my garage door remote fits perfectly!

 

I use that big semi-hidden space at the bottom of the console for garbage. I have a ziplock container that fits great there.

 

my roaches, and a lighter. i lost the ashtray that i used as a roach container, so now that little slot is the new spot

 

Mine, too. '05 Escape XLT, here.

 

cellphone. I just fits lengthwise.

 

her lip gloss crap, my smokes sticking out and a lighter....great place to hang folded directions too

 

Condoms. You never know...


Actually I like having the shifter on the column in my '03. Frees up a lot of space between the seats. The only thing I don't understand is why they put center storage area so far back. You can't open it unless you are stopped. You have to twist around and use your left hand to open it properly. Could be that I don't drive with my seat back far enough? I am only 5' 7" so I have to up the seat a little to be comfortable. I like the idea of the beverage holders so conveniently placed where the floor shifter would be. We are talking about an SUV, not a sports car with a 6 speed standard trans with a short throw shifter. Why does an automatic SUV need the shifter on the floor??

Also the shifter does NOT get in the way of any controls on the radio, heater or anything else for that matter. Could be the earlier model Escapes had a longer shift lever?? I think '03 was the last year for the column shifter or was it '04. Have no idea why people screamed for a floor shifter, unless it was cost effective for Ford to put the shifter there instead of on the steering column.

Seriously, the little compartment on the '03 above the larger one is good for keeping your credit and gas cards handy. Since the Escape is such a gas guzzler with a small gas tank, it makes it easier to have those cards handy when you fill up every other day at the gas station .

 

My cell phone fits perfectly.

 

My wallet, perfect fit.

 

McDonalds monopoly game pieces. theyve been in there for3 or 4 years

 

if you live in California its where you keep your In-N-Out Burger locator map!
its also just the right size for keeping an ID card or driver's license