Opinions on used Ford Escape

Daughter's friend has offered her a 2016 4wd Escape with 117000 on the clock. She did say that the RDU growls when the vehicle has been driven for a while. The car looks clean otherwise, has good rubber, and the girl's dad is a mechanic. Her and our daughter are good friends so we feel confident that they aren't trying to pass off a lemon. I'd appreciate any thoughts, good or bad, or anyone's experience with Escape's. I've read some not so good things about trans and EPS problems. Thanks.