Used 2004 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Mixed bag
Bassic Steve, 09/02/2009
Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Escape new and have taken meticulous care of it. The transmission failed me last year at 60K miles - $1K for new solenoid and fluid change. A year later, the transmission is misbehaving the same way again: near 45 mph, skips 2 gears into OD then stutters when you touch the gas to re-awaken the engine. If I want to keep it, I'm facing another $1K repair, with no guarantee that I won't be out another $1K next year. I've enjoyed driving the Escape. However, this issue and other quality defects (window gets stuck open at times, center console vinyl cracked when leaned upon, radiator leak required patch, etc) have turned me back toward a Toyota Highlander.
Money Pit
David Downing, Derry, NH, 11/11/2015
Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
My mom bought this SUV in October 2012 (I've daily driven it since September 2014) with 113,000 miles, with almost all the maintenence reports, and the vehicle was very well maintained. First year of ownership was great. It Handled very well, rode very nicely, had a lot of power, and got good gas mileage (25 MPG combined). About 13 months later it started having normal issues, like needing tie rods and tires and spark plugs. Then the vacuum leaks popped up. Then the exhaust falling off the car. Then needing a seal on the transfer case replaced. My car died in September 2014, and I've been driving the Escape almost daily since. In that time, it's needed struts as well as two new tires, which are normal things to wear on a car. The not so normal? Power steering pump failed twice, needed new brake lines, new front calipers, as well as a new master cylinder, more vacuum leaks, exhaust leaks, ball joints, and a wheel bearing. Fast forward to now, the car sits at 153,954 miles, and the car has an extremely rough idle, a plastic melting smell that will literally burn your eyes, and stalling. I'm pretty sure it's a vacuum link, my mom thinks the engine is blown. Either we're not sinking any more money into it, as the transmission was on it's way out as well.
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Awesome SUV!!!
Chayse Griffin, Adams, NY, 08/14/2016
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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ford should look into this
NOT SO SURE, 04/04/2009
Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 escapes and I am a little disappointed in them.At first when they are new they are wonderful vehicles. They are fun to drive and very reliable. I am an avid outdoorsman and need my escape to haul a small trailer under 1500 lbs. I am anal about taking care of my vehicles, but around 50000 I had to replace all 4 wheel bearings on both vehicles. Also this year while parked in a lot to watch a sporting event we returned to find the rear window had blown out. I have friends who have stated that this has happened while driving the vehicle I am somewhat dissapointed in this design flaw. Ford should look into this. As the vehicle gets some milage on it it starts to nickle and dime.
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brandi6004, 08/20/2003
Ford Escape XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
lots of head room, responds quickly.. great family vehicle/or hauling building material etc. handles well on the highway great visability since its height is more than the average car. handles very well in heavy rain. easy to park and handles well at high speeds on turnpike. Very happy with this vehicle also insurance cost doesnt take you to the cleaners.. Safe for the grandkids...