2005 Ford Escape XLT review from North America
"A pleasant surprise - Help me radio volume, Please!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side door ajar warning light came on after its first bath; stayed on for 3 hours then just disappeared...
The radio base/volume/treble keeping drifting in and out, producing the most annoying sound to any CD played on it...AS MY ONLY PERSONAL SENSE OF FREEDOM is encountered when I am driving, can anyone please offer a resolution to the sound problem - PLEASE !!!!!
The front end sounds like the brake shoes are on too tight, and continuously wearing away at the rotors...
Produces enough brake dust on the front tires to totally cover the whitewall lettering on the tires.....gave up on attempting to keep them clean....
After 1 month of ownership, I had to replace the Alternator; with less than 75,000 km....
Makes a grinding sound when shifted into reverse....really scared about that....
General comments?
I went from a 1999 Jeep TJ in above average, excellent condition, to the Ford Escape. Although I regretted selling my trouble-free, mint Jeep, I was pleasantly surprised to jump into this roomier, quieter, more comfortable SUV.
That being said, I am still nervous driving a Ford product, as I once owned a Mustang that developed transmission problems after 75,000 km; so I'm treating this vehicle like I treated my Jeep. I'm hopeful it will return the loyalty.
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| Escape indeed! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72800 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 74000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep TJ |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2008 |