Used 2013 Ford Escape Titanium SUV Review
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raghureddy2013,07/20/2012
Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
* Overall recommended buy
* Driven 5,000Kms mostly on highway ( 3500Kms)
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Escape 2013 - Made for this decade.
* Fully functional Tech. - Rivals
Luxury Models
* Chinks will be corrected with factory recalls
* This shouldn't stop you from buying
* Smoothest power delivery and handling in class
* Great safety features
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An American car with European heart
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Small, Quick & Very … Functional
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19 inch wheels has its advantages & dis-advantages
Scott,03/21/2016
Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 transmissions
Both winshield motors burnt out
Turbo seal went out
Exhaust in cabin
Special tires for Titanium model expensive
Front Tie rods and sway bar replaced
Steve,12/26/2015
Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
We purchased a new Escape (August 2013) after owning a previous model for 10 years (~130,000 miles, engine gave out after teenage son drove in spite of loss of radiator fluid due to a punctured hose). The newer model is more comfortable and quieter. The car is very peppy and fun to drive (2.0 L engine). We get much better mpg on the highway in the new car (26 - 30) than in the older … car (20 - 22; 3.5 L V6), but city mpg is not so good in the new car (~15 mpg). We have had no mechanical problems (23,000 miles; 2.5 years) and the few recall notices have been taken care of when getting an oil change (yes, the dealer is more expensive than the local oil change joint, but after factoring in convenience and a courtesy vacuum and car wash, it is not too terribly expensive - we like our dealer, one of the reasons we buy Fords). Handles fantastic in the snow (this weekend had 8-10 inches). Rear visibility is not great because of the small slanted back windows, but I noticed this in almost all the new small cross-over SUVs that I test drove (in fact one must look carefully to tell the exterior difference between an Escape and a RAV4). We have been pleased with the cargo capacity when the rear seats are down (it is not like the Expedition, but for a small SUV, it is very roomy). We are not much into the SYNC technology, but have had no troubles (although I still find it jarring when the radio is interrupted by an incoming call - but then I don't like to talk on the phone when I drive, hands free or not). The radio controls are a little complicated, but once we figured out the items we like to change, it is not so bad. Although the car is not perfect (I have never owned one that was), I am more than pleased with the purchased and would consider buying another when this one gives out (assuming it also makes it to over 100,000 miles).
wi_escape54843,03/24/2013
Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Ford Escape Titanium SUV
Pros & Cons
- Good performance and fuel efficiency
- many high-tech features
- agile handling
- high-quality cabin
- comfortable seating.
- Gets a little pricey when loaded with options
- slightly awkward climate controls.
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