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csylv, Tucson, AZ, 03/18/2012
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Escape used a year ago. Yes it had the faulty transmission pump already replaced. It is definitely not the most comfortable ride on the highway. My butt usually goes numb, but in-city driving is easy. The seat is powered on the driver's side helping me gain some more height (I'm only 5'6 making seeing over the steering wheel difficult in large vehicles). The controls are easy to figure out and are large enough that my monkey fingers can get control. This version does lack the Ford Sync of the newer vehicles but still has an audio jack. In town handling is easy but at higher speeds it is a bit of a challenge but has the stability control to help you out.
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unhappy!, 03/20/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just like everyone else bad condenser unit, around 20,000. Also had the throttle cable snap twice at 26,000 and at 58,000. Also had engine mount go bad at 60,000. This thing is a lemon but the throttle needs to snap once more before I have a suit. I love America and that's why I put my family in a Ford but this thing has been a bucket. I've called Ford but they don't do anything there district manger didn't care that my wife is pregnant and we have 3 children. I will never let myself or my family be in a situation like this again.
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2008 Ford Escape XLT
Rb_osu, Austin, TX, 11/03/2015
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2008 Escape new in 2007. Loved it until about last year when we started to get nickeled and dimed on repairs. To be expected of an older car I suppose. Electrical in drivers seat went out. Front end rods needed replaced. Starter was going bad. Some of the interior was also wearing. Given the years we lived out west and now in the south, I suppose the oppresive heat likely accelerated these issues as I know people who have 2004 escapes and have had none of these issues. In the end we ultimately traded it in for a bigger vehicle as we added to our family & needed the space.
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2008 Ford Escape great vehicle, great value.
Ken, Pueblo, CO, 03/18/2019
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2008 Ford Escape in 2018. A transmission flush radiator flush and shocks replaced Since it was a 4-cylinder inline engine it is really economical on the gas 22 miles per gallon in City 26 miles on Highway. I bought this vehicle with a hundred fifty thousand miles and it runs great. I live in Colorado where it snows frequently and I have no problems on the road. And it's only a front-wheel drive. Has hydraulic steering which makes a turning radius is great. Very smooth ride. Lots of cargo room. Since it was 10 years old I got a great deal on the price. Has front and side airbags for safety. Comfort for passenger and Driver is great.
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Good For the money
astromike, 04/20/2009
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.