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: Don(Unregistered User)
Review Date March 4, 2010
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Review 2 of 291
Price Paid:
$26458.00
from bush ford
Year / Model Reviewed: 2010 xlt/4x4/v6
Strengths: great ride and power
Weaknesses: noise,no passenger seat [power].adj.
Summary: plenty of power to pull my 3000 lb. boat
nice interior/plenty of room
great ride and comfort.
1,000 less then chev,honda,toyota
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Strengths: Nice looking, roomy, fair gas mileage, nice bells and whistles, good power.
Weaknesses: Replaced transmission at 4,200 miles. Back in shop again for same problem.
Summary: We were very happy at first with this car, but now believe we have purchased a lemon. Very disappointed considering this is the first new car I have ever bought.
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Weaknesses: Major weakness--the radiator and trans cooling coil are part of the same system, so due to the major change in temp the cooling system develops cracks and leaks badly, I am currently changing my second system at $1000+, terrible design
Summary: Major weakness--the radiator and trans cooling coil are part of the same system, so due to the major change in temp the cooling system develops cracks and leaks badly, I am currently changing my second system at $1000+, terrible design
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Strengths: Great look, good gas mileage, nice to drive
Weaknesses: back hatch leak, ABS problems, poor customer service, interior stains easily, 2008 model door handles scratch easily (don't even know how I did it) and snow always manages to end up on your seat when you open the door.
Summary: bought this new from the Corner Brook,NL dealer. Will never purchase from here again. leaky hatch is chronic problem to which the vehicle has been sent to speedy uncountable number of times and it has never been fixed and they won't replace the hatch. Because I've had so many problems with the vehicle the dealer that I purchased it from seems to avoid me like the plague. I've had ABS issues, Transmission leaks, Coolant leaks. Thank goodness It's under warranty. Pity the poor sole that buys this after I trade it in. poorly made must have been made on a Friday. Mother has one with no problems. But I've had nothing but problems from day one. I love this vehicles look and I Love driving it but very sad about the problems but more importantly about the customer service that I've recieved. They should be more willing to satisfy their customers.
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