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Very satisfied
jonkit99, 10/14/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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4 months of owership now and am quite pleased with the car. In my review in 06/08 I mentioned I went from a Focus hatchback to the Escape since Ford discontinued the hatch, why? ask Ford, it was a great auto. The 4 cyl. is not for you if you like 0-60 in record time. It will get you to interstate speeds but not in a hurry, just fine for me. Cruises along very nicely. Cruise control smooth. Electric PS great. Lots of storage, cavernous with the back seat flat. 24+ MPG around town with AC. Seats I had described as a bit hard are now quite comfortable. Still miss a telescoping steering wheel but power driver seat gives a satisfactory position. All controls illuminated in blue at night, excellent.
Transmission Cooler
CT, 06/29/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Ford knows that the transmission coolers on this particular SUV are failing prematurely. If you are lucky, it fails before 36k miles. If not, you are stuck with the bill. They will not recall. They will not stand behind the product. No more Fords for me.
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I have a lemon
sandy, 10/14/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my 2008 For Escape in Jan 2008. First 2000 miles was good I had no complaints. Then a rattle started in the back hatch. The rattle would get worse until the back hatch would work its way loose and the light indicator on the dash would come on that I had a door open.wWuld stop the vehicle get out shut the hatch. I've had it to the dealership 11 times for this. Now it leaks when it rains in the front drivers floorboard. I've had it back 3 times for the leak, still none of the problems are fixed.
A Few Disappointments
Abbygirl, 07/08/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I researched this vehicle thoroughly, and was so happy when I finally purchased it. About a week after purchase, a white residue began showing up on the cloth seats when exposed to moisture (I made my purchase in December, in the mountains where snow is abundant). The transmission cooler went out about a mother after purchase. About a month after that, the exterior paint began chipping on the window moldings. All of the exterior moldings needed to be replaced.
Very Pleased
BABs, 06/11/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had my Escape 3 weeks know. Traded in a 2 door coupe for more room and more comfortable seating. The Escape has plenty of room and the seating is very comfortable. I very happy with the MPG so far - 27.4 MPG (mostly highway driving). Love it!