Don't get me wrong Escapes are fine. But the AWD system is made for the street. This vehicle isn't really designed for any of this. Actually most aren't. You'll just end up breaking stuff that's expensive to fix. If you want play in the mud get yourself an old 4x4 pick up compact or full size. Everything on them is beefier. I have a lifted ranger and my wife has an escape. As far as the escape goes is in the back yard when we have a ton of snow. Drive the escape to work andsaveyourmoney.
@mikedtrash mine works haha, i just wish they made a button so you can turn the auto fwd off so i could drift it a little better in the winter time...but i guess i get what i get.
ford escape are very nice the only thing i dont like about them, they are so low to the ground problems with the transmission, and the intake manifold leaks, but if ur a good mechanic its just perfect
@SPADES6o6 hey man, they are great little rides for offroad, and i agree with you on the trsnny , iv replaced mine twice, but they have 9 inches of ground clearence from factory, also has full independant suspention front and back making it a perect platform to start with. i didnt know the intake manifolds leaked tholugh, is that a common problem?
@doufcha yeah mine was shaking bad then i google and find out lot of people was having the same problem and the cause was intake leak so i went to autozone and buy a intake kit cost around 35 bucks and took out the top intake change the plugs and the gasket kit and the problem was solved :D i love mine had it since 2002 also have a 2004 liberty
If you ever need to get out of something stuck REALLY bad. flip the switch to 4x4 and put the truck in 2nd gear, its 4wd low its just more complicated.
Uh..... No. 4WD Lo is a low gear in the transfer case that is usually about 2.3:1. That means for every 2.3 turns of the transmission output shaft, the driveshaft turns 1. Putting it in second gear won't help anything but make the wheels spin more.
Fortunately, no. My Toyota actually runs all of the time, without unexplained breakage :). Try not to get offended, I was just having a little fun. I'd rather drive an escape than a full-size Ford truck.
Yeah, I'm gathering that from your vids. You lucky souls not living in the good ol' U.S.of A usually get far superior vehicles from "American" automakers than we can, I mean look at the Falcon, and Falcon Ute, not to mention every Holden ever made (aren't they a GM related company?). Good on ya, keep having fun.
Don't get me wrong Escapes are fine. But the AWD system is made for the street. This vehicle isn't really designed for any of this. Actually most aren't. You'll just end up breaking stuff that's expensive to fix. If you want play in the mud get yourself an old 4x4 pick up compact or full size. Everything on them is beefier. I have a lifted ranger and my wife has an escape. As far as the escape goes is in the back yard when we have a ton of snow. Drive the escape to work andsaveyourmoney.
MrNicks24 2 weeks ago
ground clearance period ...my baby 2wd ram pushes through alot just cause i got the tires and the room
dipsherry 10 months ago
does the AWD even work in that car?
mikedtrash 11 months ago
@mikedtrash mine works haha, i just wish they made a button so you can turn the auto fwd off so i could drift it a little better in the winter time...but i guess i get what i get.
passwordguy1 3 months ago
Hey, any you guys know how to deal with the escapes problem of missing at low revs? Seems it could be a common issue. Nice vids by the way.
surferjo 1 year ago
ford escape are very nice the only thing i dont like about them, they are so low to the ground problems with the transmission, and the intake manifold leaks, but if ur a good mechanic its just perfect
SPADES6o6 1 year ago
@SPADES6o6 hey man, they are great little rides for offroad, and i agree with you on the trsnny , iv replaced mine twice, but they have 9 inches of ground clearence from factory, also has full independant suspention front and back making it a perect platform to start with. i didnt know the intake manifolds leaked tholugh, is that a common problem?
doufcha 1 year ago
@doufcha yeah mine was shaking bad then i google and find out lot of people was having the same problem and the cause was intake leak so i went to autozone and buy a intake kit cost around 35 bucks and took out the top intake change the plugs and the gasket kit and the problem was solved :D i love mine had it since 2002 also have a 2004 liberty
SPADES6o6 1 year ago
after watching this.. i'm really glad i have limited slip.
baby13threligion 1 year ago
woah - you guys sure get out there. great to see.
have watched nearly all your videos.
4wdadventures 2 years ago
I've gone through worse with my Escape
bigblockstang 2 years ago 4
@bigblockstang ive gone through worse in my lesaber!
milldabeast519 7 months ago
please stay at the mall'''
glnlopez 2 years ago
yea i try not to talk shit if i have never personally owned the vehicle im talking shit about
Pierce1987 2 years ago
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igorpr600 3 years ago
why dont you learn how to hold a camera still and actually get the action in the god damn frame
boon4376 3 years ago 2
If you ever need to get out of something stuck REALLY bad. flip the switch to 4x4 and put the truck in 2nd gear, its 4wd low its just more complicated.
crickcrackatack 3 years ago
Uh..... No. 4WD Lo is a low gear in the transfer case that is usually about 2.3:1. That means for every 2.3 turns of the transmission output shaft, the driveshaft turns 1. Putting it in second gear won't help anything but make the wheels spin more.
rudolphna54 2 years ago 3
@rudolphna54 yah but you get more torque in 2nd
BurkeBugeye 1 year ago
geow. geow geow mate. fuckin bristish aulstarlianinaninans
2jztoker 3 years ago
Did it dig it self in? Was it stuck bad and did it finally get itself out of did it require assistance?
Kentucky83 3 years ago
That's cute, the family car thinks its a truck :)
andyota 3 years ago
typical jeep owner
Doubledee90 3 years ago
Fortunately, no. My Toyota actually runs all of the time, without unexplained breakage :). Try not to get offended, I was just having a little fun. I'd rather drive an escape than a full-size Ford truck.
andyota 3 years ago
haha ok fair enough, the escape is way more capable then people think though.
Doubledee90 3 years ago
Yeah, I'm gathering that from your vids. You lucky souls not living in the good ol' U.S.of A usually get far superior vehicles from "American" automakers than we can, I mean look at the Falcon, and Falcon Ute, not to mention every Holden ever made (aren't they a GM related company?). Good on ya, keep having fun.
andyota 3 years ago