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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great, fun car!

dude27, 03/30/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is an overall great. Nice standard features, exterior and interior styling, and performance make this a great SUV. Very peppy engine. It's also a real head-turner

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Long List of Problems

Bad luck ford, 10/07/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought 2001 XLT loaded escape Dec. 2000. After 4000 km. Serpentine belt idler pulley fell off. 8000km smelt burnt oil inside cab. Dealer replaced complete engine! Neighbour bought same vehicle same problem. Replaced jammed seat carriage. Hgh spd vibration in front end. Rebushed something and balance tires(Pour PDI) Plastic kick plate mouldings were replaced (needs mud flaps from factory) CD player jammed, deck replaced. Very poor quality job done by Ford. Dealer did rebate some cash and provide adaquate service each and every time this vehicle was in the shop (way too much shop time) Needs new engine coolant level sensor...on and on. Gas milage poor.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Go For It!!

JohnnyWalker, 05/05/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great car! Handles very well..responsive...great looking

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Its a Keeper!

Kbirch, 09/09/2009
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought the car used with 13,000 miles. It gets 17mpg city, 20 mixed and 24 highway. I hope to drive it to 200,000 miles if the NY winters don't get to body/hardware first. It still drives/shifts as smooth as the day I picked it up back in '03. REPAIRS: I have had to replace the rear wiper motor at 60K, both front end tie rods at 70K and drivers side wheel bearing at 72K. Overall, no complaints though. Its a very reliable, fun car to drive and strongly recommend it for those looking for an subcompact SUV

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5 out of 5 stars

super

speed, 04/10/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This truck is the best i have ever seen.

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