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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 2nd Escape!

KC, 06/03/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The 2008 is just great to handle and drive and the recent model update (outside looks) is awesome. The size is perfect and the leather seats that are available with the limited have made it really easy to keep clean with my big ol' dogs I haul around.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car, should have bought it sooner

BRYAN, 06/16/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been debating for some time now on trading my 2003 G35 coupe and 1997 Chevy S-10 in. We wanted to consolodate vehicles. So, my wife suggested we start looking around. It was hard parting from my G35, and I was not sure that the Escape would be a good replacement (as flashy or fun). The vehicle that we purchased was a 2008 Limited 4WD that was pratically loaded. My wife sat in the front seat and was love at first site. Once I started driving it around town I fell in love as well and forgot all about my G.......(what).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This Escape Rocks!

FordReview, 07/04/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My wife and I were looking at many SUV's in this size range - Rav4, Highlander, Mitsubishi Outlander, Escape, Jeep Liberty, etc. When we sat in this Escape XLT with leather interior and sunroof, it felt head and shoulders above all the rest. The ride is smooth. The V6 packs plenty of power while maintaining a fairly solid fuel economy (~25 mpg for our use) The exterior design just looks beautiful and makes you want to drive out to Yosemite National Park for a campout. The seats are comfortable. The interior is very roomy and the design is very nice/elegant for the lady while retaining enough of that rugged look for me. We have had the car now for one month and it rocks!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my ESCAPE!!!

Fernando, Canada, 03/12/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my ESCAPE in 08/2008 and I simply love this vehicle. For a V6, fuel economy is great. I have the FWD version and it is great in the snow. So far the only issue I've noticed is that sometimes the temperature indicator switches C to F, but you can correct it manually, no big deal.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

TCCF and Steering Assembly

Alwyn Liepe, 02/25/2010
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We like so many have had the same TCCF- Transmission Cooler and Condensor Failure in our 2008-Escape limited V-6- the 1st time at 27,000 and the 2nd time again at 21,000 miles later at 48,000 miles--as all say this should be a recall by Ford-there are so many - wonder if Ford has corrected with different updated replacements- consumer will never know-also as to the TSB's as to this problem. We also had a problem of a Klacking noise from Stering -they replaced the steering assembly at our dealership-where we have had all our service on this car done--we have kept all records on our 13 Pages of Our Ford Service History-- Come on Ford--step up to the line- don't wait for an investigation like Toyot

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