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Mary Jo, 07/23/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive. Very comfortable. Just the right size for me.
The Best Small SUV
Rich, 01/29/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been a die hard Japanese buyer since 1979. When the American car makers, especially Ford, design an SUV that not only looks as nice as the Japanese models, but also performs as well and has the fit and finish to match, you owe it to reward them for their effort and purchase this only Hybrid SUV at the moment.
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'05 Escape A+
Morano, 06/23/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Outstanding inside and out. I've been looking at the Escape for over 2 yrs. When Ford released the XLT Sport AWD package it was my time. It was worth the wait! Also if you plan to purchase spend the extra money on the Mach Stereo and the moonroof. It makes your driving experience TOP NOTCH. All around great SUV. You can carry 5 passengers, your kayak, bike, and carry material for weekend projects. All around great SUV.
Run away fast!
Forditaboutit, 04/19/2009
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had this car for only two years. It developed a problem with the spark plugs that caused it to die (momentarily) when I hit 70. A thousand dollars later, that was fixed. Then the transmission went. Two thousand dollars later, that was fixed. Then, just last week, a piston rod broke free and destroyed the engine. This car was less than five years old, and had less than 100,000 miles on it. Never again. I am done trying to support the domestic auto industry. I don't expect much from a car. But I certainly expect more than the Escape provided.
Fix or repair daily
Douglas Johnson, 06/26/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been nothing but a nightmare. All kinds of problems. The engine is weak and it sounds like a hollow tin can.
going back for a second time
Lori Keith, 09/10/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is our second Ford Escape. First one was great with few minor problems. Not completely confident in this new 2005 intelligent 4WD system until used in a Vermont winter.
Not satisfied
Joe, 11/10/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I like the style and interior design of the vehicle, however, the performance is terrible. I'm almost afraid to enter highway traffic not to mention the gas mileage; it seems like as a four cylinder the use of gasoline would be terrific. I also have a six cylinder car that does better on gas. The vehicle sounds and feels like it constantly struggles.
Love it!
Billabongguy, 11/19/2008
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Escape when i was thinking about buying a Kia Sorrento. I decided on the Escape because it had better creature comforts, nicer interior, and a lot more power! That little 3.0 with 220hp is fast responsive and I love it. I love the Mach audio system with the sub in the back. It thumps hard.
Ford Escape Delivers
Tom, 08/28/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Escape is a great mini SUV that does everything well, keeping in mind its limitations. It's not what I would consider a primary family vehicle; for that I would suggest something bigger. The Escape is a great commuter, grocery getter, or light hauler. It is fun to drive, very peppy, agile, and responsive to all inputs. The build quality is quite satisfactory. I have no complaints at all.
After Careful Research
TLee, 07/22/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive that drives like a car and not like an SUV. Much more fun to drive than the wobbly RAV-4. With the employee discount price it is hard to pass the deal up. I looked at Japanese cars mainly for the reliability but I believe the the American cars tend to be more innovative and quality has gone up. I hope to take this car for 100,000 plus miles. I look forward to driving this car home and with a piece of mind that after thorough research, this car is probably going to last long.