2005 Ford Escape

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2005 Ford Escape

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,000–$11,650  

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Average Rating

4.4 out of 5
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Comfort:4.1 out of 5
Performance:4.2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.3 out of 5
Interior Design:4.1 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.4 out of 5

22 out of 25 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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Best Vehicle I've Owned

by jenz28
from binghamton, ny | December 1, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Hands down the best vehicle ive ever owned, the most reliable, over all great. would definately recommend to anyone and would definately buy another."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Love my Escape

by Judy
from Pittsburgh PA | June 6, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I love this vehicle. Bought it new in 2005 have put 150,000 miles on it so far and have never had any trouble with the vehicle. Would buy another one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Ford Crown Vic

by tom
from cayce, SC | June 1, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I just bought a escape with 35,000 iles on it and so far I love it. I still have my 99 crown vic I boutht it in 03 and have been very happy with it, very little maintence on it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Very disappointed

by al54
from San Diego | April 24, 2011

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"When I saw the car in the showroom it looked great from inside and outside and I thought it would be a great car for my wife. We have had it now for almost 6 years now and havent had any mechanical problems but to be fair we hardly use it. It has only 32000 miles. We dont like to drive it because the car is very noisy,tire noise,road noise,engine noise etc. Also everything inside the car squicks. The gasmilage is very disappointing for a small SUV. Average we dont get more than 13 to 14 mpg. That's even worse than the 1997 8-cyl Explorer that I had before,and not even close to what the factory tells you. Looks deceive. Everything inside the car looks nice,but the materials feel cheap and with small children in the car,wont last very long. The only positive about the car is it's reliability.In almost 6 years we only did the tune-ups and oil changes. No fun to drive because of bad gas milage and lots of noise inside the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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1 out of 8 found this review helpful

Great SUV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by beer driver
from chicago, IL | March 17, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Super reliable and the 4 cyl. gets great gas mileage. Drives very smooth for a SUV! Have owned since 2005 and have had no major problems."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Most reliable new car I've owned

by Soccer Enthusiast
from St. Louis, Mo. | October 2, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Bought Escape new in late 2005 and have put 135,000 plus miles. With exception of new tires (at 101,000 miles) & Btry & Brakes replaced- Have only had scheduled maintenance (oil,filters,transmission fluid,coolant). Wish could find another as reliable. Only minor complaint-interior noisy at hi-way speeds.Need to keep windows closed when listening to Click & Clack."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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6 out of 6 found this review helpful

bought new

by old man
from Mitchell, IN | August 15, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"wish I could find another 05 Escape - mine has 85K and has nothing but scheduled maintenance mose dependable vehicle ever owned (this is 2010)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Best SUV ever

by Escape Luvr
from Lindenwood,Il | August 4, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I just bought mine two months ago. When I was ready to buy I did a lot of research on compact SUV's. Every review that I read on the escape was positive. I found my '05 escape limited and fell in love with it. Love the leather interior, the reverse warning system. It handles like a dream. Not big and bulky like a full size suv more like a tall car. Very roomy and comfortable. This is my first ford, I usually buy imports but by far one of the best vehicles I have every owned. Will be keeping this until a new body style comes out for the escape and then I will buy another one. If you are looking for a great compact suv then this is the one for you. Can't wait for the snow. Bring it on, me and my escape are ready. :)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Great buy

by munkemandan
from Greeley/Fort Collins, CO | May 13, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have had my Escape for about 3 months now and it is the second best vehicle I have owned thus far. The best being an '08 Ford Focus, but it was totaled in an accident. After having the Focus and being used to the extremely great turning radius, I do have to remind myself that it is technichally classified as a truck/SUV. The handling and responsiveness is great. Mine is an '05 Escape with AWD and a V6 engine. I have taken it off roading and it felt like I was on a road with a few bumps, even though it was on back roads and fields in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My fuel efficiency right now is about 25.5 miles per gallon. After going on a few trips with me in mine, a couple of my friends went out and got one for themselves. No complaints from them on thier Escape purchases yet. Mine has been used for commuting, family drives, towing, off-roading, and even helping a friend move. The back seats fold down completely flat and created an area about 6' long by 4' wide by 3' high. Like having a pickup but with a roof and seats in the back. GREAT multi-use vehicle, highly recommend one for any interested."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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8 out of 8 found this review helpful

This is a very fine auto

by Moose Man
from Mpls., MN | April 17, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I love Escape. I have more than 100,000 on an '05 and haven't done anything except put new tires on it fantastic car and I will buy another."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

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