The Australian Escape and the Australian Falcon, need to come to the USA pronto

-your fan austin

I’m not a real big fan of the styling….its not repulsive but in the same turn its not very attractive…..I’ve driven both the old and the new and the new is definitly better. The dash controls mimic a typewriter is my big complaint on the interior. A real overhaul is due soon I am sure. I really wish you guys would use the new Kuga as a basis—or just replace it with the Kuga…..

I liked the redesigned exterior of the Escape when I saw it at the Pittsburgh Auto show last Spring, but was not impressed by its interior. Too much cheap looking plastic! C’mon Ford! With all the interesting composite materials out there you couldn’t create a more stylish interior? I also agree with previous comments that the 4 speed tranny and rear drums have got to go. A shame because I seriously would consider buying one. I think that they are pretty competitively priced for the market. A word to FoMoCo- the dealership that displayed your vehicles at the Pittsburgh show did you no favors. The display looked very sloppily put together and many of the vehicles had areas such as rear hatches locked or no power in vehicles to check out interior lighting/dash displays. I saw many people walking away from Ford’s area shaking their heads … and not in a good way.

 Why is the new Escape SLOWER than the outgoing one? (V6) The styling (I think) is better and the dash layout seems to be more thought out though I think the plastic quality could be higher. I have considered and recomended the old Escape but I couldn’t buy or recomend this because the new Escape is out handled and outpaced by the older model, the annoying thing is Ford has the great new Duratec 35 and the 6-Speed as has been mentioned. It’s not fair for the former class leader to be treated this way, the Escape deserves better and I hape it will get it soon.
P.S. Nice SVT idea, I miss them.

I totally agree my sister had the older model with the V6 and I love to drive that thing. It made me want one. I would love to get the new model with the increased power in the 09 model but even then, like you said it is so plastic ridden. The darker interior hides the that better. My list of improvments would include changing the back hatch to be a tail gate w/ a power down window. A tail gate would make camping and runs to the Lowes a snap even without a truck bed, for items like taller trees.

I’m an owner of a 2005 ford escape XLS 2.3 4×4, and although I love it’s styling I have to say the new one is growing on me.(Hey! kudos on the ’05’s hideously bland/lame hard plastic interior, I love it! It’s really low maintenance, who cares what others think!) The only suggestion I have is: Either drop the duratec 35 in it or place the Mazda MZI 2.3 turbo from the Speed3 in to make it an SVT ( 6 speed and keep it an AWD too). All the parts are there and so is the market for it, so why not? Or like how Alan Mually puts it “Why can’t we…?”

Definitely, needs rear discs, are we in the 70’s or something?
Henry should wake up and smell the coffee, whats with an outdated 4 spd tranny? That should be at least a 5 spd. C’mon people.
Also, needs more selection of colours, like that new burnt orange or a nice metallic copper. The primary colours just don’t cut it as
they once did.
Ford is definitely headed in the right direction, I chose this one over the ‘06 CR-V and the ‘06Santa Fe (all same price range).
The big factors that took me over were ;4 cylinder easy to work on and easy on gas, 6 air bags (santa fe has 2), anti roll, abs,
traction, and quiet ride (unlike noisier CRV).
Don’t forget all these vehicles cost more or less the same to operate, if one looses and little more in depreciation, the other will loose
more thru the gas tank and maintenance, you can’t win the money game. Not unless your neighbor leaves you one of these late model suv’s
in their estate.
The second choice here was the 06 Santa Fe like my wife’s. Beautiful, strong, reliable excellent quiet handling, takes alot of weight to sink the rear end down (kinda like the wife) but hard on gas, no anti roll (doesn’t need it), no traction control ,and no side bags at all (kinda like my wife).
Good luck choosing.

 It’s great, but I like more the MERCURY MARINER.

 It’s sad that Ford would even consider bringing to production a redesign that is this dated. The exterior styling is so-so. It would be light years better without the tacky chrome or dollar store keypad on the doors. The real tragedy is the 4-speed manual transmission. The competition is moving towards 6-speeds and beyond, yet this fresh Ford is using 80’s technology here. Sad…
ford has a wonderful 3.5L and a nice 6-speed. Use them.

 The new Ford Escape is a vast improvement and a greater car. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE STYLING! This is where Ford should be heading with car designs. The engine should however be updated more and improve the cars transmission. I also like the idea of a recycled interior. Way To Go Ford!

I really wish ford would build a new bronco based off the original, instead of all these soccer mom SUV’s. I know I would definately buy a new bronco based off the original if it had solid axles and a stout drivetrain, but i would never buy an escape. Come On Ford, you are one of the only car manufactures without a vehicle that appeals to the offroad market.

