2003 Ford Escape XLT review from North America
"Escape is a good reliable means of transportation as long as there are no problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission has a lot of torque, but has quite a bit of vibration especially when it is cold. have had it serviced twice to no avail, but it is still working and functioning correctly even though it has vibrations.
General comments?
Escape is responsive to the commands and gets up and goes when wanted or when the power is needed such as passing another vehicle on the highways.
Escape drives good and steers well and the climate controls are easy to operate and the sound system is decent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 DURATEC V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 105 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2005 |