Used 2008 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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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!
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- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,00027 mi away
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,800150 mi away
- XLT 4dr SUVMSRP: N/A38 mi away
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Got a lemon
john, 07/24/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I got a lemon. My Escape was great for the first 6 months and now it seems to be in the shop every week. Back hatch mechanism failed twice, had to replace condenser motor because of a transmission leak. My temperature and door lock options on the convience package change on there own and ford has no fix yet. Fog lights are filling up with water and shorting out.
the lemon
jackie K., 08/07/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my 08 Escape new. I loved my escape from the time I test drove it. With 7,500 miles on my car, it broke down on a 4 lane hwy in Taos, NM. the transmission was shot. We had trouble recovering any compensation for our vacation or the cost incurrred for hauling the lemon back to AR. We continue to have problems with the transmission and are in the process of purchasing a new vehicle and selling my once loved Escape.
One Hot SUV!
BriGuy, 10/26/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This was an anniversary gift for my wife and she can be picky. She is in love with this little SUV. The leather interior is up there with the best I've seen in Audi or Volvo. The power is up there with the V8 in my Grand Marquis. Glass moonroof is awesome. Sound system is incredible. I'm not trying to exaggerate the review but this has been the best car we have ever purchased and I have owned 15 or so.