I love the Escape. I bought it used a few years ago, but I have never had any major troubles with it. Mine has over 250,000 miles on it and is still running great. The gas mileage could be better, but for its size, it really isn't all that bad. I get around 20 mpg. The ride is a tiny bit rough for some people, but I haven't noticed that. I highly recommend the V6. I hear the others have had some problems. Some common issues include some things that are easy to fix or replace.

Overall, my ford escape has been a great car for me. I purchased it in 2011 after I had been in a wreck that totaled my previous car. Between the time my old car was totaled and I bought my new car, I drove a rental car which happened to be a ford escape. My positive experience with it as my rental car is what inclined me to buy one. It fit all my needs perfectly. It was big enough to fit my 70 lb dog in the trunk or back seat while also leaving room for passengers or luggage when I traveled. It was large enough in comparison to other vehicles on the road to help me feel safe without towering over other vehicles. The gas tank is a great size and it takes regular gas, which is definitely a plus. They were also able to provide me with interior and exterior color I wanted.