![]() ![]() ![]() Power's better than the 1.6, but it's marginal and I don't know if I'd spend the money. It handles well and I'd argue there's an overall feeling of refinement not found in other small SUVs. That and the recalls Ford has issued for the new Escape already.įord's C-platform underpins the new Escape, on which also sit the three- and five-door Focus and the C-Max.Īs I said from the Escape preview drive, I think the new ute actually borders on fun to drive. So that's one of Ford's challenges with its new baby. It's all good with the rest of the car, just as it was on the long lead but I got to say two people thought I was in some kind of new Subaru. There's not that big of a difference from what I remember of the 1.6. I have to say that I'd just go with the 1.6 and save fuel and money on the sticker. Thus I was looking forward to driving the 2.0-liter. It shouldn't have to be this difficult.ĮDITOR WES RAYNAL: I drove the Escape-Kuga to the rest of the world-with the 1.6-liter turbo on the preview and liked it a lot. Other cars have done the pairing in seconds, rather than the minutes it takes for this system to work. I also had trouble getting this system to pair with my phone-it's the same sort of issues I've had before. The touchscreen buttons are very small, and it requires you to take your eyes off the road to make the adjustments. I'm still not a fan of the Sync radio system. I drove this car to RM Auctions' headquarters in Ontario and with four people and all the camera/video gear, it was a tight fit. I would not buy the car simply because I dislike the seats so much. There were a couple of big disappointments for me like the acres of hard plastic in the interior and the flat-bottom seats are just downright uncomfortable. This looks like what crossovers should look like, and this is such a big departure from the vehicle it replaces, it seems a shame to call it by the same name. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I really like the new design, inside and out of the 2013 Ford Escape. ![]() Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns. Car Problem Resources Around the Site Information Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who praise our work.The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.Ī few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires. Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. ![]()
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