Used 2005 Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Very Dependable!
Fred Reno, 01/30/2010
Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
165,600 miles with original brakes, shocks, clutch, and battery. This has been the most dependable car I have ever owned.....it drives as good as the day I bought it.
Crappy Sun Visor
Wojo, 08/26/2009
Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Although almost everything on my Escape Hybrid is great I have had problems with the sun visors since I bought it. On the driver's side, where I need it the most, it has come loose and had to be replaced about once every two years! As it is no longer under warranty it is about $100 to do this, which is in itself outrageous. Although I like the vehicle, if Ford can not fix this I will be looking into a different vehicle. I refuse to pay this for a problem that has been identified by many and not fixed.
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Cindy, 06/22/2006
Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Initially, I really liked my 05 Escape. 20,000 miles later, I cant wait to get rid of it. There are lots of noises a car only a year old shouldn't make. The steering wheel and brake pedal whistle, the windows rattle, gas tank has air in it, making it next to impossible to get a full tank of gas. The drivers side window makes a screeching noise when you roll it down. Gas mileage is terrible! I like the size and style just fine. It is cheaply made. Noisy. I drove a 15 year old Honda that was not as noisy as this new car. I owe more than the car is worth at the moment, so I am stuck with it or face losing thousands. No more Fords for me.
I love it
Tom, 05/05/2009
Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I drive my escape every day and I just love to get into it. The 5 speed transmission makes it more fun to drive and helps me control my gas mileage more. I drove from NY to Arizone and I was averaging 32 mpg.
Practical Car
Adam Grey, 09/23/2008
Ford Escape XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Even though I would have liked to get something a little sexier, this car is as practical of car you can get. Having it be a stick shift helped make the car fun to drive and also allowed for better acceleration than most standard V6 cars. Never did I have one mechanical issue in the 68,000 miles that I drove it and it really does excellent on gas being it is a 4 banger. I think if you buy this car you will get a bargain as if this had a Toyota symbol on it it would be $5,000 more! I believe this car is a smart buy for those who are concerned about fuel economy, cargo space, and price.