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Hi Guys, I just purchased a 2007 ford explorer that runs great and has no rust! The only thing it needed that I knew going into this was new wheel bearings. I've been on rock auto and there are a few choices. Motorcraft, SKF and TIMKEN. I just wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on what I should choose? I heard TIMKEN is made in America but SKF is not so id just like a little help! Thanks again!

Hi All, I hope I'm doing this correctly? It's my first post after years of viewing other posts! :-) I have a 2001 V6 Ford Escape, which is on close to its last legs. She's a complete dog, if I'm being honest - 200,000 miles on the clock! But due to financial constraints, I keep it running doing usually my own mechanical work, rather than upgrading to a more reliable newer car. Currently, it's making a weird sound, that I hoped someone might know something about?? The car makes a weird, fairly loud groaning/creaking kind of sound whenever I turn left (it's not a full lock hard left turn thing - it does it even on half a turn, if the speed is about between say 10 and 25 miles an hour). There are quite a few undiagnosed oil leaks around the engine, if that makes a difference to the below points? Some details: It only makes this creaking noise under load - ie when accelerating a little bit round or through a corner, at a minimum of say 10 mph speed The noise STOPS IMMEDIATELY if I keep the accelerator down but knock the column auto stickshift into "neutral" - in other words, if the revs are still up but the gearbox is instantly taken out of the equation, the sound instantly disappears It does it quite a bit more when the car is warmed up than when it's cold It ONLY does it turning left - NEVER right The car needs to be cornering under a little load - 2 miles an hour won't replicate it, but around 10 and up will. It doesn't occur at all if I am stopped and just spin the steering wheel full lock in either direction - it only does it when I'm driving forward AND when the gearbox is engaged in drive or other gears. So it seems not to be a steering box issue, as that works fine when stopped and just spinning the steering wheel - no groans. It does it in all the auto gears, not just drive. It sounds like creaking shockies/suspension, but due to the fact that it ONLY does it when the gearbox is engaged, it must be gearbox related, do you think? When I knock it all of a sudden into neutral under slight accelerator load, the noise instantly disappears. Any advice at all would be very much appreciated, thank you, from Australia! StuMur

Hey there, I just put a pod filter on my 2010's escape airbox but need a way to keep the MAF working, any suggestions?????

Hi everyone! I'm excited to post and be a part of the forum. My company helps busy people buy and sell their car. Sort of personal shopper meets real estate agent that's all about the automobile! I just posted over in the classifieds a great example of an Escape! I read the notice that recommended I introduce myself as well. Thank you kindly for the opportunity to post in your forum. http://fordescapeforum.com/topic/3376-2010-ford-escape-xltmoon-roofbluetoothnew-tireslow-miles-10499-billerica-ma/ Ford - Go Further Andy President Autosistant, LLC

Hello everyone on FordEscapeForum.com! Thank you for the opportunity to post this vehicle to your forum. Enjoy! We are selling my grandfather’s black 2010 Ford Escape XLT because he no longer needs it. He’s had the vehicle for approximately two years and it’s been well taken care of which included parking it under a porte-cochère. It has approximately 67,200 miles. There is typical wear and tear with the exterior finishes and interior materials with respect to its age/mileage. It sits on healthy tires that were only driven approximately 15,000 miles since new and they’re ready for the summer! It is well equipped including power windows, power door locks, keyless entry, CD player, Bluetooth phone/audio, Ford SYNC, moon roof, cruise control, alloy wheels, 2.5L I-4 cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, vanity mirrors, power driver’s seat, integrated side steps, WeatherTech® DigitalFit® FloorLiner™ for both the first and second rows, WeatherTech® Cargo/Trunk Liner, electronic stability control, electronic traction control, etc. It gets excellent fuel mileage and is considered a safe vehicle with ABS and multiple airbags. There’s plenty of room for cargo, friends and family! We just completed a fresh oil change before listing it for sale. It runs excellent, shifts smoothly, has great performance and rides well. We also have all of the vehicle’s service history since purchase for review. It was always serviced at a local Ford dealership. It’s a truly fun Ford that will service many more miles and years to come. We also had the vehicle inspected by a third party company from Autosistant (see report and photos). We are asking for $9,999 or best reasonable offer. Buy privately from us and save hundreds of dollars from not shopping at a dealership. Call or text Andy (anytime – 24/7) at (978) 375-5544 or e-mail andy@autosistant.com with any questions. Please, serious inquires only. Thank you for looking. Autosistant Pics – https://goo.gl/eIUJ2l Autosistant Insp Rpt – https://goo.gl/wXHGOm Autosistant Vehicle History Investigation – https://goo.gl/DXF0TK Monroney Window Sticker – https://goo.gl/yr5aGV Andy President Autosistant, LLC 7259AB03-20160409-Ford_Window_Sticker.pdf 7259AB03-20160422-VHI_v1.pdf 7259AB03-20160421-Insp_Rpt_v1.pdf

I have a 2001 Ford Escape V6 Engine. I recently noticed my engine is really loud when I drive it. I ran codes and the only codes I received were about cylinders misfiring, which is a whole other issue. The engine is making a screeching noise. I removed the serpentine belt and noise goes away, but the belt is in good condition. I spun the alternator, A/C compressor, tensioner and that middle pulley by hand and they’re all smooth. Any ideas??