2009 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews Page 9

Great early christmas present

Written by: Lisa on 12/30/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

I love everything about this vehicle except the material they used for the seat covers looks very cheap. (so I will be getting some seat covers). Other than that is is wonderful.

Favorite Features

The sync is my favorite feature (though if you go a few days and haven't synced your phone you then have to resync it).

Suggested Improvements

Use a different fabric on the interior of the XLS it looks really cheap.

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Love it, but not my wife

Written by: WhoFan on 12/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Love it, but my wife has an issue with the seat head rests, front and back. I agree, the back one, way too far back to be of any issue in an accident or sleeping. Front, she thinks is to forward. I like it, but it's about personal confort. It's the only issue, other than that, love to drive it. Don't know if the leather package has better head rest.

Favorite Features

Driving, location of cup holders

Suggested Improvements

Back head rest

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Sweet ride

Written by: RON C. on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Got a great deal then had them add running boards before I would sign. This is a very nice auto. The sage exterior and camel interior are excelent. Has every option but GPS and trailer hitch. Wife had to have heated seats, she is happy. Sirius radio and Sync are a lot of fun. Handles very well and enough power for me. From Ohio and looking forward to 4x4 feature.

Favorite Features

Reverse sensor, attention to detail, fantastic interior, excellent ride. Very good sound system, good looking auto, keyless entry.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing at this time.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Totally love it

Written by: SmallTownGuy on 11/26/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

What a great vehicle, totally love it. Just bought it Nov 24th. SYNC is so much fun..a great feature! I also like the power sunroof with shade. Never had Sirius satellite radio before and wiil definitly subscribe once my 6 months runs out. Am very happy with my Escape, would recommend it to anyone. Everywhere I go, people come over and ask me about it. As a big guy, I feel very comfortable in it, very roomy. Ride is smooth and it handles very well. I did get the 4 wheel drive and haven't really tried it out. Living here in Maine, we have some pretty nasty weather, so I am anxious to see how it handles in snow.

Favorite Features

SYNC is well worth it. Power sunroof is a nice add on. Sirius radio also is a must have.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing I can think of.

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Big truck feel in a small SUV

Written by: joe on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

As a loyal Honda owner, I never thought I would buy a Ford until I saw and drove the 2009 Escape. Lots of power, quiet smooth ride, lots of room, good gas mileage (if you don't gun it). Sync is awesome as I have my cell phone & iPod running through the stereo system. Not sure how I lived with out it before I bought this truck. Plenty of room! When I took it for a test drive, the salesman was 6'5" and had a lot of leg & head room while in the back seat. The 6 cylinder can tow 3500 pounds. Bet the CRV or RAV4 can't do that.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, look, space, gas mileage, Sync, and smooth ride. Built in Sirius radio.

Suggested Improvements

Glove compartment is small.

12 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Very impressed!

Written by: Carl on 10/26/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

As a previous owner of a 02 Escape, I can't believe how far Ford has come with this vehicle. The interior of this vehicle has a nice lay out. Ride is firm but at the same time absorbs the road like a luxury car. Sync system works well. Easy to set up. Very nice feel with the controls. Ford took every effort to make this vehicle quiet,with insulation under the hood,fire wall and wheel well. As for gas mileage, Am getting 23mph over all.The 6 speed transmission is smooth. Ford also put on radial tires with less off road tread for better gas mileage. Outstanding value for the money.

Favorite Features

Sync. Seat comfort and ride. Well, the whole vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

All the time running lights.

27 out 27 people found this review helpful

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What A Find!

Written by: Wayne TW on 09/27/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

Wow, what a find! Normally I do not like Ford products, but this Escape has changed my mind. Beautifully designed and a real kick to drive. Wife and I both just love it totally. Though I am tall, 6'2", I get in and out easily and have plenty of headroom. Totally feel comfortable. Wife totally love it. It will be around for a number of years to come

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

20 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Not bad...but not completely happy

Written by: 1leftygolfer on 09/27/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

Like most consumers, I shopped around at competing models. The Escape - I like the looks, gas mileage (averaging 26 hwy and 22 city), and especially the ergo layout of the drivers position. At 6'4" I need to make sure the vehicle fits me, and other brands (Toyota, Honda) just didn't fit me correctly.

Favorite Features

Layout, mileage, sync is okay, but can be annoying at times. Aggresive design.

Suggested Improvements

Rough idling. Beware...I took it into the dealership. They had me sit in another 09 Escape, and it too was rough idling (AC on in Drive). Service guys tell me Ford is "leaning" out their engines to squeeze out the gas mileage. It's bad enough that I can't tell if my Blackberry is vibrating!

14 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Worth the wait

Written by: GopherM on 09/18/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

No hot rod, but plenty of pickup for a 4 cylinder. The ride is slightly firm but very comfortable. Handles much better than the '08 and the interior is very quiet. The 6 speed transmission is very smooth. Getting great mileage already. The Sync and nav system are fun and the stereo is killer. Very roomy. Sits high and has great visibility all the way around. I've looked over every inch I can think of and the fit and finish seem flawless. I have read some criticism about the front disk, rear drum brakes and you would think it has disks all around with the very effective braking I have experienced. It's not a sports car but it is great for a small SUV.

Favorite Features

Ride, handling, and comfort. Stereo, nav, and Sync. Certainly the fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

8 way power driver seat with lumbar support and seat memory. Power passenger seat. Homelink rearview mirror. Tie-downs in cargo area.

19 out 19 people found this review helpful

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Sweet little truck!

Written by: BarabooDad on 08/30/2008

Vehicle

2009 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

Got my white suede loaded Limited I4 09 Escape. Great little truck! Seat feels good to drive in, and tons of buttons to play with, I mean use! Plenty of power to merge on to freeway or get in front of trouble, etc. My son likes riding in the back seat. Strong AC/fan and heater, too. The little touches like ambient lighting are cool, too. Didn't get the pretty but expensive Nav system. But the Voice Sync controls work great anyway. Linked my phone to Sync in less than 30 seconds, works great. Now I never even take my phone out of my pocket to make and receive calls. Love the Audiophile sound system, too!

Favorite Features

SYNC! Mileage 10mpg better than our Explorer! Power is good, mileage is better. Feels great to drive in. Small, but lots of room, good mileage, and still feels like a truck, not a car on stilts. Safety features.

Suggested Improvements

Would like the memory features for seat position, and pedals that move back and forth, like our Explorer has. Also, the windshield wiper moves just before the spray, which smears bugs a bit.

31 out 31 people found this review helpful

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