Avoid This New SUV Like the Plague

Ford Escape review. Please DO NOT Buy a Ford (Unless it's Made Before This Year), DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy a Ford? Are Fords reliable? Is the Ford Escape a good car? Buying a used Ford Escape. Why not to buy a new Ford. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.

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[richardtidd]

My 2005 Ford Escape is still running strong with 205k miles. It passed Mass inspection and I just put in a new battery. NO payments, cheap insurance, and 4 Wheel drive for winter snow. Thanks for keeping her on the road!!!

[Chubbydippin]

'The door is a door not a jar.' Priceless

[TLhike]

Have 2008 escape 4cylinder 265k and still runs like watch. Not one problem bulletproof.

[jasonroberts]

I have a 2008 Escape with 310, 000 miles original engine and transmission. Runs fine. Change your oil.

[kellyh]

These second generation were mechanically excellent if taken taken care of.
Problem is, on a clear, calm and quiet night, you can actually hear the rear wheel wells rust.

[presleyjeremiahsmith]

Even though it says 4wd, it's actually just an AWD system that kicks in when the vehicle feels slippage. Love my 2008 Escape, just like this 2008 except with the 2.3L. Definitely has some problems but I love it! Love it when you review a car I actually own lol...

[ernestbryan]

You may be older, but so are your mechanic skills, You have probably forgot more than most mechanic know ! I wish I knew a mechanic like you, because you are square ! And back in the day it meant something to be straight up honest ! Complete and Total Thumbs up Scotty !

[uglykidjoe]

I agree, the TPMS is stupid...because it leaves a light illuminated. They're just hoping to annoy you to the point of spending money.

[jaymansig]

I have a 2012 Escape XLT 3.0L V6 AWD myself that just crossed 140k miles. Bought it in 2016 at 66k miles. My main issue is the infamous escape rust above the rear wheels. I've only ever had to replace the A/C expansion valve and recharge the system besides general maintenance. I had a professional service job done at 100k and plan on doing the same at 150k. I have been pleased with the reliability of my Escape and find it fun to drive. Although recently I have been much more conservative with my driving, gas is so expensive these days! My best mpg is 25.2.

[Dani-itsy]

It's so well deserved that this channel has grown so big. Happy birthday again Scotty ! Thanks for all the good stuff 😎

[comet]

My girlfriend has an escape with the 4 banger in it and it has 240k on the dash. Transmission shifts a little hard but aye it doesn’t slip and it still goes down the road. I have buddies of mine with them too and most of them have over 150k miles.

[Snarkattack]

I’ve had my 2012 ford escape xlt sport since new and never had any problems with it & this vehicle saved me a lot of money and now I can buy my 2023-2024 Lexus with all the money I’ve saved 😉.

[markredf]

Whenever Scotty goes you know it's going to be a great day!

[archiebunker]

Older Ford escapes just jumped in value 💰💰💰

[sunbrookheath]

Had the 2009 Mercury Mariner twin of the Ford Escape, can't complain about it; traded it in on a Buick Encore 5 years ago and still see it around town occasionally.

[GoAndLive]

I have a 2011 Ford Escape XLT with 220k miles. Bought it when it was 2 yrs old with 11k miles. Blue with a sunroof and heated seats. Perfect vehicle. Little 4 cyl that saves had and has never treated me and my family badly

[owenherlihy]

“It says the drivers door is a jar. Doesn’t look like a jar to me, looks like a door. But be that as it may.” Scotty you’re too much

[kittybrowneye]

I've always bought ford's just don't get their turbo charges or eco stuff
Ford, Toyota or honda that's all I'll buy

[alexwolf]

I just got an 08 that had idle issues and shifted hard. Cleaned the mass air flow unit and replaced the filter and no issues whatsoever! 150k and going strong!