Ford recalling 244k Escape models, 200,000+ Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans

January 11, 2012 by admin  
Filed under Recalls

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Ford

Ford is recalling nearly half a million vehicles in two separate actions announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Just over 244,000 Ford Escape crossovers from model year 2001 and 2002 are being recalled for potentially leaky brake master cylinder reservoir caps, while nearly 206,000 2004 and [...]

Next-gen Ford Escape caught with very little cover

November 1, 2011 by admin  
Filed under Design and Style

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Spy Photos, Crossover, Ford, Design/Style

We haven’t seen the forthcoming 2013 Ford Escape up close since last March when our spy photographers caught it heavily adorned with camouflage. Until now, that is.
New shots of the small Ford crossover reveal plenty of details, from its Focus-like front fascia and vents on the [...]

Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner under investigation for rear glass that shatters

May 2, 2011 by admin  
Filed under Recalls

Filed under: SUV, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Ford

2010 Ford Escape – Click above for high-res image gallery

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating 2010 and 2011 Ford Escapes and Mercury Mariners due to several complaints of shattering rear glass. According to The Detroit News, there have been 18 reported complaints of the glass braking [...]

Review: 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid makes being green easy

May 12, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Reviews

Filed under: Hybrid, Crossover, Reviews

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery

The Ford Escape Hybrid was the first mass-produced battery-assisted SUV on the market when it launched in 2004, and from day one it’s delivered on Ford’s promise of class-leading economy. It also offered similar performance and handling to its gas-powered counterparts [...]

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