Sad news everyone.

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart) 08/20/2014 at 17:16 • Filed to: Escape, Ford escape

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UPDATE: it is rust. the rocker panels have rotted away so badly, and probably don't have much of a structure. The brake lines are rotting away pretty badly as well.

The escape cannot pass safety, I'm either selling it to a bodyworking buddy of mine in Montreal or parting it out.

I'm gonna miss those seats, they're the best though.

505Turbeaux > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 15:12

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I got failed once in CT with my 81 Audi 5000 turbo because the light bulb on the automatic shifter wasn't lighting up. That little of a detail?

Alfalfa > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 15:15

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I guess it's time to give and turn it into a race car.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 505Turbeaux 08/20/2014 at 15:15

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It's said to be one that isn't easily or cheaply fixable.

505Turbeaux > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 15:16

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on an escape. I am interested to hear because I have a large contingent of friends that swear by them.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Alfalfa 08/20/2014 at 15:17

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Hah, I wish. A top heavy 4x4 racecar.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 505Turbeaux 08/20/2014 at 16:32

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I just found out. The rocker panels are rotten.

FriskyDingo > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 16:33

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As someone whos gotten a car inspected by covering some rear frame damage with duct tape and undercoat i am interested in hearing whats keeping the escape off the road.

505Turbeaux > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 16:34

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damn what area do you live in? even in maine it isnt an issue.

So do like all the people do back home. Fill them with ez foam and bondo, or go straight ghetto and cover with metallic tape and paint! Woooooo

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 505Turbeaux 08/20/2014 at 17:15

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I'm in Southeastern Ontario, just north of the rustbelt. there's other things that need to be done, such as the rubber brake lines are rotting away too.

promoted by the color red > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:21

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Ironically, that's considered acceptable in the State of California as long as the emissions are good.

No Prius Needed > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:21

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How much did you get it for because you might have the new oppo le mons car.

Squid > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:22

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Lower it and you are good to go. . .

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > No Prius Needed 08/20/2014 at 17:22

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$500. probably not safe for track use though.

jkm7680 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:24

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I'd part it out if you want to maximize your profits. If you want the easy route, selling it to somebody would get that done fast.

sellphones2493 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:24

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When I worked at Carmax, a guy wanted to sell his 2005 Escape. He was pretty weird, but the car was seemingly mint. I asked him (as I have to by Carmax) "Is the car safe to operate?". He answered 'Yes' - I didn't doubt him because it looked really good, and it was only six years old at the time.

Ten minutes later I'm getting yelled at by an appraiser because he was driving an Escape that had absolutely no brakes . He stopped it by shifting it into neutral and drifting it up a curb (don't ask me how the owner got it there).

We offered him $1,000 for his 2005 Escape with like 80K in good shape aside from the brakes, because it's safe to say the guy was a dick for lying about something so dangerous.

He took it.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > jkm7680 08/20/2014 at 17:28

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I could sell the wheels, and the rest of the car with steelies as well, since the powertrain has a long way to go.

Tohru > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:44

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Make the seats into a desk chair.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Tohru 08/20/2014 at 17:45

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that's something I want to do, but the drivetrain still has good way to go though.

Tohru > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:48

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Move someplace that doesn't do inspections then... like Wisconsin.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 17:48

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a crossover is just a tall wagon

duurtlang > 505Turbeaux 08/20/2014 at 18:18

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Two weeks ago my Peugeot 406 coupe was to fail inspection due to that blue bulb in the dash indicating the high beams are on was burned out...

jkm7680 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 18:26

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That sounds like a good plan!

Sorry for the loss!

Suuuubaru > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 18:37

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Buffalonian here...based on my casual observations those Escapes don't put up too well with the climate up here in the north. I doubt you're the only one with an issue like this on an older model

Klaus Schmoll > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/20/2014 at 18:55

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Aren't the rubber brake lines a rather reasonably priced exchange part? I had to get new ones on my last Mazda, and I don't even rember how much they were. As a cash-strapped university student that I was at that time I would have remembered if it was serious money.

As for the rust, a bit of oil/dirt, or tape, or newspaper with a rattle can of black underbody coating might do the trick.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Klaus Schmoll 08/20/2014 at 23:50

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I also forgot to mention, The seals for all of the drivetrain components are giving up without hesitation as well, and to fix all of that will be burning a big hole in my wallet.

orcim > Suuuubaru 08/21/2014 at 02:34

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Heaven forbid you'd have one in Hawaii.

505Turbeaux > duurtlang 08/21/2014 at 08:31

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had that happen too. Crazy

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/21/2014 at 09:38

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The Escape had a recall for the subframe rusting earlier this year ( http://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos… ) Do you think it can help you?

monstertwin1203 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/21/2014 at 10:55

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I get safety issues, but they'll fail you for oil leaks? Fix the safety stuff to pass, keep your fluids topped off!

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner 08/21/2014 at 12:10

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No, the subframe is fine though. the previous owner did all recalls

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > monstertwin1203 08/21/2014 at 12:16

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All seals are pretty much shot, and they will fail you over here.

monstertwin1203 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/21/2014 at 16:42

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That's stupid. Emissions and safety? I get it. A leaking oil seal? Nah, bro.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > monstertwin1203 08/21/2014 at 16:55

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the whole drivetrain is leaking, that includes the transmission, transfer case and differentials. My mechanic recommended keeping it off the road, and to get my money back, part it out.