Used 2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Scott S., Lakeville, MN, 06/15/2017
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
For those who complain about acceleration or fuel tank size, I'd ask did you do any test drives or research before you purchased your vehicle? I have a basic SE model - cold weather package and AWD. For what it is, it's a very good value. This was for my daughter but I've spent a fair amount of time driving it. My other car is an Infiniti Q50 AWD Hybrid (awesome car BTW). I know what to expect from both cars. With that said, let's talk about the Escape. It's true the MPG on this will probably not equal what you can get from Honda or Mazda. I also know that with this turbo you don't have to mash the accelerator to get up and go - and if you do mash the pedal you are going to see pretty poor fuel economy. But I've been able to drive around town, get up to speed and drive perfectly normal and get rated or slightly better than rated MPG by watching how you drive. You can see instantaneous MPG on the instrument dash. The Escape has a firm, tight ride. I had a 2013 Fusion and I'd compare it to that although they are different platforms. A quick test drive will tell you if it's right for you or not. To me, it's very responsive. I like it. The interior is well done but I'd prefer a touch screen to the variety of buttons - but again I'm not going to complain as I realize that's what I bought! Ford incentives made this a no-brainer for me. I was able to buy it for less money than a used CRV/CX5/Rogue - all those were 2016s with 20,000+ miles on them. Only the CX-5 had a nicer interior with a touch screen but my daughter didn't like the ride (even though many say the Escape and CX-5 are comparable ride-wise). We have the basic Sync 3 system (no touchscreen) but it's very responsive and phone integration is very good. My 2013 Fusion had the older Sync and frankly that's why I didn't lease another (Sync 3 was not out yet). I've had quite a few Fords in my life and for the most part have had good luck with them. Time will tell. But don't count out the Escape. (but get an SE or Titanium trim if possible)!
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Engine problems after 2 days
Breanna Newell, Mount Juliet, TN, 02/16/2019
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this car on monday. Check engine light turned on thursday. This was a used 2017 with 30K miles on it. Turns out we need a new engine. So now we dont have the car and will be without it for quite some time.
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Complete waste of money
Matt, Broomfield, CO, 05/10/2024
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2017 Escape SE 2 days ago with under 70,000 miles in great shape. At First I loved it. The battery, alternator, and tires were in great condition. Not 24 hours later the Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump went out with a bill of $8000 for a whole new transmission. I bought it without warranty as is. All of this happened on my birthday by the way. Please please don't invest in this piece of junk. Avoid this car like the plague!!
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J McLeod, Dallas, TX, 12/23/2016
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2017 AWD Escape SE 2.0L Turbo since July 2016 - ordered from the factory with a tow hitch and Sync 3. Overall I have really enjoyed driving it, although having owned Toyoto vehicles most of my life there were a few things I have had to get used to. I found the front driver's seat immediately problematic, but after analyzing the situation (my back problems paired with a seat with too many possible adjustments), I eventually resolved it with some supplemental seat cushions and a more comfortable driving position. Once this was resolved, I began to more appreciate the many positive aspects of the SUV. Excellent fit and finish, great acceleration (with the the 2.0), rear seats that fold nearly flat, good ground clearance, a stable, comfortable ride, and a useful and intuitive Sync 3 audio interface. Urban mileage is 20-21, but highway MPG varies a lot depending on speed. On a long interstate highway trip at 75 MPH, I averaged about 23 MPG but at 70 it increased to 27 MPG. If you could tolerate highway driving at 60, I am sure your mileage would be even better. I noticed no difference in mileage using premium fuel. A few design changes that I would make: 1) swap the interior fan buttons (left switch decreases rather than increases fan speed); 2) redesign the steering column so that it does not extend into the drivers legroom; 3) redesign the swoopy dash to allow the driver more legroom; 4) make push-button start standard (a conventional key ring full of keys touches the drivers leg in its current position) 5) lose the cheesy front-side chromed ornaments
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matyb, Des Moines, IA, 08/15/2022
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased used from Ford dealership with 36,000 miles and the 7-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, certified used by ford, whatever that means. This is a 2017 SE AWD 2.0 Ecoboost Within the first week of owning, noticed the coolant was low, seemed strange, thought maybe they just missed it on the servicing before I purchased, and I topped it off, few weeks later it was low again, then my wife was driving and it went into limp mode and shut down while she was driving because it was overheating due to low coolant, took it into ford, they just topped off the coolant. Few months later, starting getting misfires on cylinder 1 or 3, don't remember, kept happening, code indicated replace ignition coil, replaced the ignition coil, then within a few weeks it started again same cylinder, obviously, not the ignition coil. Took it to dealership again, they diagnosed as faulty ignition coil and replaced it again. It happened again, took it back, they went further this time, found coolant in the cylinder and said, engine needed to be replaced, wow, at 45,000 miles, it's still covered under original 60K warranty, so no costs except for the 2 times I went in before that and got new ignition coils. Year later, vapor canister went bad, at ~50,000 miles, $1,000 repair couple months later, panaramic moonroof stopped working roof leaks in multiple places Engine start/stop stopped working Year later at 73,000 miles, engine misfires start happening again, took it in for diagnosis, coolant in cylinders again, need to replace engine again. So over 5 years and 40,000 miles, I've gone through 2 engines, panoramic moonroof doesn't work, roof leaks in multiple places, fuel filler and evaporator canister had to be replaced which was a costly repair. Combined maintenance costs and loss of use, inconvenience of not having a vehicle for all the repairs even if they are covered under extended warranties is just not acceptable to me, I'll buy a Toyota next time, and I would recommend to all to avoid Ford.