Used 2005 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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Fun combined with economy
JP, 07/03/2008
2005 Ford Escape XLT Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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We purchased this Escape wanting enough room for 4 adults, cargo room and good gas mileage. Bingo! Our Escape seems to be stuck at 27 + miles to a gallon! even with more than half city driving. We packed it full to travel to an out of state wedding , left one side of the rear seat up for our grandson and had room to spare. Its great fun to drive, responsive and handles well. In fairness there is a whistling noise ( maybe roof racks) when traveling on the freeway, and the running boards are not only useless but an actual pain since you cant use them to get in- you have to crawl over them muddying your jeans as you straddle them.
I love this SUV!
Auggie Wood, 11/10/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first SUV and my first American made car and I just love it. I agree with the other reviews that there is a lot of brake dust on the front wheels, but that means the brakes are working well, so I am fine with cleaning them often. I averaged 260 miles with in town miles on my first tank of gas. It is practical, affordable, and stylish and surprisingly comfortable. . .I was expecting more of a bumpy ride since I have always driven a car, but the crossover for me was great!
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Enjoyment
freiberg, 11/08/2004
2005 Ford Escape Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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With only 1100 miles, the fuel economy is between 18 and 21 all city driving. With the 3L V6 it is more than responsive for a small SUV and is just a lot of fun to drive. Agility is another quality that I truly enjoy in rush hour traffic.
Fun to drive
Missy, 02/03/2005
2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I am very pleased and happy with my purchase. I went from a small compact car to the Ford Escape and was very pleased with how comfortable it is to drive and how safe the vehicle makes you feel. I am a mother with small children and they are very happy with it as well. Very well recommended.
Best SUV in it's class
Jazzy Jeff., 11/12/2004
2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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After one year still love driving it. Nice power, rides lke a car. Not good on gas, but the ablity to use of low octane helps.