Just a FYI the "Molded" rear mudflaps / splash guards now listed availble from Ford, are simply the black plastic pieces inside the rear wheel well, no hangy downy parts, just a replacement part for whats all ready there

Just so noone else waste their time or money to get a pair (at $25 each)

So for now it's flat Ford flaps, nothing, or generic aftermarket flaps

2008 Escape Hybrid FWD
Ice Blue w/Chrome Pkg
Moonroof
Leather Premiem pkg
http://www.geocities.com/bryanw20@sbcglobal.net
Mods: Tint front to match, Cargo Cover, Keyless Pad, Flaps, Side Moldings.
Want to add Chrome Bug Shield


2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer

I just bought some splash guards (or mud flaps) for my new '08 FEH and they do hang down. One set is for all 4 wheels. After a recent rain here, I noticed my vehicle was all dirty from splashes. Hence, I felt this was a nice cheap investment to help keep the FEH a bit cleaner.

I bought my FEH on Nov. 10, 2007. Shortly thereafter, I did a cross-country trip (San Francisco area to the Chicago area). From Western Wyoming to my home in CA, I traveled in frigid -9 degree weather and through heavy falling snow in the Lake Tahoe. In the mountains, the top speed was only 30 mph and the 4WD was used. On the flat roads, the average speed was 75 mph. Despite all of these conditions, I still averaged 27.5 mpg! It's now been two years since I bought this vehicle and I'm still loving it!

I did the same, but only one pair, I put them up front, hoping to hold out for a set or molded to fit rears; but it appears I'll have to add a set of flats to the rear also. Doesn't look bad, just was hoping for a molded fit.

2008 Escape Hybrid FWD
Ice Blue w/Chrome Pkg
Moonroof
Leather Premiem pkg
http://www.geocities.com/bryanw20@sbcglobal.net
Mods: Tint front to match, Cargo Cover, Keyless Pad, Flaps, Side Moldings.
Want to add Chrome Bug Shield


2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer

Looks like Ford may be getting some molded ones ready for the 2008s, or their webmaster made another error as seen here: http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/accessories/



The accessories catalog on the Ford website does not show these.

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Adopted 7-7-07

The molded Ford Spashguards fit good but are short and do not provide the "protection" that you can find with aftermarket models.

Check your local autoparts store for what they have and for size comparisons.

2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain. Aug. 2007

Best Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio. May 2008

Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa. July 2008.

Ford has yet to produce MOLDED splash guards for the 2008 models, which is why I thought that photo and text on the website was interesting. There don't appear to be any aftermarket molded guards for the 2008s that fit nicely either, yet... interesting to hear that these potential Ford ones aren't perfect

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Adopted 7-7-07

Will there be a FE loss using mud flaps?

Maybe. I installed four splash guards (much bigger than the Ford molded version) and really can not tell any difference. If we put the vehicle in a wind tunnel, a small difference might be observed. Then if we are concerned about loss of FE with mud guards then whyn ot pitch the roof racks and side mirrors.

2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain. Aug. 2007

Best Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio. May 2008

Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa. July 2008.

Maybe. I installed four splash guards (much bigger than the Ford molded version) and really can not tell any difference. If we put the vehicle in a wind tunnel, a small difference might be observed. Then if we are concerned about loss of FE with mud guards then why not pitch the roof racks and side mirrors.

2005 AWD Escape Hybrid
Best Interstate tank trip MPG 39.02 (scangauge II) for 402 miles on I-70, 10.3 gallons used over mostly flat terrain. Aug. 2007

Best Interstate tank trip E30 MPG 34.6 for 271 miles along I-80 in Indiana and Ohio. May 2008

Best multiple road tank trip E30 MPG 36.2 for 202 miles in Southwestern Pa. July 2008.

If there isn't a loss in FE w/mud flaps, I may invest in a set myself.