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4.63 out of 5 stars

116,000 and still going strong

2Fords, 12/09/2009
2004 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought our Escape brand new in Feb '04. It has been a great little SUV - our first experience with an SUV. Only had cars or PUs before. I've read some of the problems other people have had and we have not had ANY. Only have replaced tires, brakes and battery (usual stuff). We have one problem with the sunroof sometimes sticking so we do not open it anymore. Have had all maintenance done at dealer & we think that makes a difference. Now at 116,000 - hope to go up to 200,000. We average 21-23mpg - best on trip was 26. I bought a '07 Civic to drive to work & have had more problems with it than this Ford! We use the Escape every weekend for shopping & around town.

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5 out of 5 stars

Escape Limited is great

carguydc, 09/03/2003
2004 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have a 2004 Escape Limited FWD with Luxury Comfort Package(heated seats and mirrors, upgraded audio and reverse sensors) and Moonroof. This car is a blast to drive. When you floor it from a stop the tires squeal - it's got plenty of power! Of course my driving style may be part of why the FE is not as good as I might like: I'm getting just under 20MPG. I love the exterior looks and styling. I also drove the CRV, Santa Fe and Liberty and found none could compare to this combination of luxury and fun to drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Escape!

southernbelle, 09/05/2003
2004 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my Escape for about a week now. I love it! This is my first SUV and I doubt that I will ever go back to a "car" again! I enjoy the feeling of being up higher. The Escape is a very smooth ride. When I bought it, I felt that it was a good SUV and I hoped that my feeling was right. It was!!

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faker aka broken leg, 09/06/2003
2004 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Ford Escape is the best car. There is however one exception, the gas milage. It is like a big SUV. It is supposed to be compact

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It is fun to

Ginger1001, 09/13/2003
2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The day I saw this vehicle on the lot of our local dealership, I just knew it had to come home with me, and it did. I absolutely love to drive it. I can see better since I am sitting up higher and that makes me feel safer and more secure.

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