Step Bars (or nerf bars)
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Step Bars (or nerf bars)
This post is just to confirm for anyone interested that the OEM Step Bars shown in the official Ford Escape Accessories handbook do seem to fit on an '06 Hybrid. As I recall the accessory catalog states they are "not available for hybrid" however the mount holes are there (covered with rubber plugs--the passenger side one has a bolt that you can remove and replace with the step bar bolt). I don't see any issues with them, they are pretty far from the electric lines and everything. Its also interesting that the instruction sheet that came with the bars says they are for the hybrid.... so Ford appears to be a bit "Bipolar"
I wanted them to help some elderly members of my family into the car.
As to whether you'd want them. They look pretty nice, do help in getting to the roof. However they stick out just enough so that if you get out and are used to putting your foot directly on the ground you will find the back of your thigh hits the outside edge of the bar... if you've been driving in some mud and are wearing your "church best" that might not be a good thing.
I wanted them to help some elderly members of my family into the car.
As to whether you'd want them. They look pretty nice, do help in getting to the roof. However they stick out just enough so that if you get out and are used to putting your foot directly on the ground you will find the back of your thigh hits the outside edge of the bar... if you've been driving in some mud and are wearing your "church best" that might not be a good thing.
#2
Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by TeeSter
However they stick out just enough so that if you get out and are used to putting your foot directly on the ground you will find the back of your thigh hits the outside edge of the bar...
(I think you meant to say 'the back of your CALF' )
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Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by Tim K
Either you've modded the hell out of your rig and added some 40" swampers.....or you are 2 feet tall!!!
(I think you meant to say 'the back of your CALF' )
(I think you meant to say 'the back of your CALF' )
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Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by *elaine*
Thanks for the info! I will get around to adding them soon because my 5 & 6 year olds are having a hard time climbing into the car.
They go on really easy. It was easier than the mud flaps by far.
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Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by *elaine*
Thanks for the info! I will get around to adding them soon because my 5 & 6 year olds are having a hard time climbing into the car.
I do have to be real careful exiting the vehicle with dress pants on however.
~John
#8
Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by Tim K
How much were these? I'm wondering if I'm going to need them as my son gets older....
However, he has no trouble climbing anything else.
#9
Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
Originally Posted by Tim K
How much were these? I'm wondering if I'm going to need them as my son gets older....
But for me, at 6'7", most SUV's are the perfect entry height!
But for me, at 6'7", most SUV's are the perfect entry height!
I did look around at other options but I just liked how the Ford ones looked. They look like they belong.... they fit nicely into the curve in front of the back tire flare, etc. I think the chrome ones are squared off on the ends instead.
You can look them over at http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com. You'll have to lie to it and tell it you have a normal Escape but they seem to be the ones.
#10
Re: Step Bars (or nerf bars)
You might check this place out if your dealer won't cut you any slack:
http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com...ROD&ProdID=188
I think they were cheaper a couple of months ago, but I didn't write the price down.
http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com...ROD&ProdID=188
I think they were cheaper a couple of months ago, but I didn't write the price down.