Used 2008 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews
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Good so far
A.B., 04/20/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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While I have had mine for only a week I can say I am in love with it.The reviews say it is slow 0-60,I say its not "race day",Acceleration suites me just fine.Other reviews state not enough power but those are the ones that bought it with a 4- cylinder..C'mon people,you dont buy this kind of vehicle with a 4-cylinder and expect the same power as a 6- cylinder..it wont happen.The sacrifice is the better mileage for less power.Personally,a 4-cylinder should stay where it belongs...in "sardine cans". Just one wish here,driver seat needs more/softer cushion for better comfort,But its not that bad.For those who want it to ride like a car,then buy a car,not an SUV. ~GO FORD~ A.B.
Good Compact SUV
G.Johnson, 04/24/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My 3yr/60,000km lease is about to expire and I've decided to share my thoughts. This SUV is my first FORD product and has met my expectations. The transmission cooler went at about 40,000km and was replaced and covered in the lease. Other than that, the 3.0lV6 and powertrain have been very good and the SUV has done flawlessly on many trips across Alberta and British Columbia.
Trany Issues part 2
jon smith, 04/30/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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In March 2009, I wrote a review just after my tran. cooler went out after 38,000 miles. After more then a year and the car having 48,000 miles now, no problems have occurred. Its experienced -30 F for 3 weeks straight not to mention months of harsh winter snows in Montana. I can say that the car has held up well. I would suggest to anyone considering buying a used escape, is to get a warranty. It'll save you in the long round. Tran. cooler will cost $950 and they fail about 75% of the time. I have 8 friends with 2008 escapes and 6 have replaced them. If I were you get an Acura MDX instead you'll thank me later.
Great Escape
Jon, 08/27/2018
2008 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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One of the best cars I have ever owned, it is a fine car, I wouled recomend to any one. Ford could't make them fast enough at there Kanses city plant, in that body style, this car had a lot of negative press, but the car is great bar none.this this
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Love the car, hate the realiability!
flnycus, 08/17/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This has been a great car to drive, fun, like the comfort, the seats, easy to get around NYC in. However, it has been in the dealer far too many times. 1. Vibrating/Noise from the rear when breaking, in to dealer 3 times, still not fixed. 2. Electric mirror went out. 3. Transmission fluid leaked. 4. Transmission slipped/broken only 35k miles. 5. Paint peeling off car revealing gray undercoat in 2 places at 35k miles. 6. Trim paint flaked off doors 3 times. Maybe we got a lemon, but i would buy it again if it was reliable, but with kids i depend on the vehicle and i need it with me not at the dealer!
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