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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wonderful SUV!!!

goldsend, 09/06/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLS Popular Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this car! It's car foundation gives it handling that is perfect for the city, but it is substantial enough that light trails hardly felt any different than the road. It only has a 15 gallon gas tank so when on the highway I have to stop often to fill the tank. I bought the new 'Gold Ash' color(very distinctive). The back seat is roomy and I have personally fit three kids and a dog in the back at once and everybody was still comfortable. My chief complaint is knob placement inside. The knob's are grouped close to the steering wheel and difficult to see sometimes. Other than these relativly minor complaints overall a great car for any active person.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

problem ford

jennifer amerson, 09/19/2009
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had this car fixed 5 times. It still will not start. I keep a journal and I have to crank it up to 12 times to get it to start in the middle of the month every month, and 6 times every time on the first week of each month. I think this is an electrical problem. I have had the idle valve replaced and it still will not start. Also has had 3 recalls done on it and I just had the power steering hose replaced on it last week. I do not know what to do just keep begging Ford to fix it so that I will not be late for work anymore. Cranking problem started 2 years ago and I have been told that this car can not be fixed. It only has 30,000 miles on it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ford Escape XLT

roeaz, 07/19/2002
2003 Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Escape is fun to drive - smooth riding, transmission is smooth, and has power in the 6cylinder.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Escape Review

jxk123, 02/01/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Best Car I ever leased. I could not be happier. I read other peoples reviews and test drove the escape. It rides even better then I thought it would.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Company Vehicle

repcritter, 09/06/2003
2003 Ford Escape XLT Popular 2 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I recieved this vehicle as a company lease and I LOVE It. As a pharmaceutical rep and travel a lot and need plenty of space for samples and promos. My vehicle has to be comfortable and spacious. While my Escape is not huge, it is sufficient for my needs and the driver's seat fits me well. My Escape has leather interior and 6 CD stereo and power seat. The visibilty is great due to the elevated chasis and well located windows. All controls are well within reach and the ride is not at all like a truck. My kids think it is SPORTY! and love to ride in it. Overall, the quality of my Escape is superior to all of my previous company vehicles.

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