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Fun to drive & good mileage
gatorgator, 05/19/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2.3L 4 cylinder engine with the 5 speed manual transmission is zippy! Plenty of power and very fun to drive. Ride is comfortable.
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.