Used 2001 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Tough little truck
Cindy williams, 09/21/2010
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Right now I have 202,000 miles on my 2001 Escape. I bought it used a year ago. It is a 4 cylinder stick shift. Fuel mileage is pretty good, ride and handling are good, and reliability is great. Plenty of interior room and comfortable. Handles well in snow and driving around the farm. I bought it as a work vehicle and it has been great. The engine is what I like best. This is the first stick shift I have owned and learning has been very easy. The engine has plenty of power, to my surprise it can actually burn rubber quite easily! The only times I have had trouble in the snow are when it needed new tires and when I try to start up too hard the front tires spin, but it's fun.
Great Ride!
RobinM, 01/24/2010
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.
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Very good car for the money
doorg_reater, 01/20/2003
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven 25500 miles in my Escape. I have FWD version, so it is not that great on snow, but is still good on gravel and forest roads when it is dry. Overall, I like this this car, especially the strong engine and good handling. (I have driven Hyundai Santa Fe, and Escape handles much better than Hyundai.) I got the cheap XLS version so the interior is pretty basic, but still OK. The only problem so far was failed DPFE sensor at 19k miles.
OK, but
Ron, 06/14/2008
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Escape has been very reliable. With over 120000 miles, it's also had its challenges. It's thrown two belt pulleys, and three belts. It goes everywhere and starts all the time. Have the xls, 5-speed. Mileage is not that great, 22-23. Last year, replaced the clutch, let my son learn to drive it, and shocks.
Killer Hotboxer
nick152, Hyde Park, MA, 05/29/2014
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 14 people found this review helpful
Decent car that gets you from A to B. There are better options in the same price range but this car is fine. Great car to light it up in.