Two well known computer software hackers, Charles Miller and Chris Valasek plan to publicly release a how to guide manipulate a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape this week. Hit the jump for the full story ..
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost Officially Rated At 23/33 MPG
When we drove the all-new Escape recently, Ford was still awaiting official EPA certification for fuel economy. Now, though, the numbers are in, and the Blue Oval can confidently state that it offers the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the small crossover segment… with an automatic transmission, that is. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford recalling 244k Escape models, 200,000+ Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans
Ford is recalling nearly half a million vehicles in two separate actions announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Just over 244,000 Ford Escape crossovers from model year 2001 and 2002 are being recalled for potentially leaky brake master cylinder reservoir caps, while nearly 206,000 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans may have defective torque converter output shafts. Funk Flex
Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner under investigation for rear glass that shatters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating 2010 and 2011 Ford Escapes and Mercury Mariners due to several complaints of shattering rear glass. According to The Detroit News, there have been 18 reported complaints of the glass braking “simultaneously” while opening or closing the liftgate, and one of the incidents reportedly resulted in the vehicle owner and a 10-year-old child receiving cuts from the glass. @funkmasterflex
