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Transmission Leak since the day I bought it.
LandMerc, 07/16/2019
updated 01/27/2020
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle at 60,000 miles for $8000 (Im at 102,000 now). I thought, wow what a good deal! This is better than the 350 a month im spending! Boy, what a mistake that was. The transmission is leaking about 1-2 quarts a week, this problem is going on 2 years and I can't do it anymore. I was a big Ford guy one time, not anymore. This vehicle has been the bane of my existence since the day I go it and no matter what repairs are made it does not solve the problem (the dealer who sold it to me is out of state for me and kept ignoring my calls) The second this piece of junk hit 100,000 miles, my radiator and water pump kicked the bucket, adding just another expense to this no good, gas guzzling, uncomfortable pile of hot garbage. Don't buy one and do this to yourself, please don't. Update: I have a 2016 Mazda CX-3 now and it is the best car I have ever owned!
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So done with Ford!
Veronica, 09/10/2016
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have always owed Ford vehicles for the last 22 years; well no more. I am moving on and will never own one again! I currently own a 2008 Ford Escape in which I bought brand new in 2007. I fell in love with it from the first moment I saw it with its Kiwi green color, moonroof, and spacious interior. As soon as I test drove it, I knew I wanted it. First off it's supposed to get 28 miles to the gallon on the highway but only gets 21. It is rusted out only on the driver side front tire well (common problem I've read online) and the paint is peeling on the drivers side of the hood. The paint on the interior finishes has rubbed off on some places, and the seats have always been a nightmare to keep clean (also common complaint). I am literally scrubbing them on a weekly basis. Water even stains them. If my kids are damp from the pool, their body shape is left on the seat until I clean them. It's so frustrating! The seat belts even stain. I don't know what from because the kids do not eat or drink inside. The bolts inside are even rusted. I have always taken care of the things I own. My Escape has always been garage kept and has been washed on a weekly basis and always washed to get the snow and salt off in the winter. It only has 67,000 miles on it and the transmission is going out. It also has a chirping noise when I first start it (also common). The drivers side window goes up slow in the cold weather and sometimes will even get stuck and I will have to wait 20 minutes to roll it up inch by inch until it's completely rolled up. Customer service from Ford completely sucks. They do not care about the customer or their complaints. There have been two recalls on it and two more common problems that should be on recall. One being the rusted out paint above the drivers side tire, which is a common complaint, and there should also be a recall for the tone ring. I've had it in the shop twice for a broken tone ring which was not cheap. I was proud to buy a Ford because it was made in the USA and didn't receive a buyout like GM. Well I no longer care about that. I will be getting a Cadillac SRX soon and can't wait! This thing has knickel and dimed me and I am done. Washing my hands of Ford! F--O--R--D--Found On The Road Dead.
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waste of $$$$
chaz20, 02/15/2012
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought this '08 Escape Limited a year ago. Big mistake! Car had really bad ride & was terrible on gas (V6). Tranny shifted hard especially going up/down hills. There must have been a crickets nest in the dash because all it did was chirp constantly, especially when cold outside. One side of dash vents blow hot/the other side cold. Ford dealer doesn't care. Basically tell you that how it is & how they are built. Unbelieveable! Traded for a CRV & was the best move we ever made!
It Stinks!
Kohkum, 02/25/2010
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We are new customers to ford vehicles and will never again purchase another! Ever!!! Every time we get this vehicle on the road we have to wear masks over our faces. The catalytic converter (we are told by the dealership) has a problem that we/they are unable to alter. Everytime this vehicle accelerates the smell insde the vehicle almost makes you dizzy. It smells like cooked S_it! The season does not diminish the degree of smell except that winter seems to augment it when we are driving on snow covered roads. Apparently no one lese has this trouble!If you have encountered this problem, please drop us a line and let us know how it was rectified if it was even rectified. Sad and Sorry Owners
A Geometricaly and Mathamaticaly perfectly Design
PAtrick Rasmusson, 02/17/2017
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It's roomy, gets around corners well, great on gas, lots of storage and Super Superior of the SUV's designs all the 2008 models are.... ..
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