Used 2001 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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2001 Ford Escape XLT 4x4
Karen P., 09/06/2005
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent 4x4 by Ford. Very roomy, handles well, great off-road and on. Superior in snow. I test drove both Toyota RAV4 & Honda CR-V and this was by far my choice. Handles better and cost was definitely a winner. You should consider it.
one year and let the worring begin
m montes, 04/23/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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likes:The Escape xlt 4wd 3.0 v6 is comfortable and extremely fast. a very powerful engine for off road riding. very spacious with the back seats down.. have use it for carring construction supplies. dislikes:after six months my first bad experience was the srs light turning on. the dealership fix it but a month later it was on again. now the srs lights turn on and off and if i take it to the dealer they take a day or two. lately i have been hearing a thumping noise in the front of the car on both sides of the tires. my fear is that the joints are damaged
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Good SUV
Michelle M, 01/07/2009
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Escape in 2003 with 8,000 mi on it. It's now 2009 with only 70,000 mi on it. I keep up great maintaince on it. I have made several minor repairs on it until recently. The spring broke in the gear shift, so you have to mess with the gear shift when you put in park so you can get the key out. I had to replace the IAC motor, new spark plugs, stabilizer bar and link. Replace a lifter and cam shaft. This was very expensive. I still like it though. I'm thinking on buying a new one. I just hope they have improved.
Weird noises and smells
runnerboy, 06/05/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At first the Escape was great. That only lasted about 2,000 miles. My wiper motor gave out on me coming down a mountain in a downpour, ended up a recall. Smelled gas with the air on, said the brand new air conditioning had bacteria and fungus growing in it, cleaned the cabin air filter, no smell, for a while. Noises in the front end, ended up being loose bolts in the steering, noise is back again. Low coolant light comes on, car out of warranty, Extended contract should cover, doesn't, waste of money, don't bother. Can't get road grime out of plastic underpinnings and the interior is looking really worn.
Ford Escape XLT 4WD
Tom C, 07/09/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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One of the cheapest built vehicles I've ever owned. The paint is so thin that even the slightest abrasion goes through to the primer. The leather seats with lumbar support are uncomfortable and awkward to adjust. You can change the feel from a fist in your back to a shoe in your back. No padding on door armrests. Floor mats are under-sized (look like they shrunk). Outside step bars are useless and just get your pant leg dirty. The factory trailer hitch requires that you get under the vehicle to make the electrical connection. My '89 Ford Explorer II XLT was much better. This will be my last Ford.