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4.5 out of 5 stars

2005 Ford Escape

Glenn Flesher, 12/04/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Perfect vehicle for retired couple. Really fun to drive. Easy to park, lots of pep. Just wish the gas tank was larger.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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k. brown, 05/27/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I was looking for a new SUV that would give better gas mileage and performance than my Jeep Cherokee. I found it in my new Limited Escape. The 6 is really snappy and I get 20+ miles in combo driving. For a less expensive SUV I got a great deal and am very satisfied.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Escape

Dinahgail, 07/10/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It's great, I downsized from an Explorer. I bought the car on Saturday and left for a 2500 mile trip on Sunday.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

PBGrl88, 07/10/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I really love our little suv. It's better on gas then the regular SUV's and it just fits better. I'm not as nervous about hitting something because it's in a blind spot.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

JimJimmy, 07/13/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great vehicle. It's looks are so much better than the extreme looks of the competition. It's just an all around great suv for the price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hot little car!

Tina Ver, 07/12/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I 've only had the car for a month but I love it....it handles great and has lots of get-up-and-go. (Great V6 engine) I like the optional ways you can put in cargo...via door or window. The controls are all within easy reach...which was a problem for me before now. You can adjust everything quickly...and easily. You can easily get in and out of the car ....no stooping or gyrating to get in ....or hoisting yourself up to get out.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A nice small SVU

syoung, 05/27/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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So far, it has been unfailingly reliable. Mine is a very early example of the 2005 year. I have the 4 wheel drive version; the 4 wheel drive is just flawless. You don't generally notice when it engages, but traction is there all the time. Great room for an SUV of this class - but why don't they make them six inches wider? They'd do better to eliminate the floor console and install under-seat bins.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2005 Escape

Buyamerican, 07/21/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had no complaints at all. It has reasonable acceleration, but I always prefer more. 85% US parts beats the foreign junk competition and supports our US companies and workers. Drives like a car, not a UPS truck like the ugly CRV. Plenty of room on the inside for taller people and the interior is significantly nicer than the '04. Plenty of cargo room, especially with the seats folded down. Gas milage hovers around 19 for city driving.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

It's a great little SUV

Denise, 05/27/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It is a great fun vehicle to drive. It is reliable and a great vehicle to travel in with the family. It has plenty of room, very comfortable and still isn't as big as most of the other SUV's that are on the road. It's perfect for a smaller family. And our Lab loves riding in the back area.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Ford Escape Limited with 20

davidjsmith, 07/19/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This 2005 Ford Escape Limited is the first SUV Ive Bought. I dont think you could find an SUV that is this quiet. There is no tire or wind noise. Interior is awsome, with premium leather seats, heated of coarse.Lots of pep with the 3.0 V6, and the gauges and controls are very nice.

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