Used 2005 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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Finally, A Nice Ford Vehicle
Kerri, 10/20/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I am very pleased with my new vehicle. I was a little hesatant to buy a Ford due to their past problems. However, the Escape has a nice ride and fuel efficant for as well as a SUV can be. I was also pleased by the way I was treated by the Ford dealership that I went to. All in all, I am extremely happy with my new purchase.
Great SUV
bill lee, 12/08/2008
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Looked far and wide for a 4 cyl/5 speed FWD. This is a great drivetrain. Have gotten 31 MPG several times. Overall I get 28+MPG on my mostly highway commute. Snow is no problem with FWD. I run good snow tires and have had no problems even in deep snow. Not as good as my old jeep but never got stuck. Get the 05 and up vs the 04 if you can. Much better interior design and the bigger 2.3 motor gives better performance and fuel milage. Looked at the Toyota and Honda, but were much more expensive and much smaller. My son is 6'3" and fits in the back with no problems. Also no $300-500 timing belt to worry about on these cars. Has been very reliable. 60,000 miles and no problems what so ever.
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LOVE THIS CAR
Simone, 07/23/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Have had Escape '05 Limited for 3 days; test drove about 9 months ago and last week when a tree finished off my '97 RAV4 I knew it was time. This car is fabulous. The leather seats are worth every penny (you will be sorry if you settle for cloth). It drives effortlessly, comfortably with little road noise, good stereo, beautiful interior. I have read all reviews on Edmunds for Tribute, CR-V, RAV4 and more people than any other car agree about the Escape - it is FUN! See CR-V complaints about noise, few standard options, RAV4 about comfort and power, and Tribute for just plain boring exterior. Mariner is supposed to be equal car but not many people are buying it or have rated it.
Escape
dterry1234, 10/23/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Smoothest ride of any SUV-type vehicle I've been in. Very stable with solid feel to road while driving. My St. Bernard dog loves riding in it and enjoys the side step for getting in/out. Cannot imagine having any other vehicle.
GREAT CAR
J. Sher, 10/25/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just got the Ford excape and I really enjoy driving it. It has a stunning look and drives very smooth while having a decent size engine. I suggest test driving this vehicle to understand the kind of performance and power it has. GO BUY ONE
Great for the money
SUVChick, 10/26/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I shopped around for an SUV for a few months, visinting all the major competitors and I think I got the best deal with the Escape. It's comparable to the other SUVs out there and more reasonably priced.
Best of those tested
Edward R. Johnson, 10/30/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This SUV is everything it's advertized. It handles like a car, has visibality of a pickup, and the exceleration of a sportscar. The ride is excellent, and it's FUN to drive. The headlight system exceeds anything I ever owned, visability at night is excellent. The only drawback is, as mentioned in other reviews, the small gas tank and limited range. So, I have to refill the tank more often -- no big deal.
Great all-around vehicle
TB, 01/30/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Great gas mileage! This vehicle is perfect for driving long distance and can manage simple trips to the grocery store all the way up to rugged camping trips with cub scouts.
good to look at good for the environment
Lynn Godshall, 07/25/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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It really works in Colorado - I have taken it off off road and I love it! Super great mileage in the city. Hybrids rule!
Buy this car.
caveman41, 11/01/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Much comforting than my older model Explorer now that I don't travel much. The Explorer was great for long trips and held so much luggage, but now I'm downsizing and single, this is still roomy and holds alot of items in the storage area way back.