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4 out of 5 stars

Great Car, Except for the Engine

Terry , 09/04/2019
updated 03/09/2020
2013 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

In 2013, I traded my 2005 Ford Escape for the new 2013. I loved my 2005 but gas prices were high and the car was in all-wheel drive. The 2013 was a beautiful "broken glass" colored car. I got more compliments on the color than any other car I've ever owned. In addition to being a good looking car it had several of the updated amenities my other car didnt have. My first problem arose at 10,000 miles when my engine stopped running. Fortunately I had the Ford Motor Company towing service and it was towed to my local dealership. I had previously taken this car in for a recall but apparently the problem was not fixed. I got a new engine after about four weeks and then I was back on the road. Then again at 60,000 miles the engine blew again. This time it was in for service for about 4 to 5 weeks. Luckily since it was still under warranty they always gave me a rental car so I was really never out anything except my car. After the second engine I was a little leery to take the car out on long road trips. I was just always a little hesitant to trust it. The only other service that it ever needed were the recalls and regular maintenance. Despite the two engines I really did love the car but I just traded it in for a 2019. I love the way it is set up. I love the way it drove. I just loved everything about it so I took a gamble and bought the Ford Escape again. So far the 2019 is getting great reviews so I'm hoping I can enjoy a great car and trust it for a very long time.

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1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this vehicle

dirtyharrywk, 06/28/2021
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Difficult to work on. Simple things like replacing the HID headlamp requires you to remove the bumper. 19" low profile wheels damage very easily.

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5 out of 5 stars

Pep Zip Zoom

MikeMojave, 09/07/2020
2013 Ford Escape SEL 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Early navigation system, takes patience to use. If you buy one see if the map is up to date or buy an update. I have used the sport mode shifter once.

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5 out of 5 stars

Escape returned investment with great economy

teamholt, 07/25/2020
2013 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great gas mileage and low-cost maintenance, the 2013 Escape retained enough value to come out ahead, when it was time to move to a new ride.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Very happy

david1888, 08/18/2012
2013 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful

Just bought my new 2013 Ford Escape SE model. I really like the new design and ofcourse the great mpg. So far no problems at all! Don't get some of the negativer reviews, but I guess everyone's differant.

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