2005 Ford Escape

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2005-Escape-Warning-ftopict237840.html (2005 Escape Warning)
Buying a new car is suposed to be a happy experience, but unfortunately it has turned into the worst nightmare I have ever had. I just pray that my wife is not killed in it. She has bought into the myth that SUV's are safer. We took delivery of a new 2005 Ford Escape about 1:30 today, and by 8:..
« Chill pal. You're overreacting. Big time. »
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« Did she test drive it? Did you? DUH!! I have ridden in my neighbors, and it rides just fine. I think maybe "buyers remorse" has bitten and you are looking for sympathy? Get over it. If you do.. »
« The 24 hour rule is in effect, take it back, get your money back and have another drink. If you think the Escape is so bad than you need to walk or take the bus, big bus. Someone is sick and it's .. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2005-Ford-Escape-Fuel-Pipe-Flapper-Valve-Problem-ftopict219566.html (2005 Ford Escape Fuel Pipe Flapper Valve Problem)
Sorry for the repeated post, but my Laptop Keyboard skips resulting in a lot of typos I have an 05 Escape and noticed that the flapper valve is missing in the fuel filler tube. Not sure there was one there to begin with. Should there be a flapper in the filler tube? I know this sounds like a dumb..

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2005-Escape-Failed-Rear-Shocks-ftopict217344.html (2005 Escape Ltd Failed Rear Shocks)
I have a 2005 Escape. The warranty just recently expired. Just under the wire, I gto my rear shocks replaced by Ford for free. The car has 26,000 miles. I'm surprised (and pissed) that the shocks failed so quickly. Also, the wheel bearings are getting noisey or at least I think that it's the wheel..
« Things can fail prematurely, they're all manmade items and thus not perfect. Thats what warranties are for. As for the wheel bearings, get them checked ASAP, before you get many more miles out of .. »
« Not likely, if they had a proper 15K service completed. mike »
« So Mike would you like to explain how you service shocks? »
« Wipe them down and polish them? I'm not sure if you can service wheel bearings either since they are sealed. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/Escape-Explorer-Fog-Light-Replacement-ftopict225285.html (Escape/Explorer Fog Light Replacement)
I have a 2005 Escape and a 2005 Explorer. On both cars, the left fog light lens is broken. The manual says to have dealer replace them. Does anyone know if it can be done without bringing it to the dealer. Thanks.
« Sure - but unless you (or your local parts store) can ID and locate the aftermarket supplier that made the lights for Ford so you can get new repair parts, or find a good set of used lights at a wre.. »