Used 2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Rusty SUV, But Good
jfohl, Santa Clara, CA, 10/05/2014
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
101 of 105 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV last winter with 100k miles on it. Took it to my mechanic to get all the filters, fluids changed, who found rust holes in rear passenger inner wheelwell that compromised the strut and safety of vehicle. Fixed that, and took all the plastic cladding off exposing more rust than I've ever seen. Driven 20k miles and no real mechanical problems except the exhaust needs replaced. Very simple interior compared to new vehicles. AWD system is excellent. I get 20mpg. 3.0 engine may have been powerful 10 years ago, but its relatively slow compared to today's SUV standards. These are great deals if you are looking for an AWD vehicle.
First Escape, not the last
bnosay, Mc Lean, VA, 04/25/2014
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
65 of 68 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 05 XLT AWD for 5 years now and only ever had problems with coil packs going bad. I think it's a great little SUV that has just enough room for my family plus the dog and any luggage we need. Seats stain somewhat easily but overall quality I give it a 9 out of 10. There are some design flaws like the rear seat headrests that cause terrible blind spots. but other than that, nothing major. Its small enough to whip into parking spaces and maneuver yet big enough that everyone is seated comfortably up front and room in the back. My favorite - gas mileage. no one believes me but I get 23-24 MPG on a regular basis. Roughly 320 Miles to a tank. can't complain 188,000+ strong
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Rust Issues
alexm80, Hales Corners, WI, 08/24/2014
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 45 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2005 Ford Escape off of craigslist knowing full well that it came with rust issues. At the time we bought it, the rust looked to be only cosmetic. But about after about 10 months, the rear right wheel well began to rust through and then rust away. Some of inner portion of the wheel well was gone and you could see the material used to line the inside of the vehicle. As a result, the rear right shock was barely hanging on and every time you hit a bump just right, there was a very loud popping sound coming from the area. Quotes to fix it were between $700 and $1600.
It was a great SUV
Ford Guy, Croydon, PA, 03/23/2017
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
After 203000 relatively trouble free miles, it may be time for me to say good bye to my old friend, sniff, sniff. I bought her in October of 2004 with 13k miles. Other than the PCM going right I after I took ownership, the SUV has been relatively trouble free until now. It appears I need a new transmission. Not sure yet if I'll dish out the 2 grand to repair. But if you can get one of these rides with low miles I'd say go for it! It was money well spent.
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A Welcome Escape
Rod Minnesota, 10/16/2009
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
As of October 2009, my wife has 153,000 miles on her 2005 Escape. She loves the vehicle and I appreciate its relatively low cost of ownership. Only repair that we have had has been two door latches replaced - not sure why they are plastic.