I had a supercharged 3.0 2007 one and just had it junked today. It had 198,000 miles on it when the engine seized. I rode it good on the road but on the trails and through puddles it was an absolute beast. Miss it so much already
A lot of people underestimate and disengage the traction control on the '08-'12 Escapes. Just give it enough to let the wheels spin a little, and the computer will figure it out pretty quick and apply the brakes on the spinning wheel. Of course, diff locks would be awesome, but I can't find any that fit.
I'm having a hard time finding a cheap 4runner or Tacoma 4x4. Might have to settle for a Jeep liberty or an Escape. Nice to see the Escape doing off-road
Welcome to the club,tacomas in Hawaii are way too expensive,i end up with a escape05 and now i dont want anything to do with Toyota. Is not a 4x4 but one day i will get there
We've taken our '09 Hybrid on some pretty fun stuff. My favorite part is getting it teetering on 2 wheels with traction control off. Turn on traction control, just give it a little throttle, and let the computer figure it out, works every time.
@@8opposite200 what are you goals with the car? they are 4x4 but have no low range and this really is a big issue on hills. mine is the 3.0l v6 and it uses lots of fuel 450 kilometres per tank. but it is a very comfortable car and if you dont plan on going tough 4x4ing they are a brilliant car,
@@8opposite200 if your plans are for proper off roading i would suggest a car with low range as well. these are a nightmare for bullbars or a winch as they are a unibody car (very weak structurally compared to a 4x4 with big chassis rails)
if your not looking to go to crazy you can find some good off road tires for grip but if you want better ground clearance and better approach and departure angles then a lift and bigger tires are necessary
I have a 03 escape, I use 30.5 /15's. Our deer camp road little rough last mile. Long section of corduroy road. Some of the logs have long gone rotten. Xtra heights, no hitting anything. God bless from Nova Scotia.
Ive done colorados, crystal mill in my 2002 fwd escape, stock. Also did old mt lemmon road, bottom to top outside of tucson.... give this beast some credit! That v6 will power it through long as you have a wheel on the ground! Ive crawled some serious inclined rock steps and it never even acts like it has trouble! It will grip over some serious terrain! I take that thing where i only see lifted 4x4 at and i am always impressed!
I've seen videos of Ford Escape vehicles off road from several different content creators. I can't help but notice that ALL of them are 2012 or older (usually by several years) versions. I wonder why you don't see 2013 or newer Ford Escapes off road?
Probably just due to price, pick up an older not highly sought after vehicle and go thrash it around in the sticks. Im watching this video right now because there is an older Escape near me for dirt cheap, 3.0 v6 awd. Im thinking of getting and making it my dd/cheapo off roader.
2012 and older Escapes are actually entirely different than 2013 and up. The 2012-Down Escapes loosely share the same platform with the Fusion, and have larger tires, more ground clearance and suspension travel, etc. They're actually pretty similar to an XJ Cherokee, but with IFS front and back rather than solid axles, and FWD/AWD instead of RWD/4X4 2013-Up Escapes are more closely related to the Focus. As a result, everything on them is sized down and not really offroad worthy at all. Just ground clearance and tires alone are significantly smaller. They really are just a crossover, and were a step backward in my opinion.
Really liked this. We have a 2016 f150 fx4 and a 2012 escape. We almost always take the escape in the bush, usually with a canoe, our kayaks or paddle boards on my racks looking for new small fishing holes. It’s small, turns around almost anywhere and is very capable as long as you apply common sense and don’t try to convince yourself you’re in a Jeep! Lol. Ours has been in many tight roads and trails. All I’ve done is put on the biggest tires I could fit. We’re in the market for a new everyday vehicle, I’m thinking of keeping my escape and doing some improvements on it for our dedicated bush buggy! Glad to find someone else who has discovered how capable they are in the right hands😊. Love your set up. Would like to find a front push bar like yours!
Should have a traction control button under the a/c controls. Disabling that prevents the computer from cutting engine power. If you get it on 2 wheels where a locker would help, turn the traction control back on ease on the throttle until the computer figures it out. Also, make sure it actually is AWD. All you have to do is walk behind it and you'll either see a rear differential, or a differential sized hole in the rear axle.
Yeah I contacted the company and they said they weren’t sure on I it would work. So I did research and couldn’t find any difference between the 07 and the 06 so I got them and they work fine
Noah Hitt Had a feeling. Currently looking to lift my 06 as well, might go the budget route with coil spacers etc. Awesome seeing some recent videos being uploaded of the escape, most others I've seen are years old.
@@NoahHitt -Thank you.The video itself was great.When you do something like this try skipping any kind of music.I appreciate your quick and civil reply.Thanks again!
I had a supercharged 3.0 2007 one and just had it junked today. It had 198,000 miles on it when the engine seized. I rode it good on the road but on the trails and through puddles it was an absolute beast. Miss it so much already
RIP I feel u bro Escape owners 😂😂
@@Larry-xf3qt nah I'm good now I gotta 04 fx4 150 with a blown 5.4
I saw a video with an Asian guy driving one with a supercharger on it.
