Used Ford Escape for Sale in Southport, NC

I bought a used, certified pre-owned Ford Escape. It was only two years old with 34,000 miles on it. I did my research and checked Car Fax. Everything looked good about the vehicle. I obtained my own loan and took the check with me for bargaining power. We loved the vehicle and test drove it, and we liked what we saw. We got the vehicle for the amount that I borrowed including tax, tag and title. I felt pretty good about it. Five years later, I am questioning my decision to purchase this Ford Escape. It is very noisy, and it seems to come from underneath. Sometimes I think that the vehicle is falling apart. It gets great gas mileage and drives well, but the rattling it does is very annoying. It has been in the shop a few times for repairs, but I consider this to be normal wear and tear. In that respect, it is very good. It has been a very dependable vehicle. I like the amount of space you have when you put the back seats down, even though it is a compact SUV. I dislike how you fold the seats down.

The Ford Escape is, overall, a great vehicle. It provides plenty of room for six people and is really quite comfortable. Even the basic trim package provides exceptional options. The backup camera comes standard, along with Bluetooth connectivity. Having steering wheel controls allows you to keep your eyes on the road. The handling of the Escape is, overall, really good. For a SUV, you don’t feel very much body roll at all. I consistently get over 30 miles per gallon from the Escape and usually only spend about twenty five dollars to fill the gas tank. The technology Ford has put into the new models of their vehicles shows that they are actively trying to improve the quality and reliability of their vehicles. I believe that the Ford Escape will stand up over time. I believe I will not experience many mechanical or electrical issues with the vehicle through the time I own it. I also believe that the overall cost of ownership will be good compared to other vehicles of similar size and trim levels. Overall, I am very pleased with this vehicle.

As a previous Escape owner, I purchased my 2013 Ford Escape as it was a complete redesign of the previous model. Now with about 55,000 miles on it, I still love the vehicle and would buy a third one. The ride is comfortable and quiet. (The wind noise was greatly minimized from the previous design.) It handles extremely well, and the 2.0L Eco Boost engine is surprisingly powerful. The gas mileage is a good 24 combined city/highway. The interior is spacious and can fit five adults comfortably. Flipping down one or both back seats gives a lot of room for any type cargo. I use my vehicle to tailgate prior to Ravens home games, and it gives me plenty of room to haul my grill and gear. After five years there are still no rattles or lose interior (or exterior) pieces. I absolutely love the panoramic sun roof! I still have the original tires and brakes. The only non-standard repair I've done on the car was to replace the O2 sensor. There are only a few downsides to the car. First, the seats have no lumbar support and are not very comfortable for long trips. The standard Sync radio system is basic and bland. Finally, the engine compartment is extremely tight so anything from an oil change, battery replacement or other repairs are difficult to do yourself.