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2001 Ford Escape

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STEVE B.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/20/2022
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First of its kind, 2001 FORD ESCAPE

I bought it for $9,000 in 2007, from original owner (from California) that paid $26,000 in 2001, with 75,000 miles on it. It is only 2 wheel drive, i have had quite a few trips to shop ,with 2 plugs blowing out (Aluminum Heads), A/C Problems, replaced alternator, brakes twice, heater fan, and in 2022 with 256,000 miles on it, it has been a good vehicle for a FIRST MODEL, 3.0 motor, gets 20-23 mpg, usually 21
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Rod R.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/18/2021
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My Best Car ever

Really comfortable to drive and great in the snow. I love it. And no for 200 more blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
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Gil V.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/16/2020
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Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

This is a purely subjective review: I've owned my 2001 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L V6 4X4 since brand new. I purchased it while living overseas and it's been all over Europe and is now solely driven in the U.S. I purchased my Escape based on the overall muscular rugged looks, the powerful V6 engine and the manually selectable 4X4 option. I've gotten through 2.5 feet of snow with my spare Bridgestone Blizzak winter tire/wheel set with no problem. Later generations seem to have been feminized a bit over the years. This is the main reason why I've kept my first generation Escape for so long and as far as I'm concerned, it has survived the test of time. I think FoMoCo hit a home run with this generation. I've had plenty of time to personalize my Escape over the years by upgrading the wheels/tires to an 18 inch set, adding PowerStop Truck and Tow powder coated calipers and rotor front brake kit with carbon/fiber ceramic pads, added a 1.7L Kenne Bell Supercharger with special tune, Magnaflow cat-back exhaust, Magnaflow high performance catalytic converters, lowered it with aftermarket H&R springs for better handling, upgraded to KYB shocks/struts, and added a backup camera. I must admit that the transmission has been replaced once because I followed the manufacturer recommended transmission flush interval when I should have changed my fluids much sooner and frequently - should have flushed it about every 30K miles. My Escape is now 20 years old with only 115,277 miles and still looks new. In fact, seeing my Escape among all the new cookie cutter compact SUV's out there and mine still looks much better and will still outrun and outperform All of them.
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GEORGE W.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/14/2019
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2001 Going Strong

My wife bought it in 2002 as her temporary car. 17 years later it's still with her and being used nearly everyday. Yes, it's had to have some repairs over the years, but all cars do. Buying this car is the best purchase she had ever made. It'll outlast the Energizer Bunny. Great Car!
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ERNA B.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/24/2019
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Best car ever

Love my Ford Escape it has 176709 miles and counting, love the color, Wish Ford and other dealers would make more colors available to the public, we have few choices to choose from. Why? Everyone should be able to choose.
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ERNA B.
2001 Ford Escape
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06/26/2019
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Great car

19 years and my Ford Escape is still running great, of course, I have a great mechanic I do like the size of the Ford escape the model 2001, it had more cargo space, but I do wish the radio was better. I I do wish they had a better variety of colors to choose from then the ordinary beige gray white or black.
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THERESA O.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/17/2018
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Great excellent

Handles wonderful in the winter. It gets through the heaviest snows. Had a few repair but considering the year can't complain. It did rust above the back fenders. I only drive this in the winter it's way better then my newer vehicle.
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LEX W.
2001 Ford Escape
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07/28/2017
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Keeps on ticking

The car handles exceptionally well, with a smooth ride and a great turn radius. Certain things like the AC and Sunroof have failed after 17 years, but all in all, I like it.
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Charlene D.
2001 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/20/2017
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Never buy the first year.

I love the space, I love the height, I am adjusting to the white I really wanted a yellow one, they don't get sold after the first buyer though.. it is an amazing rig... get a couple years into the making of 2001 first year AND get the bigger engine....
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DOUG W.
2001 Ford Escape
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04/03/2017

Almost great

If it were not for very poor gas mileage (17 mpg) this would be a perfect car for us. Our Pontiac Montana, 2001 with nearly 250K miles, a much larger car, gets regularly 24mpg.
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Gene F.
2001 Ford Escape
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09/16/2016

191,000 MILES

191,000 miles on my 2001 Escape, purchased new. I followed service recommendations, changed oil every 3500 miles, vehicle still going strong.
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Jim L.
2001 Ford Escape
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04/23/2016

2001 Still Running

Our Escape has been awesome! Has over 200,000 miles and still going strong.
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LEE Q.
2001 Ford Escape
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12/04/2015

Ford escape

I have 187,000 mi., on my Escape, I bought it new in 2001, it's been a great vehicle. first time in years I've kept a car this long, have owned Ford's most of my life, but turned them in at 100,000 miles or a little less, my escape lives up to my trust in Ford vehicles.
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