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3 out of 5 stars

Love it for the most part.

Rita, 06/21/2017
updated 01/03/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought my 2014 Ford Escape SE 4WD in August of 2014. I have loved it so far and have taken it on all of our vacations. It recently has developed an acceleration problem that only happens once a month or every other month. Dealership can't duplicate it and computer apparently erases itself every time you shut the engine down. This is the only frustrating thing I've had with this car. I also had a 2006 Ford Escape and had zero problems with it. 12/30/17 update: Dealer still can't duplicate acceleration problem. There have been multiple recalls on this vehicle which is really frustrating.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2014 Escape Titanium AWD with 2.0 engine

sharon61, 08/10/2013
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I leased my white tri-coat with black leather Escape Titanium on 6/29/13 and have now driven it a little over 2300 miles---enough to give you a meaningful review. Essentially, I love this vehicle for its eye-catching exterior design, good performance and handling, and comfortable, quiet interior. With the 2.0 liter turbo engine and regular gas I average about 21.5mpg in a daily mix of city and interstate driving, and I got 28mpg on a 254-mile interstate trip yesterday while averaging about 4-5mph over the speed limit.

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5 out of 5 stars

Smallish cool SUV

Ron, 04/03/2018
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I think my white Perl and saddle combo is very sharp. Fum car to drive. Turbo 2.0 in sport mode is a surprise. Nice creature features. Down side is the voice only while you drive is awful. Not even the passenger can load data by hand. Not good. Ford does not seem to want to hear what users have to say. Also no option for a power passenger seat seeing the titanium version.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Mid-Sized SUV

Charles Lyons Jr, 05/08/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Might consider purchasing an extended warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's just a great car!

Addison, 10/01/2019
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I have a 2014 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Edmunds site doesn't have the 2.0 listed) and I freaking love it. Yes, I've had a couple issues. No, it's not perfect. But, I drive almost 40,000 miles per year. I commute almost 100 miles per day in this car, have driven it from NY to FL, taken it on several vacations, used to for some light off-roading, and have hauled a good bit in it. I'd like to think I've gotten a ton of use out of it. The good: It has a comfortable and spacious interior, a number of awesome features (like the built-in rear 3-prong 110V AC Power Inverter, reclining rear seats, 2 tier cargo floor, hidden storage compartment in the floor behind the passenger seat, and MASSIVE windshield), and is so easy to drive. It handles very well through corners for a crossover, and is especially quick in the 2.0 AWD setup. It's no sports car, but it's given a couple a run for their money. The seats are comfortable, but don't offer much bolstering so best not to take corners TOO fast or risk falling out. The sound system's not bad either, and while the Sync media system takes a learning curve, it's usable once you get used to it. The bad: The interior is a bit awkward; there's no storage other than the center console, so finding a place to store your phone and wallet is a bit of a pain. There's only one DC plug up front, and while there are 2 USBs in the center console, they're hidden away and not convenient to anyone trying to charge their phone. The ugly: My transmission has been rebuilt twice, both under warranty. I credit that to my more aggressive driving style and the amount of miles I put on my car daily. My instrument cluster had to be replaced because the screen went out. I was told that's a common issue. I occasionally get a "LOW BRAKE FLUID" warning but check only to find its perfectly full. The wipers are a pain to change out because of their size and crossed design. They often have to be recalibrated or they'll hit each other and send a wiper flying off your car (been there, done that). Overall, I love my car. It has some issues every now and then, but never fails to start, move, and comfortably get me where I need to go. 2014 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost AWD Options: - Sync 2 w/ Navigation - Dual Climate Control w/ heated mirrors - Heated front seats - Leather interior - Remote start - Panoramic roof

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