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2009 Ford Escape
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open the right rear window a bit.
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our 04 escape has rear drums and the only problem we have had is getting hit from behind(twice).
we also have an 09 which has rear drums and it stops just fine.
rear drum brakes are known to last a long time.
80% of braking is done by the front brakes.
Anyway, I was wondering if any other buyers here looked at the Rav4 or CRV and how they thought all these SUVs stacked up in terms of comfort and reliability.
PS...just as an observation, my brother owns a 2007 Focus ST with the 2.3L DOHC and I own a 2006 Mazda5 also with the 2.3L DOHC my valve cover is identical to my brothers but mine has a molded circle in which it houses a Mazda logo and my brother's has the molded circle but without the Mazda logo.
Anyone can correct me if I am wrong.
Mine has the 17" wheels and so the ride height is similar to my old Ranger, my wife likes that!
I got the FWD, XLT with leather, it does not have sync. It did have both the regular carpeted floor mats and the much heavier rubber all weather ones. I really prefer the rubber all weather ones, worth the $75 extra they cost.
I don't expect the rear seat to be used very often and I have removed the headrests for better visibility in the inside rearview mirror.
The light Sage green doesn't remind me of sagebrush all that much, but the wife really likes it.
the 2.5's may be completely the same.
also the mazda 3.0 had different turning than the ford 3.0, so 95% the same.
I've had a new 2009 Escape for a few months. In most respects, a great SUV (my previous vehicle was a 2008 Escape). I'm finding though that occasionally, when I look to accelerate, and therefore hit the gas, the revs clearly go up on the tach, but the transmission stalls for about 5 seconds before kicking in. By then, I've generally taken my foot off the gas, and have waited for the transmission to find a gear that it's comfortable with. I vaguely recall others in these forums reporting similar problems, and am eager to hear of their outcomes. I've booked an appointment with the selling dealer on Tuesday to have this checked out. Thanks!