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The best Compact SUV on the road today!
Brian, Ellicott City, MD, 10/03/2015
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 45 people found this review helpful
The 2010 Ford Escape was my first choice when I bought this car, two months ago. I bought the Ford Escape XLT I4 Four cylinder and opted with it instead of the V6 because when I drove a 2015 Ford Escape, which I really like, with a V6, I felt it was too racey and punchy for city driving between lights. In fact I found myself having to pass alot of drivers because it was just too fast. But if you want a more punchy version of the I4, the Escape has the V6 which is sure to please. I bought the I4 at a large car dealership. I was offered 5 year warranty on top of an addditional 1 year dealer warranty. If you go to buy a Ford Escape, try a large car dealership, because, they can and will work with you to get you a sweet deal. So I have been driving my new/used Ford Escape for two months. So far, the car is absolutely perfect. It handles turns with ease. No more will I or any other Ford Escape driver have to fear turning too wide, when driving down a particularly narrow road. The car handles sublimly. In the rain, the Ford Escape has few peers. With careful driving, it handles perfectly. The Ford Escape comes with rear window windsheild wiper, which I use every time it rains. There are no mechanism failrues ever on the rear or front windsheild. The car has occasional vibrations at high speed on the highway. But those are usually only audible when the back window are open. The XLT package comes with automatic rear and front window controls. Use those when driving on highways to raise the window shut. The vibrations disappear instantly. The Ford Escape has better milage that is usually reported in consumer reports. The high numbers are 34 Highway, 30 City. But look for them being more like 36 Highway, and 32 city. I drive every day usually to do errands, to get lunch or dinner. The 2010 Ford Escape uses very little gas, and is a gas sipper. It will suprise you how little gas it uses. You might have to fill the car twice a month when using it to and from school for the kids, to get groceries, to run errands, to go to dinner. I haven't taken my new used Ford Escape on a long road trip yet, but I am sure it will be one of the most enjoyable road trips ever. I highly recommend buying the Ford Escape. The Ford Escape is AAAA+ in reliablility, handling, engine, interior, entertainment. The Ford Escape is one of the best made cars in the US auto market today.
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wish i never bought one :(
usedtobeford, 04/09/2014
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
purchased new in 2010. Brake issues at 40,000 km cost me $1000. Had to replace hatch latch as door wouldnt open $420. Now have hard shifts, clunking underneath. Brakes shot again. Dealer wants to replace lower control arms as well, says cant advise if transmission problems until control arms are changed. Grand total of $1600+ Tax. For real!? might have to trade it in for a real car... guess I'm going to hyundai for a santa fe
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Lizzy B, 06/29/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the 4th Escape/Mariner I've leased (03, 05 ,08). Fuel economy for the 4 cyl is very disappointing vs. my '08 4WD. Performance is definitely worse. Driver seat fabric cover seams began to rip open within 1 month of owning the car. Dealer kept the car in the shop for 3 weeks to complete the transmission recall service. Service bulletin claimed it would be a 1/2 day repair. Have driven 12k miles in 4 months and can't wait for the end of the lease!
Love my comfy solid 2010 Ford Escape
Linda in Portland, Reno, NV, 03/03/2023
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this SUV and love the smooth way it drives and turns. I had no problem making the seats in the back go down for cargo space. It has almost 149,000 miles and I hope to get many years of enjoyment out of it. I took a trip and did not get 28 mpg that Ford says it should get, so I was a little disappointed. Otherwise, I love this small SUV.
Tranny Troubles
winter_driver, 01/01/2015
updated 01/03/2017
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought new. Exactly the kind of vehicle I needed...big windows, AWD, fuel efficient, cargo space...just right for my cold climate. With the stock all-season tires, the traction was good year-round. In my snowy/icy winter climate, I've added winter tires and the thing is a beast in snow; it really shines here. The 4-banger is fine around the city though it's a slow accelerator off the line and when merging into traffic. V6 was probably a better choice. Gas mileage is OK. The small engine and the vehicle's brick shape has it struggling at Interstate speeds and against headwinds. In the summer, with a light foot, you can get to close the EPA mileage estimates. In cold winter and snowy conditions, the mileage drops way off, though that's normal for most vehicles. 1st problem right away was a vibration at about 50 mph. Turned out to be an unbalanced drive shaft, which the dealer promptly corrected. Lots of tranny problems. Rebuilt after 3-years. Problems returned less than a year later. Rebuilt again before being replaced altogether (still under warranty). Lots of similar stories online. When it works, I really like it, but deep down, I have little faith left in the vehicle...though it's still chugging away.
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