Used 2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Best car I've ever owned!
winters87, Palo Cedro, CA, 08/31/2011
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!!
2008 Ford Escape Overall good
stephani555, 05/05/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
How come this is the only web site that shows the recall information for the 2008 ford Transmission Fluid cooler in your vehicle may develop a crack and leak transmission fluid. If not repaired, this leak may result in rough/harsh shifting and potential damage to the transmission." "FMC has authorized your dealer to perform the repairs under this program on your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). The Program will be in effect until August 31, 2010 regardless of mileage.
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Transmission Leak
unhappyfordowner , 09/30/2009
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Took my 08 escape in today and was told the ac condenser was broke and that was why my transmission fluid was leaking. Have an 8 year warrenty on this car and ofcourse this problem is not cover because it is not part of the drive train. So now its costing me 500 dollars to fix it plus 40 to be told what the problem is. I am not happy at all with ford, if they know this is going on and not doing anything about it they are pretty much screwing us on purpose. I will keep my car but not sure I will buy another.
Transmission Leak since the day I bought it.
LandMerc, West Haven, CT, 07/16/2019
updated 01/27/2020
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle at 60,000 miles for $8000 (Im at 102,000 now). I thought, wow what a good deal! This is better than the 350 a month im spending! Boy, what a mistake that was. The transmission is leaking about 1-2 quarts a week, this problem is going on 2 years and I can't do it anymore. I was a big Ford guy one time, not anymore. This vehicle has been the bane of my existence since the day I go it and no matter what repairs are made it does not solve the problem (the dealer who sold it to me is out of state for me and kept ignoring my calls) The second this piece of junk hit 100,000 miles, my radiator and water pump kicked the bucket, adding just another expense to this no good, gas guzzling, uncomfortable pile of hot garbage. Don't buy one and do this to yourself, please don't. Update: I have a 2016 Mazda CX-3 now and it is the best car I have ever owned!
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My dream suv turned nightmare
marlanea, 11/18/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful
This vehicle ran great until just over 60 k miles, only work needed done was bad transmission cooler (recall) but the transmission in this vehicle number cd4e which is in several ford makes and models is absolute garbage, cheap, poor engineering design and totally unreliable according to many transmission specialists. The shops are full of ford escapes with bad transmissions! they barely make it through warrenty. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on FORD! I have bought this almost brand new, have had it one year and ten months and the transmision is garbage. You are worthless to them after 60k, sorry charlie, too bad, cant help you, Sucker! I even took it in while in warrenty 58k and complained. tough.