2001 Ford Escape XLT V6 review from North America
"Good smallish SUV and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission: needle bearing (inside), drive shaft seal, drive shaft U-joint. $1200.
Still a very slight tranny oil leak (single drops)
Both stabilizer bar links ($17 per piece for the part)
General comments?
Good size.
Good pickup and handles well.
The 3.0 V6 is a bit thirsty - absolutely speaking, perhaps not relatively speaking (given the weight of the truck and comparable vehicles). I would prefer an engine that was easier on fuel consumption.
I love driving it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 151000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 183000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Avenger |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2008 |