So far nothing has been needed with the vehicle. The performance is better than expected. The transmission is not smooth often even on slower acceleration the transmission is jerky. It has been on a few 4 hour one way trips and daily 40 round trip commute and it has had not problems. In traffic it can weave through or crawl no problems.

The Ford Escape is an overall reliable vehicle. Even after purchasing it used with 80,000+ miles, it still holds up well. The vehicle is lighter on gas than you would expect. The Escape also handles well, a lot better than other models we test drove. It's a great and spacious care for a morning commute.