Used 2003 Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Overall Disappointment
Cruising, 08/05/2003
Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Month 2 in the shop electrical problems Month 5 front wheel bearings needed replacing Seats very uncomfortable side bags are not standard air conditioner slow to cool exterior side bar steps are unnecessary poor quality speakers independent suspension makes it wiggle on the highway Cabin very noisy on the road Key ignition is in the wrong place Ford stands behind warranty but who wants so many repairs the first year
Failed transmission at 60000 miles
RayDF, 03/16/2003
Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The vehicle is OK, but the automatic transmission had to be replaced at 60000 miles of normal use (at a cost of $2600). Is this another of the now- famous Ford transmission problems? I thought that by now this problem would be solved. However, it obviously isn't... Also, I wouldn't recommend buying a 2WD with the six cylinder: it consistently smokes the front wheels if you press the accelerator too hard. The 4WD won't have this problem. Alternatively, the 4-cylinder engine should be made available with an auto transmission.
H-Lo's Little SUV
H-Lo, 09/06/2003
Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Okay. Easier to drive around town than 2 previous Explorers. Seats a little hard on long trips. Husband misses his larger Explorer leg room and seat comfort. Transmission very 'jerky' at times. A little concerned after seeing crash test results. Next SUV a Volvo??
Best Compact SUV
Wayne Stewart, 03/07/2003
Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The perfect vehicle for me and my wife. We've always had one car and one truck in the family. We decided this time to get the best of both worlds. I don't regret my choice and purchase. Absolutely no complaints.
Pretty good
Monifa Johnson, 12/01/2003
Ford Escape XLT Premium Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This car could be improved by Ford. I don't think they gave it their all.
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