By Holms on 09/26/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've had my escape for a little over a
year (1 yr 4 months) and it still alot
of fun to drive. It has alot of pep
and is a smooth ride. There is alot of
wind noise, but not unbearable. There
is plenty of room in the back for
passengers.
Some downsides are: 1.) it seems to
really wear on tires. 2.) My sunroof
switch seems to have a short in it, 3.)
the cargo cover broke within the 1st 6
months.
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By Amber on 09/13/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is the worst car that I have ever
leased or owned. It does get decent
gas mileage. Ford Red Carpet Leasing
was also a very worthless leasing
company. If you are considering this
pseudo-SUV, please do not waste your
money.
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By norg759 on 09/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Two years are almost up. 24000 miles
and just some thoughts. Had to replce
the tires at 23000, front end out of
alghnmt. Check engine light came on and
was fixed by dealer without problems.
All in all, a good little truck (wagon?)
that my wife loves and I would buy
again.
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By Dorfman on 09/06/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This little Suv is super fun to drive.
Goes anywhere in the snow with a very
safe and secure feeling.
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By stam2828 on 08/29/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
own v4 5spd xls for exactly one year
with 15000 miles. cannot conclude
reliability due to shortness of
ownership, but no problems so far.
impress with price to value and mpg.
very roomy inside, great headroom and
good trunk space for mini-sub. ideal
for small family that requires
childseats. shifts smoothly, however
engine has "stalling" feeling when
coming to a stop. ride is a bit bumpy
but expected for a suv. engine noise
also a bit loud but ok with me to drown
out crying kids!
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By DZIENIS on 08/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
FUN TO DRIVE, A LITTLE WIND NOISE, GOOD
LOOKS,
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By passand on 08/05/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
if you want an SUV with performance and
a great ride...this is your ride. If
you want an SUV that is pretty good on
gass....then this your ride. I would
also like to say that it is pretty good
in the snow too.
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By Offroad Lover on 07/29/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
quite simply fantastic piece of
machinery.
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By TWC on 07/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Things to consider berfore buying:
1.Re-sale - Carmax offered me $18,000
for a 2002 XLT 10,000 miles with every
available option (list new was $26,000).
Resale is affected by recent poor crash
test results in which Hyundai Santa Fe
fared better.
2.Mini-spare tire on an SUV is stupid.
3.Drum brakes on rear (it's not 4 wheel
disc brakes) so braking is not one of
its strengths. CR-V and Santa Fe have 4
wheel disc brakes and real spare tires.
4.Overall cheapness of the Escape.
5.Uncomfortable seats.
6.Thin paint Ford has become noted for.
Obviously cost-engineered to the max by
Ford. Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
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By oldhouse93 on 07/14/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Escape XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I had an absolute blast with this new
mini-SUV. Power, cornering, roominess
and it looks different on the road. My
main problem with this vehical is the
stiff unforgiving seats. You can't sit
in them for more than about 100 miles
before you have to get out and rest for
an extended period. My rear was really
hurting. It also took expressway
pavement joints harshly, too much so
for my liking. I can't wait for the
hybrid fuel Escape to come out in late
2003.
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