8 of 8 people found this review helpful
By wi_escape54843 on 03/24/13 10:02 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Bought this as commuter car knowing I'd give up some mileage to AWD, but hills of Duluth and tough winter made it good choice. With 1200 mi in just 2 wks, mpg < 21 on 160 mi daily commute w/ 90% hwy. Ford claim of 24 avg w 28 hwy is unacceptably inaccurate. By comparison - the 07 Sebring I traded avg 29 - 31 (seasonal), even my 03 dura max avg 20.6 for same journey as it is the ride I used for tough winter days.
Escape worsens this with a small tank compared to Sebring with barely 300 mi, compared to 420 I had. So far - I'm incredibly disappointed.
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3 of 5 people found this review helpful
By danc80 on 03/20/13 12:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape SEL 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
After having 4 Honda CRVs in a row I got very bored and decided it was time for a change.
I had seen newspaper articles and tv ads about how Ford was really coming around and producing a better product so I decided to give Ford a chance and go American!
Wow was I wrong.
The car was in the shop less than a week after I bought it and then back in again 3 days later.
I have had issues with the sunroof rattling annoyingly.
The door lock not functioning properly and the Sync system has major flaws including not recognizing major Roads!!!
Never in my life have I ever had an issue with any Honda ever. Ford is not ready I really made a mistake I feel like I bought a used car
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful
By sm2013 on 03/15/13 13:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
The SYNC systems in my vehicle has placed my car in the shop 3 times in four months totalling 1 month in the shop with 3 seperate rental cars. The SYNC system in my car resets itself multiple times within an hour whether I am in the middle of a call, etc. The ipod/phone have difficutly connecting frequently and the system freezes.
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1 of 13 people found this review helpful
By kingjim1945 on 03/12/13 15:04 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This car has the worst front seats i have ever had. We drove 1500 mile on vacation and could hardly walk after getting here. We have done this milage with other vehicles and no problem. Anybody doing a lot of traveling had better stay away from an escape.
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1 of 10 people found this review helpful
By sfneal on 03/09/13 16:39 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape SEL 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Overall am very happy with my purchase. Quiet, high quality cabin. Sync voice commands work most of the time and are very convenient. Engine is very responsive and ride is smooth.
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11 of 12 people found this review helpful
By romans116 on 03/03/13 16:31 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
My wife and I purchased our Escape back in October 2012.
We absolutely love it!
We test drove the 2013 Kia Sorento SX (smooth but interior felt cheap), 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring (too slow for me), and the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0L Turbo.
The Santa Fe was nice, but the deal breaker for me with the Santa Fe was you could not get roof racks with the panoramic sunroof, as you could with the Escape.
It also did not have memory seats.
If I am paying for a vehicle fully loaded, I want it fully loaded.
MPGs around the city are 21-22, Highway are 29-30.
The only thing we didn't get on the car was the hands-free tailgate feature.
I swapped it for a tow hitch.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By craign1 on 03/02/13 05:44 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
After 2 months and 2,000 miles, I am happy with this vehicle (SE 2.0 -- wasn't an option above).
I purchased for compact, AWD, and 3,500 lb. towing capacity.
Handles great in snow and muck.
Gas mileage is as expected -- about 20 around town, upwards of 28 on highway, so around 23/24 on average.
No issues thus far.
Sync works fine with phone, bluetooth streaming from iPad, USB stick.
I think this is as heavy and solid a small SUV as exists on the market today.
A bit pricey but with the 2.0 turbo its not entirely comparable to other small SUVs.
Engine is a bit buzzy at slow speeds (high pressure injectors, I'm told) but easily gotten used to.
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3 of 5 people found this review helpful
By cachten on 02/28/13 15:42 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I have 800 miles on my escape. Drive local, 5 miles to work, not much highway driving at all. I'm getting 15.5 miles per gallon. I'm quite upset over it since I gave up my Camry that I didn't have to fill up for 23 days At a time. Someone please tell me I will get better mileage after the break in period!
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8 of 10 people found this review helpful
By tweetabird on 02/23/13 13:58 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
..I absolutely adore my new Ford Escape Titanium!!!! Seriously. it's a beautiful, comfortable and oh so quiet ride! I also, love that I can push the hatch button in the car and then see my dog Lilly staring at me to get her out..when we go to the Park. The stereo system is fantastic!!
I have NOT had a single problem since I bought it 3 months ago.
Only asked out on a date at the gas station! LOL! Sync is working beautifully!!
My phone is wonderful to call family and friends! Navigation is beautiful!
Don't believe anyone that tells you different the screen is sweet and works beautifully! Drive the Titanium model only I say it is beautiful in the ginger ale(green) color! Worth every dime!
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5 of 12 people found this review helpful
By shortybus on 02/17/13 13:07 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
2013 Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost
I feel like I am a victim of false advertising. Fuel economy is definitely not up to the billing. I'm lucky to keep it over 21 average. I got rid of my '05 4-Runner to try to get better mileage, but it's barely cutting it.
Also, as described in numerous places here, Sync is buggy. I have recurring problems with my ipod and the Sync index. It's unpredictable and dsometimes unreliable. And when something's not right she won't shut up.
Bottom line, nice vehicle for the money as long as you are aware of the problems. Don't expect much for fuel economy, at least with the 2.0, unless you drive like a granny in a warm, dry climate on flat roads.
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