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Too many things gone wrong
johnny_canuck, 07/24/2014
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 28 people found this review helpful
Bought in August 2012 with roughly 70k miles, here's what has gone wrong: - one tie rod, other is now in need of replacing - hole in exhaust - fuel pump - spark plugs - front brakes now need replace - transmission is clunking In not even two years, ugh. It cannot handle the 3,500 lbs it says it can, bad mileage, just awful.
116k miles, runs like new
Luke, 12/30/2016
updated 01/08/2018
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The paint faded on my hood, a common Escape problem, my thermostat sticks open, but it's the original, so excuseable. Mileage 21-22 in town, 28 highway.Yes I would recommend it. Seats much more comfortable than my wife's honda cr-v. Updated,,, sold it at 130K miles, ran perfect. Bought a 2010, 6 cyl, HATED IT, poor mileage, the thing seemed huge. Wish I'd kept the 2005, great car.
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Great but has problems
InspectoRob, 03/24/2009
2005 Ford Escape Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We Loved our 03 xlt so we bought an 05 Limited. We missed the selector switch for AWD, but the center console and LTD amenities made up for that. Wind noise is much better. Still has the annoying temperature problem - heater blows very hot or cool with no in-between. Fog/driving lights are better. At about 10k miles transmission would slip when gas was let up then back on while moving - Dealer said it was ok. Got worse over time. Plastic parts broke mysteriously - front wheel lip and a panel on the back hatch. The ABS module went - 100 miles after warranty. Fought with dealer and got it for reduced cost (Ford was No Help!) It just went again so we are trading today.
Mile high ride
Ray Salinas, 04/30/2009
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Escape is easy to drive and the AUTO AWD with bigger tires handles well in snow and off-road driving in the Colorado mountains. Very responsive steering and braking - I avoided an accident when another car blindly merged into my lane and I had to react quickly by braking and steering away from the other driver to avoid a collision. Escape is very responsive. Large cargo space for our two dogs but would prefer a rear power window. Small SUV with roomy interior and powerful V6.
The Best SUV
ALYSIA, 05/09/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SUV handles great. The interior is nice and comfortable. Great car to take on a long trip. Excellent stereo system. It comes with an 8 inch amp and 6 cd changer and satellite ready. Back seats lay completely down for a large cargo area. All in all the best vehicle I have ever purchased.