Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Ford Escape gets a makeover inside and out. This means new sheet metal that mimics the look of newer and recently redesigned Ford models (such as the Edge and Expedition) and a more attractive and functional cabin. Under the skin, however, the chassis and powertrain are virtually unchanged, meaning this "redesigned" Escape has the same running gear as before.
- Comfortable interior, impressive list of standard safety features.
- Lackluster performance, braking and fuel efficiency compared to rivals, folding down second seat a multistep process.
User Reviews:
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Got a lemon - 2008 Ford Escape
By john - February 11 - 2:33 amI got a lemon. My Escape was great for the first 6 months and now it seems to be in the shop every week. Back hatch mechanism failed twice, had to replace condenser motor because of a transmission leak. My temperature and door lock options on the convience package change on there own and ford has no fix yet. Fog lights are filling up with water and shorting out.
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All show, no go. - 2008 Ford Escape
By skt4271 - August 12 - 5:03 pmI also still own a 02 Escape XLT, so i feel my review is based on that. I have only owned the car since July new off the lot, so my experince so far is good. Compared to the 02 model, the exterior and interior are from two different worlds, but the engine is still the same. Its real slow of the line, feels like I need to press gas pedal down further to get going. Can hear the engine a little too much, much not that bad with the free 6 month Sirius subscription they give you, I can deal with it. Ford really made this one more manly to drive than the previous models.
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Not too bad - 2008 Ford Escape
By harleyhoney - July 7 - 11:26 amIve been pretty happy so far with my purchase, its loaded with everything, it handles great on icy and snowy roads, stereo is OK, could be lots better, comfort isnt too bad, seats could be softer, I did have problems with a exhaust sensor, and the roof rack always rattling, got that fixed great small SUV
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Seats - 2008 Ford Escape
By tlrogers - July 7 - 11:10 amI am having problems with my front seats. They are spotting and turning from black to gray. The dealership says they have had complaints, but there is nothing they can do except clean them. They wont replace them, only clean them. Ive had my Escape since March and have had to have them cleaned already! I did some research and found out these seats are made from some type of recycled material. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. Other than that, I love my Escape.
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Not bad for 1st SUV - 2008 Ford Escape
By Dreama - June 30 - 4:36 pmFor my first ride, this Escape is a choice I have yet to regret. I got it more for safety (for my child), but the design (both interior and exterior) caught my eye from the start. I wish the engine had a little more bite, especially since its mated with a 5-speed manual, but its not too bad nonetheless. It was worth the money I paid.
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Brakes that go "pop" - 2008 Ford Escape
By Jennifer - November 5 - 2:43 pmI bought my Escape in June and have 17000 miles on it already. I love the style and all the features outside and in. But.... the brakes make this awful popping noise every time they get hot. I have taken it to the shop 5 times for repairs. The shop had replaced every bit of the back end, yet they still pop. We brought it to the attention of the manufacturer and the engineers said this "was a normal variation of the vehicle and it does not affect braking performance". Funny thing, they cant identify what is making the noise so how they know its not affecting brake performance? .your guess is as good as mine. This is my first and last Ford. Its cute and roomy but I cant trust it will last.
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Worse MPG than my 97 Explorer! - 2008 Ford Escape
By ShadowVFX - October 14 - 7:56 amMy family and I have owned Ford vehicles for over a decade now and all of us have been pleased with our vehicles. Recently, when it was time for me to purchase a new car, I looked to the Ford Escapes to replace my beloved 97 Ford Explorer. I ended up purchasing a 4 cylinder 08 Escape and I must say, I have not been impressed with it. I bought this car as a fuel-efficient replacement to my 97 Explorer. What I found was that my new 08 Escape actually less fuel efficient than my older Explorer, which was made over a decade earlier. I was so impressed with my 97 Explorer that it blinded me into a brand loyalty towards Ford. But now after buying this new, smaller,
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Happy with my Ford Escape - 2008 Ford Escape
By chris s - November 10 - 3:16 amI went from a Toyota Camry XLE to the Ford Escape XLT. It was a little bit of an adjustment going from a luxury vehicle to a rugged one. However, pleased with the style, color and overall design. The pickup on my 4 cyl Escape could be a little better, since the Camry was also 4 cyl and never felt the difference with acceleration. The interior is a nice Stone color and I love how the cupholders are positioned. Almost like I have 4 of them to use.The purchase of the Escape was wonderful. The best process I have ever encountered purchasing an SUV. I received below invoice pricing based on my company discount and was treated like anyone else. The Escape does suit my needs at this time.
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Great small SUV - 2008 Ford Escape
By JCDerrick - February 13 - 10:43 pmWe do a lot of landscaping around the house so we purchased this SUV primarily to provide us a way to move larger materials around that wouldnt fit in a regular car. For that task its a great vehicle, the fold down seats in the back (though a multi-step process) provide a lot of space that allows storage/transport of most anything. We were so impressed with the quality of the Limited package weve also used the car as our primary vehicle to drive to and from work. Weve leased this vehicle, and I suspect well keep with the Escape next year when the lease is up. Initially we favored the fuel economy of the 4-cylinder, but after test driving both I was sold on the V6s extra power.
