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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

2005 Escape is well worth the $$$$

ladyescape, 09/06/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle is living up to my expectations. Although the cruise control went out on a trip, the vehicle has performed well. Unfortunately, the seats (covered in cloth) are easily soiled. Mine came soiled. So you might want to consider fabric protection treatment.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Pretty Good Little SUV

Tink7796, 06/29/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This vehicle handles very well in the snow and in the everyday around town driving. However it is VERY VERY VERY sluggish on the highway or going up hills. Also the cruise control is not very good (you will either go 5 mph under or 5 mph over where you have the cruise control set). If you are looking for a vehicle to commute in, TRY THE 6 cylinder or another vehicle all together! If you are looking for a cheap, reliable SUV to get around town in, this is the one for you.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ford Owner Family

Adirondack Color, 09/11/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Very practical and fun vehicle. Just the right vehicle for the Northeasts quickly changing weather conditions. This unit has all the bells and whistles anyone could want in a package this size. Loads of cargo space with the seats down for stocking up on supplies.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Great Escape

Len1954, 09/18/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Its perfect

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great ride

ccpayton, 09/15/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my new escape. It rides and looks great. I wish the gas milage was alittle better especially with the price of gas. I looked at all small SUV's and felt the escape was the best out there.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

#1 vehicle to own

britsmom, 09/20/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my Escape, I have owned 2, and I don't think I'd ever own any other kind of vehicle ever again!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Greatest vehicle I've ever owned

seh1276, 07/10/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought one of the Escapes in 2001; this is the second one. It has zoom, it has room and it has me sold on it for good. It is by far the most fun vehicle to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ford Escape is the best S.U.V.

bosgeo, 09/19/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Best vehicle I've ever owned.

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 Limited Escape

dustinwj, 09/25/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my Escape for a month now, and only find myself getting more and more pleased with my purchase. The size is perfect, like driving a car but higher up, with much better visibility and much more cargo room. I find them to be the best looking compact SUV on the road, especially the Limited with body-colored bumper.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BEST QUALITY

AUTOS, 01/09/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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To my initial surprise, I had to hold on when a hard acceleration is applied. Tremendous pick-up! Rides like an SUV handles like a sports car. Nothing but positive compliments from passengers.

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