common sense when it comes to cars.
Great informative video as always, Scotty, and thank you... one minor critical note, though... please hold the camera more still... when the camera is all herky jerky, it makes me dizzy... I would have actually liked to see the engine bay without falling out of my chair.
We had a 2008 and put 275k on it and then blew it up so got a 2012 and are happy again (new to us). We have the awd for Canada
Scotty, every time I try to merge into traffic there's always one car to wait for.
It does seem like they're pacing themselves, I can relate. 😵💫
You may be older , but so are your mechanic skills , You have probably forgot more than most mechanic know ! I wish I knew a mechanic like you , because you are square ! And back in the day it meant something to be straight up honest ! Complete and Total Thumbs up Scotty !
Solid.
I've got a2005 v6 300.000 and 4 wheel, still runs great, better than the newer ones
Scotty is a legend.. he doesn't just fix his own cars, he gives his tooth a tuneup on occasion :D
6:03 The FedEx guy is following Scotty with more "pkgs" for him.😲😲😲
My 2010 MKX has over 200k everything works as it should. No lights, TPMS works fine
My wife 2009 is holding up well imho, it's having some issues, leaking some oil, some engine stuff now. Until it leaves me stranded, going to keep it. Someone once said a one word description for this car: analog
3.0 liter V-6 is the golden ratio for a V6, me thinks. Everybody made one. Nissan has returned to it.
You're like a part of our family. We talk about cars we generally mention what would Scotty say?
Had a 2002 ford escape it worked relatively alright. Replaced transmission, almost all the tubing in the cooling system, four batteries and two incidents of exhaust flooding the cabin. What finally did it in was the wiring the previous owner did started failing and caught fire.
Your the best Scotty!!!! For real!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have a 2011 Ford Escape XLT with 220k miles. Bought it when it was 2 yrs old with 11k miles. Blue with a sunroof and heated seats. Perfect vehicle. Little 4 cyl that saves had and has never treated me and my family badly
great truck i have one too about 3 years ago with 90k no real problems
I just bought a 2009 Ford Escape XLT with only about 60,000 miles on it. The car looks and drives like new and everything except the tire pressure sensor is working. Love driving this car. And it has no rust anywhere, since it has lived it's entire life on the southern Canadian prairies.
happy birthday Scotty , u make the world a better place !
Agreed!
This deserves a separate post. One thing I hate is the sensor for the power steering. The power steering on mine is electric and there is a sensor in the column. The connector gets slightly corroded and the power tearing kicks off. If I don’t have my electrical cleaner with me, I’d have to stop, turn it off, climb underneath the dash, disconnect it and do a quick in and out of the plug a few times to get it to work. Doesn’t happen often. Maybe 3 times in the 5 yrs I’ve had it. Electrical cleaner makes it last way longer before it happens again. I probably should use super fine sand paper on the connectors.
Aaaaay!
We saw this video yesterday with the Land Rover Escape
Thank you for the videos Scotty, keep em coming please 🤗👍👍
Howdy Scotty, greetings from Texas sir 👍
Which xtool scannerwere you using in this video?
That car look like it been in a WAR Man. 😆
I have a 2010 it has 318000 o it have done some front end work and rear suspension but it runs like a dream
Scotty i have a 06 tribute got a knock replace rack pinion tierods and ball joint and stab links i dont know maybe stab bushing ir bars in back but seem ok no play
Some of Ford's cars used to be really decent vehicles. Quality seems to gone downhill when this eco boost this and that started. Now if your in the US and not a truck or SUV fan your SOL with them anyway.
It's increased complexity... The complexity of all new vehicles has gone WAY up.
Direct injection, small turbocharged engines, variable valve timing, electronic modules everywhere, they are never going to be as reliable as an older car, even a basic 2010 car.... But the automakers can't meet emissions requirements with those more basic engines, so the days of highly reliable cars are over... Especially if you don't religiously maintain it. New cars are very delicate when it comes to neglected oil changes.
Afternoon, Scotty!
For more leverage thanks Mike where can I find it?
Think I'm very addicted to your channel Scotty, caz I just can't wait for you to post new videos..
I have a Nissan Rogue Select 2015 so now I think I will keep it after watching this video.
Thanks for all the advice, Scotty!!!
Happy birthday scotty good luck parents are they still around? Good guy
Is that. The xtool d9 pro? If so,what do you think?
2012 with 126,000 miles and it’s been fantastic since it was new. Keep up with the general maintenance. The vehicle is worth it and worth keeping. I plan on keeping it and running it until it won’t run anymore. One of our best auto investments if not the best and I have no regrets. The color is not the color I intended to buy, but I don’t care. Love it same as when it was new 💃
I have a question? There is a Honda dealership in my town that has a 2012 Ford Escape XLT with 204,000 miles, has 3 previous owners, the first owner bought it new in 2012 and appears to have put on an average of 26,000 per year for the 4 years they owned it. Then the 2nd owner had it for another 3 years and drove it an average of 23,000 per year. The 3rd owner owned it for 5 years and averaged about 6,000 miles per year? they are asking $4,200 for it. so the majority of the miles appear to be highway miles?? It was always driven in Wisconsin :( so that makes me nervous Lol's is it worth my time to at least go look at it? or is it a rust bucket by now? Lol's
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My understanding is that if the 2012 Escape is well taken care of, it can get 350,000 miles. If the Escape has a v6, it’s like a tank. It also helps if it was built with a tow hitch.