What supercharger?
i got 287k miles on my 2002 3.0 running strong as ever
Right there with you, I got 245k miles on my 2001 3.0. Ford really outdid themselves on this drivetrain
268k on my '02. Everything but the drivetrain is giving me fits. Still love it.
I have 222.k on mine. Recharged the Ac and put on new Michelins. Ready to go.
@@GrinnerGhost How are the auto transmissions on these? ...how many miles before needing a rebuild?
@@Gohot229 How long did the transmission last before needing a rebuild?
I got a stock 05 and it goes anywhere I need it to. Thinking about getting some beefier tires but that's all I'll need.
gET A SET OF THE gEOLANDERS GREAT 50/50 TYRES.
I just bought an 05! Any recommendations on it?
245/70 is the largest tires for all stock setup
Only thing i feel is missing from my 07 Escape is a Diff lock
A lot of people underestimate and disengage the traction control on the '08-'12 Escapes. Just give it enough to let the wheels spin a little, and the computer will figure it out pretty quick and apply the brakes on the spinning wheel.
Of course, diff locks would be awesome, but I can't find any that fit.
And a manual locking 4×4 system. That's why I'm looking for 2004 and earlier. They should have never taken out the AWD/4×4 system.
More off-roading that 1/2 of jeep owners and 99% of land rover and range rover owners
And more comfortable
Mine's Red... 2002. I love it, it suits my entering and exiting. enough 'stuff', AC, heat, phenomonally powerful radio. Good MPG for a 4WD SUV
very underated trail runners
Mine gets me thru some nasty winter snows!
I'm having a hard time finding a cheap 4runner or Tacoma 4x4. Might have to settle for a Jeep liberty or an Escape. Nice to see the Escape doing off-road
Do not buy a Jeep Liberty. A Ford Escape, while not a Toyota, is the much more reliable option.
Welcome to the club,tacomas in Hawaii are way too expensive,i end up with a escape05 and now i dont want anything to do with Toyota. Is not a 4x4 but one day i will get there
In getting an '05 this weekend. Just a normal one. I'm glad to know what it could do if it had to!!!!
I hope you got the v6 AWD
@@judasthepious1499 nope. 4 cyl fwd.
We've taken our '09 Hybrid on some pretty fun stuff. My favorite part is getting it teetering on 2 wheels with traction control off. Turn on traction control, just give it a little throttle, and let the computer figure it out, works every time.
My 05 escape limited handles soft ass sand like a champ. I go hit up the ATV tracks even haha.
Is that all wheel drive?
Lol I just bought a 2001 XLT and came here to see how they go hahaha.
How do you like yours? I'm about to buy a 04 xlt
@@8opposite200 what are you goals with the car? they are 4x4 but have no low range and this really is a big issue on hills. mine is the 3.0l v6 and it uses lots of fuel 450 kilometres per tank. but it is a very comfortable car and if you dont plan on going tough 4x4ing they are a brilliant car,
@@8opposite200 mine is for towing a offroad camper trailer and it does a very good job at that
@@8opposite200 if your plans are for proper off roading i would suggest a car with low range as well. these are a nightmare for bullbars or a winch as they are a unibody car (very weak structurally compared to a 4x4 with big chassis rails)
Today I am getting my first car, it'll be a 2007 ford escape xlt and I am here for the exact same reason you are.
I have a 2003 Ford Escape can I go mudding with it? And what do I need to do to my car so I can go off road with it?
if your not looking to go to crazy you can find some good off road tires for grip but if you want better ground clearance and better approach and departure angles then a lift and bigger tires are necessary
what kind of all terrains are those ? Also, is this the 4WD model ?
Great build man thinking of lifting my escape too only problem is its fwd but I dont plan on doing some hardcore trails.
I got a buddy that has a fwd escape and does some light off-roading
You are starting to get to the point where I would worry about the axels. I would suggest the OME and some larger tires for the ground clearance
I have a 03 escape, I use 30.5 /15's. Our deer camp road little rough last mile. Long section of corduroy road. Some of the logs have long gone rotten. Xtra heights, no hitting anything. God bless from Nova Scotia.
Ive done colorados, crystal mill in my 2002 fwd escape, stock. Also did old mt lemmon road, bottom to top outside of tucson.... give this beast some credit! That v6 will power it through long as you have a wheel on the ground! Ive crawled some serious inclined rock steps and it never even acts like it has trouble! It will grip over some serious terrain! I take that thing where i only see lifted 4x4 at and i am always impressed!
Where did you get your roof rack ?
I've seen videos of Ford Escape vehicles off road from several different content creators. I can't help but notice that ALL of them are 2012 or older (usually by several years) versions. I wonder why you don't see 2013 or newer Ford Escapes off road?
Probably just due to price, pick up an older not highly sought after vehicle and go thrash it around in the sticks.
