 My wife and I purchased a 2002 XLT 
Escape with leather seats in July of 
02.  We liked the body style of the 
vehicle and read all of the consumer 
reports on the vehicle; SUV of the 
Year, etc...
 This vehicle has to be the worst 
riding vehicle I have ever been in.  
The seats are very uncomfortable on 
long distance trips.  Road noise is 
awful.  Interior trim is cheaply 
designed.  Fit and finish leaves a lot 
to be desired.  
 Finally traded it this past weekend; 
OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
 At it's price, I honestly can not 
recommend this vehicle to anyone.
 