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Used 2002 Ford Escape SUV Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't trade it for the world

Sheli, 09/19/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought the Escape in 2001 because I wanted an SUV that wouldn't "break the bank" with gas mileage. I consistently get 20 MPG and have had only one mechanical problem. I have 50000 miles on it with no intentions of trading it in. I love this SUV!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Detail Quality are poor

slug90, 05/01/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

All of the big things one buys a car for, engine, handling, comfort, reliablity are there! This car is fun. It has a peppy engine that takes me over a twisty mountain road 10 times a week. However.. There was no eye to detail. The rubber stoppers on the rear window fell out in weeks. The big rubber stopper on the driver door fell out a month later. The gromett that holds the seat belt buckle reachable by the driver broke within 3 months, the compartment holding the garage door opener broke at the same time. Whew thats a load. I thought you all might want to know. Ford didn't seem to care!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1st time suv owner

lc, 04/05/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

So far so good. I think they could have made the drivers seat a little more comfortable. It doesnt matter if I put the seat up higher, lower, forward, back, straight up, angled back I'm still not to comfortable !! The rear windshield wiper doesnt touch the glass. I've taken it in once for an oil change & told them that the rear wiper wasnt working properly. They said they fixed it & I got it back working worse than when I brought it in. Oh well, I never had a rear wiper before, so no big deal. runs smooth, handles great & looks cool !! I doubt that I will ever go back to a car again !!!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Cant wait to trade this in!

Momof1, 02/08/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Sport 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I cant wait to trade this in and get rid of it for a Honda Accord. I purchased this in July. The interior is just plain cheap. If you are looking for luxury forget it here. The seats are so cheap I feel like my back is killing me when I get to my destination. I dont feel safe with my child in the back. The back doors seem to be really thin. I have had this stall several times on me. I just dont feel safe in this car it doesnt seem hefty and it is so cheap! The only good thing about it is the basic size and the CD player. Good gas milage but I would trade that for a little more heft in the doors that are feather light.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Escape.........to Hell

Hiller, 07/18/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is great. Except that the A/C is horrible. Ford needs to something about their air-conditioning in the Escape. Also, the seats are not comfortabl at all. I wonder if Ford realizes that?

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