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2013 Ford Escape consumer reviews

$22,470 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 Escape Ford
(479 reviews)
70% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 3.8
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At first wasn't easy learning Bluetooth

This car is smart, great on gas. EASY to set seats down and taking the luggage cover out if needed, tells me if my tires need air hopefully one day which one? Won't let me reverse or get in another lane or too close with warning. I would love a bigger one, with an extra row and sliding doors ?now for rear passengers with push button. Too many kid's and dogs :) living life

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really good, well executed engineering

I've owned and drove all brands, of all types, from Mazda pickup to Mercedes AMG. Ford Escape is by far a great package, having drove 3 different ones for personal and work, I have the miles to prove it. These are comfortable, surprisingly roomy, agile and quick. I am able to fit a 10 foot conduit, suitcases, tools and gear and put on over 2000 miles a week, and get excellent mileage. My wife traded off her GL550 on a Titanium, and just loves it. Myself, I had an AMG ML63 and actually preferred driving my work car, a 2014 Escape SE with cloth seats.

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

Have liked the car. Wanted an Edge and somewhat regret not buying larger Edge. Escape performs well. Smallish size and a few recalls kinda hamper my odds of buying another Escape. I see an Edge in my future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Is it wrong to love a car

Exactly what I was looking for. 4wd, clean, low mileage. Looks great, runs better. Has roof rack. Had an Escape before, love this one even more!

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

We have only had the car for a few days but all is running smooth so far. My son is thrilled. The car is clean and comfortable to drive. It has all the extras you could want. Heated seats, no blind spots and good gas mileage.

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

Downsizing from a bigger SUV but this still gives you all that you need.... plenty of space and tons of features.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

I love this car! The interior is so cool! The turbo version of the ford escape is great! The factory whells are great! would rcommend this car!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Great car, reliable, great gas mileage,

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most frustrating car ever

Too many recalls and problems with engine coolant leaks. Continuous for 2 years and still having issues. Would not recommend this vehicle. Want money back.

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 Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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It's ok to say the least

Bought the car in October with 41,000 miles. It's the SEL model with all the fun extras. The car was ok for about 2 days. Then the "Low Coolant Service Required" message starts popping up. Back to the dealer we go... added more coolant and about a week later the same thing. When we took it for service they added more coolant (for the third time at this point). It stayed off for about 3 weeks and back to it. The best part is that it takes Orange coolant that you can only purchase at the dealer to risk damage to the Turbo. The car rattles and creaks something horrible. Engine performance is good for a four banger and the transmission is semi smooth. The SYNC system is weird too. It will only connect to a phone probably 3 out of 10 times. I think we will deal with the minor issues until it's paid off.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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