1 Year Update / Oil Change - 2011 Ford Escape XLT

Well, I've now had my 2011 Ford Escape XLT for a whole year. Here's a 1 year update and oil change video.
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[@azil0324]

I've had a '11 Ford Escape 6v xlt in Gray since 2012. Bought it because back then I needed to carry strollers, car seats, etc. I'm 5'1" and this car seats high to aid in visibility. Husband is 5'10" and is a little tight for him, but loves to get into garage and tight parking spaces, which is a challenge with his F150 truck. There's enough space in the back to carry both of my kids' bikes, 20", 16", and two maltipoos. The back seats completely come off & have removable upholstery! Seats look in great condition after 8 years. Was involved in car accident in 2013, air bag deployed, my 18 mo and I were not hurt & vehicle was repaired. Now 2020, I was crashed into front tire and insurance will not pay to repair. New Escapes are ugly and less spacious. Miss this little SUV.

[@brandonl5247]

Im actually looking to buy one in a few days im glad i found your video 👍🏼

[@jmalibu0326]

Ahh, I remember our 2012 XLT. I still miss it. Best of luck for the future!!

[@dianeluis86]

My awd v6 xlt has 84k and I love it! I’m hoping to hold onto it for a VERY long time

[@jaylincarter2874]

thank you

[@donnareed3822]

So it is 2019 now. Do you still have your Escape and how many miles did you put on it and what have you have to to to it.
Thanks

[@trailblazer1047]

I use only 5 qrts of oil. otherwise its over fill on the dipstick even after you run it.Res. oil still in there.5 qrts puts it exactly on the fill line on mine.Also have a strange sound for a second around 15 speed from a stop been there for 2 years nobody knows what it is.Can feel the knock on the gas pedal,very slight.

[@philhughes7148]

Give it time. Mine is a 6 cyl 2009. Had it from new. Cost me a lot of money to keep this thing going.Air conditioning cost 3000 over 10 years, Hinges for back glass rotted away 2 years ago,broken windshield washer bottle 2 years ago, leaking rear diff 3 years ago,leaking rocker cover gasket 2 months ago[ 1800 dollars ], rusted out rear wheel wells 1500 to fix,waiting for the electric steering module to go next 1500. Too bad because I liked the vehicle but Ford dropped the ball on this one. I currently have 210000 kms which is 130000 miles. If I survive this COVID 19 virus im going to buy a 2015 RX350 Lexus. Should of bought Toyota from the start

[@Joshtheweatherman]

Shouldn't of bought a V6. The 4 cylinder ones are much more reliable, and easier to work on (if you have to). It's a Mazda engine, so your getting Japanese reliability. There's still Escapes being used as New York Taxi cabs, and they have been proven to be very reliable. Most have over 300K miles!

[@philhughes7148]

@@Joshtheweatherman 4. Cylinders still rusted out and had air conditioning problems not to mention you couldn’t tow anything with a 4 cylinder for any length of time. I just bought a used Lexus and hopefully will have less problems than buying a ford

[@AndrewKNI]

Great job Michael. The semi synthetic oil is best to deal with the specific engine tolerances.

[@TodayWithDustin]

Awesome vehicle! My birthday is the 15th.

[@infinity3jif]

only 8,200 miles in one year, that's low, i drive almost 30,000 miles a year

[@KhaosCats]

I have the same exact car and mine the transmission is clicking on mine so if your trans isn’t clicking your very lucky

[@emmanuelcarrion5168]

Clicking ?

[@youngianbeats1541]

Dont we have to fill up the new cup with oil?

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

If you mean filter, no.

[@canuckted1]

Don't need to change synthetic oil nearly as often as regular oil. Every 10,000 miles is fine. Check it out. You're overspending needlessly.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I don’t trust 10,000 miles. 5,000 is good for me.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

Plus, it’s not full synthetic.

[@chastitycox6633]

Any updates? Just got mine but the v6

[@Roatandumptruck]

what's kind of oil filter you buy?

[@tysonm2525]

Fram PH10575 is a great filter

[@jake47]

Any updates now?

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I traded it in back in the middle of 2018 but not for any bad reason. I wanted something more sporty, so I bought a Fusion. That Escape was an incredible vehicle.

[@Ron-h4l]

Is it AWD or 4Wheel drive.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

+john1240able Just front wheel

[@Ron-h4l]

Thanks

[@danthemowerman4351]

Why did you only buy Pontiac cars? And you wonder why you had to replace parts, and the Pontiac aztec? Cmon man shame on you, first you buy the worst car ever then you complain about it

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I love Pontiacs.