Jeep= Wrangler

Hummer= H1, & H3

Toyota= Fj

Dodge= Power Wagon

I think your a bit harsh. the 09 will have a bigger more powerful motor, 6 speed transmission, the only thing after disk brakes in the rear would be to offer a locking diff and mabe an air bag suspension for better clearance for bigger rubber. Well I would make room for the bigger Nav screen that is going to be on the 09 F150.

 This is an old platform with old-school underpinings. A 4-speed auto, when you have a brand-new 6-speed available? 200 hp on the V6, when the Fusion/Milan version has 220? Rear DRUM brakes? Good luck with this against brand new designs from Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, and even Jeep.

 Made all of the right descisions to improving this car. Everything about it is great.

 I enjoy my ford, but I honestly do not know what Ford is thinking when it comes to design these days. I’m not sure i would buy another one, simply because of the way they look. The two things that turn me off the most are the oversized slatted grills( looks like ford forgot to design the front of the car so they just nailed a fence on the front to keep things out) and the Dub wheel styling. Sure, aftermarket wheels are popular and profitable, but that is because its a personal choice. If you want to tackle that market just look at the Scion, though it pains me to say it.

Pretty cool looking vehicle. However I find two things wrong with it 1. is the radio part of the console/dashboard. In the versions without the Navigation systems that area is a little bland. There is no actual radio face like in other vehicles there is a slot of the cds and control buttons but no display in that area the display from what I have seen is above it on top of the dash. All the controls for the heating and ac are in the same area as the radio and on all on the same plate. I also don’t like seeing the name Escape everywhere. I am alright with it on the tailgate but imprinted on the front bumper and glove box area not so much at least it isn’t imprinted on the tailgate and threshold plates like the F-series trucks are.

I do like the tail lights definitely better than the previous yrs for those that install equipment for police/muncipal vehicles. The headlights are alright kinda like an Explorer liked the older style better. I like the overall outside design over the older ones, but not sure what to think of the interior too Rubbermaid outdoor storage container for me.

Great job Ford:

I love the clean lines of the new automobiles (like Audi), the 6 speed transmissions, and AWD. Ford is leading the industry.

Great job

It looks fabulatastio! Love the recycled soda pop bottle interior idea!

It is good, but not as good as Honda CR-V.

I have a 2004 Escape and love it. This 2008 looks like a real winner I will buy it when I am done with my 2004.

i like the black on the dash, but a finger print shocase

Let’s’ face it guys with the gas prices the way they are - Ford’s hybrid with it’s improve emmissons could’nt had come at a better time - The look is stylish which the ladies will like but, it’s a man’s type of truck - Take it from a 2002 escape owner.

Hey, u all will love this when it comes out, i have a limited ford explorer and wehn i saw the 06 explorer come out, i was jealous and mad. but its 2007 and i like it now. that is how it will be if u own an “older model” ford and they build a new one. u will get used 2 it. watch, u will buy one. they brought a nice taurus and taurus x back to make ppl who have a 500 or freestyle trade it in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m glad I bought the 2007 model before all the changes. I like the way Escape looks now, and the 2008 just looks like another Explorer.

This version of the hybrid can’t come soon enough. After seeing the re-design, I am now ready to trade in my 2001 Escape.

If this car is exported to Norway, I will probably by it - very nice car.

This is one Sweet Looking Truck. This Truck dose not look cheep at all. Its a big Upgrade over the old one. This truck looks like it can be driven any were you want to go. It has that mans off road look to it. Ford you are on your way back in my eyes.

I love the grill. It adds some meat to an otherwise anemic looking vehicle

i dont understand in 2005 you guys came out with the new mustang body. Now it’s 2007 and i dont understand why havent you guy made a Mercury cugar version out of the mustang body come on dont let dodge and GM have a chance.

Calm down guys,
This Escape is a winner!! If you want a girly-man truck go buy a toyota

Hate the grill !
Won’t be buying one until they change it!

looks like what a truck should look like, but im not crazy about the interior, i like the old escapes interior better

i love the front grill area, but the interior is not as good as the old escapes interior

Looks Great, much improvement over the previous design. Looks promising for Ford’s future.

we love it - sweet

SOrry….ugly wouldnt consider spending money on it…

1 sharp looking American Truck!

LOVES IT !

BORING & BLAND, a total disappointment. If this is the best Ford Design can do than FoMoCo is in deep trouble. I love my 2005 Escape but this mistake will not replace it.

Please get all of the avaiable information on the 2008 Escape
out to the dealers as soon as possible.