Thought some might be interested in this.......I switched to GEICO 6 months ago.....when I went online to drop Fred & pickup the Escape.....they offer an extended mechanical warranty for new cars. The original Ford warranty is 3/36 Plus 5 year 60,000 powertrain. For about $ 17.50 / 6 months GEICO ($250 deductible) will cover major mechanical for 7 years / 100,000 miles......... So over 7 years this costs a total of about $250.....

So, if I put 20000 / year on this Escape.....then after 3 years I would have no Ford warranty...but with GEICO......I would have 4 more years (or 40,000 more miles) of major mechanical coverage (250 deductible). Seems like a good deal.