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3.88 out of 5 stars

Local Work Horse

townhal@aol.com, 01/04/2004
2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I found the escape to have very poor fuel economy, the average 17-city-19 highway.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

a joy to drive

lindy, 09/24/2003
2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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this car is fun to drive everytime i get into it. i love the way it handles, its responsiveness, the roominess, the seat comfort, and the seat height as compared to a sedan (my former car). i love the way this car looks from all angles. i planned to buy a toyota rav 4. period. but thought as a good consumer i should test drive at least three. i test drove the jeep liberty and the escape was added to my list at the last minute when i saw one and liked the looks. driving it was love at first sight. no looking back. my only complaint is that i don't get the mileage i thought i would.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love it

apple annie, 01/11/2004
2004 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been driving the 2003 for several months, both on the road and in town. I love the way it handles and it is great for shopping. My husband who did not want me to buy it, loves it and drives it all the time. It is great on the highway also, good mileage, comfortable and easy to handle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First SUV

motionman, 01/11/2004
2004 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Ride is smooth, not too much body lean for a fairly hefty vehicle. Pick up is responsive. Interior is pleasant, comfortable, with the only major problem being the gearshift in the way of the audio controls (will be fixed on the '05 model.). Gas mileage is not terrible for a SUV this heavy with a v- 6. Exterior is well made, no cheap plastics or easily scratched paint. The four-wheel drive system is made for daily commuting/travelling..not made for four wheel off-road adventures. Interior road noise is noticeable, but not overwhelming. Overall, I am very satisfied with this vehicle, great performance for a relatively cheap pricetag.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love this SUV, would recommend to anyone!

happy customer, 01/27/2008
2004 Ford Escape XLS Value Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car brand new and have never had any problems, just regular maintenance, still going strong. Hope to get a lot more miles out of the car, now has 87,000 miles, maybe get 200,000?

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