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Right rear brake made a clicking sound, front made a scraping sound on right turns.
Steering made squeeking sounds on any turns during hot weather. It also had the infamous hooting noise on acceleration.
The tranmission leaked. Even after the transmission repair was done the transmission would slam violently back and forth trying to find the right gear on occasion. If it happened if you were trying to accelerate from a stop the car would not move, except slowly, very dangerous.
Trade it if you can but not for a 2010 or 2011 Escape. Fusion was pretty good, had one of the early ones between the 2005 and 2010.
That is true, mind did that, it's actually the transmission cooler that breaches, which is a combination unit with the A/C condensor unit. Very expensive all in one part. The dealer charged me for it, but I was out of warranty, and I didn't expect any special favors.
Also, I'm pretty sure the Fusion uses the same power train as the Escape. I'm quite sure the transmission is the same.
I could be wrong, but I've been told there are only 4 manufacturers of mass production transmissions, and they are purchased by most large auto manufacturers for their cars. Aisan makes transmissions for Ford, GM and I think Toyota too.
Having said that, once you get a bad one, you usually have a bad one for ever in my experience, and trading the car is not a bad idea.
I'm sure many others of you know more about this than I do, so I invite correction so that I can learn more.
"(Customer Satisfaction Program 09B10) dated March 2010."
"Transmission Fluid cooler in your vehicle may develop a crack and leak transmission fluid. If not repaired, this leak may result in rough/harsh shifting and potential damage to the transmission." "Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to perform the repairs under this program on your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). The Customer Satisfaction Program will be in effect until August 31, 2010 regardless of mileage. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners." If you have previously had this repair done, you may be eligible for a refund. To initiate a refund request, they ask that you give your paid original receipt to your dealer before August 31, 2010. "
I have an 08 Escape, 4WD, V6, it's been a superb vehicle- I usually get 31.7mpg on the hwy
I got a good deal from the same dealer on a 2009 Escape, 4WD, V6-
so- basically I have 2 2008 Escapes- I wouldn't call them tough off road vehicles- but for most who buy them that treat them properly they are hard to beat
If anyone who knows takes a look at the transmisson cooler you might understand why Ford did a recall- one wouldn't call it rugged
loaded it up- this nice fellow said "nice Escape, I've been looking at buying one, want to sell yours"
well now-
So I said make me a good offer- he said he'd check Kelly Blue Book- I handed him my business card- call me with a good offer- you can drive this if you're serious
he asked about the two things- Scan Gauge and the other-
I said the Scan Gauge shows me how to get 31.7+ mpg
the other is a computer performance chip that woke up the engine
I turned the ignition on- UG showed 29.2 average mpg- odomiter showed 112 miles
he said- is it accurate
I said- we can go out on that hwy over there- check the calibration- then drive a couple miles-
It doesn't lie
I'd not even cleaned the vehicle, he looked it over pretty good, inside and out
quote "I'll check Kelly Blue Book and call you"
I said don't unless you are serious