This Ford Escape has been very unreliable. It is not a family car by no means. It is difficult to get a infant car seat in and out. The engine has already gone including the transmission, which needed replaced before 100 thousand miles. The only pro is that it is electric seats and windows including the sun roof. The vehicle does drive well in the snow; however, in water it hydro planes very bad. The back hatch doesn't stay up. We have replaced more parts on this vehicle that it is worth.

I have had this car for about 6 months now and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. I bought the car after I burned out the clutch in my mustang. The ford escape had over 100,000 miles when I bought it and the vehicle still runs great. It has given me good gas miles still around 25. I really like how spacious the vehicle is and I like the leather seats. The moon roof and navigation systems are nice additions. I am looking forward to see how well it will work in the snow this winter. The escape is a V6 but I think it is losing some of its power since it has over 100,000 miles in it. I have taken the vehicle in off road situations and have had no problems getting stuck. I wouldn't trust it towing anything though. I have heard the newer versions are v4s which are nice for gas mileage but robs the car or power and speed.