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America's Top SUV - NOT WORTH THE $$$
Jim, Coldwater, MI, 06/02/2018
updated 12/04/2018
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new, five yrs old now w/75,000mi., the rig is falling apart ! Rust blistering around the rear wheels (which I see on most units), tailgate rust, tailgate will not work (does not open any longer), horn doesn't work (took to the dealership-they claim the part is $60......to put it on is over $200 !), heater will not blow on your feet (where else would you want it), when we got it, it averages 28-30mpg, 5yrs old it get 23mpg ??? My v-8 truck gets the same and this unit has a 4cylinder/2wd ! Trying to buy USA, hard to do with the crap FORD makes. One yr later in a Honda CRV, smooth as glass, can't hear the engine run/compared to the diesel ticking noise the Ford made, 30mpg, probably the same size car, and got a 7yr rust-out guarantee ! HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY !!!
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My FIRST SUV - Loving it !
gwsmith, Springfield, MA, 10/19/2012
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
First off, this is my first new car in 30 years, and have been a Saturn owner for the last 10... I needed something to transport my keyboard gear to the shows. Now, there is plenty of room for all the equipment now. Owned for only 6 weeks and the OD just turned 1800 miles and it has been 100% problem free thus far!
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Love it but it's a Ford
polishpiggy, Lincolnshire, IL, 09/09/2020
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love this model and not the newer models so that is what made me buy a 2012 Escape (it's a V6 which isn't an option for the Model for the reviews). Bought it used in 2014 with $17k miles and now have $135k miles on it. The road noise is okay. There is rust around the back wheel wells (had this with my Ford Windstar too). Motor blown at $120k miles so I replaced it. Recently had water on the ceiling and floor after a hard rain (googled and had a clogged drain tube in sunroof and it's dry now). Running great with no problems now and I plan on keeping it until it falls apart. It's comfortable and roomy for long trips.
great truck
misterbaker, Burlington, NJ, 09/10/2011
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
56 of 161 people found this review helpful
Just traded my Nissan Pathfinder that was too big and used too much gas as well as being awful on a long trip. The Escape handles well and is very comfortable. Fits 4 adult males comfortably and the 4 cylinder still has plenty of power to move you around. Of course the interior isn't as snazzy as my wife's F-150 Lariat, but hey what do you expect for 25K less?! Overall it's my favorite of any vehicle I've ever owned.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR IN A 4 CYL
ewalker2, Bossier City, LA, 09/26/2012
Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 34 people found this review helpful
This car is terrible in a 4cyl. It has no pick up and go from a stopping position. A honda civic can accelerate faster then this SUV. Not to mention this car hold no value. I went to trade it in and I bought this car brand new, it has 9000 something miles, great shape its a 2012 and the dealership offered me 13500. even though i just bought it 9 months ago for 23500. Waste of time and money now I'm stuck with a horrible vehicle.