I'm glad they fixed the bug-eye look of the Escape with this refresh I liked the look of the '20 sans-headlights so it's nice to see they fixed that look.

Absolutely agree with you about the infotainment screen. Number one complaint with vehicles is infotainment systems, yet manufacturers keep putting more and more functions into the screen. I absolutely hate it and find it distracting.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather that whole infotainment touch screen crap go away altogether, talk about distracted driving, lets just add a 12+ inch tablet to the dash of every vehicle to go alongside the driver playing on their phone.

@JakeDrives1

Жыл бұрын

I'm 30yo and that thing would be a struggle. Looking for a new car for my mom that's a total deal breaker! the only deal breaker on the whole car!

@dstevens518

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeDrives1 It's at the point I'm looking at which used cars don't bury features in the screen or take over my driving with electronic nannies. I can't buy new any more, car manufacturers are in fact saying they don't want my money....

@JakeDrives1

Жыл бұрын

@@dstevens518 I'm getting to the same point. I replaced my 2021 Volvo Xc60 with a 2023.. The tech nonsense is maddening, you turn an electronic nanny off, restart the car and it's back on.. Can't deactivate the auto start stop. The list goes on. I always try to keep a second car that is MUCH more analog. I have a 2003 VW Beetle Turbo S with 6 speed manual heading my way on a transport truck.. Always need a back up for these modern, tech filled piles. When I finish my volvo lease. I'll likely be going back in time!

The 2023 Escape comes standard with a 9" infotainment screen and physical buttons to control HVAC. For those of us who prefer smaller infotainment screens, physical buttons/knobs, and a lower cost vehicle - simply don't get the expensive $3,000+ Technology Package. The Technology Package adds many electronic features that many of us don't want, including the bigger 13.2" screen which replaces the HVAC buttons with on-screen controls. It's best to do some research of your own, instead of relying on the video reviewers to tell you everything. The reviewer also didn't mention another key feature - the rear seats can be adjusted forwards & backwards just like the front seats. This is a cool feature of the Escape that isn't offered by very many competitors. If optioned right, the Escape can please many buyers.

Just picked up our 23 escape st-line select 2 months ago and love it. I’m 6.1 and 360lbs and find it as roomie as anything out their in this class.I Drove a 2003 for 20 years and it was bullet proof,Its still on the road.Fingers crossed on this one lasting just as long and being just as good a vehicle.

This vehicle has come quite a way in the past decade. I remember sitting in the back of a Ford Escape, circa 2014. I'm short, and it still felt like sitting in the backseat of a Mustang or a Camaro.

Physical buttons are so much easier to use and so much more safe. You can do them without diverting your eyes.

Love the screen size and display but I really dislike Fords move to screen based adjustments. That’s why I love my Maverick. All the proper button are layer out perfectly. They just need to combine the 2 things.

@wolfshanze5980

11 ай бұрын

The Maverick was done a LOT better than this hunk of junk (I do agree the Maverick was done right). However, Ford is overcharging for a very bland and ordinary SUV. Other competitors are making better SUVs with better features for the same or less than Ford.

You literally clicked the down arrow on that animation and made it go away. It has the exact feature you're asking for.

Well Ryan, your number one Subaru critic decided on 2023 Outback Touring XT to regain trust in the brand. Feel like I needed to get that off of my chest right away 😂. With that said, I think Ford has a well improved Escape here. They’ve had a tumultuous past with their PTU’s and failing due to overheating and sludge inside. Hopefully, these have an improved design. Not sure I’d want to be the one to buy it new as depreciation hits these hard and fast.

Lil bit over priced but can't beat the look 🔥😍 absolutely stunning!!

@wolfshanze5980

11 ай бұрын

The only problem the Escape has is other companies make SUVs too.

A great review. We ordered one...the Platinum. You convinced us.

Thanks for another great review, Ryan!

Ford definitely killed it with the styling. The price is a hard pill to swallow though. However, it does seem that the higher prices are just becoming the standard on all makes and models

@rustlesee

Жыл бұрын

Totally! New prices are averaging around $48k now.