I wanted a different color when we got it back in the day, but since purchasing the Escape from the Ford dealer, that meant nothing to me. It’s been so good. Who cares about the paint color?
We have been looking to grab a used 2012 to have a spare one in addition to mine.
Things to look at: of course, the maintenance upkeep history - the rear frame- the rear rocker panels, both rear wheel wells and their arch linings- the tailgate
That will tell you what kind of conditions it was driven in and if it was taken care of. From the mileage you stated, likely highway miles. Really. We do keep up with maintenance on mine and spray it really good in those areas and the wheels during car washings.
If taken care of, you will have it a while. The carfax should tell you what was replaced due to the age of the suv etc.
We have Chevy and Honda family who switched to Ford purchasing, since this 2012 has been so good.
Don’t let the miles turn you off. You can get a car with 30,000 miles that was never taken care of and is a piece of junk. Never know and it doesn’t hurt to look at the vehicle and drive it.
Also, check the subframe connector.
2001 escape xlt with just over 136k miles...strong and looks good.
Easy to work on, parts are plentiful. Love my escape
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5:04 You can tell Scotty has grandkids , cuz he's always saying *WHEEEE* .😲😲😲
Hey Scotty, talking about this generation of Escapes (second gen), which motor would last longer, the V6 or the V4?
The V6 is better. The 4 doesn't get a lot better mileage, unless you get the rare 5 sp manual.
I love the ending!! The one and only Scotty
all you need to do is get wire wheel for a drill knock of the rust then get black rust oleum touch up rust spots. make your dot happy. same for the frame under coating or do what mustie1 does toilet bowl wax smear that and mix fluid film drive it get road dust built up. he has rot issue in his area fluid film by can spray the inside of the frame older cars restorations. no our ram doesn’t have it [rot] issues living in area salt none seldom even see snow ice/sleet but that few far between move to south arkansas farther south you go like above louisiana no salt no rot.
Afternoon Scotty
I have a 2012 Escape that has 89K on it now and I have no complaints. I've had to do very little to it. Right now it has an A/C issue that I'm going to wait until spring to worry about. It runs great.
My ac doesn't work either
@@joepayer17931.6 turbo ?
When it works in hot day is it good ?
In the mondeo and smax galaxy the ac was horrible
Remember when these things were used as taxi cabs for some cities? It's like riding in a sardine can.
Hybrid ones BTW.
The pricing, city MPG, and overall look of the hybrid 2006-2008 are so, so tempting. But I do not want to replace a battery for 5 grand minimum and in general pay a premium for the additional complexity on any repairs. And i know that's exactly what would happen if I bought one.
“I expect to see problems, it’s a Ford”. 😆
Lmfao 😂
Dodge/Chrysler is far worse
Scotty, were you in the movie Slap Shot lol
Hello Scotty , I'm A new subscriber , I have 2019 ford edge Titanium with 35,000 miles runs like a dream Do regular Maintenance on it Should I be worried about keeping it for an extended period of time ? Keep the break videos coming
Like any vehicle if you keep it properly maintained, it'll last a long time, and don't go by the long high mile service intervals, have the oil changed at least once a year or every 5,000 miles if you drive a lot on the highway, if not, have it changed every 3,000 miles. Have the transmission fluid and filter changed every 45,000-50,000 miles and you'll be fine. Biggest issue is people skip the routine maintenance items and wonder why they have a lot of issues. The Edge has a turbo charged engine, so you want to keep the oil clean, otherwise you will create turbo overheating issues.
We just got a 2010 against my judgment because what the woman wants she gets. And the day after we got it the rear end clunks going over bumps and around turns and it whines accelerating from a stop but stops when going faster. Any help would be appreciated
*Morning Scotty !!*
Question , not sure if I’ll get a response but 😅 should I trade in my 2015 civic si for a Toyota Corolla hatchback?
You are the Real Deal Scotty 👍
PUT A COOLANT TEMP SENSOR in there and drive that sucker. go underneath and put some rust converter on that rust. that car was pretty good for a cheap car. IMO.
Okay Scotty, I’ve owned the following Fords of which you would not approve, and I didn’t have (haven’t had) one problem with any of them: ‘15 Fiesta ST, ‘16 F-150 (2.7 EB), ‘19 F-150 (5.0), ‘20 Fusion, ‘22 Bronco Sport.
Then might be other Ford owner came from another world r having problems not only western market but in eastern market too
I call bull 💩 and all those vehicles are in the junkyard right now....even the bronco with warranty.
How many miles did you put on them??
@@clardy01 It makes no difference to Scotty- he said don’t buy new Fords. And it should matter to you either.
@@tedschmitt178 you’re right what would it matter if he traded them off at 25,000 miles or 250,000 miles 🙄
DO NOT BUY A FORD.......your coming my way Scotty.
Wow people not listening he means avoid 2013 escapes and above models. Not 2012 and before.
