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FALLING APART
FALLING APART, 12/14/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased this car with 14000 miles on it. It had been a dealer demo. Great fun car to drive, cruises right along but.... now at 29000 miles the power steering pump is going out, the upholstery looks like kids have been in having a picnic ( I have no children) in the car, paint on the rear bumper is spidering, and there are ignition problems, I was told the tumblers were bad. Fading dome light works intermittently, won't come out of park, ignition won't accept the key almost leaving you stranded. Rubber seals on the doors fall off in the winter. Now the back window on the hatch has decided to open a random. The back seat won't stay latched so you can't have rear seat passengers safely. yuk
Not too bad
harleyhoney, 01/05/2009
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've been pretty happy so far with my purchase, it's loaded with everything, it handles great on icy and snowy roads, stereo is OK, could be lots better, comfort isn't too bad, seats could be softer, I did have problems with a exhaust sensor, and the roof rack always rattling, got that fixed great small SUV
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Tails its Class
The Job Pays, 12/22/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought this as my second Ford in 2007. Overall it leaves me with mixed reactions, the good: fuel economy in the low 20s (good for AWD), truck like front end, reasonably comfortable front seats. The bad: noisy engine, poor acceleration and passing power (better than what I expected from an I- 4, though), choppy 4 speed, electric power steering, and low grade, Saturn- like interior... lots of cheap plastic, horrible seat fabric thats's worn out after two years, disappointing fit and finish (especially the door panels), and goofy cell-phone button HVAC controls that are hard to use while driving. Bottom line...I'll easily buy another Ford but no more Ford SUVs!!! Next time I'll get an F-150.
My 2 year wait was worth it
Reed Kays, 07/31/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I started noticing Ford Escapes in traffic a couple of years ago, and liked what I saw. I was only 3 years into owning my Hyundai at that ime so I thought, in a couple of years when I am looking to buy a new car, I need to test drive an Escape. Time passed, and I read up on all the small SUV's in my price range out there. I noticed how entusiastic almost all 2008 Escape owners were, so that was my first and only test drive. Upon climbing in I immediately noticed how high the vehicle sets without feeling "top heavy". All the dash controls were laid out very ergonomically while also looking modern, stylish, and upscale. Driving it was as easy and fun as I had thought it would be.
Never had a problem
Lovetoescape, 12/24/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Most of my driving is around a small town or long road trips. In either situation I have been pleased. The back seat is comfortable for passengers. The vehicle drives very nicely. I purchased my Escape as a brand new vehicle. I have 20,0000 miles and everything is like new. This vehicle performs beyond my expectations.