@danhall3450

Жыл бұрын

Fully loaded Outback XT goes for about the same & is way more better!

@dont4450

Жыл бұрын

Chevy came out with their new totally redone Trax. I tested one and bought it. It's almost fully loaded. For under 25 grand.

@dont4450

Жыл бұрын

​@@danhall3450that depends. If it's got the 4 cylinder yes. But steer clear of the 6 cylinder. They have been troublesome

@mvcharisma2968

Жыл бұрын

That’s Bidenomics 😂

Best Review I seen. Thank you bro!👍👍👍

Absolutely phenomenal 💯

All the ppl bitching about controls on screen, this has advanced voice control, you can control HVAC and radio by voice, no touching screen. Audio control is on the steering wheel. Do your research and stop bitching.

Have a '20 Escape SE that my wife leased and I took over. I didn't care for the look but love the drive and its capabilities. Plus, I'm all city driving and get 27 mpg. May have to get this refreshed model a look since my lease is almost up.

You tell em! Get rid of the virtual climate system controls! Hard buttons are the better option.

Ford escape..Overall looking good, clean dashboard layout with nice display and better driving manner ...superb suv

My 2020 Escape S AWD in Sport Mode, does move pretty quick and the handling is pretty good, and it has the 1.5L EcoBoost.

I do drive a 2020 Ford Escape SE since mid March 2022. My sister drove a 2023 Ford Escape for a week. She liked the smooth drive. She wasn’t used to the dial automatic transmission. She didn’t even try to used Apple Car Play towards it. It took me a couple weeks to get used towards mine. It was easy for me on Apple Car Play. My sister used to have a 2002 Ford Escape for almost 16 years. I even drove her Ford Escape once in Florida. I even drove a 2009 Ford Escape for a week as a loaner car. I used to have a 2015 Ford Escape for almost for 5 years till it died on me.

24:47 all SUV’s mini or what not should be able to handle a basic dirt camp site. Kudos to Ford on the Escape.

I have a 2023 Escape (Active) with the 1.5L 3 cylinder. This engine is a first for me, I'm used to driving a V6.

I have a 2013 Escape and just love it. Virtually no problems with the car at all and it has been a beast in our Colorado winters. In fact I recently gave it to my son for his first car. Would definitely entertain purchasing this new version.

@FinancialStorm7

Жыл бұрын

That year escape has 17 recalls listed 💀

@Macman608

Жыл бұрын

Yes maybe so. I know mine didn’t hit the shop 17 times. Still, it’s been a fantastic car and still is going strong.

@kenhoward3512

Жыл бұрын

@@Macman608 Ford has *earned* a reputation for problems. Of course not every single unit will be bad, but it's somewhat more of a gamble than with some other brands - especially at today's inflated purchase prices plus the cost and inconvenience of repairs when the warranty ends.

@haroldbeauchamp3770

Жыл бұрын

Hope you’ve changed that PTU and rear differential fluid often. Those are NOT forgiving due to lack of maintenance.

The heads up display in the 2020 can be turned off quite easily, and the data is clear & readable whilst wearing polarised sunglasses (Maui Jim's). The Mazda version was just a blur. I do like the new centre grill, but prefer the Macan-esque headlights of the 2020.

We purchased a used 2018 Titanium Turbo with every bell and whistle conceivable. Over 50K invested after mods. Someone added a throaty aftermarket exhaust and it has some trim and cosmetic addons. Ruby red with black rims. She's a sweet little thing, but sucks gas like she's not had a drink in a year. That's okay, we didn't buy her for fuel economy. She's my wife's SUV and she loves it. I'm waiting for a good snow this winter to test out the AWD system. So far no problems. I upgraded the Ford software and the stop/start feature turned off, but I'm okay with that for it was annoying to us.

