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3.63 out of 5 stars

Very Unhappy!!

kiana1, 01/12/2010
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We purchased this vehicle and loved it until all the trouble lights started coming on after you started it and lost all power including steering,odo,etc.4x now it has been in shop ranging from battery to computer. Most unhappy, never be buying Ford again!

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5 out of 5 stars

Worth The Purchase. Love It!

moms new toy, 07/02/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I recently purchased a Ford Escape. I wasnt looking to buy at the time but we needed a bigger car since we wanted to expand our family. I test drove it the first day and fell in love with it. I loved that I sat higher and felt safe having my child in the car with me as well it was silent and handled great. Didn't even know the engine was on half the time. I owned a Dodge Neon SXT and it was cramped and small and at times and it wasn't big enough for the two of us so had to upgrade. I have owned 3 Dodges, 1 Ford, and 1 Chevy. Needless to say I am very impressed. I dont know what I get gas mileage wise yet. I only have 1100 on it but I'm looking forward to seeing what it gets!

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5 out of 5 stars

Lovin' Every Minute Of It

Happy New Owner, 08/10/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I'm loving the ride. It's very smooth on gravel roads. Its trail capability is very good. I have no complaints about the mileage. Approximately 580km/tank city driving, that all depends on your driving habits. Just love driving it

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I Love My Escape

Patty Fremont, Calif, 02/11/2009
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this Escape after owning an Explorer for many years & I love it. I did a lot of research on this vehicle and came to the conclusion that this was my Explorer but smaller & hoping that it had better gas mileage. No real problems to report as yet, except the rear brakes screech when backing up, the dealer says this is normal? I work for an auto shop & my boss would shoot us if we told a customer that! (the neighbor has a 2008 Escape too & his rear brakes do the same thing)I have a 100k warranty & still have the 36k warranty.Overall a great deal. It drives smooth, pick up could be a little better, but it is comfortable and drives very nice.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not bad for a 4 cylinder

J Ramos, 01/27/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car because I was moving upstate. It has been extremely reliable and has handled the 140 miles per day with ease. It has been great in the snow & the rain and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an economical SUV. The engine does have something to be desired when it comes to power but I knew that I had to comprimise on that if I was going for a 4 cylinder - great on gas. So far it has 69,000 miles and I have replaced 1 tire, 1 brake job, and a small transmission coolant leak ($180 to repair)..So feel free to buy it. I planning to give it to my son when he graduates college in 2 years..That is how confident I am in its reliabilty.

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