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A large step down
Kimberly, 06/27/2007
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning an Explorer, I decided to move down to the Escape. Over all I was unimpressed. I expected more from a Ford SUV and loved my Explorer. I wanted something a bit smaller and was hoping it would handle slightly better. What I ended up with was a lot less room, and an SUV built for someone who could not afford a real one. I would not reccomend this to my friends.
Transmission Cooler - Again!
lacynic, 01/17/2012
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2008 Ford Escape in Jan 2009 used. I never had a problem with it until Nov 2011 when I had to pay $900 for a new transmission cooler. Come to find out Ford had a recall on this until Aug 2010 and I was never notified! After calling Ford repeatedly they were no help at all! Today is Jan 17, 2012 - my car is back in the shop for the same problem! Way to go Ford for backing up their customers! Last Ford I will own. Getting it fixed and selling it for a different brand!
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never again
sad owner, 02/09/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed in this vehicle. Price was a big consideration in the purchase decision. Repairs have canceled out any original savings. Transmission cooler leak, lower steering unit failure are two of major items not covered under warranty or power train warranty. Problems were not correctly diagnosed until 3/36 warranty had expired. Unlike GM, Ford customer care department doesn't care, and dealership service departments leave much to be desired. No more US made vehicles.
I escaped to an Escape
mmason, 07/08/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got rid of my big ole gas guzzling F-150, but did not want to go back to a car. I like the cabin room, and cargo room of an SUV, but also with gas prices the way they are wanted something that was fairly decent on gas. The new somewhat redesigned 2008 Escape caught my attention! It has a little bit stronger, more masculine exterior look to it, which I like! Most important is the better fuel economy. My F-150 had a 27 gallon tank, Ouch! The interior design is a little plain but very roomy. It's very fun to drive! I think I made a wise decision. I also got a cheaper truck note when I got the Escape. That's always nice too.
Trans Cooler Defect
Twinspires, 01/20/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 41,000 miles..just outside of warranty, transmission cooler went out to tune of $650. Ford does not want to hear about it, but check the internet..lots of others had the same issue. There shoudl be a recall on this vehicle. Leaked trans fluid until I got it repaired and only 2 years old. Going back to driving Nissans.