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2005 Ford Escape

2005 Ford Escape

Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 19-24/24-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 153HP
3.0L V6 200HP

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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.1
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.1

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2005 Ford Escape Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2005 Ford Escape

  1. Plenty of power
  2. Comfortable seats
  3. Great visibility
  4. Looks good
  5. Huge sunroof

Top 5 Cons of 2005 Ford Escape

  1. Gas mileage
  2. Rear headrests prevents seat folding
  3. More powerful AC
  4. Less wind noise
  5. Firmer front bucket seats

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Submitted 2009-08-31 00:08:07


 kathleen

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
It has lots of pep and handles well.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
It's lousy on gas. I get better gas mileage with my old Grand Cherokee.

Submitted 2009-08-04 14:42:18


 eldonbailey

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
Drives and handles good.
I bought the limited it has all the goodies.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
Gas mi is terrible - 13 overall.
It had continals tires it was terribly noisy. I put mastercraft tires on it. It is as quiet as my cad now.

Submitted 2009-07-14 21:26:05


 Jason Wetzel

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
Great gas mileage.
Nice smooth ride.
Great power.
Love the look!

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
More power from the air conditioner.

2005 Ford Escape Review:
Great vehicle!

Submitted 2009-07-01 20:58:45


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
Not too much.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
Better gas mileage.
Spent about 2 grand about a year ago replacing blown cylinders, just past warranty of course. Sounds like it might be happening again.

2005 Ford Escape Review:
Would never buy another one.

Submitted 2009-06-18 13:43:14


 Celia

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
I like that it is a smaller suv. Also that you can fold the seats down very easily.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
All I can say is thank God for warranties because my Escape has been in the shop more times then it has been out. I have replaced the transfer case, transmission housing unit, the computer (which also fried the spark pugs and I had to pay for a complete tune up on it). I had to replace roters, breaks, and battery all in the first year that I owned it. It was sold to me with 32,000 miles on it. I thought I was getting a great deal... but I was wrong. I have decided to get rid of it, it now has 47000 miles on it. I hope the next owner has better luck.

2005 Ford Escape Review:
I love the look and feel, but over all I would never own another one.

Submitted 2009-01-22 13:17:16


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
I bought my Ford Escape new in 2005. I purchased the 4 cyclinder for the better gas mileage. I LOVE it. For a four cyclinder it does very well with get up and go. Rides great. But like the others say, you definately notice the air noise at high speeds, but is not an issue with me. The only issue I have had is some inside rust on the back hatch which was taken care of with not issues. Would surely buy another.

Submitted 2008-06-09 06:44:03


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
I dont.My mechanic loves it tho.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
Try to have a drive shaft that doesnt fall off

Submitted 2008-05-01 07:39:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
It is very lite
economic in gas,I can make 400 miles per gas tank.it is practicle ,great size,comftable,great visibility,very very good when I have to do some manuver and much more

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
manual windows

Submitted 2007-09-07 16:21:30


 Pooh4u3333

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
I love the looks and the feel of my car. It doesn't use a lot of gas and runs well.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
I would like the ride to be quieter and the air conditioner to have more power.

Submitted 2007-05-01 17:12:23


 tupperla

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
Its a zippy little truck. I have 4cyld 5 speed manual trasmission

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
The center console is to close to the cup holders and you cannot put 2 cups in the 2 holders at the same time
I woould put a manual 4x4 button. you dont know if its in 4 wheel drive or not.

2005 Ford Escape Review:
Great little truck

Submitted 2007-04-11 15:40:37


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Ford Escape?
ride

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Ford Escape?
have a tow package kit after market. Move side step so you don't hit it every time you get out.get rid of noise

2005 Ford Escape Review:
nice suv for the money.

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