Used 2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Incredibly reliable!
Ms V, South Pasadena, CA, 06/18/2018
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 11 years and it runs like a top. I haven’t had any issues and have just done regular maintenance. I’m at 157,000 miles and I’m sure it’ll keep rolling for many more.
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Dwayne C, 11/01/2008
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We started having transmission problems at 20,000 miles. It would shift hard at around 40 MPH.We took it in (not at purchasing dealership)about ten times before they finally changed the transmission. I argued with the transmission mechanic that it was not right.They tried something different each time it was brought in. They adjusted the linkage, changed the spark plugs, changed the radiator, new torque converter, etc before changing the transmission. By this time the warranty was off and they wanted me to pay for it. After lots of arguing the dealer helped cover the cost above what Ford payed.There was 30,000 miles on the vehicle by the time this was done. Been running good ever since.
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Mile high ride
Ray Salinas, 04/30/2009
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Escape is easy to drive and the AUTO AWD with bigger tires handles well in snow and off-road driving in the Colorado mountains. Very responsive steering and braking - I avoided an accident when another car blindly merged into my lane and I had to react quickly by braking and steering away from the other driver to avoid a collision. Escape is very responsive. Large cargo space for our two dogs but would prefer a rear power window. Small SUV with roomy interior and powerful V6.
XLT Sport 3.0L AWD
vbcwizard, 01/24/2007
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had my 05 Escape Sport since Nov 04. It is very similar to the 07 . I put 26K miles on it so far. Aside from changing the sway bar link kit (which is a wear item) it is a great little SUV. I had several high speed avoidance maneuvers and it performed like a champ! If I am easy on the gas pedal at acceleration from 0mph I do see 17 to 19 mpg city/highway. That is considered very good around where I live because of the high number of cars and stop lights on my local streets. No rattles\noises so far (btw, every car need to have its seals, hinges, and bushings sprayed with silicone at least once a year). No engine\transmission issues so far. Fit and finish is great!
Road noise only issue
YoYo, 08/15/2006
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 2 years of use and 45000 miles, mostly highway, my only complaint is the deafening interior noise is.