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Great SUV
clittl17, 07/11/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been so dependable. No problems what so ever. Normal wear/tear such as tires only. One set of breaks just replaced. Will replace (only when needed) with another Escape! Highly RECOMMENDED!!!!:):):)
One of my best!
wado, 05/06/2010
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive a lot and have had many cars, trucks, SUVs but my 2002 Ford Escape was by far one of the best vehicles, that I have ever owned! The "ease", of entry/exit, is awesome, for me, and the performance vs mpg is a "perfect combination" I have owned over a hundred vehicles, mostly used, but 37 new, mostly Ford,GM, and this one stands out! Bravo to Ford for such a nice ride, just wish that they had left the spare INSIDE, where it belongs, and continued offering the column shift, for those of us, that are cramped by consoles. The redesigned 2008 and up are much more refined however!! Definitely worth a look!
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Decent Escape
Use It, 03/02/2006
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have 85K miles with no significant anomalies. Yeah, the usual CD sticking, wait till it cools down or use a credit card and it'll come out fine. Still virtually all original parts including tires with decent tread still if you can believe that. This has been used off road a fair bit in serious snow and dirt, along with dogs/skis/bikes/canoes/kayaks/kids/lumber/rocks/bricks/etc. Have changed the tranny fluid every 40K or so and tranny is fine. Great vehicle so far. Good job Ford.
BLONDIE
shoessel, 05/25/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The vehicle rides smooth, like the interior and exterior design, great fuel economy, like the sound system
Bullseye!
scape2, 03/08/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ford and Mazda hit it right on the money and many don't like it! This SUV had a rough start and many took advantage of initial problems and let them be known. I am a proud owner of a 2001 V6 XLT 4x4 in beautiful black. Loaded with stepbars, sunroof, bike racks, tint, 6CD changer the works. I take it skiing, fishing and tow my jet skiis. Granted, the interior needs a little updating but its no worse than a Suzuki, or Honda interior..
Excellent for the money
Mike of Detroit, 05/24/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In 1 year I have had 3 engine problems (nothing major but still inconvenient). Performance wise, the vehicle is excellent. The acceleration is quick and it handles like a dream! The cargo room is adequate. The back seats fold down with little effort, it's great. However, I do worry about the vehicle's thin, light-weight doors in an accident. They don't seem very safe. You must get the center console, without it it feels as though you are going to fall out of the driver's seat.
Great Escape
Brian, 02/03/2008
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used with 71,000 miles on it. It being a small SUV I didn't really think it would do very well off road even though it had the 4wd. I was extremely suprised on just how well this thing can off-road! I have put it in some pretty hairy places and it just pulled on through without even second guessing it. It handles quite well on the road. I drive 75 miles a day for work in this thing, and I love every minute of it.
good vehicle for the money
Rcruz, 01/23/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After shopping for 3 months and reviewing all of the SUV's in this class, I decided that relaibility, power, and affordability was the route to go. The Escape is not as fancy as the Tribute( same exact Mazda engine) or the CR-V, or the Santa Fe but for the money it's the best in it's class. I think Ford's only shortcoming with the Escape was they should have spent a little more money with the build quality and intierior- I personally would have paid for it. Overall I would suggest this SUV to anyone in the market- the 6cyl. 3.0 201hp- 4 dr.
Good American Car
Jane Johnson, 06/22/2009
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I first saw the Escape when it first arrived on the scene. I told my husband then that I wanted that car when I was ready to get another car. In 2002 I bought my first Escape. I have never had a sorry day. I love this car. It has 105000 miles on it now and it's never been in the shop for more than the usual oil changes. I am older and therefore have a problem climbing out of most cars. With my Escape I can climb up and hop down. That is the main reason I wanted a small SUV. I also have a horse so this great car can carry all my horse equipment with no problem. I think American cars get a bum rap. I get 21 miles to the gallon highway (I drive 30 miles to work each way). luv it
So Far So Good!
Jtptampa, 04/04/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far so good. Afew details are pretty cheap. Runs good, decent gas mileage, fun to drive, bigger than it looks inside