Overview & Reviews
The Ford Escape continues into 2006 with only minor trim and color changes.
- Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable interior, carlike handling, optional side curtain airbags.
- Four-cylinder models feel unrefined at high rpm, so-so interior materials quality.
User Reviews:
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Hill Country TX Review - 2006 Ford Escape
By Canyon Lake, TX. - August 30 - 10:49 amPrior to our purchase, we test drove Chevy HHR & Equinox (neither impressed us), Suzuki Grand Vitara (lacked performance) Saturn Vue (lacked style) Jeep Compass (poor quality). Were happy with the Escape. Handles the hill country well, excellent quality, ride, performance. We also like the appearance over competitive makes. Nice features, but gas mileage in our 4WD model is not impressive (16 mpg) and we need darker window tint to handle the Texas sun. Impressive driveability on wet & dry roads.
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Great to Drive - 2006 Ford Escape
By Stan - August 24 - 10:53 amVery agile, peppy 4 cylinder, well designed interior & dash, lots of room and passenger friendly & comfortable.
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Cant stop driving it - 2006 Ford Escape
By Butch - August 23 - 10:23 amI had a 2000 Blazer before my 06 Escape. What an improvement. Ford put together a very nice vehicle. Such a fun car to drive. Front wheel drive, independent 4 wheel suspension, big tires, a well balanced suv. Responsive V6, no rattles, quiet, handles very well. Gas mileage is very acceptable. 21 city, 24-25 hwy. As I mentioned, I cant stop driving it. Being on a fixed income, its hard to not get in it every day and put on 20-30 miles just enjoying it. The $3.00 per gal is hard to handle but hay, ITS SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE! Being a previous suv owner, I can say this vehicle is a winner.
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Great SUV - 2006 Ford Escape
By Sean - August 8 - 10:34 amWe have had this car about a month and have had nothing but praise for it. It handles well and drives like a dream. I drive a lot for work and with the fuel economy I actually make some money on my mileage reimbursements! Perfect size and very well built.
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Wed buy another one! - 2006 Ford Escape
By pdavis - August 1 - 10:10 pmWe have the XLS 2 wheel drive 5 speed manual and absolutely love it. We traded a 5 speed manual Ranger and the Escape gets better mileage and is much more comfortable.
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Escape - 2006 Ford Escape
By nice compact suv - July 25 - 7:37 pmThe all-wheel drive on the Escape can handle 8-10 inches of snow with ease. Also it tends to get about 25-26 mpg at 55 mph. The road handling is great and has a peppy V6.
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Lots of fun to drive - 2006 Ford Escape
By Kevin - July 25 - 6:31 amHaving owned a BMW X5, I find this SUV more fun to drive. No it doesnt have all the bells but I really dont need all the bells. I can turn on the wipers when it rains. I also own a new Explorer and find the Escape a better ride. I got 21.5 mpg on my first tank which was local driving and 24 mpg on my first long trip.
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My Escape - 2006 Ford Escape
By Ken - July 24 - 4:47 pmExcellent SUV for the price. Really enjoy riding and driving it. Look forward to taking short and long trips.
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Love it - 2006 Ford Escape
By Melissa - July 20 - 7:38 pmThe Ford Escape is a small suv with lots of room. You can carry tons of stuff and feel like you have an SUV while at the same time feeling like you are driving a car. The car is cute, young and fun and it looks nice! I am amazed at the gas mileage. I live in Coral springs and was able to go to Orlando and back on one tank of gas - like 290 miles on the highway! Love this car. It is actually my company car. I drive a lot for work and spend over five hours per day in this car. I always feel comfortable and the inside is spacious.
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E for Escape - 2006 Ford Escape
By Blondie - July 18 - 11:25 amI just love my SUV. It drives much smoother than I thought it would. Has a great bit of power to it as well. Theres plenty of room for everything. You drive up high but without the bulk of a large SUV. Its great to take on road trips.
