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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Truck!

Cheesehauler, 07/12/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I Ordered my Escape from the factory so I could get exactly what I wanted. I drive my Escape everyday, mostly city driving. I get between 18 and 22 mpg. Average since purchase: 18.62mpg because of mostly city driving. I use my Escape on Hunting so I do quite a bit of off roading. I live in Wisconsin and it is great in snow. The ride is nice with the leather and the payload is great for hauling cheese! I did alot of research before ordering my Escape and, at the time, I believe it was the best truck in its class.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Nice SUV

Jim, 07/03/2009
2001 Ford Escape XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought mine with 60,000 miles a couple of years ago ... been a GREAT little SUV. Had a master cylinder replaced and new tires and that's it. Starts EVERY time and has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've owned in the last 30 years. Good storage and rides pretty well for a smaller SUV. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Escape

jmsamr, 07/13/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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20,000 miles into Escape experience and overall I would recommend the Escape. If you are looking for luxury dont buy the Escape. The seats are very uncomfortable and the ride is a bit loud. The Escape feels very big and holds a lot more than one would think. The V6 is a definite must. With moderate driving mainly highway some city (chicago) we have averaged 21 mpg.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nice looking ride

Autumn, 10/01/2008
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this Escape and it currently has 170,000 miles. I bought it used. So far the only thing I have has to replace was spark plugs, but recently I have noticed that it has problems starting when it is cold? Also I have had troubles with the CD changer. And yes the back hatch only opens when it feels like it. Grr that is very frustrating! But I do love the looks, space, and the drive. I love it just want a brand new one. I think dependability all depends on how well they are maintained!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Little SUV

eddie6505, 05/17/2002
2001 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have owned my XLT 4X4 for almost 1.5 years now and have been very impressed. No problems so far and I have 50,000kms. Have used it for some off roading and although it doesn't have a low range it still performed admirably. Would recomend to anyone!

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