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My Rolling Stones Escape purchase
dave524, 09/05/2009
2009 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's not exactly what I wanted, but the more I drive it the more I think it's what I need. I wanted a Ford Edge but the price wasn't right. So I test drove the Escape and looked at the mpg rating and figured it might be what I need. It's fun to drive, almost like a car. It's real nimble. The acceleration isn't that great but once the 6 speed auto transmission gets you up to 40 mph, it takes off. But the main thing for me is the fuel economy. My last truck was a gas guzzler, so it's nice to not have to pay frequent visits to the gas station. The true test will be seeing how it deals with Chicago winters.
Great SUV
June, 05/10/2010
2009 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the Escape! Has great handling and is very comfy. Needed a vehicle that didn't drag bottom when I was on rough roads. This fits the bill. Very roomy inside for a small SUV. Gets great gas mileage. Would recommend it to a friend.
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Never buy this vehicle!!!!!!
Dave, 06/14/2019
2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2009 Ford Escape had many problems from the A/C, motor parts, and transmission failure within 18 months. The damage/fix cost was nearly the total of the vehile. The body & interior are great looking. HOWEVER the transmission is FLAWED and Ford knows it! I will NEVER buy Ford vehicles again! If you know what's good, RUN
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Love it...sometimes
ttescape09, 02/02/2014
2009 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, and after owning it for 1 1/2 years I still love it. However it has had some pricey problems. I bought the car and I thought it needed a blend door motor on the passenger side (~$900) I replaced it and turns out it was a HVAC module (this was free after a letter to the owner of the Ford dealership because they misdiagnosed it the first time). I now have intermittent power steering (~$1500 to fix) This is my biggest issue because it appears to be a safety issue. So if you buy this car beware and have that money ready! Also paint is starting to chip off the top of the liftgate for no apparent reason (only 12 inches is covered by paint anymore)
Buyer Beware
BADCHOICE, 07/21/2010
2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
One month ago I purchased a 2009 Ford escape from a local dealer. Before the first payment was made, it was un- driveable. The vehicle started but there were no power locks/Windows/radio/cdplayer, and the emergency brake light was illuminated on the dash yet the brake was disengaged. The shifter would not move, it was locked in park. Apparently it's a faulty computer module that is a widespread problem with the 2009's. So widespread, in fact, that the part is on back-order from the mother-ship in the states, and they have no idea when it's going to be in. Could be 6hrs, 6days or6mons. The seal on the module leaked water and the components completely corroded inside. Good work Ford, I will never buy another!