Does this forum apply to Escapes too?

[edwx]

After moving south to Georgia, was thinking about trading in my old rust bucket 2006 Explorer for a nice 2010 southern Escape. Just asking what to look out for on 2010 Escapes, but not sure if it's the correct forum. Thanks, Ed

 

[RangerX]

Yes, we have an Escape section.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?forums/ford-escape-forum.170/

 

[tripplec]

I had a look long ago but did not like the interiors. Electric motor power steer failures on them are very expensive to repair. 3.0L only V6 if you'r going that way.

 

[edwx]

Ok, thanks for pointing me in the right direction and for the info on the electric power steering failures. I'll repost this over on that forum.

 

[tripplec]

If you look at sites like JD Power and others I have read they do go south and north of $1500 to repair it. The old school hydraulic Power Steering pump is bullet proof. Some vehicle drop their rack and pinions after x years but still a lot cheaper than the Electric motor versions. Going from an Explorer (any year) is a step down, big one in my opinion to an Escape but the 3.0L V6 w/auto tranny is by far the best 4x4 configuration on them. Forget any 4 bangers on any vehicle.