2001 Ford Escape XLS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Be warned: Escape the Escape!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New torque converter installed.
Both head seals replaced.
Rear diff seal replaced.
Power steering leaks.
Transmission fluid leaks.
Engine stalls - intermittently.
Windows rattle when half down.
Air conditioner stopped conditioning!
Left hand drive shaft needed replacing.
Transmission shifts erratically.
General comments?
The Escape looks like it has the goods, but unfortunately it's all show and no go. Under the facade of its great looks and macho image is a car that offers very little value for money. Its transmission and engine are exceedingly noisy and the quality of the interior is woeful. The transmission is just plain BAD and the engine very thirsty. I made a mistake buying the Escape now I want to ESCAPE the ESCAPE!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 28000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |