2008 Ford Escape 2.5 4 cylinder
Summary:
One of Ford's tanks
Faults:
Master cylinder at 49,000.
Valve cover gasket at 85,000.
Driver's rear window regulator a month ago.
General Comments:
Repairs listed above were very minor and easy to fix if you are a do-it-yourselfer. Though I do think that a master cylinder failing at early mileage would have been a concern later, but it wasn't.
The 4 cylinder runs strong and durable & delivers good gas mileage, but is a bit underpowered.
Seats (cloth) are uncomfortable on long trips and the ride and handling are more truck-like. I like the body style also, seeing how it doesn't look like every other wedge shaped crossover out there today. Kind of reminds you of a 4-door Bronco II.
All in all, this has been a great vehicle as far as reliability and utility. It has been on many long trips, which would explain so many miles in a short amount of time.
Only trading it in for something more comfortable with a car like ride. Went with a 2014 Chevy Equinox.
I recommend this generation Escape, but get the V6 instead.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th August, 2017
8th Sep 2015, 22:42
All I know is that I have been tough on my XLT 2008 Escape 2-wheel drive. It's a 4-cylinder engine. I've kept up the 3000-mile oil changes & other appropriate maintenance schedules. I've had 4 accidents. Two that have required me to get it registered as a salvaged vehicle due to the insurance co's totaling ideas. I've got a little over 50,000.00 miles on it, but it still seems to be running OK as far as I'm concerned.
I am a disabled veteran. Some of the accidents were my fault, but I was also hit by two hit & run drivers. Both times with the hit and run drivers caused some injuries to me, but the safety features of the restraint systems worked very well and minimized my injuries to just having to go to the VA for physical therapy sessions, in spite of other service connected disabilities that I have to deal with as a 100% USMC Vietnam combat veteran. Agent Orange and PTSD problems.
I would buy a third Ford SUV vehicle. I used my vehicles in the construction industry for many years. I believe that Ford SUVs and their trucks are well made and are built to be a reliable product. I plan to buy another SUV, if I live long enough. I keep my trucks until they're worn out...
Regards, Karl aka the Birdman...