Have been driving my Ford Escape 2009 for almost 4 years. It had a very good price along with zero interest and noticeable discounts at the time we bought it. No problem with the engine at all. I don't even check the oil and cooling fluid levels. Had problem with the transmission though. It was jerky while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear which was fixed under warranty. Gas mileage has not changed after 4 years and is the same what the manufacturer claimed.