I really enjoy my '21 2.0L Escape SEL with Stealth Package. It's comfortable on long rides (no seat fatigue at all - something I couldn't say for my old Forester), get's 33-35 mpg on the highway, and is downright fast for a compact SUV. I ended up choosing it over the Bronco Sport because it's more powerful and gets better MPG while still having essentially the same "offroad" capability (of the regular BS, not the Badlands of course). It has gotten me everywhere I need to go on Forest Roads in the mountains of TN/NC/VA, and it will only get better when I put some Falken Wildpeak Trail ATs on it. My only complaints are the (1) easily scratched interior plastic, and (2) the kind of ugly face, which this refresh has fixed. Also, I would never have gone for the top model. My SEL came in a little over 30k, which is much more reasonable for the class.

@lego4virgo

Жыл бұрын

I have a '20 Ford Escape S AWD, with the 1.5L, and I plan to also pick up 4 new Falken Wildpeak Trail ATs, since I plan to do some camping, now. I bought my '20 in '21, with 8K in incentives, so I walked out the door with it for $20,200. BTW, be aware that there's an issue with the welds/hinges on the driver's door, which are starting to break from use--happened to me already, but was fixed under warranty. NHTSA is investigating to see if they need to have Ford do a recall (the answer is yes--118 incidents already).

I like the ST line elite trim

Great review! do you also have a review of Toyota RAV4 Limited? Do you have recommendation on which to choose?

Never though I would consider a 40k car to be a good value, but this Escape actually is, when you consider a loaded Crosstrek can hit 32K+.

@wolfshanze5980

11 ай бұрын

Most other competitors in this segment offer more for less, it's not a deal at all. Typical Ford overcharge for nothing special. Do people not even bother looking at the competition anymore... "well someone said Ford is a deal, so I'm just gonna take their word for it and buy it".

@Ryzen9800-c2y

11 ай бұрын

The thing is you are dead wrong and its the other way around, Ford usually gives more for the buck than its competitors. @@wolfshanze5980

@freshtowels3917

6 ай бұрын

Competition doesn't offer this amount of power. Only the escape has an upgrade motor. So it's definitely a good value if you look at it that way.

Mazda has the heads-up display and I love it. I see not only the speed I'm going but also puts in the navigation for turn by turn. So I don't have to look down to the side. It works great more than two years. What I didn't get in my Mazda was a turbo. Those break more than heads-up displays and are very costly to repair or replace.

@imdanhaha

11 ай бұрын

This vido isn't about Mazda

If everyone started calling touch screen controls “Lagonda Controls,” nobody would ever integrate them into their interior designs again.

Excellent review. can you test 2023 Mitsubishi outlander PHEV please ?

I don't think this is really a focus successor when it costs literally 2x as much as my 2016 did (and also still have heated seats, wheel), and I don't think you'll be allowed to throw that escape around the autocross like I get to with the focus.

it would be nice to see this car dealing with snow

I love the big screen. Doesn't play DVDs like the 2nd gen navigation eh?

Yay, Ford!

So, would you get this or the bronco sport

I like the square bodies of the Bronco Sport, I just don’t like the small engines. I had a couple Bronco II’s and loved them, simple with very few bells and whistles, but I liked the size and yet I never had an issue with hauling. I fit a full size washer and dryer in the back of my Bronco II, door closed, just didn’t latch. The new round aerodynamic body styles are very feminine.

As a UX Designer, myself, that infotainment system looks emensly frustrating to use. If a system like this is frustrating I, personally, think that it means it can also be dangerous as a consequence. It's not a trend that I like seeing.

Great review. We’ll keep driving our reliable Subie’s

I have a 2017 Titanium since new. I do like the new 2023's but not thrilled about how many models there are and the option packages. So confusing. One thing I do not like about the higher end models is the heat and AC controls. I like my physical buttons. Not having to go through them on a screen. The Escape does seem a little priced high, but I drive for Uber and Lyft, and I get lot of compliments from people telling me how nice my Escape is and how nice it rides compared to all the other Compact SUV'S they been in.