My youngest daughter had a new 2008 Escape, 4 cylinder we bought her. She had it till it threw a rod, died on Interstate 705 near Tacoma, Washington in 2017. It roughly had over 160,000 miles on it.
9 years and 160k not bad!
Hi, I'm thinking of buying one Ford Escape Hybrid 120Tkm (2008) for 8000 euros. Which is your opinion;
I have a 96 ford STX 4x4 high rider with 242000 miles oh it's a 4 ltr. Engine stick shift is an still strong yes keep up on oil changes an other fluids I know I will get over 350000 with it
Actually the tpms system is cheap to fix i paid 70$ for 4 brand new sensors on rock auto and paid my local tire shop one hour labor to install them and balance the tires
i had a 2003 v6 mustang that i had since it was new and got rid of last year at 165k miles because i had my third kid. ac still blew ice cold (southeastern US car) and I never had to recharge it and everything worked great. I only had to do routine maintenance and change the front brake calipers years ago. i loved that car and I was tempted to make the guy that bought it send me a christmas card every year to let me know how it was doing...
A friend of mine also has a 2007 ford fusion with the aisin transmission and ford v6 engine and that sucker keeps running despite her not doing any maintenance on it! 😛 It's a northern car and the only issue was that it died. I went to take a look at it and noticed that the ATF was not even measurable on the dipstick. I put fluid in it and noticed that it was running out below; she ended up having a cooler line that had rusted it. switched it out and put OEM ATF fluid in it and it still runs, 10s of thousands of miles later! Also, I don't know if they used volvo seat engineering but man those seats were comfortable too on that fusion. 2nd most comfortable seats I've ever sat on except for my wife's old volvo s60
I would never buy a ford with too much electronic crap that breaks down or engines and trannies that are unreliable, which is around anything past 2010!
I'm with you, but it's not the year, it's what is used and where it's made. My 2014 Mustang V6 was great. It was made in Flat Rock, MI, as is my 2018 Mustang GT. Naturally Aspirated engines and made in Michigan is the way to go.
I have a 2010 4 cylinder Ford escape. I bought it and it drove fine for 4 hrs the day i bought it. I didn't drive it the next day, the day after, i started it and it was fine, took off and it was like the truck was revving up but not wanting to shift into gear. NO DASH LIGHTS! I drained and filled the tranny fluid and test drove it, it did great! Next day put it on the highway and it did great then too! The VERY next day, it did the same thing as before with no dash lights!! PLEASE HELP!?!?!? I don't understand how it will be fine one day and literally not even 24hrs later, it's right back to running crappy and not throwing any codes on the dash at all!!!???? ANY IDEAS OR INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!! PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!
bought a 2008 fwd Xlt for 4k. 78k miles need to get my abs lights on my dash cleared but besides that very happy
I bought an '08 Escape XLT for $4K also at 151K miles 2 years ago. I've kept up with the oil changes, added new transmission fluid, and changed the front brakes. I have had no complaints and it runs so smoothly! I've had to reinflate my tires a few times but no big deal.
@@JimmyJam266 did you change the sprk plugs by chance?
"my tooth gets loose and I have to hammer it back in" 😳😳😳
The 2022 Escape is made in Louisville Kentucky
but where is the engine made?
@@davewilson6451
The engines appear to be made in Mexico from what I can find online. Not positive that it is all variants.
The Toyota Tacoma has moved all of its production to Mexico.
Will you also call the Toyota poor quality because of that?
I do work at Ford (Body Construction, not Powertrain) and wish we would keep building more in the USA, but IMO the quality coming from Mexico is excellent.
The Louisville KY plant is outstanding and would not hesitate to buy any vehicle made there, including the 2022 Escape or Lincoln Corsair.
Are the mid-2000's Mazda Tributes basically the same as the Escapes of that era?
Are they worthy vehicles (as long as you stick to the manual transmission) ?
Yes
No but seriously how can gou fix the temperature gauge? 😢
Is chihuahua Mexico a really tiny city?
It doesn't matter where a vehicle was made. They only assemble what the company sends them.....
My step dad had a 2008. It was great up to 200k kms. They go bad shortly after that. The new ones you're lucky to get 100k I've done timing belts and water pumps on the newer engines as low as 90k they're crap!!
The later years (2011-2012) have better reliability.
I have 2009 with 270k kms on it still working good but has the rear strut mount rust
Idk man alot of these are on the roads i bought mine awhile ago before everyone was driving them and worst thing i had was a simple spark plug change and oil pan gasket change out
I'll never buy another Ford again !
Our 2015 Ford Focus has been sitting in the Dealership's lot for almost six months waiting for a transmission module !!
Nothing but excuses for Ford.
There's Scotty again speaking truth about the gubment!
Scotty is always real.
My 2005 Explorer has 250k miles and never changed trans fluid.
Id love to visit him to hear what he has to say about my 09 Accord. Do I email him?
The 3.0 Duratec was designed by Porsche. External water pump metal timing chain , port fuel injection NO vvt
Extremely durable and underrated v6
Scotty you stay please don't buy a Ford made after this year but I was standing exactly what year it is.