2005 Ford Escape consumer reviews

Met all my standards for my first vehicle and I would get another on in the future. Best car to get me on road trips, to and from school and to and from work.

I loved this vehicle while I owned it. The previous owner babied it and I took good care of it as well. The seats were firm, however I prefer that, so I thought it was comfortable. I had the AWD, so gas mileage wasn't great, however I knew that buying it. The worst part of the car is the alternator. It's in the absolute worst spot. If it goes out, you'll be shelling out some cash to get it replaced. Even after insurance totaled it, I still drove it on a bent frame for a year and it didn't lose reliability.

Replaced 2 starters, one alternator, sway bar links, all 3 motor mounts, catalytic converter, muffler, two tone rings and rusted thru parts of wheel wells and bottoms of doors. I guess that's the price you pay living in Michigan. Love the heated seats, handles well, decent mileage. Just developed a slight engineer tick. Trying to get my money's worth by driving it until it hits the point off no return. Don't quite believe some of these reviews that claim they've never had a problem with such high mileage. Of course my extended warranty was never needed untilI passed the mileage limit!!

This vehicle has been a great buy for our family. It drives great and handles well even in bad weather /snow covered roads. It has great visibility for the driver and has sufficient power. The interior is slightly cramped for a family with two kids. Head rests have to be removed before second row seats can be folded down.

This car was the perfect first car for a teen driver. I used it all throughout high school and into my college years. My car finally started to wear out a few years after I finished school. Plenty of room but not too large that it is hard to park. Always felt safe in the winters. Loved the 4 wheel drive.

The care met all my needs. Even though it's a compact SUV the extra room goes a long way - such as Home Depot stops for large items or putting your dog int he back.

Excellent all around vehicle for family and personal matters. Spacious interior and slick exterior. Really comfortable acceleration but the breaks felt a little loose. Other than that it was absolutely excellent.

This is the first car I have ever owned, I bought it with 115k miles on it in 2015, and I'm only around 148k as of July 2017. Being honest, this car is not great on gas if you're going on road trips or any long distance driving, due to the 6cyl engine that's in the vehicle. However, I live in one of the worst spots in Vermont that always gets hit the WORST in the winters. I have NEVER, EVER, slid or spun out or had ANY problems with this car in the winter. I don't believe it's because of my tires (basic winter tires), this vehicle is truly the best car I have ever driven in the snow, compared to the subaru my parents had when I first started driving. Going back and forth to college, this car has lots of room to transport things and is an absolute BEAST. I have never had any huge problems with the car, just the normal wear and tear with new brakes, oil changes, etc... I would definitely recommend this car to first-time car buyers. The price and the reliability is great for those looking for a mid-size reliable car to go back and forth.

Good power (v6), 4 wheel drive, enjoyed driving this suv. Trying to find another one up to 2012 with low mileage. No luck so far?

My first car, I love it. Although it is 2017, the car does not run like its 13 years old. It runs like a charm and the styling is good. The 4x4 system is incredible, as well as the v6 it is equipped with.