Used 2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Excellent vehicle
Chase, New Lebanon, NY, 02/15/2016
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
Ok let me say this many post reviews based on the experiences in repair shops. And a bad experience with minor things. Overall the escape is a terrific vehicle as with anything it requires maintenence and fluid changes frequently as well as filters. I only have one negative from driving on freeways. Its the moonroof noise. I pirchased a wind deflector hopefully it helps. Over all no problems as of yet recently inspected. Repairs not so bad. But it adds up if your not quick to take care of problems as soon as it rises. Play it smart
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Gas Saving SUV
Nette, 07/30/2008
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Trouble free so far in its first 2K miles and 12 hour trip to California. Perfect fit and function for an active family. Nice size cargo space and if needed roof rack is ready for extra cargo. The SUV is not a speed demon, but I have been averaging 28 MPG. I love the fact that I climb in and out the SUV vs. crawl in and out. Loading the baby into the car seat is comfortable since I can stay standing while I buckle him into his car seat. I would highly recommend my SUV to anyone.
Great little commuter and outdoor rig
Stephanie, Martinez, CA, 10/25/2016
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had this little suv for three years now. 3rd owner. The only problems I've had was a sensor for the steering that got fixed for a couple hundred. The trunk doesn't pop open, something electrical, still need to get it checked out. But as far as gas and reliability, I've taken it to and from work and even hunting out on the dirt roads and it has proved itself a nice little rig. I put on some brand new all terrain tires. I love the 5 speed because I can downshift and be more in control when I am on forest roads.
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What a great vehicle!
JENMAC, 03/06/2008
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I turned in my 5 sp manual 98 Explorer Sport for the new 5 sp manual 08 Escape and I love it. The ride is comfy, the gas mileage is great (22-28 mpg) and best of all I can plug in my iPod. It is a fun and safe car to drive with plenty of room for my friends. It is a great car for road trips and vacations.
DANGEROUS TO DRIVE!
Taylor, Omaha, NE, 02/11/2016
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
My mother had purchased a brand new Ford Escape in 2008 and then gave it to me this year as my first car. I thought it would be safe to drive an SUV until the malfunctioning torque censor almost sent my boyfriend and I off the road at 75mph during our road trip across the U.S. I received a recall notice a few months before and had brought it in to fix the problem, It only took about 15 minutes and I was told everything was fine. Obviously this was NOT true and the auto repair shop we took it to in Nashville, TN emphasized it was VERY unsafe to drive and told me that they had done NOTHING when I brought it in the for the recall. We then took the car over to a Ford dealership close by and were told that it was going to cost us over $600 for something that should've been resolved under the recall. We spoke to customer service at Ford corporate and they said "their hands were tied" and they "couldn't do anything for us" because we already had it taken in for the recall. I'm extremely disappointed with how Ford handled this matter and I worry about other customers and their families if this were to happen to them too.
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