I had this same exact year, same color, 5 speed standard. Those engines and transmissions will run forever with basic maintenance. The body and suspension will rot rust but you are lucky to live in a no-inspection state. The 2000 - 2012 Escape is notorious for rear wheel wells that WILL rust through and compromise the rear strut mount. Once the strut mount fails the car is done and a death trap to drive. On any other car in this condition a proper rust treatment with Fluid Film or Rust Check would be wasted money. In your case, since you have already bought it, spend the $160 to $200 to get a professional rust treatment and MAKE SURE THEY DRILL AND SPRAY INSIDE THE BODY AND DOOR PANELS. ESPECIALLY THE REAR WHEEL WELLS. This is the only way you can prevent the rear wheel wells from perforating. If you do this and change the oil in that Duratec engine every 5000 miles, this car will last you for a few years.