Used 2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Love my 2008 5 speed
Curly locks, Hollywood, MD, 02/07/2019
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best car ever! Now 11 yrs old, in that time I've only replaced brakes one time, replaced ignition switch this year, and replaced battery 2 yrs ago. Had to have the throttle body cleaned this year. Other than that no other issues at all in 11 years!!!!!!- wouldn't trade it for anything on the market now! And if it ever dies.. it will be replaced with a 2012. The escapes after the 2nd gen are [non-permissable content removed]!
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Not bad for 1st SUV
Dreama, 01/08/2009
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For my first ride, this Escape is a choice I have yet to regret. I got it more for safety (for my child), but the design (both interior and exterior) caught my eye from the start. I wish the engine had a little more bite, especially since it's mated with a 5-speed manual, but its not too bad nonetheless. It was worth the money I paid.
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Can't go wrong with this one!
Pablo Suarez, 08/09/2008
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been in the automobile industry for over 30 years and after living in three continents and after owning Hillmans, Opels, Fiats, Citroëns, Toyotas, Hondas, Hyundais, Mopars (Chryslers), GMs, and Fords, I can say that this SUV is the most satisfying vehicle I have owned so far. It meets all my current needs almost perfectly. It is the right size for me, fit and finish are great, it is quiet, performance, for a 4 cyl SUV, is brilliant, it has all the right features and it averages 24 MPG in the city and 29 MPG in the highway. If you are on the market for a small SUV, go ahead and test drive them all, you cannot go wrong with this one!
Great MPG in a SUV
Alan Koff, 07/14/2008
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It was time to look for a vehicle with better gas mileage while providing my first priority, roominess! My 2006 Grand Cherokee, my third, only got 15.5 MPG around town, about 75% of my driving. I need room and a hard rear floor for scuba tanks, coolers, spearguns, golf clubs, telescopes and, oh yeh, business samples. Also, I'm 6'3" and the new Ford Escape fit as well on me as my much thirstier Grand Cherokee. I mentioned I was looking for much improved mileage, so when I saw this Vista Blue 5-speed I said let's take a test-drive. A winner in terms of what I was looking for. Sold! My first tank averaged out to 22.8 MPG and I probably did only 20% highway. Very pleased.
I Love My Escape!
Sharon, 08/12/2007
Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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After buying 5-speed manual Honda cars for 30 years, I decided to look at an SUV with a 4 cyl. 5-speed manual. Honda offered automatics only in the 4 cyl., so I looked at several other makes, and the 2008 Escape was by far the best looking with many features that are standard. Cruise control and mag-type wheels were the only options I had to get. I love sitting up high and having all the cargo space. It is a dream to drive! Thanks Ford for offering the 5-speed manual transmission!