Used 2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Making the Ford switch
jfoehner, Wimberley, TX, 01/11/2014
updated 01/11/2017
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
47 of 55 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2012 Honda CRV for the 2014 Ford Escape to escape the Honda's horrible cabin road noise problem. In my humble opinion, the Honda was built on the cheap, while the Escape's interior materials are much better and the doors don't sound like tin cans. Fast forward to July, 2016. I've put over 50,000 miles of mixed driving on my 2014 Escape, which also includes two long road trips to Colorado. I've owned at least 35 cars and trucks and must say, the Escape is one of the very best vehicles of the bunch. It's fun to drive, love the fact it gives me great gas mileage (I have a heavy foot), the little fuel injected four banger engine has all the power and pickup I need while driving on the interstate highways, the seats are perfect as I can drive for hours without having back problems or undue stiffness. It's given great service and never had any mechanical problems or issues. The interior materials have held up very well and look about the same as my first day of ownership. We're now into January 2017 and I've had the Escape for three years, which may be a record for me, since I've been prone to trade vehicles once they hit 40,000 miles. It's been a very good and reliable vehicle and have never had any problems or issues. I change the oil and filter every 4,000 miles. The original tires lasted 45,000 miles. 90% of my miles are highway miles which is much easier on vehicles than town driving at slower speeds. I'm a happy camper and don't plan on trading anytime soon.
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Was a great car until I hit 60,000 miles
Tracey S, Chicago, IL, 07/26/2018
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used with 17,000 miles, only problems I had was 1: lid for console broke and dealership wanted $400 to replace console and wasn't covered under warranty 2: Only one of the 4 charging ports in the car worked, I payed approximately $400 to repair, wasn't covered under warranty. Fast foward to 62,000. I had received a recall notice about the coolant sensor, twice I called the dealership and was told 1: hadn't received and instructions how to fix and 2: didn't have the parts necessary to repair and would contact me when available. I was driving home from work one night and my car flashed a bright red message to pull over safely as soon as possible because my car was overheating. I sat on the side of road for 15 minutes, then proceeded home (was only about 5 minutes away). Had radiator checked the next day, was almost empty, had it refilled and was told "all these cars leak". Called the dealership and told them what happened and they instructed me to come in that day to have fixed because they "now" had parts. They also fixed the seal on the axle which was covered under warranty, car was driving well. 2 months later, I was sitting in traffic and my car wouldn't move for a few minutes. I was able get to parking lot and seemed better. When I was driving home on the highway, the RPM gauge was almost up to six and fluctuating wildly but car was driving fine. I got off on the ramp and car started to act very sluggish and not driving well at all. I ended up being stuck at a stop light blocking traffic and having to get towed to the dealership. This time my transmission was overhauled which was covered under the extended warranty that I am so thankful that I purchased. Have had the car back for 2 weeks, so far so good, but really nervous about reliability in the future.
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Fun Little SUV
tykesmom2007, Orangeburg, SC, 03/04/2014
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
After 6 years of driving a Ford Focus, I found that although I loved the car, I missed being in an SUV. I have a 2003 Explorer XLT that serves as our boat hauler/ camping vehicle, but needed something comfortable for trips to our mountain house. I've found it. This is an amazingly fun little SUV - handles well, and looks and feels like a much more expensive vehicle. One of the best driving cars I've ever owned. The gas mileage is not on par with my former Focus, but it's an easy trade off for the room and comfort in the Escape.
Purchase the extended warrenty
Dissappointed, New Cumberland, PA, 08/09/2018
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Beware the certified vehicle con. The 99 point check sheet is just pencil whipped. Purchased this car with 58000 miles. Three weeks later the battery died. The battery is a check point so the dealer replaced it. Heard a constant whine from the right rear wheel, took it back to the dealership and was told it was a drive axle or wheel bearing. Turns out it was the rear differential and had to have it replaced. It would have cost about 3500 for a owner to fix but again since the dealership certified it and passed it they had to eat it as well. I have had this car 2.5 months and I am very disappointed with Ford's poor standard. Beware the certified vehicle line, it is just a way to up the vehicles price.
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Water Leaking
Robert, Hollywood, FL, 08/08/2016
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Had vehicle for a little over 2 years now. Great acceleration and handling. Gas mileage not as advertised. Average 20 mpg city and 26 hwy. Only problem is the water leak on passenger side front. Both sides were leaking but dealer fixed drivers side. After two attempts by dealer to repair, passenger side still leaks. We are glad we leased and did not buy this vehicle.
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