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My first Ford and SUV
dee_hayden, Indianapolis, IN, 03/12/2014
Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 Sportx in 2013 at Oak Motors. I had a 94' Pontiac Grand Prix prior to that, but had to trade it in due a oil leak. I was going outta state to Wisconsin and needed the extra space. It's been a great vehicle. I've had it for a year now and all I've done is changed the oil in it. It's roomy. Drives smooth. It's comfortable. I've even slept in it on a occasion. It does well on gas too. It has more features than my old car does which I love. It's the first SUV I've ever had. And its my first Ford. If I were to ever trade it in for something else, I'd probably another one.
Got well beyond my money’s worth
Cal, Dunn, NC, 07/16/2020
Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 05 escape xlt in 2013 with about 142,000 miles on it. I’ve had minor repairs but overall it has been a great car. I currently have 232,000 miles on it and it’s still going strong. Since I’ve owned it I had to replace the ball joints, alternator, windshield (from a rock hitting it), and a sensor but that has been it other than routine maintenance. A few low points about these early escapes is 1. that they are notorious for rusting above the rear wheel well (especially up north where roads are salted) 2. the shocks wear out as the miles climb and the ride gets bouncy (but the cost to replace wasn’t worth it in my opinion) 3. some of them can get what ford mechanics call “green wire” on the ABS wires in cold climates where salt can corrode them 4. as the miles get near the 175-200k’s you will need to watch your oil and add as needed because they can burn or leak a bit as the engine ages. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions from my experience as a cheap college student. I paid 3000$ for my escape and have 7 years and almost 100k miles of ownership (232k total miles) and my car is still going..though we will probably look to replace it soon and not push our luck. In summary, if you find a v6 xlt 3.0 liter engine with under 150k miles, that hasn’t been driven hard in harsh environments, I would highly recommend. Expect some minor repairs (probably an alternator) keep in mind your buying it used and it’s almost 15 years old, but well maintained one is worth it.
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spieth, 01/14/2004
Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
It is a good car and does well in the sand and in the dirt
'05 Escape A+
Morano, 06/23/2005
Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Outstanding inside and out. I've been looking at the Escape for over 2 yrs. When Ford released the XLT Sport AWD package it was my time. It was worth the wait! Also if you plan to purchase spend the extra money on the Mach Stereo and the moonroof. It makes your driving experience TOP NOTCH. All around great SUV. You can carry 5 passengers, your kayak, bike, and carry material for weekend projects. All around great SUV.
Fun and easy to maneuver.
Superdave, Morganton, NC, 06/29/2020
updated 07/11/2024
Ford Escape XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought with 151,000 miles. Truck has run great and very dependable. Had to replace alternator. New alternator and install was $375.00. 3.0 liter has good power and fuel mileage 20 mpg city- 26 hwy. now has 165,000. Everything all works and 4wd great. Worst con is seats need more padding and hwy noise could be better other wise great vehicle. No rust.
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