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You'll all be very very sorry!!!!
marypal, 12/13/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you have the Continental tires, you will be replacing them soon, and probably have to have the leaky transmission repaired and God help you if you have the cloth interior, good luck trying to clean it, and whatever you do, don't let any rain or snow or water of any kind touch those seats, you won't ever get them to look nice again!!! Good luck with this sorry excuse for a vehicle, we are done with Ford!!!!
Ahhh
it is, 04/14/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Switched from awd to 2wd -- and I'm doing alright (not needed in tx). Needed room for dogs, with better mileage than I got with my wagon. This is it! Worst case, my first mileage estimate is 27 mpg with 70 hwy/30cty. Better than expected! I had to find something under 20k, and used wasn't practical--I rack up the miles. It has my bare necessities, but I miss the seamless cargo space of my wagon (the Escape has gaps, with dangerous pins in them)--until my custom mats are made, I'll have to keep travel crates in the car. Other than that, why are they still doing drum brakes?
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The Biggest Nightmare I Have Ever Faced
ken1053, 01/29/2011
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was a really nice car to drive around, especially having a workplace full of BMWs and Audis. I liked the comfort of the cloth seats and the interior design. One thing I absolutely hated is the reliability. My car is only 2 years old (I bought it in 10/08) and it is the most unreliable thing I ever faced. The car shifts very roughly into gear and the car lurches itself forward. I'm not sure if it's something to do with the gas or with the transmission coolant recall... I absolutely hate that car now. It can't keep the value and if you did get into an accident with this car (airbags deployed) you will not like the fact that it is 10x more of a bumpier ride. I regret getting this car..
Okay, Rather have something else
chewetson825, 02/27/2012
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new in 2008 and has been a love-hate experience. The car is absolutely AWFUL on the highway, but fantastic in the snow. If we had to buy another small SUV again, i would probably go for the Honda CRV instead.
Not all it's cracked up to be!
dana, 10/08/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After trying to find the good in it, I have come up with nothing. I am a previous Toyota owner, and I feel very short-changed by the Escape. The inside is very cheap. The apolstery irritates my legs, shows every single water spot, and the foam is hard as a rock. Overall, the interior looks like a 6 year old designed it. When I am on the highway, the engine noise makes it sound like a semi-truck from the inside. Also, I know I have a 4 cylinder, but I can't do more than 20mph uphill, unless I gun it. Then at that point, the engine sounds like it is going to fall out. They should not even make a 4cyl. I do like its auxilary jack for my iPod