I couldn't remember if this article was mentioned or not, but I am posting it anyway.

"Sneak Peek: 2008 Ford Escape.
Not long after the arrival this fall of the 2007 Edge, Ford dealers will also get a new edition of the Escape, the brand's long-running crossover utility vehicle.

Due next spring, the new Escape may be marketed as an early 2008 model, along with a freshened version of its companion, the Mercury Mariner. Ford is upgrading the cabin with better-quality materials and more features.

Paul Lienert "

I found this at: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...604190322/1149 this article also has a date of Wednesday, April 19, 2006
another way to get to this article is through: http://www.fordnewsonline.com/?p=176

I also found more "spy" pictures of a disguised red 2008 Escape. This sight also has a picture of what we might also expect the interior to look like. http://autospies.com/news/AUTO-SPIES...d-Escape-8109/ The date on this website is 08/31/06.

Hope this helps someone...

Rich