2005 Ford Escape consumer reviews

I'm the original owner and the car has only 72,000 original miles. It's never had a major mechanical breakdown. This car is reliable and in excellent condition. Its only flaw is that the cruise control doesn't work.

This is a great reliable SUV. Drives more like a car than a truck, but has the space and utility of a truck. Much more usable cargo space (because spare tire is underneath) than a Chevy Blazer (spare tire is inside cargo space), and easier to drive. Rated by Car & Driver as most reliable best handling SUV.

My Dad Bought it Brand New in Colorado Springs , for my mom to do Dog Shows with, He Passed away in 2019, Had kept up with EVERY oil change 3-5,000 miles when I got it in May 2019 had 283,000 , since then replaced the regular stuff,Tires(good till 350,000) battery, brakes, new windshield, and about to have the Drive train worked,, Just started to get a U joint rumble.. and that gets fixed this week,, This IS BY FAR the BEST SUV ,, (when properly taken care of) ,, I'm looking forward to winning a bet with my TIRE GUY,, he Said the Tires would out last this ESCAPE,, i said,, i'll have 350,000 miles and the 65,000 on the tires,, and when I do MY NEXT SET ARE FREE !!! only 48,000 more MOUNTAIN MILES TO GO !!!!!

Learned after the second transmission rebuild that you need to change fluid every 30,000 miles, or else... well I just said it. Engine leaks oil, but is remedied with Blue Devil oil stop leak. Need to add after every oil change. Front suspension is poorly designed, so regular ball joint replacement is common. However.... This truck has never let me down in the snow. It is a beast, and not even 2 feet of snow can stop it. Also as long as you keep her happy with regular fluid changes she will run forever. I have over 200,000 miles on mine and still running strong

It rung great very reliable pretty interior CD player heat and air automatic Windows never had any trouble with it I just bought a new car and no longer need it

this suv is an average car, needs better suspencion and better trans.but is a good looking car, like the interior very much, seats needs better leather, over all a good little suv.

This was my second Ford Escape (both bought used with relatively low miles). I liked both for their overall performance and size (can't beat the trunk space, for example) though each had electrical problems at times. Why don't I have one now? While on a family trip to Pittsburgh, the engine blew a rod and basically blew up on the PA Turnpike after 106K miles. Just got a 2011 Honda Civic and feel like I won't be fearing for my life again any time soon.

My grandmothers 2005 ford Escape limited3.0 v6 got the truck from car max back in 2007 it had 3.0000miles on it at the time and now in 2019 it has around 87.0000 miles on it it has never ever given our family any problems would highly recommend great truck its great in the snow allways starts right up we will be driving this truck for years to come and the heated seats are awesome very nice ride great first car or a good little a 🅰 to B 🅱 car they dont make em like they use to

Never been a Ford fan but considered this car at a used car lot because it was very clean inside and out. It drove out very well and the price was great. With 4wd this suv is excellent in the snow. It also drives and handles great on the road. Checked mpgs on road and got 23.5 with 3.0l v6. Has 156,000 miles but been very reliable. Replaced alternator @ a cost of $375 for new one. Been very satisfied with this purchase.

I currently own a 2005 Ford XLT and it has over 160,000, but is still running great. It has small flaws, as I've had to have some repairs done to it, but for the mileage it has...it's doing great. If you're looking for a car to do 100 on the highway with, I would not suggest this car. This is more of a family car or teenage car with great space inside. With the mileage I currently have, I can/could go faster but I like to stick to 80/85 and below. It puts less tension/work on the car. I am very happy with the purchase and think I can drive the car for another 30k+ miles still!