Climate controls absolutely should not be baked into a touchscreen. They need to be separate, physical inputs (buttons, knobs, etc.). Having to look at the screen while trying to navigate through multiple menus/settings, including having to try to tap the right spot while moving, is dangerous as hell. Physical buttons and/or knobs let you rest your fingers on them to ensure you've found them before you actually manipulate them. Touchscreens register input the moment you touch them, so if you touch the wrong spot (which happens more often than not when in motion), you can end up in other menus or settings that further distract the driver. It's an absolutely awful thing to do with climate controls that, frankly, should be banned at the federal level. Radio inputs should be the same way, at least for volume and source selection. These are too frequently used to be put on the touchscreen.

My Mazda 3 HB Premium has the head up display reflected directed on the windshield. I believe it is a better version of this, this looks like it will break.

All those little "buttons" in the info screen are fine while standing still, but not while driving. I much prefer Honda's newest dash designs, combining the screen and physical climate control knobs and volume knob (and shift lever rather than the circular knob). Honda, evidently, put more thought into usability, this time around, rather than being the most "modern."

I hate tech for the sake of tech. In my Ranger XL, If I want my fan speed slower, I reach down, feel the dial, & turn it lower. My eyes never leave the road.

I bought a 2023 Toyota Venza limited and I love it.

I prefer to have physical button for AC control.

I like it when you flatten the back seats and lie down in the back and comment about it. Strangely enough, that is one of the first things I look at. If I can't camp in it, I won't consider it.

What's the music he's using at the end ?

Is there a reason you haven't reviewed the latest version of the Nissan Rogue? The latest model was out in 2021 and there has been no review.

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Nissan never sent one to the PNW

In California, if you don't take everything with you, someone else will definitely do it for you 😂

Can you test the new outlander phev?

I purchased a car a Todd Judy Ford in Charleston. I was told it had blind spot detection and driver assist. Before I made it home the check engine light came on after I got gas. I took it back and they said they would fix the light and the backup camera that is blurry and points at my plate. I picked up the car and drove home realizing there were no driver assist options or blind spot warnings. I contacted them and they said that they were sorry they thought the 2019 Ford Escape Titanium had those options. I could trade it on for a more expensive car but there was nothing they could do. When asked about the backup camera they responded they didn’t see anything wrong with it. Now I am stuck with a car that doesn’t have the options I need since I am handicapped with CP and no recourse for their error. John Fitzwater Belle WV. 25015 I have metal plates in my neck. Artificial Achilles tendon left leg. 4 surgeries on my hands, 2 hernia surgery, colon resection, veracilles removed, and other challenges. I work full-time at Riverside and have reached my limits. I just want the car I was told I was buying. Not their mistake because they did know their inventory. Help.

That infotainment system would be a dealbreaker for me. SEPARATE climate controls please.

When are you taking it on the real course?

Have the 2020 Esc Tita in the pearl white metallic with the 20" wheels and still love it. It looks great, is super comfortable, really zippy with turbo and feature-rich. Hate Ford has in Plat, now dropped the turn indicators from the mirrors, downsized max wheels to 19 and moved climate to the screen only, as their S4 UI is not ready for that yet.

I think I’d still go with the Subaru Crosstrek. Cheaper in price and better AWD. The escape was originally made as a cheaper alternative to the Explorer and Expedition. No way in Hades an Escape is worth $40,000+. Not sure why Ford and GM are recently trying to price their cars like they’re German luxury brands. Can spend a pinch more and get a BMW/Mercedes at this point.

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

I think you could probably get a new Subaru Crosstrek Sport for less than what they want for this Escape, and, they ride remarkably well for their size and type of vehicle.. And, you're right - the Subaru AWD system is hard to beat, though the Ford AWD system in this Escape did noticeably better than Mazda's, for example.

@aboutface102

Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2021 Hybrid AWD SE Escape brand new. $32,000 and I average 40 mpg. It's pretty sweet. I would never go for the Platinum trim, the SE is just fine.

