Hey guys, I use to be a very active member years back, but I have been quite busy and started to get away from cars. I need to pick up a couch and the person believes it is 6 feet counting the armrests. I'm going to be borrowing my friends 2004 escape and was wondering if we could fit it in there? I don't have a problem pulling seats if we have to. The thing is, I need to find out by tomorrow afternoon to tell the person holding it. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

Well, as I am in the furniture business, let me help.

The length is not the problem. Some sofas can be quite tall, or deep (front to back) and simply will not fit. An 'antique' style sofa will not be a problem, but an modern overstuffed style likely won't go.

If it does fit, a 6 ft sofa will hang out the back 1 to 2 feet depending on the size of the arms. This is okay, since you can drive with the hatch open. Just open the side windows and be careful of the exhaust fumes getting inside.

The hazard here is rear end collisions. Even a modest rear end collision can push the sofa forward, and could potentially shove the drivers seat forward and kill/injure you.

IMO rent/borrow a trailer. It's safer.

Thanks for the help. I ended up not getting it since the weather was bad and the person was moving the next morning. The couch wasn't worth renting a trailor as the escape doesn't have a hitch on it.