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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Sarah, 03/26/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I absolutely LOVE my new Ford Escape. I've had it for about 6 months now, and I love it just as much today as the first day I bought it. The design is so gorgeous inside and out. The V6 has a lot of get up. It's extremely comfortable. I see other Escapes on the road and smile because it really is a GREAT looking car. Everyone who rides in it is surprised by how nice it really is. In fact, a friend of mine went out and bought one last week. I definitely recommend this to everyone.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Bad Tranny Cooler, Windshield Noise

Ford OK, 02/22/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Same problem as others on transmission/ac condenser cooler. Ford will not issue recall due to not being a safety factor. Ours went out at 35,800 miles, but didn't get to dealer until 36,400 due to out of state trip. Didn't cover under warranty, even if 36,001 per the dealer. Our third Ford, will be our last, due to Ford not standing behind their vehicles. Would like to buy American, but my Nissan's have been so much better. Also have the same windshield noise as others.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nice ride

smemch, 08/18/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Got everything we wanted for $5k less than Toyota or Nissan. Very impressed with it so far. On a recent trip to Tennessee we had no problems at all and were very comfortable for the 3500 mile trip.

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4 out of 5 stars

window woes

tom burns, 04/06/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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the intermittent rear wiper is inadequate on wet highway driving, the delay is too long between wipes causing rear window to get too dirty, causing poor rear visibility. the windsheild on my current vehicle has been hit and chipped by flying rocks no fewer than 10 times in 18 months, that is 10 times more than my previous 40 years of driving, coincidence or aerodynamics? the interior is too noisy on the highway and makes listening to the very good sound system a frustrating experience.

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5 out of 5 stars

Side Crash

Kansas City Mom, 08/23/2008
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This month my fiance was driving my 2008 Escape and I was passenger when we were in a side impact collision. All of the airbags including the side curtain airbags (which are standard on 2008-2009 models) were deployed. We walked away bruised but we walked away. This vehicle drives like a car. I will recommend it to anyone. It is safe, reliable, and the only problem mine had was that the back glass liked to rattle a bit. But I love everything about it and I'm out looking for a 2009 model now.

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