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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive

Fred J, 01/04/2006
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Very good seats; good support.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Mechanically Unsoud

Amy Ostrow, 02/02/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great ride when it is functioning.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 Escape

Stick shift fanatic, 09/11/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the 5 speed stick shift . It was great getting this with 4WD. Handles great in bad weather. Seating is comfortable especially with teenagers in the back seat. It is fun driving my sporty bright red Escape.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Rick, 03/26/2006
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car without doing much research. It is fun to drive, has great acceleration, and is very good in snow. Has lots of storage, and is very comfortable for long drives. The ride is much better than the Explorer I owned prior to buying this car. I have had absolutely zero problems with the car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2002 Ford Escape

Wannebo, 03/07/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive. Great clearance, speed, maneuverability.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My 30 day review

gravydb, 09/14/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've only been driving this vehicle for 30 days, so keep that in mind while reading. Overall, I am very happy with this SUV. Great acceleration with the V6. I test drove a Honda CRV and I thought the engine was going to burst while I was trying to merge onto a highway. No thanks. The Escape looks good, handles better than most cars I've driven, and has plenty of interior room for being a "mini" SUV. There are only a few minor things I think should be improved, but if I could only pick 1 it would be the seats. They need to be a bit more contoured and supportive.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good deal for the $

Donald E. Potter, 03/09/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have found this SUV to be all you could want or expect for the size and money. Handles great, good power, comfortable, clean profile. Very good A/c and heat, CD player and radio ( sound sys leaves something to be desired with windows down). Not a luxery SUV, but has all you need and more. CONs: cheap tires (Generals, which I had found to be good prior to this?. As stated, for the money, a very fine SUV.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Escape

Pito Perez, 03/21/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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this car could be a lot better, and it could be sold for a lot less, and it could hold its values better. I've only owned it for 1.5 years and it's already lost 47% of its original purchase price!!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Happy with the Escape

99Aggie, 04/07/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought this so that we would have a vehicle where we could carry our son and groceries at the same time. We also bought it for added safety as compared to our other car. We are very happy with it. It can really take off, the power is great. Only problems have been the stock tires, which we just replaced, and a repair needed on the throttle control. Of course this was not under the warranty and the dealer had it for 3 days for a simple fix. Overall we love our bright yellow Escape.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best option out there

Randy in Omaha, 10/31/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just completed 6 months and 7500 miles with my Escape, and I still think its the best of the small SUVs. The ride is firm but not "truck-like" and the acceleration and handling are superb. I have found no defects and needed no repairs. I had an Explorer a few years back that turned out to be pretty crappy, so I was a bit concerned with buying another Ford. So far, I have been very pleased with the decision.

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