10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Mar 192001

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Gas fumes in cabin first trip for repair intake gasket replaced, back in shop same problem arose two days later, car has been there two days with no resolution, dealership is in contact with Ford trying to resolve problem no results at this time, vehicle still in shop, we had the same problem with a 2000 Ford Taurus which was in the shop five times with no cure, car was bought back by Ford after arbitration. This problem needs to be resolved, breathing the gas fumes can lead to serious health problems.

- Anderson, SC, USA

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problem #1

Jan 272001

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Raw fuel smell in cabin with heater on and at stop light/ideling. Intake gaskets, fuel rail and injectors repleaced. Parts returned to factory.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

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