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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

M. Goodwin, 01/22/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great vehicle for road trips. Three of us drove to Kansas from Virginia and back and all were very comfortable. It sits at just the right height and handling in general is very smooth and easy, especially when cornering.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Davesw, 03/02/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I am thrilled with this SUV. It's performace for cost is wonderful. Home run for Ford!

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5 out of 5 stars

20 inches on my midnight package

Chris Atterberry, 02/01/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought the midnight packege esape. Which is the black on black w/leather. FORD has crazy rates and rebates so affording this bad boy was easy. 0% for 60 months. Anyways I love the room size and fuel economy!! When i have 100k on it with the great market on the ecsape im looking to sell it for 8k! So look me u!

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4 out of 5 stars

Tale For The Tall People

BumperCar, 02/04/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Can you say Headroom?!?! Being on the tall side the headroom is a key feature and the Escape has it..I had to go without the moon roof..I love the Escape XLT V6 being a first time SUV owner. I can't wait for the hybrid..It would be great to get 40 miles per gallon instead of 18-20..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my

gravesa94, 06/26/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle lives up to every promise Ford makes. The handling is excellant, power is more than sufficient, options are wonderful. Never had a problem with it. the construction is very solid, as when a gentleman opened up his VERY large oldsmobile door on the right side of the vehicle, my passengers and I did not even feel a bump. I went all out with the options and extras, and am very glad I did. It is a very fun truck to drive, but doesn't feel at all like you are driving a truck...handles just like a car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great little SUV!!

TJ#1, 02/05/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have just under 10,000 miles on the '02 XLT Choice Escape and just love this little thing. It tows better than expected and gets amazing gas mileage. It has almost as much cargo space as an explorer, but has a much smoother ride and much better mileage. My ONLY complaint is the 4 wheel drive is a joke when you are realy stuck. Whatever tire is free will be the only one spinning.....

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3.88 out of 5 stars

My first SUV

George's SUV, 02/13/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great for long distance as well as for commuting. Cargo space fits all the camping gear my partner and I need for an entire week of backpacking! Great sound system and a 6 disc in dash changer! A lot of neat options are available.

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4 out of 5 stars

GET YOUR BRAKES CHECKED!!!

Peter C., 07/15/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Just took my Escape to the dealer for the 30k checkup - they told me that the ROTORS were shot (WHAT!! after 30k?)...will be following up with Henry Ford on this one....so get your brakes checked often..apparently the Escape eats them up. Other then this little $500 blow-up the Escape has been good to me.

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5 out of 5 stars

47 thou and no problems

cosob, 07/09/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is a ton of fun to drive; the 5-speed makes it hard to believe that you are driving an economical 4-cylinder. It rides smooth and handles like a car. You can park anywhere, and there is more room inside(for both people and cargo) than you would think. Gas milage has been higher than expected as well. A year and a half after purchase, I am very satisfied.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 Midnight Edition

Suzanne1976, 07/29/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I can't think of any complaints I have with my Escape. I love the way it drives and handles the road. Wonderful car!

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