| Year Make Model | 2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger SUV |
| Base MSRP | $26,445 |
| As-tested MSRP | $26,445 |
| Assembly location | Louisville, KY |
| Configuration | Transverse, front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,596/97 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.1 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 173 @ 5,700 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 184 @ 2,500 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.584, II=2.964, III=1.912, IV=1.446, V=1.0, VI=0.746 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.21 |
| Differential(s) | Mechanically open with brake-assist torque vectoring |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.2 |
| Tire make and model | Continental ContiProContact |
| Tire type | All-season, low-rolling resistance |
| Tire size | 235/55R17 99H |
| Wheel size | 17 inches |
| Wheel material | Painted alloy |
| Brakes, front | 11.8-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11-inch one-piece solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 12.7 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.3 @ 83.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.4 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.1 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.4 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 12.9 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 16.4 @ 83.9 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 115 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.3 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 64.0 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.83 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.85 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.5 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,100 |
| Acceleration comments | Though it's not powerful, the Escape offers ample torque early in the rev range, which makes leaving the line easy. Minimal power braking generates just-right wheelspin off the line. Beyond that, there's no reason to do anything but hold your foot down and let the transmission do its job. Manual shifting is slower and it shifts at redline in S mode anyway. |
| Braking comments | Uneventful braking, which is good. The Escape stops straight and true without wander. Moderate dive is present but the Escape's brake pedal remains consistent throughout. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: Moderate body roll is present during hard transitions but communication is good. Limits are modest here thanks to fairly conservative ESC tuning. Still, the Escape is well mannered and lets the driver remain in control. Skid pad: Remarkably good balance here with ESC off, but slower than with it on. This little SUV will rotate off throttle, which makes it fun around the skid pad. With ESC on it will drive right to the limit of the front tires. |
| Test date | 6/10/2014 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 70.9 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 66.75 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.66 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.3, tail and cross |
| Odometer (mi.) | 7,479 |
| Fuel used for test | 87-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 36/36 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 26 combined/23 city/32 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 23.9 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 15.1 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 483.2 |
| Stereo description | Six-speaker AM/FM/SXM/CD audio system |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | iPod via USB jack, aux jack |
| Satellite radio | Optional Sirius/XM |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,515 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,455 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 178.1 |
| Width (in.) | 72.4 |
| Height (in.) | 66.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 105.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 61.6 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.3 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 68.1 |
| behind 2nd row (cu-ft) | 34.3 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,500 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 7.9 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
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