 One of the worst cars I have ever owned. Nothing but problems and Ford Motor Company including the dealership I leased it from doesn't seem to care that they sold me a bad vehicle. Ford does not stand behind their products whatsoever. I pay a huge monthly payment to drive a car I thought was going to be great with no issues. Boy was I wrong!! At 8,000 miles it was found that the exhaust was not installed properly and was off the car. That had to be fixed and then remounted. Later on, there is terrible rattling noises throughout the whole vehicle that Ford says is "normal" The half shaft was leaking grease, and the control arm of the right side was bad. Also, the ball joint was replaced as well as the boot on the right side was fixed. The fuel line was found to be off as well as the heating shield which had to be remounted. As a young female this car terrifies me to drive everyday as I don't know what is going to happen next. The dealership refuses to help me and continues to say the car is fine. Currently my Escape has 22,000 miles on it. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. I am extremely upset and an unhappy Ford customer. I will never ever lease or own another Ford product in my life.