• New 2017 model year Ford Escape to reach showrooms in the spring with innovative and environmentally friendly Auto Start/Stop technology standard on two new EcoBoost^® engines – the 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter twin-scroll; Auto Start/Stop shuts off the engine during common stops, eliminating unnecessary fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions

• Ford’s newest SUV offers advanced driver-assist technologies such as Enhanced Active Park Assist, a lane-keeping system, and adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support; a first for Ford, SYNC^® Connect allows drivers to use a smartphone app to start their Escape, lock doors and check fuel level from anywhere

• 2017 model builds on nameplate success: in 2015, Escape set an all-time sales record with 306,492 units sold; 2016 Escape was tied for Highest Ranked Compact SUV in Initial Quality in the most recent J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Study

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FORD ESCAPE FORUM – The Ford Escape – the vehicle that helped popularize one of the largest automotive segments – is being significantly updated for model year 2017 with more of what Escape customers said they wanted – the latest driver-assist technologies, connectivity and two new fun-to-drive and efficient EcoBoost^® engines.

Escape is currently one of the best-selling vehicles in its class. In 2015, a record 306,492 Escapes were sold in the U.S., making it Ford’s number two nameplate behind F-Series, the best-selling vehicle line in the U.S. for 34 straight years.

The new Escape, scheduled to launch in the spring, features available SYNC^® Connect mobile access and driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, a lane-keeping system, and Enhanced Active Park Assist – all packed in a vehicle that’s been redesigned from the inside out.

Escape is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start/Stop technology standard with either of two new-to-Escape EcoBoost engines – a 1.5-liter EcoBoost and a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged EcoBoost. Auto Start/Stop technology shuts off the engine during common stops, so the vehicle burns no gas and emits zero tailpipe emissions.

“To improve an already-great vehicle, it was important that we listened to our customers,” said Milton Wong, Ford Escape chief engineer. “Escape owners drove these changes by telling us how we could make one of the best-selling vehicles in the segment even better.”

Changes to the interior began with a new push-button electronic parking brake, which replaces the large, traditional hand-actuated parking brake. This change dramatically enhanced the front-row experience for the driver.

The gear shifter was repositioned rearward to give improved access to climate controls on the center stack. In addition, a media bin was added at bottom of the stack, offering access to a USB port and a covered power outlet. The redesign also features improved cup holders, two new storage bins and a larger center armrest.

The new Escape features an all-new steering wheel with easy-to-work buttons for audio and climate system controls, and a new “swing-bin” glove box gives provides easier access to stored items.

“Virtually every surface a customer will touch is new, in design or material,” said Chris Mazur, Escape program manager. “In some cases, it’s the minor changes that have the greatest impact on driver or passenger comfort.”

On the exterior of the vehicle, design changes to the front and rear give the new Escape a more confident, rugged persona. The redesigned hood and raised trapezoidal upper set a wider stance – evoking a more prominent feel for the front of the new Escape.

More of the smart technologies that drivers want

Escape will be available with two new-to-Escape powertrains – a 1.5-liter EcoBoost and a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged EcoBoost – and both will include Auto Start/Stop technology as standard equipment. Base models are powered by a 2.5-liter i-VCT four-cylinder engine.

The Ford Auto Start/Stop system senses when a vehicle is sitting idle and shuts off the engine to conserve fuel. When shut off, an engine burns no fuel and emits zero harmful emissions.

“Auto Start/Stop is the equivalent of turning off the lights when you leave a room, or turning off a water faucet when you’re done washing dishes,” said Wong. “It’s a high-tech approach to more efficient driving.”

Since its introduction for the 2001 model year, Ford Escape has been a leader in offering advanced driver-assist technologies. The 2017 Escape carries on that leadership. In addition to other favorite features such as a hands-free liftgate and SYNC 3 driver-connectivity system, the new Escape features these available technologies:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning and Brake Support: Sensors detect when Escape is approaching a slow-moving vehicle and adjusts cruise control accordingly

• SYNC Connect: Lets owners use a smartphone app to start, lock, unlock and locate their vehicle

• Enhanced Active Park Assist: Provides automatic steering assistance to park the vehicle in a parallel or perpendicular parking spot, and pull out from tight parallel parking spots

• Lane-Keeping System: The system includes lane-keeping assist, which alerts drivers when they drift unintentionally from their lane, and lane-keep aid, which provides steering assistance to guide an unintentionally drifting vehicle back in its lane

• Driver Alert System: Using data from the lane-keeping system, Driver Alert detects signs of fatigued driving and provides a warning on the instrument cluster

I attended a dealer training session yesterday on the 2020 Escape. It has a few upgrades over earlier years. One is that the AWD model has the ability to completely disengage the rear wheel drivetrain. But it will renegade in a fraction of a second if needed. This will help gas mileage. The rear seats move 6 inches for and aft to allow for more leg room or cargo space as needed. 

