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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Buy

BariDWT, 01/17/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought my 4WD XLT black pearl slate Escape and I love it so far. I live in Alaska where four wheel drive is a must and it handles great. Love the new exterior and interior over the old model...a definite improvement!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Angels Mom, 02/24/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my Escape for just over 3 weeks now. I missed my 2002 Pathfinder at first but after the last snow storm the Escape won me over for good! Handled much better than my old SUV and has a lot more safety features that I wanted in a truck. Got the top line model, love all bells and whistles. I have to say I love the satellite radio, who knew it could be so much fun! Some issues I do have; heated seats turn off after 10 minutes and there is no temp control, 4 speed trans doesn't cut it, gas mileage is not that great- getting 19 mpg on the hwy so far, heavy rain-water gets in the door and spills out the bottom once door is open- dealership says that normal but I have my doubts.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Liking it so far.

Kel, 03/10/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Recently purchased this little SUV, a replacement for my 05 Taurus. Great little truck, love the driving position and pep from the V6. Not quite as refined as my wife's CR-V EX-L. Decent gas mileage, not much different than the Taurus.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

First AND Last Ford

onthehwy, 02/26/2011
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was my first in last Ford. In the three years that I have had this SUV, the air vent fell off, the front window squeaks when let down (it was supposedly fixed), had 3 new batteries, a transmission cooler, and now my transmission has gone bad. I'm sorry but all this should NOT happen within 3 years of owning a new car. I'm going back to Toyota!

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5 out of 5 stars

My Sweet Escape

Sweet Escape, 03/28/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I replaced my 02' Mercury Mountaineer- 6cyl-AWD-that was getting about 12miles to the gallon for this great 08 Escape. I get on average of 23-25mpg and I love it. Everytime I go to the gas pump I smile--except at the prices of course. I had test driven the Jeep Patriot and Liberty but wasnt satisfied. Once I got behind the wheel of the Escape I knew. I love the Vista Blue Metallic, it's gorgeous! This is my 1st vehicle with a sunroof and it has spoiled me. I also love the satellite radio-NASCAR! This is my first new vehicle-I definitely made a wise choice.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My second Escape

Doug, 05/14/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had a 2005 XLT Escape and loved it but liked the look of the 2008 more. Have had the vehicle for 6 months and it is great. Drive 80 miles a day for work and the performacne and ride is excellent. For the price the Escape is and great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Traveling the roads

Dave, 09/30/2017
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great for long road trips

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