By edm on 05/26/09 18:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Replaced my old F150 with this. I was surprised at how smooth it drives. The clutch does take some getting used to. Been getting 29.5 mpg on highway. Goes up the mountain roads pretty good. Full coverage insurance was cheap, so must be safe? I've only driven it about 1500 miles but everything works great.
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By UcoBronchoAdam on 05/26/09 12:38 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I knew I wanted a V6 for power and durability, but I thought that I would be compromising gas mileage to get it. I was wrong! The V6 is giving me close to 30 MPG on the highway and low 20's around town.
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By Mac Webster on 05/25/09 08:17 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Bought a 2005 AWD Limited and turned 100,000 miles on it. New car deals are so good now that we traded it in for the 2009, and the new version is so much better! Better looking, smoother driving, and the perks are all very cool. Have a hard time understanding how Edmunds calls this SUV "adequate" but owners have rated it much closer to the truth. Went to FWD and 4 cyl this time and getting 27 mpg on the road. We have a 6 year old black lab so we get the dark interior and we love the way the rear seats fold flush to the back of the front seats - Max loves to lay with his head on the headrest between us so many other fold-down rear seats just didn't work for us. The best little SUV made!
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By sbittner on 05/18/09 22:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Review
We were looking at rav4 , crv and escape . All were close in drive and comfort but the escape saved us almost 6000 rite off the top . The 7yr bumper to bumper took any fear of durability out of the equation . The 4 cyl with new 6spd tranny has plenty of get up- SURPRISE!
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By pbnbcr on 05/13/09 07:24 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Review
My family spent about a month and a half trying to find the best vehicle to accomodate our needs and I believe we made a great choice. We needed something with more room for a family but also a vehicle that sipped gas. We knew with an SUV that we would have to sacrifice mileage. I figured it would average 24 mpg but I have been pleasantly suprised. After 3800 miles I have consistently improved mileage each tank, going from 26.7 up to 29.13. For a non-hybrid SUV, I consider this excellent. -Smooth shifting transmission, quiet engine, great cargo space (boxy design helps), good visibility, center console is HUGE, smooth ride, great leg room. For a base XLS with AUTO and SYNC, nice features.
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By Dusibello on 05/12/09 20:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Have owned this vehicle less than a week. My girlfriend makes fun of me because I refer to it as a 'lovely' and 'smart' vehicle. I sometimes kick the brake release lever when I am looking to press down the emergency brake pedal, and I wish you could pop the rear hatch from inside the vehicle, and yes, folding down the rear seats is a piece of work, but other than those quibbles it is a love affair. Extra nice ride. Terrific interior. All around a winning small SUV. And despite misgivings about having Microsoft be a part of my vehicle, the SYNC system is great stuff.
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By escapism on 05/07/09 20:43 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Have had it for a week now. So far it has exceeded expectations in some areas. After much research I found you really get alot for your money with the Escape. It rides good, has a very tough exterior look, and is loaded with features. Got the XLT w/ Sync, tow pkg and cargo pkg. I would not recommend the charcoal interior, carpet shows every little particle of dirt you have on your shoes. The Sync system is the most outstanding feature to be put in a car since air- conditioning. If you love your IPOD, spend the x-tra money for it, you won't regret it. MPG is 23-24 overall, 27-28 on interstate. That is hard to beat for a v-6 SUV that has lots of pep! Roomy interior for your family.
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By Heather on 05/05/09 17:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Review
This is my 2nd Escape XLT. I had a 2001, then upgraded to an Explorer, hated it. I have had my 2009 Escape for just over 3 weeks and I am in love with in! Ford has made great improvements! The wind noise while driving down the highway is barely noticeable. This is a solid car that rides great! The gas mileage is out standing! I got 27.5 mpg on the highway and average 25 around town. This car is fun to drive! Ford has gotten it right!
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By mauijewels on 05/01/09 19:18 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I love having my new car. I had to turn in my honda accord leased car yesterday after already having my ford escape for a month, and I hated just driving the honda down to the dealership. it felt so foreign. the fuel started out at 16.7 mpg according to the computer on the car, and now I am at 20.2 mpg. i (along w/ my kids) love the ambiant lights, the leather (I am a vegetarian, and didnt want leather originally) I love the stereo, and the way the car drives.
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By rockyford on 04/30/09 10:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Escape SUV XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
We purchased our Escape after evaluating seven other manufacturers/models in the same compact SUV class. It has been a great car, averaging 27 mpg. Runs like a top on cross-country trips, and easy to park in the city. Snow driving has been even and controlled for a vehicle of this small size and weight. Brakes and steering are very responsive. We purchased this car on the internet, MSRP 27300, but cost to us was only 22000. Best bang for the bucks.
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