1998 Ford Escape SC from North America

Summary:

Economical, dependable, but unsafe

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Dependable, economical, plenty of pick up, and overall an excellent vehicle for the money, except that it is not safe compared to similar vehicles-- has a 3 star rating from the US gov, while the regular Escort had five stars. This also jacks up the cost of insurance.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th January, 2003

22nd Jan 2003, 09:52

I didn't know Ford made the Escape in 1998. And what is an Escape SC???

17th Jan 2004, 06:47

Ford didn't make the Escape in 1998. And of course it's going to have a lower safty rating than an escort. Look at what your comparing. An SUV to a Economy Car. The SUV is going to be lower b/c of the ground clearance compared to a normal car. All SUV's are like that. People complain that they can't take 80mph turns in their SUV's. Well, it's a SUV, not a sports car. FYI- I bought a Jeep Liberty b/c it has the highest saftey rating in it's class (Beating out Escape/Tribute, X-Terra, and CRV) Only one to get a 5 in it's class.

28th Mar 2006, 14:25

But your Jeep Liberty probably used more fuel than an escape/tribune, or honda crv.