Used 2009 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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A good fit for me
michiganphil, Delaware, OH, 02/22/2014
Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have owned two 2009 4 cyl FWD Limited Escapes, traded one at 41K miles, last month, and still own another with 43K miles. The only issues I have had with the vehicles is with the Fan motor, in which a resister went bad. Otherwise, I have had no issues with either vehicle. The vehicles offered me the features I wanted, with few I did not want. The acceleration, handling, braking were good enough for me. I was impressed with the gas mileages, I topped 32 MPG, door to door, with both vehicles on long trips, a number of times.
Long Time Owner
Thom M., Kingston, GA, 08/05/2018
updated 08/07/2019
Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in September 2008 on a custom order. The vehicle currently has 113,000 miles and has been virtually trouble-free. I have had one check engine light that turned out to be a simple fix for a reasonable cost. Recently the liftgate latch failed and I was able to buy a new electronic latch assembly through Amazon for a fraction the cost of the part from the dealership and it only took 15 minutes to swap out the part. It was an everyday commuter car and on the road for about 40 a day with regular trips once or twice a month or so of around 400 mile round trips. Several other trips of over 2000 miles round trip have also been enjoyed with the car. The performance and dependability have been flawless. The sound system and all electronics are top-notch for a vehicle this size and I have never experienced a failure...not even a blown fuse. The entire fit and finish remain in an almost new condition with the exception of expected wear on the driver's leather seat. The 4 banger engine offers good commuter power and is good for highway cruising. Initial acceleration tends to lag a bit until the engine figures out what you want from it and then the acceleration pulls pretty good for a 4 cylinder. We moved from the flatlands of Southern Maryland to the hill country of Northwest Georgia and the engine has never lacked in performance. I have never driven in real mountains so I am not sure how it would perform on steeper climbs. The seats are extremely comfortable, especially on longer trips. For the typical car that was sold 10 years ago, it is fairly quiet but may be lacking when measured by current standards. Even at 10 years old I would not hesitate to jump in it any day and do a round-robin trip around the USA. Final update: I finally traded the Escape last August after 10 years of blissful driving. In all those years I only had the check engine light come on once and that was for a minor and inexpensive problem. The rear wiper also stopped working but turned out to be an easy DIY fix. I was able to find a wiper motor online for much less than the Ford parts department wanted and it was still an OEM part. The repair only took about 30 minutes while closely following a YouTube tutorial. If you are looking for an excellent used car, this is one that should be at the top of your list. When it was traded, it looked new, performed like new, and rode like new. I just needed something a little bigger and desired a vehicle with more modern options (backup camera, adaptive cruise control, and the warning and driver-assist systems) that the Escape lacked. It just seemed like a good time to make the trade while the Escape was still in good shape and had a good value for trade.
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Love it...sometimes
ttescape09, Pittsfield, MA, 02/02/2014
Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, and after owning it for 1 1/2 years I still love it. However it has had some pricey problems. I bought the car and I thought it needed a blend door motor on the passenger side (~$900) I replaced it and turns out it was a HVAC module (this was free after a letter to the owner of the Ford dealership because they misdiagnosed it the first time). I now have intermittent power steering (~$1500 to fix) This is my biggest issue because it appears to be a safety issue. So if you buy this car beware and have that money ready! Also paint is starting to chip off the top of the liftgate for no apparent reason (only 12 inches is covered by paint anymore)
traded within three months
erb, 07/16/2009
Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A week after I drove it off the lot, I noted the steering wheel vibrated quite a bit while idling at red lights. Once it got hot and I started running the A/C, the vibration spread to the entire dash. My passengers could feel it. It was getting worse and the dealer said all the V4's did it, and they wouldn't do anything to fix it. "The car operates in the manner in which it was designed" was what the service reps and all the Ford reps said. Eventually the vibration got so bad that the antenna on the passenger side OUTSIDE the car would vibrate with the inside of the car. Ford said that was normal. I gave up and traded it in for a Mazda.
I didn't need this
EscapeRuinedMyLife1, McKinney, TX, 04/08/2019
Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the car at 100,000 miles and it was due to all the amazing reviews on it. I feel stupid. It broke down on me with a blown transmission 6 months after I bought it. Im excellent with my cars and took its to have it looked at right after i bought it and this was all a matter of time as said by my mechanic. Do yourself a favor. If your looking for a used SUV and your a college student who can't really afford 3,500$ for a new transmission, get a Honda CR-V.
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