Jerry Robbin

The 2013 Ford Escape crossover is totally new from the ground up from its predecessor. The Escape has been totally re-engineered for the US & European markets. The Escape’s has so many advanced features and futuristic styling cues that it surpasses any of its domestic & foreign competition.

Even though Ford has had 3 recalls on the 2013 Escape since its introduction I think the new Escape is a trendsetter for its class.

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front and dual rear with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Driving Impression

The Escape Titanium I test drove drive train was powerful & had great acceleration. The Escape is easy to handle and takes curves with ease.

The brakes are adequate and can stop at any speed. The suspension did a great job at giving this vehicle a nice smooth ride.

The AWD system is brand new for 2013 and has sensors that can analyze data from 25 signals. The Escape really hugs the road and was fun to drive.

Under the Hood

The Escape  AWD 2.0-liter EcoBoost drive I test drove produced 240 HP was great on gas mileage with 21 m.p.g. in the city, 28 on the highway. The 2.0 motor produced 270 pound-feet of torque .

To get the optimum gas mileage on the EcoBoost engine you should use premium

The Escape has great acceleration and could handle any road situation.

Inside

The Escape’s interior is sleek looking, has plenty of room for passengers, has comfortable seats, has high tech gadgets and uses soft and appealing materials,

The gauges and controls are easy to read and use.  The center stack is nicely laid out and the controls are easy to use. Now that the Sync problems have been fixed it is a great info system that can help you with a host of tasks. The audio system and climate controls are operated with the updated My Ford Touch System.

My test drive had many creature features like leather seats, power panoramic Vista Roof, Parking Technology Package (includes Active Park),ambient lighting, heated power drivers seats, dual zone electronic automatic temperature control, intelligent Access with push-button start, voice activated navigation and the new hands free power lift gate. The cargo space with the rear seat up or down gave you plenty of room to haul the kids and bags of groceries home. There is 57.8 cu ft. of cargo space  behind the front seats and 34.3 of cargo space behind the rear seats.

Outside

The 2013 Escape’s styling is a total departure from its predecessor and has futuristic design cues.

The design is definitely has a European flare and is very contemporary. The Escape is aerodynamic & you definitely will see an increase in fuel economy.

One of the new innovations Ford has come up with is the hands free power tailgate, which opens and closes if you wave your foot under the rear bumper.

Summary

The Ford Escape is worth a test drive if you are in the market for a mid-size sport-utility vehicle, which has the latest technology and style.  The Ford Escapes futuristic styling and comfort features are worth a test drive before you buy your next vehicle.

Specifications

Measurements

• Width: 72.4 in.
• Height: 66.3 in.
• Length: 178.1 in.
• Ground clearance: 7.9 in.
• Front track: 61.5 in.
• Rear track: 61.6 in.
• Wheelbase: 105.9 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 34.3 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 68.1 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 1500 lbs.**
• Curb weight: 3598 lbs.

Interior

Front Seats

• Front headroom: 39.9 in.
• Front hip room: 54.8 in.
• Front legroom: 43.1 in.
• Front shoulder room: 56.0 in.
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear hip Room: 52.4 in.
• Rear headroom: 39.0 in.
• Rear legroom: 36.8 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 55.3 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Rear ventilation duct