@GHinWI

Жыл бұрын

@@aboutface102: that’s the thing-they always review the top end trim for some reason. I also have the hybrid and it’s the way to go-Ford should just stop making the 1.5 and 2.0 powertrains for this car and make them all hybrid.

@aboutface102

Жыл бұрын

@@GHinWI Totally agree. It has plenty of power and the gas mileage is so good, I would never go back to non hybrid.

Looks decent. I still think the second generation has held up design wise

@justinlyons5374

10 ай бұрын

agree!! I own one

I bought a ford escape 2x both had 2013 and 2015 once they hit 100000 miles the first one was having a misfire then I wrecked it and the second one the engine and transmission failed at the same time

I have a 2017 Escape I bought used and quite like it. The small size with the functional tech is perfect for me. My brother also has a ‘17 just a little over 100k miles and his transmission just went out so that’s not great.

@GHinWI

Жыл бұрын

People never change the fluid, then act surprised when the transmission/differential/PTU goes out at 120k. The fluid is tar after that long.

@JZirn

Жыл бұрын

@@GHinWI I mean I think he goes in regularly to the dealership and gets that changed out but I’m not sure. Definitely a good thing to remember.

The screen would be a deal breaker for me. Climate control should be three knobs (four with dual zone) only. No buttons. No screens. Heated seats? Buttons. Anything driving related? Dedicated buttons. Screens are too distracting.

@colinmorrow2410

9 ай бұрын

No

@beyondthispoint5557

8 ай бұрын

@@colinmorrow2410 yes

@deviouslaw

6 ай бұрын

What do you drive?

@beyondthispoint5557

6 ай бұрын

@@deviouslaw either a GMC truck or a Mitsubishi Outlander (which has a fairly huge screen)

Diesel was preferred among 2022 models in Turkey and Europe, and the highest milk figure was caught in it, I guess, 1.5 ecoblue option will be in 2024 in diesel engine future it should definitely be diesel 1.5 ecoblue

It’s a beautiful car. The price is steep for a Ford I feel like. Also I would worry about repair costs of all those electronics long term. The lack of physical buttons for climate control is a dealbreaker for me. That’s dangerous. Too much time to figure that out while driving. Especially if you were in heavy traffic.

@lanemorrow7417

Жыл бұрын

You can also learn voice commands and sync will change fan speed, temps etc. for you

@chrishayden7016

6 ай бұрын

That's what I use in our 2020 Escape. 'ding-Say a Command'.

So the Focus hatch became the Escape hatch?

Can we get a tour of that chicken coop?

My 21 edge has on screen and when the screen doesn't work at times the hvac doesn't work or you can't control hvac. I would have to ding Ford for that. Manual is the way to go and it's also distracting when you drive trying to change it on screen. Your video clewrly shows how distracting it is when driving.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

Oh, well, that's the crap everyone wants, touch screen this, touch screen that, oh digital gauges oh how cute...yep, until like you have experienced, it don't work. I have no idea how many miles are on my 2005 Ford Taurus because of the digital odometer garbage....seriously, why is it so many people are so lazy to not be able to press a mechanical button that worked for 100+ years.

I’m curious, does anyone think that there will be an eco sport replacement?

@freshtowels3917

Жыл бұрын

No sorry. Ford will just abandon that segment all together.

@imdanhaha

10 ай бұрын

@@freshtowels3917 Yep, it's sad.

@imdanhaha

10 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Ecosport

Alternatively having buttons to access all individual functions that are commonly used will cost more as they are going to be more wiring and more materials used. My counter argument is the system that is used in Subarus that have split screens for infotainment vs normal car functions such as AC controls safety settings etc. I love that arrangement best. Just hope the touch screens will last 10 years at least.

@spockskynet

Жыл бұрын

I seriously doubt a few feet of copper wire and some plastics buttons cost all that much.

@GHinWI

Жыл бұрын

@@spockskynet: the screen is there for both build cost and reliability. With buttons/knobs, there are lots of things to go wrong, especially in the first year or two . The screen either works or doesn’t and if you consolidate lots of functions on the screen, it improves reliability scores, which everyone is focused on.

