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Used 2005 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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edwin166, 08/12/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive. Worst every buck.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

FORD Escape 2005

myescape, 08/22/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first SUV and it fits me perfectly. My wife and I both enjoy riding it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My SUV

H. Joven, 01/06/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I drive 20 miles to work and back every day. I also drive to Chicago 60 miles round trip three times a week, My Escape has never failed to perform for me. The gas mileage is above average with 24 combined city and country mpg. I also carry a good size load in my cargo area weekly. My husband and I enjoy its guts and the features we chose.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good Mileage and Fun to Drive

Jim in DC, 06/11/2005
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I expected to get better gas mileage, but did not expect the actual mileage to be within the "published" range. However I AM getting between 29-33 mpg on a regular basis. The display module showing constant fuel economy, and the GPS navigation make the vehicle FUN.. Also the sound system is much better that I expected from a factory built-in. All in all, a really fun vehicle to drive, with good gas mileage (and a lot of questions from potential buyers everywhere I go).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Right size & Fun to Drive

arateus, 08/30/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my 2005 Escape Limited 4WD for 3 months now and absolutely love it. It is a lease, but I'm already planning to buy it when the lease comes up. It is the perfect size for communting and still has plenty of room to haul people or goods. The power to weight ratio makes it a blast to drive, and it is especially nimble off-road. The vehicle feels rugged and solid and I feel like it is a very good value for the money. I'll cover the main likes/dislikes in the next 2 sections, but the bottom line is I would buy this vehicle again in a heartbeat.

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