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Engine trashed at 2400 miles
airbearma, 03/20/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
One of the biggest points on me buying the Escape was the "supposed" reliability of the Duratec 3.0 V6. I had this engine in my 96 Taurus for 175,000 trouble free miles. At 1400 miles, I changed oil and checked all fluids personally. At 2450 miles, I had an 1/8 inch oil slick in my antifreeze reservoir. Dealer is replacing the motor with a new one.
Love my Escape
Katlvrkas, 04/11/2005
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Escape brand new and love it! I have had 2 recalls, but they were fixed with no problem. The only other problem I've had is that the power windows squeal in cold weather. Dealer has always lubed and once had to replace. Overall, I've been extremely satisfied with the Escape.
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This SUV is a piece of junk.
Tunes06, 06/14/2005
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is junk. The rear door seal fell off. The CD player refuses to give back CD's. The rear wiper motor quit. The sun roof sticks. It has been recalled twice. And now the transmission has totally failed at 61,000 miles. Ford refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem but checking the NHTSA site reveals I am not the only one with this problem. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
its my problem
Itsmyproblem, 05/02/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Driver side window replaced and back driver side window replaced. The front driver side light cover still needs replacement.Purchased 2 new tires before 25000 miles they were splitting and next to bare. Hood latch was replaced. Brakes have been replaced 3 times and rotors twice less than 65000 miles on the vehicle back breaks are continuous coming out of allignment. Alternator went out with under 65000 miles on it. I love all the space. # road trips since I've owned it. Twice with a child and her toys and once with four adults. We all fit comfortably.I also find it to be very comfortable for sleeping.
What can go wrong next?
Emac, 06/18/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 64,000 miles, I had to replace tie rod ends and my transmission. Don't know if I should sell and cut my losses or just keep replacing parts!