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Missing it already
J T, 08/01/2021
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2008 in 2012 with only 62000km. Awesome suv. Only complaint I have is they are rust magnets. All over rust issues then lead to to many repairs underneath. Love the escapes and now looking for a good 2020
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Love it, love it, love it!
J-Cruisin', 05/26/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was a little skeptical about getting an American made car because they don't hold their value as well but I just didn't want to spend over $30K for an SUV. We wanted an SUV to fit two kids and a dog, and the Escape is perfect! Tons more room than our tiny Honda Civic but not a gas guzzler like Explorers and such. The Escape is great on gas, handles very well, the turning ratio is better than other SUVs we test drove. It's very inexpensive to insure too! Smooth and comfy ride. Love my Escape, in the future we'll look into the hybrid!
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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..
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
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.