Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT SUV Review
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viper5333, Ashburn, VA, 03/07/2011
2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
As an owner of many SUV's, I feel qualified to provide a helpful review. I was worried about 4 cyl., but so far its pep has been a pleasant surprise.
It has plenty of zip to merge safely onto freeways; it maintains 70 MPH with ease up steep grades. As a trade off, the tranny is noisy through first 3 gears. It makes an odd noise if you jump on the throttle from a stop. Once at cruise it … is quiet.
The front seats are awesome...don't know how Ford did it, but feels like the seats have their own suspension.
Fuel economy is great...almost 30MPG on freeway.
The Sync system is best built-in voice command system I have tried...and I have used many. It does have a few quirks...mentioned bellow
Don't listen to the critics!
LuvMyEscape, 09/22/2010
2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
This is a great car. I have the XLT with V-6, and I average 28 mpg, but at the same time, when I need pick up or just want to have fun, this is a great vehicle to drive. The interior is comfortable and very quiet. I haven't had any problems with braking distances. Frankly, I'm not sure if the Edmunds reviewers drove the same car, or if someone was just having a bad day when they did … the test drive.
Escape Does It All
truth1hurts, 03/07/2014
2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2011 Ford Escape is a dream and a much welcomed relief from our endless anxiety with an inferior product, a 2008 Jeep Patriot 5-Speed Manual. This Escape has great styling, spacious interior and far better visibility with its surround glass than the substandard design of the Patriot. We took it on a 1,600 mile trip in 2013 and never sweated. The 4 cylinder motor gives you good power … on uphill roads and it comes with better tires than our former lemon. I would highly recommend the Escape and/our dealership as Ford has better customer service and attitudes towards their customers. The escape lets you "escape" the city jungle and is great in the outdoors and is very reliable. The Ford Escapes do have an ongoing problem with the sway bars, and at 83k in 08/2017 had to replace mine 2x in last 12 months, but other than that I'd recommend it hands down despite not liking the style of the newer models. Ford is far superior than Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler with their products, service, repairs and more. I hope one day Jeep goes into bankruptcy for what we, and others endured.
219,000 and still going strong
Ray Brown, Rocky Mount, NC, 04/25/2020
2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Bought a 2011 Ford Escape in December 2010. 2.5 inline 4. Enjoyed the test drive.
Now let's got to April 2020, still have the vehicle after all these years and not scared to crank and go anywhere . Regular service, every 5000 miles. Same belts, and hoses and are checked by Ford each time i carry in for servicing. Going to continue to drive until it or I just cant go any more. If there … had been any issues, you could bet it would not still be in my yard with 219,000 miles. Still enjoy the drive and the ride.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Ford Escape XLT SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Innovative high-tech features
- Pro:impressive crash scores
- Pro:peppy performance.
- Con:Feels old compared to rivals
- Con:poor braking performance
- Con:non-reclining rear seat is difficult to fold.
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