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Good only under warranty
Rick, 12/03/2010
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my fully loaded Escape new in January 2001 and though well maintained I have had nothing but problems since the warranty expired. Repairs: washer fluid sensor, stereo display, master cylinder, cv boots, cruise control, rear hatch lock, air conditioner. Interior trim pieces fall off faster than the mechanic can put them back on. The leather trim on the door panels is peeling off. Air conditioning sprang a leak at 38K miles and is leaking again for the third time. Various problems cause check engine light to come on intermittently. By far the WORST vehicle I have ever owned.
238,000 miles and going strong
Steven, 09/03/2015
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My parents gave me this vehicle for free when they got a new lincoln mxX, ive had zero issues with it other than A/C and a rear door lock, other than that no engine troubles whatsoever they're was an accident with someone standing still and me hitting them 10-15 mph and the bumper bar saved the radiator, otherwise zero damage other than bumper cover, this car is 11-12 years old of constant transportation whether its a 2 hour trip or to work everyday, i love this car and am gonna use it till it rots.
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Great Ride!
RobinM, 01/24/2010
2001 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the Escape. I will buy another one if this one gives out. I have had very little trouble. Take care of it and it will last. My only complant; can be tricky to work on. Have to remove air intake to replace spark plugs. Have to remove exhaust to replace oil pan gasket. Drive belt hard to get to with the side engine.
234,000 miles and still going strong!
Sarah, 08/30/2015
2001 Ford Escape XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Escape has run like a dream since day one. I live on 3 miles of dirt road and use the 4 wheel drive several times per year. I've never gotten stuck. The engine runs smoothly and it really is fun to drive. Road noise is a little much, and seats are hard as well. I'm gonna keep it til it dies, so far so good.
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A get around town car. Not one for a long journey.
ilovedodge, 10/08/2014
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Ford Escape is a great car for getting around town its not great for going over 50 miles in one way. Maybe if your under 6 foot tall this car would be more comfortable, but for me, its not. Seat are kind of hard and don't provide much support. The front wheel drive makes it hard to handle. And its a bitch to control on windy days. The body is too narrow in comparison with its height.