2011 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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In addition to problems I've reported earlier, (hoot, and poor build quality) I now have another issue. When driving in bad weather (heavy rain such as we've been having lately) water comes into the passenger compartment from below and totally drenches the interior floor. Another example of the extremely poor quality of workmanship. - This will definitely be my last Ford.
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What a great grocery getter and long trip SUV

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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I an writing this on the Escape because the Mercury Mariner is no longer being produced. My Mariner is a Premier 2.5 two wheel drive. We bought it 12/31/10 used with 8'100 miles because we spend winter in Florida and need the space traveling but mostly because it sits higher than cars. I am so surprised at the fuel milage To date I have put more than 5'000 on it and have enjoyed every mile. It is comfortable and peppy while getting as much as 33.4 mpg on long trips and around 24 to 28 around where we live the winter months in Florida We like the headed seats, sinque and leather seats I test drove a Honda CRV and a Mosda Tribute and this is better equipt and quiter.
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2011 Ford Escape AWD V6

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2011 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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So far, so good. I love my Escape! It is a pleasure to drive and has lots of fun (and functional) features. I spend an hour a day on the road (mostly highway) and find the Escape to be comfortable, with excellent handling and a nice amount of "umph" when merging. I am a little bit nervous after reading about all of the reliability issues other owners have experienced but personally I haven't found the Escape to be noisy or had issues with brake quality (knock wood). No, this is not a Lexus but it isn't meant to be. It is a reasonably priced old school SUV with enough high-tech features that it doesn't feel outdated.
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Detailed review

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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As an owner of many SUV's, I feel qualified to provide a helpful review. I was worried about 4 cyl., but so far its pep has been a pleasant surprise. It has plenty of zip to merge safely onto freeways; it maintains 70 MPH with ease up steep grades. As a trade off, the tranny is noisy through first 3 gears. It makes an odd noise if you jump on the throttle from a stop. Once at cruise it is quiet. The front seats are awesome...don't know how Ford did it, but feels like the seats have their own suspension. Fuel economy is great...almost 30MPG on freeway. The Sync system is best built-in voice command system I have tried...and I have used many. It does have a few quirks...mentioned bellow
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Passenger Side Air bag malfunction?

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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This is my 2nd Ford Escape (now driving the new 2011). I love how it drives. However, my passenger side-air bag keeps defaulting to "off" even when I am sitting in the passenger side!!! I am about a 105# female and I read the owner's manual. It says it is designed to disable (will not inflate) when believing an infant is in the front seat. I am NOT an infant! I have had it in to 2 different dealerships (one while traveling) to have it looked at. I'm now told I am jut not 'heavy enough for it to register my weight.' I just leased this thing in December. Not happy!!!
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4 CYL FWD seems good so far

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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Purchased one last week from the Dayton, Ohio area. Drove back to Columbus and already like the car so far. Front seats are comfy and plenty of room. 4 CYL is pretty small for it so don't expect a lot of power but the 6-speed auto will make up for it. Cargo space is pretty good. I packed in a golf bag (Staff bag) with fire gear and still had room. And was able to use the cargo cover still Sync system kinda hard to use, and turn by turn directions calls a phone number to use. Thats odd.
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I have the infamous

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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I originally had concerns with build quality, but got those issues resolved at the dealership. However, I am experiencing the infamous "hoot" noise in the transmission, which, apparently, hundreds of 4WD owners are experiencing. At first Ford said it was not a problem, and simply inherent in the transmittion. Then they said a temporary fix would be to replace the chain in the transaxle. Now, they say a permanent fix will be available in the second quarter of 2011. - What a crock! I have owned seven vehicles with either AWD or 4WD and none have had a similar issue. I am very disappointed with Ford, and this may be my last Ford, even though I have owned at least 10 over the years.
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Research and you shall see

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2011 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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I have wanted an Escape for several years but never pulled the trigger because of the reviews. This year I decided to look at them again. I get a new vehicle for business yearly so I have had much experience with the competition. For $50K you do not get real leather in a Touareg. A $35K Wrangler is the real deal but rides harsh with bad road manners and the backseat is just for looks. The Nissan's are too old school and pricey. Hyundai's are no longer cheap or full efficient. I looked at everything in the SUV market from $20-$60K and everything bad I read about the Escape is worse in cars costing much more. The 2011 has a great interior and the Limited has everything you could ask for.
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JUNK nothing but JUNK

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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Great looking SUV but its NO "Honda". It's just in the shop almost every other week. Engine, transmission, electrical, my stomach just gets in knots every time I drive it. Thank GOD! I have a LOVING DAD that's there for me.
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6 cyl, but that wasn't an option

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

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Have owned this vehicle for about a month. So far, very good purchase. However, gas mileage is WAY below advertised mileage. Average is 19.5, but highway highest at 22 and only 18 in city. Some build quality issues that I hope to get resolved when I return to the dealership. Passenger side mud guard behind rear wheel doesn't even come close to fitting properly.
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