Used 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV Consumer Reviews
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Proud owner of a Ford Escape Hybrid
Bill S., 06/05/2009
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
40 of 40 people found this review helpful
The Ford Escape Hybrid does not only get great mileage for a SUV but also has very low pollution emissions. I like the styling and don't feel I compromised on any factors when I bought it. I have kept a spreadsheet of actual mileage and have maintained an overall 31 mpg. The worst case mileage is log distance highway driving at 70+ mph when my FEH got 28 mpg. Around town and using hypermiling techniques I have gotten 35+ mpg.
Best Snow car ever
John Goodson, 01/03/2016
updated 01/08/2018
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
59 of 61 people found this review helpful
Sure it's a hybrid and gets good mileage for an SUV, but, the 4WD, with the motor over the front tires and the hybrid battery over the rear tires gives this SUV a low center of gravity and amazing traction on snow. Forget about the chains forever with this car; Oh, by the way, after 100K, the motor is still super reliable. I spent $500 on the 100K service and had to spend $600 on the hybrid fan after 60K, but other than that its just a $20 oil change every 5K. A well-built car with great mileage and outstanding traction.
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Traded my X5 - never looked back
Denver, 08/26/2008
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
I drove a BMW X5 4.4 for five years prior to trading for the Escape Hybrid. Gas prices were part of my decision, and I honestly wanted to be one of the voices clamoring for Detroit to get with the program and invest in alternative powertrains. I loved the build quality and engineering excellence of the BMW. I expected that switching to a more pedestrian Ford was going to be full of compromise. Certainly, the finishes are less luxurious (recycled plastic instead of leather dash, fewer adjustments in the seating, etc), but overall, I have been quite satisfied. If I had it to do all over again, I would do it all over again.
Hybrid vs. Quality
jeb, 06/16/2008
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I was determined to buy a hybrid and I guess I was lucky to get one but I had to pay a premium for it. I am not sure it was worth it - I think you give up quality in other areas. I will have to say that the quality is no where near as nice as the Expedition I had prior. Some of the interior and exterior portions of the car are cheap plastic and scratch very easy. have a fully loaded model except for the navigation system. I am getting about 25 miles to the gallon but if you like to stay cool during the summer months forget driving in electric mode - the one thing they don't tell you is you won't go electic with the AC on even in econ mode!
Best Car I've Ever Owned
jd, 04/19/2020
updated 04/21/2022
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is still running perfectly with over 173,000 miles. It doesn't burn a drop of oil -- and I've driven it 12 years now and the only non-routine maintenance was replacement of the power steering sensor and an actuator the opens/closes the battery venting. It's even still using the original front brake pads (there's more than a quarter of inch of pad still there). I LOVE THIS CAR. Update: Now at 202760 miles -- and it's still running strong. By far the best car I've ever owned. Update: Now at 216000 miles -- still no oil burning... what a car. Update: Still going strong. Approaching 226,000 miles. Love this car.
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