Used 2001 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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squeak, 07/06/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At almost 15,000 miles my escape has performed wonderful. Love the v6 power and the handling. Great room and versatility also.
Fun to drive! But not exactly the best built
candybandy, 04/03/2011
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love to drive our fun Escape! I love it sooo much! The problem is, it hasnt even reached 150K and it's already causing more problems more than it's worth. Around 70k one of the back door locks broke, and ever since then it's been a downhill of brakes, tires, lights going out, fan belts, you name it. Right now our transmission is going out and I'm very sad. It's parts act like it's well over 200k but it looks almost brand new! I love the smooth ride of this and the quick turns it does. It's a great small SUV. Since this is a first year, I think if you bought a later model you would be better because they probably would have all the kinks out.
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Wish I had 2 of them....
Dave B. , 06/07/2005
2001 Ford Escape XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle is fun to drive and is ideal for "running the beaches." It is also extraordinarily sure-footed in the snow. Handles well on the highway as well as the city and the V-6 has power to spare. Wish I had bought 2 of them!
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buckeyebic, 06/22/2005
2001 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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With 47555 miles, the V6 4WD has lost the torque converter says the dealer. Also the sun roof quit working and the dealer quoted over $1600 to fix it because the factory sun roof is the only option available. The left front wheel bearing is gone and the front right idler arm needs replaced. Seems too soon for these types of failures for a SUV that has never been off road and used on the freeway mostly.
Never buy the first model of a car
Brandy, 07/29/2005
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I made the mistake of buying an Escape a few months after it came out. I loved it until it stalled on the interstate after only 25,000 miles. Now that it has 115,000 miles, I have replaced 7 sensors, the alternator, the radiator overflow cup, an engine valve, two sets of brakes, and two sets of tires. Not to mention it was recalled three different times as well. I had it tuned up three out of the four years I have had it, but it didn't help. I also hate the gear shifter being in the way of the radio since I have knocked it into neutral on several occassions while trying to change the station. Since this car has been so "reliable", I am switching to a Honda or Toyota soon.