[escape05xls]

Almost looks like a older escape ie. 2005 could have the hood, headlights and front facia swapped from a 2010 model. the fenders look like they are the same.... Anyone tried this at all? f150's used to do it....

 

[jpark]

Sorry to say it, but the fenders are completely different, especially where they meet the doors.

 

[escape05xls]

I do not see a difference in fenders...... The only part that matters is where the fender meets the hood and headlights and they look the same.

EDIT: bah looks like they may of moved the door closer to the wheel well. But if the headlight placement on the fenders is the same it could work.

 

[kkreit01]

I see a Vette in 1st pic, and an 08+ Escape in 2nd. :shrug: I don't think this swap is valid. It will take lots of custom fabrication. :worry:

 

[jpark]

The 2008+ roof, windshield, and some of the body structure parts are the same as those on 2005-2007 models, but none of the other exterior body panels are interchangeable.

Trust me on this one.

 

[camusdarrach]

You could always use a lump hammer and plenty of filler

 

[escape05xls]

hmm my first huge fail post of escapeness haha...I shall let this thread die noble

 

[kkreit01]

Never a fail. Never hurts to ask.

 

[jpark]

Exactly. And most threads don't die here, either.

They simply morph into off-topicness.

:bill:

 

[escape05xls]

hahah very true. well from far away and with out my glasses it looks to good to be true swap I LOVE the 2010 front end... alas I keep my 05 xls with my no fog light circles :/

 

[jpark]

Your fog lamp circles are there (they need to be cut at the circular cut line in each opening), and so are the mounts and connectors.

Just buy the factory fog lamp switch (part number 5L8Z-15A214-CAA), and two of the factory fog lamp assemblies (part number 2M5Z-15200-AB).

Plug 'n play.

See? Off-topicness.

 

[escape05xls]

ok so where do I get brackets? are there stock brackets to buy?

haha this is something I've wanted to do so yes off topic is good

 

[jpark]

The 2005-2007 models didn't need brackets. Each fog lamp assembly has mounting tabs. You need four small screws (I think that #8 or #10, 1/2" pan-head sheet metal screws will work).

 

[escape05xls]

no freaking way!? just bolt them in...awesome I shall buy some fogs!!! thank you I'll go to ford tomorrow!