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Used 2005 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

Factory safety checks

KNS, 07/09/2005
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my Escape on 7/2/05. On 7/8/05, with only 436 miles on the vehicle, the power steering went out while pulling into my driveway (power steering fluid spewed all over engine). SUV was towed to dealership and found out that power steering switch had been installed upside down and not screwed in. New switch installed on 7/9 and engine cleaned "as best as they could". Bothersome that the vehicle passed safety inspection prior to delivery to dealership. IF power steering had gone out while I was driving on the highway, it could have caused a major accident. No apology from Ford dealership at all ... just commentary from them that it's a good thing that there is a full warranty!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

great value and utility

jeramy doer, 09/25/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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a 200 hp v6 makes this little suv quick and fuel efficient. spacey interior and plenty of off road capability made me choose this over the nissan xterra.

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