Just wanted to say good-bye and THANKS!!

[Van]

Finally traded in my '99 Explorer XLT for an '09 Escape XLT.
The old Explorer was starting to get buggy, as a 13 year old car usually does.
4X4 lights flashing, airbag light would come on with hot weather.
The occasional CEL. Gas mileage dropping rapidly.

I found this beauty with only 34K on the clock.
Man, was I impressed when I floored it for the first time. More pick up than the '84 Mustang GT I used to own.
240 HP? Very impressed.
Brakes are amazingly good.
Only have owned if for a week, but am averaging 20 MPG in rush hour traffic. Can't wait to see what it gets on the highway.
Love the bluetooth and USB port. iPod sounds great. Hands free phone is superb.
It's only FWD, but as often as I used 4X4 on the Explorer, I can do without it, and the gas mileage that goes with it.
Fits in the garage better, too!! LOL!!!

I appreciate all the help and suggestions I received here over the years and wish everyone the best of luck!

 

[Joe Dirt]

Nice 'scape, Van!

You know, we do have a subforum that would love to have your company with your Escape... No reason to leave!

 

[Glen4X4]

Sorry to see ya leave the Explorer world, but nice new vehicle, like Joe said, no need to leave the site, the sub forum can be a help and can show it off there with whatever you decide to do with it or if you need advice or help with it someone can probably help you here with it like the Explorer.

 

[Ageman]

Finally traded in my '99 Explorer XLT for an '09 Escape XLT.
The old Explorer was starting to get buggy, as a 13 year old car usually does.
4X4 lights flashing, airbag light would come on with hot weather.
The occasional CEL. Gas mileage dropping rapidly.

I found this beauty with only 34K on the clock.
Man, was I impressed when I floored it for the first time. More pick up than the '84 Mustang GT I used to own.
240 HP? Very impressed.
Brakes are amazingly good.
Only have owned if for a week, but am averaging 20 MPG in rush hour traffic. Can't wait to see what it gets on the highway.
Love the bluetooth and USB port. iPod sounds great. Hands free phone is superb.
It's only FWD, but as often as I used 4X4 on the Explorer, I can do without it, and the gas mileage that goes with it.
Fits in the garage better, too!! LOL!!!

I appreciate all the help and suggestions I received here over the years and wish everyone the best of luck!

so when will this rig be lifted LOL

 

[mattadams]

Wow looks almost exactly like my escape except mine doesnt have the step things on the side! And as the others have said, there is an escape subforum so bring some traffic to it! Happy to have another escape owner on the forums .

 

[Dono]

I have to ask...........What mods are planned? If your not sure yet, Im certain there will be ideas here.

 

[2TimingTom]

You'll be back......

 

[Van]

Thanks guys.
I will miss my off-road capabilities.
As for mods, I'll wait until the factory warranty runs out in 3 months.

I don't quite understand why they use drum brakes in the rear, but this thing stops on a dime.

I had to search for the Escape sub forum, but I found it!!
Thanks again!

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Nice 'scape, Van!

You know, we do have a subforum that would love to have your company with your Escape... No reason to leave!

Werd. I don't have my Mountaineer anymore but I still harass everyone here