tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post7150733784146494903..comments2011-10-06T08:33:48.350-04:00Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07227033429658530651noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-65700849183594311942011-10-06T07:35:01.611-04:002011-10-06T07:35:01.611-04:00My FORD is broken down again...Had to be towed for the 4th time. 2008 Escape is junk. Towed twice for Transmission problems, and twice because Anti-Lock Brakes cutting in while driving. That is, foot on the gas pedal cruising along and brakes lock up!!! I&#39;ve also had problems with slow leak; keyless entry defective; back door and hatch defective; air/ventilation defective - works only on highest speed; interior lights defective. I would NEVER advise anyone to own a FORD !<br /><br />Donna I donna101donna@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-4996628984159590962011-08-26T16:59:02.288-04:002011-08-26T16:59:02.288-04:00I just went to replace my blades on my 2008 Escape (bought it used, last year) and much to my dismay, I am unable to use any other brand of blade replacement other than what Ford sells @ $21 a piece. this is due to the design of the blade handle/clip on them. WTF? Why in the world can&#39;t they just design them standard like most other vehicles? When the time is right, I&#39;m trading in this vehicle before I end up in the poor house as Ford nickle and dimes us all to death :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-34311868222879822882009-01-26T23:36:00.000-05:002009-01-26T23:36:00.000-05:00Be sure to check out my follow-up post.<BR/><BR/>http://blog.scottpaterson.org/2009/01/trico-neoform-wipers-clear-winner.html<BR/><BR/>Although they're not cheap ($25, same as Ford's), the Trico Neoform blades are definitely good blades. I can't honestly say I've ever paid under $10 for wiper blades, for any vehicle I've ever driven.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07227033429658530651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-62315698592225999322009-01-26T23:24:00.000-05:002009-01-26T23:24:00.000-05:00I am soon-to-be in need of wiper blades for my 2008 Ford Escape...so went into Wal-Mart and didn't find 2008 in the wiper selection guide...figured it was not quite up-to-date. I picked what was recommended for the 2007, went out to my vehicle and tried replacing them. What a surprise! My next stop was to the FORD dealership - the parts guy told me that replacement blades were $25 each. HELLO??? I pay $5.50 for ANCO Premiums at Wal-Mart. "Oh, but they are 'special' wiper blades..." No, I'm sorry...I'm needing a new pair at 10,000 miles...just like on my other cars.<BR/><BR/>C'Mon FORD...I know you need money...but wiper blades???<BR/><BR/>Mr EdEd_MBAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18211764432998199833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-51461880547993111402008-12-09T14:46:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:46:00.000-05:00As I mentioned on Twitter, it's a disappointment not to have more options. After spending ~$700 in the fall to replace 1-year-old defective tires on my Escape -- with perfect tread and apparently no warranty -- my confidence in OE parts is pretty weak.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07227033429658530651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460414571294901976.post-11353233599494406362008-12-09T14:19:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:19:00.000-05:00Sorry you seem to be having such a hard time, Scott. Here&#39;s a link to the wiper section of the Ford Canada Parts &amp; Service site: http://www.ford.ca/app/fo/en/parts_and_services/parts/wiper_blades.do<BR/><BR/>And if you&#39;d like to call them directly, they can be reached at 800-565-3673 (FORD). <BR/><BR/>I hope this helps.<BR/><BR/>Scott Monty<BR/>Global Digital Communications<BR/>Ford Motor CompanyScott Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17710406470860389078noreply@blogger.com