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Disappointed in this vehicle
LuckyDL, 01/31/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV for the gas mileage and I have not been disappointed, I travel all over DC every day and this SUV is perfect for it. However it is the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever driven. The distance from the steering wheel to the back rest is uncomfortable. The cup holder is not convenient in the least bit. I load alot of things in the back, especially early in the morning - there is no light back there, can't see a thing! I HATE the noise that goes off when you don't buckle your seatbelt, (if I want to buckle I will). Drivers seat is hard and uncomfortable. This care zooms around DC with the greatest of ease and for that and for the mileage I am grateful.
2005 Ford Escape is a great vehicle!
kpbo24, 07/24/2011
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 65 people found this review helpful
I had to junk my 2005 Dodge Neon after many, many problems and decided to buy this 2005 Ford Escape to replace it. I am very happy that I did. It runs great, even with 90,000 miles on it. I haven't had the opportunity to try out the all wheel drive in the snow yet. The only issue I have with the vehicle is that it is a gas guzzler. I only get about 20 miles to the gallon, as I do mostly city driving. It seems like I just fill it up and the next thing I know my tank is down 25 to 50 percent. I got nitro put into my tires to increase the gas milage a little bit.
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Hybrid Rip Off
Moe, 08/09/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I paid $10,000 extra for a Ford Hybrid Escape that doesn't come close to the advertised mileage. The Ford dealership doesn't want to hear from me anymore. They chose to insult me instead and say the difference in fuel economy is due to my "heavy foot". I have offered to have the dealership take my car for a month and prove to me that the Ford Escape Hybrid is capable of getting the 33 to 38 mpg that it is advertised at; however, they will not do that. Basically they have told me to pursue the lemon law. Ten thousand dollars buys a lot of gas even at today's prices.
very disappointed
wanda harless, 02/05/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Escape on 1-21-05. The check engine light came on 1-24-05. I was told to drive it. They had to order the part for the converter. Wednesday 2-2-05 I had trouble getting to work in it. There was popping and cracking noises; I thought it was catching on fire. I had it towed to the garage. I smelled something burning. When you turn to the left it seems to have jerky movement.
Best Car I've Ever Had
Claire Kuhn, 09/27/2016
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Over 222000 miles and 12 years old,...and could do more. I could have better combined mileage if I didn't drive fast on the highway. I think I still get around 32-34 in the city, but if you do 80 on the highway it more like 10-13 mpg. Have some rust though and it's getting to that point when I think I'd like a new car. Unfortunately, I haven't been impressed with what's out there now and so I just bought same car only with only 90k miles. My old car was just as smooth as new ones after all these years and gets better gas mileage!
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2005 Ford Escape
Linda, 10/30/2018
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 11 people found this review helpful
Overpriced at porcaro ford in Racine
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My Escape Hybrid
Robert Amlaw, 02/11/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Escape is an awesome vehicle. The fuel economy is outstanding. I really like how quiet it is when in electric only mode. It gets everyone looking at you when in electric mode. You can only hear the wheels turning from the outside of the Escape when it is in electric. It is outstanding in the snow. I live in Worcester, and there are a lot of hills. The Esape Hybrid goes right up them all even when they are covered with snow. It is so nice that it knows when to shift into four wheel drive on its own. You can't even tell when it goes into four wheel drive. The CVT transmission is so smooth. There are no shift points. I highly recommend it.
Overall, a great car with tire problems
EscapeinNY, 02/13/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2005 Escape for a few months now and am very happy with it. I have had to bring it back to the dealer twice for tire problems. One of the front General Tires was defective (very wobbly ride) and the dealer replaced it with ANOTHER BAD TIRE! While this does not take away from the build qulality of the car, it is annoying to have to keep going back to the dealer. Aside from the tire problem, I have enjoyed driving the Escape. The newly designed front is a big improvement over the older models. The automatic 4X4 is a nice feature. I am tall (6'2") and sometimes feel a little cramped while driving.
My '05 Escape
Lon R. Thompson, 02/13/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have wanted an SUV for a long time, and am very pleased with the comfort, ride, and performance of the Escape. It does everything it is supposed to do without any hesitation. The quality of this vehicle is amazing, and it is hard to beat the price in this level of SUV's. I have driven many different kinds of vehicles, and this is one of the funnest ones I have ever driven. Plus you can throw all your camping gear in it, with the dogs, and have an adventurous weekend, wherever you want to go. I rate the Escape with an A+!
Exceeds Expectations
Tom, 02/14/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just what I was looking for. Replaced my 1986 Bronco II (255 K miles) with it. Hope it does as well.