I do not like the screen setting above the dash. My wife is short, 5 foot 2 inches, and with the seat up us high as it will go she could not see over it. It blocked a large portion of her visibility. Doesn't Ford model the interiors for shorter people?

The front end design looks too much like Focus. Ford is trying to appease the ex Focus buyers. What they have done is alienate the people who like the look of an SUV. 

The drag coefficient is less than a Mustang GT. They are going for mileage.  

I was so uninthused about the looks of the 2020 Escape that I bought a completely loaded Ruby Red 2019 Escape Titanium 4wd with a tow package. 

Has anyone had any information here on installing them, build quality or just a review ?  My Escape is a 2018 and I am disabled. I get out of my Escape, stand and grab the front to rear side rails to support myself and hand to hand scoot back to the rear side window, open the rear door and remove my crutches and then am able to walk. The pull on the rails is no slight pull and crossbars would tighten and strengthen my movement safety. And...... facilitate roof rack duty occasionally to boot. Any opinions ?  I LOVE my Ford Escape.

I have all the settings correct I think. Any advice?

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Hidden prototype 2017 Ford Escape is empowered, an insight into the changes in mid-cycle version. The inside and closing selection of powertrains, for now will stay a mystery! Still place to front-wheel drive stage, everything in it’s very subject to change. Great sway on promotion within the outdoor layout changes had upgraded Border and present Fusion. The 2017 Ford Escape got a brand new grille, modernized HID headlights with LED daytime running lights, lower air intakes. The fog lights are stayed, covered with camo, so it’s anticipated the change in their own look. The final part of the vehicle has passed via the redesign process when it comes to a distinct-appearing taillights. The image still has a dual exhaust exits, which points to the choice power units, but not on the finished look of the exhaust system.

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The Escape compact SUV got two rows of seats. The inside is open and satisfies the needs of transportation as many as five passengers. Even though the inside is really to stay undetected, is anticipated to Ford’s latest Sync 3 infotainment set up. The new appearance provides the Escape more superior feel thanks to more modern, grown up fashion.

Changes in the bid, the drive unit isn’t anticipated, but still potential. In the event of Escape versions, it was revealed the discretionary engine might be better than that offered in the regular bundle. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine there as an elective engine, but was in standard offer of the Fusion sedan versions. This engine was so striking and was promised that Ford replaced the same, at Fusion with 1.5 L turbocharged engine. It’s a 3 hp and ONE pound-feet more than 1.6 L engine. The most powerful engine in the Escape version’s discretionary 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine which makes 240 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Changes in the type of a 9-speed automatic and a 10-speed automatic transmission are possible, but really not yet supported for the 2017 Ford Escape.

This version is very advantageous in the Ford range. Notwithstanding the progress, it will not anticipate a radical escalation in prices.

my car idles perfectly (500-1000 rpm) starts everytime, engages in gear everytime without slippage, but my problem is whenever i try to accelerate the car struggles in each gear. I will have the gas pedal to the floor and the car will accelerate but its seems like it is choking out and will take a long long time to reach any speed. My first gear fully stretched out usually gets me to 50 km/h but now, fully stretched my car only gets to about 20-25 km/h. its struggles going up hills and i can barely get to 100km/h to be on the highway. I've changed the fuel filter and even brought the car to the mechanic where he said it was a weak timing belt. i paid for that to be fixed and the problem did not go away. (i installed the fuel filter my self). do any of you have any suggestions as to what the problem may be? ive exhasuted all my limited car knowledge and i can't search on google for problems anymore. HELP!!!

  Mine is Deep Impact Blue.

More here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/25/2017-ford-escape-spy-shots/

Thanks.

Mike

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There were some cosmetic and mechanical updates along the way, but the Escape was getting old. Still, with such strong sales, Ford didn’t particularly need to completely remake the Escape. But it did just that. The 2013 Escape marks a complete departure from the crossover SUV it replaces. It was spawned from the company’s One Ford initiative that aims to offer the same or similar vehicles globally. This ’13 Escape, for example, will be sold as the Kuga in Europe.

Here is the rest of the article

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-ford-escape-ecoboost-first-drive-review

This video makes me long for days past. Ahhh the Detroit Auto Show, how you are missed. I remember celebrating a especially profitable enterprise, I can still taste the bread bowl soup like I am there.