Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2011 Ford Escape
widrick, Gowanda, NY, 01/20/2013
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
50 of 55 people found this review helpful
Had a great experience at Grappone Ford. I had a 2005 ford escape and decided to trade it in. After driving the 2011 Escape with the new inline 4 engine, I was amazed. I truely love driving this vehicle. So reliable a vehicle, I recommend it to anyone looking for a great ride in comfort.
Noisy and poor transmission
mvirgolici, Bowling Green, OH, 02/03/2015
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
56 of 63 people found this review helpful
I'm working in automotive industry as engineer for the last 30 years. I bought this new 2011 Escape in Canada for my wife as she liked it during the driving test. I wouldn't buy it for myself. The car is noisy, a combination of engine, exhaust and poor sound insulation. I also knew from customer reviews that transmission for the 4 cyl engine is a concern. From day one, an average 4 times per week the transmission STRONGLY jerks when I reduce the speed below 25 miles per hour or shift in reverse at start. Canadian dealer tried to fix it without any luck, now living in US the Americans tried as well, they just gave up saying by loading the latest shift software there is nothing else to do.
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fedup31, Atlanta, GA, 07/23/2012
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Purchased end of June 2011 brand new. Has been in the shop 4 times for back window leaking, 2 times for struts and 4 times now because of stalling, and transmission problems. Car just loses power, bumps hard and goes dead. Was in the shop 12 days, Ford put a new throttle body on it gave it back on Friday afternoon. Monday morning the same thing happen. Rev's up, loses power, booms and goes dead. This car is not safe to drive. Going today and start LEMON law process. Don't buy one.
I dunno about the other guys, but I love my Escape!
codeglia, San Mateo, CA, 08/30/2011
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
In the few months that I've had my 2011 Escape XLT, I cannot say enough about how great it is! The short story is that it is comfortable, handles like a dream, is equipped with all that I was looking for (and more), and the power from the 3.0 V6 surprised the heck outta me the other day, while merging onto the freeway going UPHILL! Plus, I've easily averaged over 30mpg on freeway trips! As far as having to remove the three headrests before being able to lower the rear seatback (to flatten-out the cargo space and make it larger)... I simply removed them when I first got the vehicle and left them out. Ford continues to make the best and highest-quality cars you can get... bar none!
I have the infamous
al_syracuse, Hollis Center, ME, 12/31/2010
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I originally had concerns with build quality, but got those issues resolved at the dealership. However, I am experiencing the infamous "hoot" noise in the transmission, which, apparently, hundreds of 4WD owners are experiencing. At first Ford said it was not a problem, and simply inherent in the transmittion. Then they said a temporary fix would be to replace the chain in the transaxle. Now, they say a permanent fix will be available in the second quarter of 2011. - What a crock! I have owned seven vehicles with either AWD or 4WD and none have had a similar issue. I am very disappointed with Ford, and this may be my last Ford, even though I have owned at least 10 over the years.