2005 Ford Escape

Great truck - just two complaints

By dragon7baby (NJ) on Wednesday, May 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 55,000

Pros: "Safe, Fast, Spacious"

Cons: "Noisy, Trans issues"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I got my 2004 Escape in 2008 with only 13,000 miles, and I still use it. Overall, I'm very happy with it. The interior's super roomy, the back cargo area holds a ton of stuff. The V6 engine is super powerful - on the highways I can get past anyone, at any time. My kids love riding in it, and my husband and I have driven it all over the place. Very comfy, lots of leg room, and most of all, very safe. My two main complaints are as follows: 1) The transmission died at 50,000 miles. It just fell apart. Basically the mechanic said that in this truck it has a weakness in the trans. It has to be driven like it's brand new. Any roughness at all could cause the trans to fail. So $3,200 and a rebuilt trans later, I'm ensuring that I am super careful with how I shift it into other gears (I have an automatic, but whatever). 2) Cabin noise. I do a lot of driving each month (1,000 miles a month), and I can hear the highway roaring underneath the truck as I drive. It's deafening. Since I don't see myself getting a newer vehicle anytime soon, I'm considering the idea of having sound-proofing installed underneath the truck to block some of it out. I'm not a picky person -- it's THAT loud."

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Still going....

By D.L. (PA) on Tuesday, May 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 215,000

Pros: "comfy, roomy, great quality for price"

Cons: "not the greatest on gas, average consumption."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this car as a used vehicle. Had it for three years now. It's the 2001 model, V4 engine, 5-spd manual. Very nice spacious interior and easy to drive. The shifting mechanics are just now starting to feel slightly clunky, but it still drives well. I hope to get at least another 20k on it. I would definitely recommend this car to others."

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Great small SUV with good gas mileage

By Pamela (WA) on Saturday, May 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 97,500

Pros: "Gas mileage, size, finishes, practical, navigation"

Cons: "Slightly under powered in certain circumstances"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Bought my 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brand new. It has been a total workhorse for me. Comfortable to drive, adequate power when needed, great handling. I love using the integrated mileage graphics to watch how it uses power. I get between 26-32 mpg average, which is great for an SUV. It switches seamlessly between electric and gas mode, and can run on strictly electric at times. Mostly it runs with a hybrid gas/electric model, and only rarely runs just on the gas motor. It is built like a tank too! The batteries are below the floor in back and have a lot of reinforced steel around them. I was rear ended at highway speed last year and had minimal damage."

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Great car

By angelouis777 (WA) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 51,000

Pros: "When you get one that is equipped its great!"

Cons: "I wanted a bit better gas mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I really like this car, its fun to drive has plenty of power when needed, I never felt like I was going to get stuck when driving in semi deep snow (8"+) I would almost just drive it till it collapsed but I have the opportunity to get given a newer car free that is a bit better car in most respects."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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the best

By Brian (MN) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 75,000

Pros: "fun to drive especially in the snow"

Cons: "I have a hard time hauling 8 foot lengths"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"this is the best little SUV since sliced bread. It is great in winter. tows whatever I want. descent gas mileage. rides descent too. I am only selling it because I need a p up truck."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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