Craig Shaffer wrote:
> We weren't going more than 20-25 mph, the Escape had so
> much body roll and lean that I was sure it was going to end up on its side.
> What makes it even worse is that there was a great deal of torque steer, and
> you could feel the vehicle wanting to go out of control. Thank God the sun
> was out and the road was dry, and there were no bumps in the road. Had it
> been wet and had there been a bump we would have went into a unrecoverable
> skid, and most likely rolled over on the Escape's side.
You're lucky to be alive and able to warn others about this
death trap! There is a TSB on the torque steer and that "out of
control" sensation, but I guess it hasn't yet been corrected on
that particular vehicle.
> This vehicle has no redeeming qualities. It is about the size
> and shape of a Model T. Unfortunately a Model T has less body
> roll, a better ride, and doesn't have to worry about torque steer.
Indeed. In fact, I read a recent road test comparing the two,
and the Model T kicked the Escape's ass big time. The suspension
on the T is much more compliant, yet it still handled better.
You'd think they'd be able to make some improvements in suspension
technology over the years, but it seems the suspension on those
old model Ts were hard to beat!
> I wrote my state senator asking for legislation banning SUV's
> from school parking lots, and forcing them to outter areas of
> shopping centers and malls just for the safety of little
> children.
That's a very good idea. We have to protect the children
at all costs. Another thing to worry about is school buses.
Children shouldn't be allowed within fifty feet of them!
Not just because, like the Escape, they can't see around
them, but also because the emissions are full of carcinogenic
particles. Great post!
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"They are waging a campaign of murder and destruction. And
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