Im watching this video right now because there is an older Escape near me for dirt cheap, 3.0 v6 awd. Im thinking of getting and making it my dd/cheapo off roader.
2012 and older Escapes are actually entirely different than 2013 and up.
The 2012-Down Escapes loosely share the same platform with the Fusion, and have larger tires, more ground clearance and suspension travel, etc. They're actually pretty similar to an XJ Cherokee, but with IFS front and back rather than solid axles, and FWD/AWD instead of RWD/4X4
2013-Up Escapes are more closely related to the Focus. As a result, everything on them is sized down and not really offroad worthy at all. Just ground clearance and tires alone are significantly smaller. They really are just a crossover, and were a step backward in my opinion.
what stereo do you bring
What’s your tire specs and suspension mods? I’m planning to setup my 05 into offroad
Really liked this. We have a 2016 f150 fx4 and a 2012 escape. We almost always take the escape in the bush, usually with a canoe, our kayaks or paddle boards on my racks looking for new small fishing holes. It’s small, turns around almost anywhere and is very capable as long as you apply common sense and don’t try to convince yourself you’re in a Jeep! Lol. Ours has been in many tight roads and trails. All I’ve done is put on the biggest tires I could fit. We’re in the market for a new everyday vehicle, I’m thinking of keeping my escape and doing some improvements on it for our dedicated bush buggy! Glad to find someone else who has discovered how capable they are in the right hands😊. Love your set up. Would like to find a front push bar like yours!
Have you had this in the sand/beach by chance?
А где здесь офроуд?
What size is your wheel and tire combo ?
what are the size of the Tires??
Damn where you get that front push bar 🤔 I know u switched it out, but I can't find anything similar to Jimmy rig.
Замечательно,👍 а какая резина и размер её.
Buying an 07 next week
так и не понял, где оффроуд？
what is the tire size?
If I remember correctly 215/75/16
@@NoahHitt thank you
Yea, Stickers..... best window curtains stealth camo.
Stock suspension?
2inch lift
Very nice!
Nice. Where in WV is this? I would love to hit this trail.
Love this video. And my 05 Hybrid. Do you ever car camp in it?
Mine has all weather tires.
Is it fwd or awd???
Meateater Whitetail72 AWD and it works damn good, my 05 is still chugging right along through snow and higher elevations.
I’m almost positive my AWD isn’t working in my 08 any suggestions on where to begin
Disable your abs. My 08 wouldn't even go through mud, then i disabled the abs and i can go anywhere now.
Should have a traction control button under the a/c controls. Disabling that prevents the computer from cutting engine power. If you get it on 2 wheels where a locker would help, turn the traction control back on ease on the throttle until the computer figures it out.
Also, make sure it actually is AWD. All you have to do is walk behind it and you'll either see a rear differential, or a differential sized hole in the rear axle.
30 x 10,5 x 15 ?
How much was ur lift
Think the lift itself was around $300
Nice escape bro 😎
awesome
What year is your escape?
Jacob Riddle 2007
Noah Hitt was just wondering cus the OME coils were listed for 01-06
Yeah I contacted the company and they said they weren’t sure on I it would work. So I did research and couldn’t find any difference between the 07 and the 06 so I got them and they work fine
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Fucking KILLER shots!
Nice video man!!
Jack Kettl Thanks buddy!
I don't know why people put stickers all over the back of that car one or two I can understand
Nice 1st gen.
my old Tercel off roads really well lol, that was a novice trail even for my car ,but your getting there
808pathfinder yeah it was a fun vehicle while it lasted. Wasn’t anything too serious but it was fun when I wanted it to be.
Back when I had a Chevy Cruze I took it on trails like that, those are almost like roads
Oke bede
What did you do for your lift?
+Justin Saranczak it is a set of Old Man Emu lift coils.
Noah Hitt Had a feeling. Currently looking to lift my 06 as well, might go the budget route with coil spacers etc.
Awesome seeing some recent videos being uploaded of the escape, most others I've seen are years old.
+Justin Saranczak thanks! I had the same issue when looking up vids so I thought why not make some new ones.
Noah Hitt you're the man. Looking forward to future uploads 👍
+Justin Saranczak if you have anymore questions about my escape or just escapes in general, shoot me a message on instagram.
WTF the sound in background..
Good muted
WV ain’t got shit on TEXAS
PSA-Mute the sound.The so called music is highly annoying and unnecessary.
Looking back I agree 100% this video was done a few years back. Since then I’ve done lots of cinematic work with more fitting music
@@NoahHitt -Thank you.The video itself was great.When you do something like this try skipping any kind of music.I appreciate your quick and civil reply.Thanks again!
pity the music spoils all this music is really very very unpleasant forced to close the volume
I'll be go to hell!
my shopping cart flexes harder
Matt G cool man that’s great
Weak
Very weak
Grant Mcinerney just like your nonexistent content 👍🏻
Buy a jeep ya noob....
Just bought a 2010 escape with ignition issues for $500. I think I'll beat on it for awhile.