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Economical, fuel efficient, roomy lil SUV
astromike, 06/29/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Editors get paid to find weak points in all vehicles. Overall I think the Escape is a "sleeper" in today's gas guzzling SUV, 4.00/gallon gas world we live in. I mean this lil SUV is known for been fairly good on fuel (19-26 mpg) and is fairly inexpesive. Yea its not perfect but the fuel efficiency alone is the prime reason I got it! As that's hard to find in an SUV. Decent factory sound sytstem, and plenty of room. I love my 08 Escape, it's fun to drive!
Recall Bad Tranny Coolers in '08 Escapes!
Sharon, 09/12/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A local auto repair shop just told me my 2008 Escape's transmission cooler is leaking and has been for a long time. Since purchased, I've taken it to the Ford dealership where I bought it for servicing and they never mentioned this problem. This same dealership said the extended warranty expired 600 miles ago and they can't cover the repair. The dealership is asking almost $600 to repair it. I see other '08 Escape tranny cooler problems on this site. Ford needs to fix this problem. Though a loyal Ford customer for years, I will no longer be buying a Ford if the company can't replace a repeatedly defective part.
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Value, man. Value.
Jimmy Balmer, 03/04/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been very pleased with my Escape. My wife and I put 1,500 miles on an Escape that we rented in Alaska in the middle of the winter. When we got home, we bought one. It's been great.
Good For the money
astromike, 04/20/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am a tall guy that likes alot of head/leg room, as well as cargo room. During these recession times where fuel econemy is VERY important, I figured this is the closest SUV to a car as I will find, at an afforadable price. You will average about 22/24 mpg. (4 cylinder). Which I am OK with. The exterior body design has been given a more masculine truck like appearance which I like! For a tall guy (6'1) I have ample head room. Seats could be just a bit more comfy.
Best car I've ever owned!
winters87, 08/31/2011
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was NOT a ford fan, at all! After bad experiences with my mustang & f250, my husband & I swore we would never buy another ford again...we were both Chevy fans & still am. But once I test drove my escape, I had to have it Although I wasnt a fan of the automatic computer controlled 4x4, it does awesome in the snow! I've had a mustang, camaro, chevy tahoe, multiple chevy trucks, ford f250, multiple saturn cars & multiple honda accords & i would MUCH rather drive my escape than any vehicle I've ever owned!!