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Ford Escape reliability - better info - 9/29/2008 11:30:03 AM

mkaresh

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Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model''s reliability become apparent quickly.

So far, 237 Escape owners have signed up to participate. A good start, but more are needed.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

Vehicle reliability research

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Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, and pricing information

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RE: Ford Escape reliability - better info - 11/27/2008 8:18:19 AM

mkaresh

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Thanks to the help of this forum''s members, the latest results include the Ford Escape.

In terms of successful repair trips per 100 vehicles per year:

2005: 20, better than average, but marginal sample size, and seems too low to be accurate

2006: 71, about average, small sample size

2008: 51, about average, good sample size

Additional participants would be helpful for all model years.

For the full set of results, and to sign up to help:

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results

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Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, and pricing information

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