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2009 Ford Escape consumer reviews

$20,435–$23,395 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Escape Ford
(79 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.2
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Comfortable ride, count on transmission problems

Needed the transmission rebuilt in less than 36,000 miles. Ford forgot how to make transmissions when it switched to a 5 speed automatic. Later plan on ignition problems. Put key in the ignition it turns but will not start.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very clean

This car is awesome very clean and drive excellent is comfortable doesn't have many miles and have too much space for my childrens and my family

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable and best value

I loved my Ford Escape! It was very re!I able and the value you can't beat it! The tires lasted well into 80k miles, As always worked!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for new driver!

My daughter is enjoying this car. She test drove other cars but felt the Escape was the car she felt most comfortable driving. Compared to other cars the Escape had the best clear vision for her driving experience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It has it all!

I love this car. It has 4WD, which is a must where I live in Asheville, NC. It has a lot of space on the inside with so me luxuries like heated seats and an excellent radio set up. It?s been a smooth ride since I bought it a short while ago and it definitely a car that with TLC is going to last me a long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect car for me!!!

This car was a one owner. Lady traded it in on new escape. She took excellent care of it. Love it!! Great car and great value for my dollar!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

This is a great car but it is loud and bumpy. The interiors is amazing though and it hasn?t all of the bells and whistles. It?s a great price and very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 For Escape Limited

Had this car for many years and needed very little work done on it besides the oil changes, great car. Would recommend a escape vehicle to anyone that needs a great smaller SUV with good gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wantttttt

I took this car out twice for test driving. I loved it. Plan to get it or one similar. It seems to be an amazing car that drives well and holds up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Mechanically it is worst car I ever had.

Looks good, rides smooth, but recalls never get fixed. I spend $2500 at a ford dealer in Johnson City Tn. And it was worse when I got home. Whole steering is out now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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