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Used 2005 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great all-around vehicle

TB, 01/30/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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