Used 2001 Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Escape Now In Panama
Ric, 09/27/2007
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The Escape Rocks! I purchased it new the first year it came out. My reason purchasing the Escape was for the ease of placing my windsurfing boards and equipment on top. I have taken this SUV on many of windsurfing trips with a lot of gear inside and on the top. I have had only slight issues with the Escape. Clutch master went out on a road trip to New Orleans. Went to the auto parts store and fixed it myself. Steel trending came off of the rear tire and broke of some of the trim. Problem was the tire not the Escape. I have now retired to Panama and have taken my Escape with me. We have great roads down here but the gas is a little high down here, the highway mileage is great
My 2001 is so fun!
Marci, 06/01/2005
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Escape and haven't looked back. It has enough power for me (got the V6)and my husband. He also loves it. It only had 47,000 miles on it and talked the dealership down to a great deal (after 2 days!). We live in northern California and already drove it down to southern California and it drove like a dream (I would've liked a little better gas mileage though). It's perfect for someone going from a car to an SUV. It's not too big and yet has PLENTY of room. You also have a good seeing height. Recommend it. Love it!
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The Escape Means Well
djphilosophy, 11/24/2004
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have treated this SUV with loving care & maintenance. It has all the fun things people want in an SUV, including space & performance. Unfortunately, the transmission died at 46K miles, has had 5 recalls (one involving the seatbelt receptacle!), & the local Ford dealership has been horrendous with service. I don't know who to complain to, but I know I will never buy Ford vehicles again! And the Escape had so much going for it. American automakers seem to give only a 60% effort into making a great car. Their cars come out half-baked! They look great on the outside, but all fragile on the inside.
Fun to Drive lots of small problems
PeteNc, 04/22/2009
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like the escape well designed easy to see good size good mpg. It is definitely noisy. My main complaint is numerous $300-$500 problems. The antitheft starter went out $500 plus took forever to figure it out, it would crank but not start then battery would die. Lock broke $300 and forever. Valves broke $600. A/c out $900 so definitely getting into repairs.
Frustrated With This 2001 Ford Escape
Capricorn, 06/18/2003
Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had to take it back to the shop for a recall item & some minor stuff. Minor has now started to become major. Before you buy this, think about quality. I can assure you that Ford doesn't care once you go pass the warranty period. I've had to get the spark plugs replaced, #1 engine coil, tires & brake pads. I'm still having an acceleration & misfire prob which I was told that the malfunc was somewhere in the #1 cylinder. The tech said it could be anything. That stupid eng light has been on more times than I can remember. Hard for you to get to some of your spark plugs & coils-it's gonna cost to remove that eng intake & replace those expensive coils.