@spockskynet

Жыл бұрын

@@GHinWI That is complete nonsense. We'We've had physical buttons for decades and things weren't known for breaking all the time. Screens are not user friendly and downright dangerous for some functions. Car makers are completely out of touch with reality. I have a hard time believing you're not a bot or carmaker pr drone.

I owned a 2009 Ford Escape. The transmission was/is reliable, but had numerous problems with parts and functionality. I even had the "throttle body" go bad, which created unsafe driving. Ford somehow was able to avoid an official recall with it, though they sent letters out and paid for its replacement. First Ford and last Ford for me. Subaru Wilderness all the way.

@smartzoli

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your Subaru. I had a 15 Forester and had so many problems that I'll never own a Subaru again so I guess ymmv

@Madaster1917

Жыл бұрын

@@smartzoli There are documented problems with Subarus in that period. I did my research. All is good now. Car is killing it. Ford is overpriced caca

Did not know they still made the Escape. With the release of the Bronco Sport, thought this was retired. We ordinarily agree about most if not everything. But not this time. I will take your word for the driving impressions, as I have not driven 1. The looks do nothing for me. Does not scream hot hatch to me at all. I don't use those driver assistant devices you spoke of either. However, I would probably use them IF I had them in my current vehicles. lol. (would be fun). While everyone is screaming too much for new vehicle prices, and I hate to jump on that wagon, but this is over priced for what it appears to be imo.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

The hatch (camper shell door) on my pickup is hot in the summer, dumbest creating of a name "Hot Hatch"...just call it what it is, a damn hatch-back car trying to be an SUV.

@trenton737

Жыл бұрын

The Bronco Sport is much smaller

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

@@trenton737 More about the size of the Ford Ecosport.

@crazygamingyt7245

8 ай бұрын

The bronco is worse then the escape bro

@chrishayden7016

6 ай бұрын

And a LOT noisier.

"please, please just learn how to park" Says the guy who couldn't love hill decent control more. I love how it puts it in low gear and feathers the brake for me!!!

Why don't u do a off-road test on the new Ford Expedition stealth

@drivingsports

11 ай бұрын

If/when we can get one from Ford, we will!

Why are car manufacturers making things less user friendly? I have a 22 Escape as a fleet vehicle with physical buttons for HVAC, what a downgrade having them on the screen like that. Another note, I have the 1.5l 3Cyl AWD and its the least refined powertrain I've ever driven. Also hate how the dial shifter feels. Other dial shifters I've had in rentals have a more tactile feel so you notice each change in gear. Almost every time I'm in a hurry going from Drive to Reverse I turn it to quickly into Park.

@scottoden4144

Жыл бұрын

If you hate it the why did you buy it?

@imdanhaha

10 ай бұрын

@@scottoden4144 exactly

As Ryan said, along with many of the comments I’ve read, WHY?? Why put so many controls on the screen? I find it funny (not funny haha, but funny weird) how there has been such a push in recent years against distracted driving, with the no texting and driving laws and no distracted driving laws, and yet here we are. Vehicle manufacturers every year with every new redesign or refresh, make it more and more distracting to perform simple basic car functions. It shouldn’t be a 4 step process to turn a fan up or down or adjust temperature. It’s like manufacturers are in a competition to see who can make simple functions the most difficult. Stop it!

Why did Ford have to do the climate controls like that. They could of just made it one touch on the screen. Instead they had to make it more complicated than it had to be.

I want to buy this sheet

BRING BACK BUTTONS

11:50 tend to be forced to focus on the screen, forcing you to take away from focusing on driving.

I cant imagine why anyone would take this over the Mazda CX-30. The interior, handling and reliability are leafues ahead of Ford's compact SUV. I understand the appeal of the Maverick based in the same platform as the Escape due to the utility of the bed.

