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Not bad but not great
johnny127, 12/08/2014
2004 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Only have about 98K, but the body is starting to rust out. I've seen Escapes much newer than mine with similar corrosion problems. Engine has been reliable (aside from several coil packs requiring replacement), but it gulps fuel. Transmission has been reliable and shifts well. If we drove longer distances, we would add a separate transmission cooler due to problems others have reported. Car is peppy and feels sporty. Well weighted steering. Upholstery shows stains like there's no tomorrow. The 4 wheel drive is not the best, even when the part time 4x4 mode is selected.
One COOL ride!
C G Moore II, 08/30/2010
2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I waited till just the right time to buy my Escape, best deal I ever made. I am a college sports official and I use it to get around town and to drive to and from events. Space, comfort, ride and looks are just a few of the things that make this vehicle outstanding. I can take just about anything in the cargo and extended area with the back seats down. Plus, I can tow my motorcycle, boat of loaded trailer with no issue at all. I comment FORD for making such a GREAT little SUV.
Good car, Good Price
Andrea Gonzalez, 11/29/2015
updated 06/07/2018
2004 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my car because I wanted something with a little more space when I had my child. It's perfect with kids and car seats, enough space for everyone to be comfortable. I've always trusted Ford because with the exception of the older "Exploders" they've made great cars. My car isn't an exception. It has 165,000 miles and it still runs pretty good. Only complaint is leaking oil, but aside from that, it's been pretty reliable. Alternator went out recently, but that's to be expected. One Ford trait, is blowing coils. Two days after I bought it, at 140,000 the coils around the spark plugs blew,which caused a misfire. Could have been a pricey fix other than being married to a mechanic. Update. 185,000. Engine still runs strong, but we've found a few more of those pesky Escape design flaws. I've been through two more alternators, and we've battled the EGR problem off and on for the past year. Google the EGR fault and you'll get 10 different possibilities of what it could be, and every Escape runs into this at some point or another. Aside from all that, we keep this one because it is still a good family car, and it's amazing with snow and inclement weather!
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Used to love it
dharvs, 01/05/2011
2004 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
My 2004 Escape WAS a trooper even with 2WD and without ABS it drove well all through the year. The V6 powers the car well and the RPMs can really rev up to give you a big boost past 70mph for 2-lane and highway passing. 5 hour drives were no problem, AC/Heater worked well always. I paid $9000 for it in 2007 with 60K on the engine, I put on another 70K and began having engine issues. An airhose needed to be replaced but even after that was done the RPMs would drop to 500 and it would feel close to stalling out, sometimes it did. Even with normal maintenance the rod and bearings seized meaning I needed a new engine. This, after $700 for new front suspension (at 131K not bad).
Transmission problems too soon
Jeanne, 06/11/2010
2004 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Ford Escape new and enjoyed it for several years without a problem other then usual maintenance. Then at 84,000 miles the transmission went out and cost me $2400 to replace and one month later it died on the freeway, towed again, the pcv tube rotted $585. Not reliable after that. The car shakes unexpectedly and then goes away, sun roof locks up, noises underneath among other things. Should have gone more then 84,000 before replacing a transmission. Would not buy another one. Currently have 113,000 on it and looking to replace it before winter weather.
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