Used 2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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2008 Escape
gcedmondson, 05/11/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Dealership was great to deal with. I loved driving this vehicle through the winter. It went through the snow wonderfully. I never had to wonder if I would be able to get round. I would recommend if you own an 2008 to be sure to do the recent March 2010 recall for the Transmission fluid cooler. I took mine in to be fix only to find out that I was miles away from ruining my Escape.
Transmission issue while towing
NICHOLAS, 04/06/2009
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Last week, I was carrying 1100 lbs of household goods from Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc, CA to Malstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT, when I experienced major transmission problems. The Transmission Cooler sprung a leak, causing 5 qts of tran. fluid to leak out. The gears wouldn't shift correctly from first to second gear and the car was stalling at every stop light. After a $900 bill, I thought the issue was the weight, but the car could tow over 3500 lbs, according to the manual. If I were you, I wouldn't buy this car or you will eventually have the same problems. The car is under powered and Ford's manufacturing quality is still poor.
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Good Compact SUV
G.Johnson, 04/24/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Intercooler/transmission
Inner Cooler, 08/31/2009
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 08 Escape new. I love my Escape but noticed that it was having a hard time taking off so it reved up and then slammed into take off mode. I took it in today and they told me that there was a leak in the intercooler leaking transmission fluid. And now I've read other reviews that say they have had the same problem....should there be a total recall, should we all get new cars to replace these that are defective. I've only had my car 1yr and a half!!!!!
Fun car with a lot of problems
brandi, 12/03/2008
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in July '08. Replaced an '06 Ford Escape. Have had nothing but problems. I love the car design, comfort, features. So far I have had it in the shop 4 times, in 4 months! Starting with a steering problem. The left boot shaft keeps slipping. Ford has informed me that they have 'no fix' and to just keep bringing it back in. replaced shocks, struts, set toe, recalibrated steering wheel, caster camber,alingment etc. all within 3,000 miles. Now at 8,000 miles, I have taken it in for a right front half shaft leak, cv boot, which leaked on and blew the engine sensor. Replaced the engine sensor, oxygen sensor, instrument panel. Now the steering is sloppy again and taking it back again!