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2016 Escape has it all and priced right.

Peter L, 06/03/2016
updated 01/08/2019
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful

The 2016 Escape has been an outstanding SUV. I had a 2005 Mazda Tribute before this SUV and the upgrade to the 2016 Escape is outstanding. My fuel Economy is greatly improved and Maintenance is a lot lower. The Driving with the 2.0L has been a blast and the SUV has increasable speed that make you move. The very best thing in the SUV is the design and look inside as the model I have is the higher end with all the bells and whistles. I think for the price and what you get in this SUV is a great bargain as friends that drive MB and Audi model now prefer driving my Escape at time, Thanks FORD for a great new fast and comfortable SUV. I want to mention that I looks around at a lot of models including the Edge but found the smaller Escape better sized for my needs.

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Just purchased 11/2015

Jeff derry, 11/11/2015
2016 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful

Just purchased the 2016 Ford Escape S basic model made in Lexington Kentucky. Was going to get the Ford Foucus which have owned and had good experience. The Escape base model is priced similar to the high end Focus. The dash boards are similar. Car is brand new so cannot report long term but think for the price it is a good buy! Not gas efficient like the Focus though.

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Retirement Sunday School Transportation

Jerry S., 09/16/2016
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful

Our Escape is driven infrequently with less than 3000 miles on the odometer in one year. It is comfortable and gets great MPG for short runs and in the 30 MPG on trips of an hour or two. While I prefer a sedan or pickup for my personal vehicle, this vehicle is primarily driven by the Mrs. I would definitely recommend an Escape without reservations to anyone looking for a vehicle that is economical, attractive, and keeps up with the interstate speedsters. :o)

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Fun To Drive

John Cee, 11/16/2015
updated 05/17/2018
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful

Ride well good getting on and off ramps with the 2.0 Turbo engine Hugs the road love the back up system... Only thing so far I do not like is hardly no leg room in the back seats. Also need a some chubby holes upfront to put things in...(in the dash area).beside the armrest Good gas miles over the road...27mpg with the turbo engine

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From a Mountaineerv-8 to a Turbo I4

jim heidmann, 05/28/2016
updated 12/30/2020
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful

FOLLOWING COMMENTS STILL HOLD TRUE AT DEC 2020 NEW COMMENTS - BATTERY FAILED THIS FALL NOT OUT OF LINE IN ARIZONA - WE HAVE GOTTEN SOMEWHAT TIRED OF THE LESS THAN COMFORTABLE RIDE WHEN ON A ROAD TRIP BUT THAT IS IT. CAR CONTIUES TO PERFORM WELL WITH NO PROBLEMS Overall car is awesome for our needs. we use it for road trips - to go to the White mountains in N/E Az. from Phoenix Az. so we go from 1000+ feet to about 7200 feet. We also use it for road trips we have been to Yellowstone twice, the California wine country and several trips to southern California. On our first two trips we averaged 28.5mpg going up the mountain to pinetop az.(with no A/C) and over 36 coming down with A/C. So of course are pleased with gas usage. (That compares to about 20 mpg average with the v-8 mountaineer, our previous SUV) The 1.6 will downshift with strong acceleration, but has enough power to feel safe in passing - U just have to get used to the roar as it downshifts. when we were coming back from the wine country we decided to stay in the slower lane due to heavy truck and car traffic so we travelled at about 60 MPH and averaged 36MPG - awesome General comments: neglected to get cross bars and trailer hitch so have added those . LIke to carry a mtn. bike and need capability to use roof top luggage rack - The escape can also tow a small trailer so can use for small projects bringing furniture home etc. Wife's car- her likes: She loves the leather, visibility as she sits up higher than in our volt. Loves the storage behind the rear seats I like the electric rear hatch. and rear camera for parallel parking.We just recently purchased and brought home a washing machine in back of the escape. My thoughts: Great suspension -Very tight - drives a little like a sports car with very responsive steering. FUN TO DRIVE Also love the satellite radio, good speaker system, and overall interior. I added rubber mats as I dislike the cloth. I also like to downhill ski - the front wheel drive works well in the snow. We carry chains just in case we hit heavy snow and work well with front wheel drive. New update Dec. 2019. still love the car. Wish I would have gone with the bigger engine and had more safety tech. added. There are so many huge SUV's and Pickups in Phx. That we often park next to or between them. Very difficult to back out of a spot as cannot see oncoming traffic. Would also like blind spot monitoring for highway driving. Even though the 1.6 Escape has some zip I would still also prefer the bigger engine for more towing capability and would like all wheel drive for our trips in snow country.Again car has been great absolutely NO problems with anything. Outstanding Reliability in first 4 years - only maintenance to date -oil changes and tire rotation.

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