@tpolerex7282

Жыл бұрын

The total passenger and cargo volumes are a whole class above the CX-30, which is considered a sub-compact. This compares to the CX-5/50

@lego4virgo

Жыл бұрын

I rented a Mazda CX-30 two years ago and I currently own a '20 Ford Escape, and I'm going to have to disagree with everything you just said, here.

It actually look quite attractive, this little bugger.

are you still in washington?

@superset5

Жыл бұрын

he is

Top notch refresh. They saved this car!! Very nice interior changes as well. I was super interested in this car for my parents until about 11:00 when Ryan started fussing with the climate screen. Hard pass for my 60yo parents. Hard pass. Shame!! That is so fussy.

@reserva120

Жыл бұрын

Hard pass is such a stupid child like moronic comment to make - so very stupid.

@lego4virgo

Жыл бұрын

Dude, I'm 58 about to be 59 and the screen is no issue for me.

I recently bought the 2022 Vignale as Australia did not get a 2023 version. It's controls seem laid out much better then your version. You failed to mention the lack of paddle shifters and the use of the "L" button in Sports Mode. How the gear changes do not happen till red line. Much faster acceleration. Disappointed that there is no visual indication of which of the 10 gears available your vehicle is in. Sports mode instead of having D or L in the centre of the Tacho should show the gear being used. Also a strange cost saving by Ford for the Australian market they removed the plastic engine cover and left it all exposed. Also have the pearl white metallic with the 20" wheels which are not suitable for our poor country roads.

@chrishayden7016

6 ай бұрын

My 2020 Escape doesn't have the cover, either. Not certain why; earlier build models in that year did.

For that price you get the base Lincoln corsair

Eyes on the road hands on the wheel, petty for sure

They’re one of the the quickest and best handling of small SUVs, and while they sit on the same platform, they’re aren’t a hot hatch in the same way the Focus is. I have both a 2021 Escape ST-Line and a 2023 Focus ST (I’m not in the USA and I realise the current gen Focus was never released there) and apart from the Focus using the 2.3L, it’s centre of gravity and suspension set up make it far, far more nimble and composed in cornering than the Escape, which feels soft and large in comparison, as you’d expect it to.

My edge was the same way on the radio...hated it..ford does need to fix the radio thing I liked mine but I got only 4 days out of a tank of fuel...witch was ok compared to my toyota tacoma..

Beautiful compact SUV. However, I’d rather have a Japanese suv for that price. Is that 2.0 engine known for 200k-300k life span, with minimal maintenance? I think not!

@yankeesrule587

10 ай бұрын

who keeps a car into the 200-300k mile range ?

A car's climate control should be hard buttons

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

Everything in any vehicle should have manual buttons, switches...all that touch screen stuff is garbage, costs way too much, and fails taking out everything else in the process.

interesting

Did you forget to do the sleep test?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

Not flat and not the right segment. We did it for the upcoming Bronco Sport review.

$41k, Why some one will buy this over RAV4 XLE or Outback?

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Dunno. I'd take the Outback over the Escape AND the RAV4.

Better bet is a CX5

No ventilated front seats at a sticker price over $41,000 for a small SUV? Ford still seems like they're a few years behind the times.

How often are you really interacting with the climate while driving? Set it to Auto and be done with it.

Im getting rid of my 2022 toyota corolla and getting one of these.

@lego4virgo

Жыл бұрын

Or...give the Toyota Corolla Cross a look.

@Andrew_460

Жыл бұрын

@@lego4virgo why would i buy another toyota? I want a reliable car not a piece of junk.

I used to love ford now Hyundai has done it for me

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Hyundai sucks, unless they're on fire....

for me, I wouldn't buy this car without the head up display.

Lol... $42K for an Escape? 😅

@haroldbeauchamp3770

Жыл бұрын

Right. In 3 years I suspect that 42k to be more like 25k due to the heavy depreciation on these.

@wildbill23c

Жыл бұрын

Yep, people keep overpaying for everything so the prices just keep on climbing...there's nothing in that Escape worth more than about $20k.