2001 Ford Escape XLT review from North America
"Overall not a bad little car, but would buy something else for my next one, probably a Honda Pilot"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I find I'm having most of the usual problems as everyone else.
PROBLEMS:
#1 Getting it out of park. Very frustrating, but I jiggle the steering wheel and press the brake and it seems to finally release.
#2 Coolant light going on and off, but mostly staying on. I had it fixed only because the light was annoying, cost me around $100 as my car is out of warranty.
#3 The clunking coming from the wheel area, both front and back. My son in law thinks it might be the bearings. I have an appt tomorrow to get it checked out.
#4 Wore out front brakes at 34,000 miles! Also had to get new tires!
#5 Gas pedal sticks when trying to take off from stoplight. I press harder and then it releases suddenly and almost gives me whiplash!
#6 Some CDs skip while playing or don't play at all.
General comments?
PROS;
#1Good gas mileage, around 23 MPG
#2Roomy, comfortable to drive.
#3I've use it to help move my daughter to her new home and had it packed full several times. I've hauled brick for my flowerbeds, bark dust, bags of cement etc. Lots of room!
No tranny problems, yet. No stalling out. No vibrations.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2006 |