2007 Ford Escape Limited review from North America
"Big and powerful SUV that handles a lot like a sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat warmer switches are in an inconvenient location.
Seat springs are too close to the surface of the leather.
Rear seat headrests block view of rear windshield.
General comments?
The 3.5L V6 engine provides much better acceleration and power than the Nissan XTerra or Pathfinder, or the Jeep Liberty.
This car is sporty and fun to drive. The 2005-07 model year chassis is sleeker and much better looking than the new 2008 model year.
More cargo space and easier access through the rear hatchback than the Liberty or XTerra.
If you consider an Escape, it's definitely worth coughing up a few thousand more dollars for the Limited. The lower-end models have a lot of plastic, Naugahyde and cheap chrome on the interior and have a cheesy feel.
Outstanding handling and extremely easy to maneuver for an SUV.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5300 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2007 |