2014 Ford Escape Front License Plate Bracket
2013 Ford Escape Front License Plate Bracket
All the cars I've had in the last 10 years just have self tapping screws for the front plate directly into those 'pilot' holes I beleive you're refering to.You can get these stainless self-tapping screws at any Canadian Tire (or Pep Boys for the Americans).Really, it's a no brainer Mod. Just get the adequate screw depth to do the job and don't over-torque and strip the plastic bumper so the screw won't bite and your done.Like Robbie said, a big black mounting bracket looks fugly, (the F150 still uses these because of the awkward surface to fix a bare plate on).