Used 2005 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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05 ESCAPE XLT with 75,000 miles
JW, 04/09/2006
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Escape is a company car. At first I wasn't happy getting it, but after driving it 75,000 miles in 2 years, I now luv it. It has proven to be comfortable and reliable (I drive it aggressively). The V6 is torquey and quick. The interior design is functional and comfortable. I carry 4 adults, the rear passengers never complain.This SUV has been extremely reliable (NOTHING has broken) and seems indestructible when driven hard regularly. I've taken it off road a few times; the AWD was all I need to get through the deep mud. A snow storm dumped 25" and this SUV drove through unplowed roads and snow mounds without a problem.This SUV has proven to be tough, comfortable, reliable, speedy, and sporty. I recommend it.
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!
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george-e, 07/21/2009
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great little car. Aside from the transmission going out at 50k! Had a nice Mit. Galant with over 100k still ran great, but I just thought I should get something newer.
Lease be gone..yee haw!
marsan5, 09/29/2008
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We just finished our lease on this SUV. Pro's are lots of cargo space, zippy around town and easy to drive. Con's are brakes not designed well for rural use, rotors and brakes non stop getting fixed, AWD got locked on one day on pavement. Bit of a gas pig. We had cloth seats and they stained if you looked at them! Three kids in the back is too crammed up. The door sills are too high, trapping mud and snow in like crazy. Cheap interior. The nerf bars stink in snow as they bottom you out, and when driving AWD when you get stuck, you are stuck!
Not bad but needs improvements
Nolan, 01/13/2008
Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this 05 XLT AWD 3.0L with 25000 miles on it and its been very good on road and off road whether its snow or mud. I've read alot of complaints about noise level of tires, I can't say I agree I find it very quiet with the OEM tires on it. I installed a K&N air filter which gave me on average a noticeable increase on fuel mileage per tank.