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It’s better than expected
Evwall94, 11/16/2017
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car without researching or looking. I had previously had a Focus and that car had so many issues I went to my Ford dealer I demanded out of that vehicle. I was originally considering a Fusion as a replacement as I’d driven one as a rental many times the Focus was being repaired. The dealer recommended the Escape as it was more discounted at the time. The base model was at a good price but at first look I wasn’t impressed. The dealer took what i wanted and valued and that’s how she came up with a Escape S. I decided to drive the car and that’s when I knew she was right. I’d never driven such a comfortable car ever like this. The seat was soft the ride was soft but firm. The transmission was smooth (something I wasn’t used to). It included a back up camera and a electric e brake which was more than my Focus had. The back was roomy for adult passengers. It was at this point I knew she was right in choosing this car. 7 months later this car is still a joy to drive. Gas mpg is good for me I average 25 mpg and I like how it has a sport mode when you need to accelerate quickly. Its simple no fuss and that’s what I like. Being FWD I haven’t had the opportunity to test it in the snow yet but i doubt I’ll have any issues as it rarely snows much in southern Ohio anyway. I hope this car can serve me well over the years.
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DO your research
JSM, 03/29/2018
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I leased this car in December of 2017 for my 17yr old son to drive. I figured i would lease something inexpensive, rather than buy something used and worrying about used car problems. To be honest, i really didn't do much research on the car. Fast forward to March 27th. My son started the car and the steering wheel wouldn't move, it seemed to be locked. He calls me to tell this information, i tell him to re-start the car and see what happens. He re-starts the car and a warning light comes up on the dash saying (Steering assist fault, SERVICE REQUIRED). The car has 2814 miles on it at this point. I called the dealer and they said to have it towed in for repairs. The service tech seemed to know exactly what i was describing when i spoke with him. I decided to Google the problem and when i did, the screen lit up like a pinball machine. Apparently this has been an issue dating back to at least 2008. There are many stories of this issue on many different review sites. Many stating this has happened while people were actually driving the vehicle. I'm very grateful this wasn't the case for my son/family. This is an issue that FORD has been well aware of, and have not been able to correct the issue as of yet. There was a recall in 2014 for this issue. While reading some of the reviews, many people stated even after the car was serviced the problem reoccurred. When that happened Ford wouldn't cover the expense of the repair. I just pray this doesn't happen while someone is driving the car once the repair has been made.
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Unintended acceleration
cbreeze53, 02/10/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I leased my 2017 Ford Escape in May 2016. I loved it until October 2017. I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping center. There was a sudden jolt of acceleration, the car hopped a curb and hit a tree. Ford did not support my allegation that it was caused by a manufacture's defect yet they won't tell me the car is safe to drive. Looking online, I found other instances of consumers having the same issue. The acceleration happened again this past week on a bridge in bumper to bumper traffic. I am so afraid when driving in this car that I will hit something or someone. Cannot wait until this lease is up. It really is a shame because I do love the car. If they would just fix the problem, I would keep it.
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Worst car EVER!
KM, 11/06/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
One of the worst cars I have ever owned. Nothing but problems and Ford Motor Company including the dealership I leased it from doesn't seem to care that they sold me a bad vehicle. Ford does not stand behind their products whatsoever. I pay a huge monthly payment to drive a car I thought was going to be great with no issues. Boy was I wrong!! At 8,000 miles it was found that the exhaust was not installed properly and was off the car. That had to be fixed and then remounted. Later on, there is terrible rattling noises throughout the whole vehicle that Ford says is "normal" The half shaft was leaking grease, and the control arm of the right side was bad. Also, the ball joint was replaced as well as the boot on the right side was fixed. The fuel line was found to be off as well as the heating shield which had to be remounted. As a young female this car terrifies me to drive everyday as I don't know what is going to happen next. The dealership refuses to help me and continues to say the car is fine. Currently my Escape has 22,000 miles on it. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. I am extremely upset and an unhappy Ford customer. I will never ever lease or own another Ford product in my life.
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Great Looking, Comfortable and Sporty
rob1261, 11/09/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
2017 Escape Titanium 1.5L My 2 day review. If you’re looking for a compact SUV, definitely test drive this. If you still like it, take it out for an extended test drive. My dealer let me take it out on my own for over an hour. I went for the Titanium. Had to have the key-less entry with push button start and remote start, and hands-free lift gate. I was torn between the 2.0L and 1.5L. I went with the 1.5L and think it is fine. I got a left over 2017 and got lots of rebates and discounts (around 6k). I also test drove the CR-V and CX5. I wanted something sporty so it was between the Escape and CX5. I did not like the new styling of the CX5 and was not thrilled with the seat, which is very important to me. If you want great visibility all around nothing comes close to the Forester. I know because I had a 2017 Forester Premium with Eyesight. It was very nice, but the seats were not good and it was not at all sporty. Enter the Escape. Great seats, nice tight handling, the 1.5L is fairly quick, the 2.0L is fast and the Sync 3 with Apple CarPlay is great. No Navigation needed since you can use Apple Maps or Google Maps (Android Auto). It is fun to drive and has lots of great features: Power Leather seats with memory, dual auto temp controls, courtesy lighting all over, lots of places for stuff, Sync 3 with 8” screen, Sony stereo, Key-less entry (keep key in pocket), remote start thru key and thru Ford App and power and hands-free tail gate (you use you foot). The only options I got were the panoramic sunroof and adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning. I avoided the 19” wheels and tires because they are too low profile for city streets, especially with potholes. I have the 18” wheels and had the dealer include the wheel and tire insurance, just in case. I will update as I get more time in the car.
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