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Used 2004 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Making the switch

Mel, 01/22/2009
2004 Ford Escape XLS Value Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought the Escape brand new, 2 weeks later it broke down, 2 months after that the first of 2 recalls arrives. The transmission shifts hard and now the whole brake system needs serious work. Neither my husband nor I are hard on the Escape, as a matter of fact, after 4 years there is only 23,000 miles on it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Would buy another one!

kwilliams, 10/22/2008
2004 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my Escape for convenience. My kids getting their own cars I didn't need a van anymore. Wanted to down size my car. This Escape was a one owner and seldom driven. I have had only usual stuff done. I have never had it to fail in starting or going where I need to go, either on the highway or in a hay field! Dependable and good on gas! 24 hwy and alittle less city. Good buy for me! Sun roof does hesitate to open or close sometime.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Ford Escape

frosty, 07/28/2009
2004 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love my car!! I bought my Escape with 150,000. miles I now have 215,000 and i'm still driving. i have only had scheduled maintenance, tires, and one alternator put on . She's been AWESOME** Ford did great with this one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome SUV!!!

Chayse Griffin, 08/14/2016
2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 2004 XLT is a great vehicle... It is a powerful machine, it is a roomy machine, it is a fun machine. The Ford Escape is a great example of an SUV. It can tow, store, fly, and lug people around! The fuel economy for this SUV is extremely amazing for an SUV!!!

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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Escape to LA

Escape owner, 12/30/2009
2004 Ford Escape Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car has been a joy to own: it looks great, the driving experience and handling give you confidence, is roomy, and is very reliable. It still runs like a charm after 50k miles.

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