Since it is still only 3 years old, I think it's a necessity that it's been reliable. Purchased new in 2013.

The Ford Escape 2007 is a fantastic vehicle. During the time I’ve owned it I put roughly 9,000 miles on it over 3 years. The gas mileage is average and does not have a large tank. The interior is gray and has seats that get really hot during the summer. The vehicle color I chose was blue and looks very cool. However, scratches and marks from gravel stand out very easily. The stock radio was awful and replaced it with one that could utilize my cellphone. The back seats fold down and can fit large items in the back. I put this to the test and hauled door frames and even a couch. The vehicle is also capable of hauling large trailers and equipment which is great if you need that. The car has rear windshield wipers which has been wonderful on super rainy days. The heating and cooling is wonderful, it takes less than a few minutes for it fully do the job. Cleaning this vehicle is really simple, a lot of the compartments and holders are removable so they can be washed. It came stock with mats that catch gravel and dirt.