The Escape is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 11 trims.
The XLS FWD Manual is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 171-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited 4WD V6 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 240-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
"One of the highlights besides the Escape’s stellar fuel economy is its redesigned interior. The boxy, square-jawed dashboard exudes the interior found in Ford’s full-size trucks..."
Strengths: Workmanship, body integrity, fit & finish, mileage, acceleration, drivetrain, passenger & cargo room, quite, comfort, and value.
Weaknesses: Engines (4 & 6) are a bit noisy on hard acceleration.
Summary: Owned Japanese cars since 1975, most recently an Infiniti Q45t. Wanted a small SUV - tried EX35, RAV4, Rogue and Santa Fe. They all had their pros and cons, but I kept looking. Stopped by the local Ford dealer, even though I had't been impressed with them since my 1965 Mustang (which I loved). Drove a 4cyl and 6cyl Escape. Liked them both. Chose the 4cyl, as I was suprised by the acceleration, smooth 6 speed tranny and gas mileage. The Limited FWD with Moon & Tune package has most every goodie you could want. Also got the side step bars, although I probably didn't need them. The vehicle rides more like a truck than a car, but is relatively quiet, smooth and stable. Maneuvers well and doesn't feel top-heavy - steering is precise. NAV, Sirius Radio/Travel Link, phone (Bluetooth) and audio/CD/DVD functions are all voice activated and controlled. The sound quality is great - as good as the Bose system in the Infiniti. The leather seats are very comfortable. Front and rear leg room is more than adequate. Rear seating is much more comfortable than the EX35, Rogue and Rav4. Usable cargo room is also better than those vehicles. NHSTA 5 star ratings with curtain airbags front and rear. Overall, this was the best value of the bunch and Ford's quality, fit & finish and attention to detail was impressive. Consumer Reports ratings bear this out.
Similar Products Used: 2008 Nissan Xterra
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Rating Reviewed by: Ray(Unregistered User)
Review Date March 24, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review 2.70 of 5,
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Price Paid:
$24600.00
Year / Model Reviewed: 2008 escape
Strengths: great appointments and more car for the money. never a problem just routine maintanance.
Weaknesses: Could use more cargo room, but i guess thats the charm of this vehicle. It's size I didnt want a full size truck.
Summary: Ecellent! Ford got it right on this one. It's a great 4x4 at a great price. I was concidering a few other s.u.v but we're happy with our chouice and the price was outstanding (alot of bang for the buck) this is the third one I've owned so far.
Similar Products Used: I looked at the rav 4 the kia and the crv. The rav 4 and the crv are way over rated just not a good value.In my oppinion the Escape was a much better buy.
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Strengths: Style, comfort, gas mileage, traction, comfort.
Weaknesses: poor after market support.
Summary: Great vehicle. Love the leather, and sirrius radio. Good gas mileage. Increadible traction in snow, and great off road ablility while maintaining good on road handling. This little SUV gives the feel of a big rig, until you get into tight spaces such as a parking lot, then it turns on a dime and makes parking in tight spaces a breeze. The V6 makes good power (200 hp) but I tow a 16ft camper trailer, and could use a bit more power. The 2009 have 220 HP, and that should solve the horse power concern. The only other complaint I have is with the after market parts. There are very few places to purchase after market parts, such as Cat Back Exhaust, chrome door handles etc. maybe they just need time to catch up. This is a great vehicle, much better than I expected
Similar Products Used: Saturn vue. Chevy Tracker.
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Summary: This has been a piece of Junk Truck. I have had it in the shop as many months that I have made a payment on it. Now what I am having is a burning rubber smell inside the truck, CrossRoads Service center is telling me that it is the exhast system that the new material the EPA had them us smells like that and because the part that we sit in covers the whole exhast I am smelling it inside the car, which is a BS story. Wonder if anyone else is having these problems? OTher than that I love the look of my Escape and enjoy the drive.. Just feel like I have bought a lemon
Similar Products Used: This is my 1st Ford and 1st SUV, love the SUV, so far not so sure about a Ford
Summary: Love this truck!! I had a 3rd seat Explorer for 6 years and loved that. This new truck is amazing - handles sooo smooth. Get the audiophile - it is sharp and the sun and satellite package is a must.
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