Ford EscapeThe Ford Escape has been thoroughly updated, reinforcing the character and appeal that have made it America's perennial best-selling small sport-utility vehicle. The improvements nearly cover the spectrum, and inject a new level of refinement. We'd call the Escape a little truck among small SUVs. Its new styling deliberately invokes Ford's larger, truck-based SUVs.
Hi i'm looking in the market for a pre-used 2005 Ford Escape XLT (V6)
Can anybody tell me what are the inherent weaknesses/faults with the Escape?
What sort of problems should I be looking out for specifically and what are the sore points about the car?
Also what sort of aftermarket support is available for the Escape? (ie: sidesteps/bullbars/lift-kits etc)
and finally are there any photos of 'pimped up' Escapes available in this forum (or anywhere else for that matter)?
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