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2017 Escape Titanium now at 9800 miles
johnjrs3, 05/26/2016
updated 11/28/2016
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
354 of 371 people found this review helpful
This is the 2.0 liter brand new 2017 AWD Titanium. I should say I traded in a 2014 Escape with 61000 miles I put on it in 24 months. I drive 80 mile commute daily. Ford is now taking the Honda approach. Pay attention to details and fix the little things. There are strong improvements in the new model. Sync 3 is vastly improved easy and highly intutitive. The handling is just a little better with less steering resistance. the car is noticeably quieter. The shiny black plastic is gone replaced with a much higher quality material. The shape of the rear and the front are better looking. All in all every issue I noticed in the 2014 has been improved or eliminated as an issue. Drives like a sports car, and I look forwards to my commute each day. at 9800 miles I continue to have no problems Average mileage has improved to 26 mpg It's not much better on the interstate at around 27 or 28 The passenger seat is a little tight and my spouse complains on this issue She has a new edge which does have more comfortable passenger seats All in all still an A and I would buy again
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Comfortable car but terrible reliability
Harlan Harris, 12/14/2018
updated 12/16/2019
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
74 of 77 people found this review helpful
With the 2017 Escape, Ford had made the engine walls thin to try and save weight, thereby increasing gas mileage. At 27,000 miles the engine failed with blow by between 1 and 2 cylinders. Ford ordered a new engine and in the meantime also changed the front axle and front wheel bearings. I received the vehicle back and within a week it was back in the shop for a bad flywheel and a bad turbocharger. These items were under warranty so Ford was out $8000.00 and the vehicle was in the shop for 6 months. The vehicle then started having significant other issues that were due to mechanic issues caused by mechanic mistakes. I again received it back. I had it for 1 months and then it started making a terrible noise. I took it to a different dealer who had to again replace the flywheel due to more mechanic mistakes. So between poor quality parts and mechanic mistakes it was in the shop 9 of the first 18 months. It is fortunate it was all warranty work or the $10,000 to replace parts was the $2500 in rental car expenses would have been hard to accept. It was a comfortable and safe vehicle but overall it was a poor quality vehicle. Ford maintenance was not very good either.
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Never judge a book by its cover!
Sarah, 11/18/2016
updated 05/19/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
122 of 128 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2017 Ford Escape AWD 2.0 L. November 2016. It is my first SUV I love it! The style is lacking compared to other competitors, like the Hyundai Santa Fe but I really enjoy the comfort, the quick acceleration, and maneuverability my whip has. The ride is so comfortable especially having black leather heated seats which is great for my low back pain. I agree that the inside panel could use some updating but it does have optional voice/touch navigation and ambient lighting with a variety of color choices. The cabin has plenty of room and it's easy to get in/out of. I did drive the 1.5L and it just didn't cut it, it seemed very resistive to acceleration. I test drove the Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CRV, and Kia Sorento the styling and amenities were tempting (especially in the Santa Fe) but the comfort, quietness, and acceleration just didn't cut it for me. My only complaints are gas mileage (doesn't compare to my 2015 Hyundai Sonata) and that I have to remember to shut the idle button off because the vehicle will "shut off" to conserve gas and it's annoying when sitting at a stop light or the drive thru.
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Best new car to date...
Kate Paquin, 06/18/2016
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
113 of 120 people found this review helpful
The 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with the 300A (standard) package plus navigation and adaptive cruise control packages is the best new car to date. Our previous cars were two Hondas EX sedans, two G-20 sedans, a 2001 RX 300 Lexus which we still have and a 2005 Toyota Camry EXL, which we traded when we purchased the Escape. The more we use it the more we like it!!! It is the most comfortable car we have ever owned. The 10-way with lumbar front driver and front passenger seats were the first thing that got our attention. No other car in this price range has that for both front seats! The ergonomic design of the center and door arm rests is noteworthy. The new design of the console moving the gear shift down and putting the cup holders to the side plus the new electronic parking brake demanded that we chose the 2017 over the 2016 with multiple buyer incentives. Our only regret: We debated getting the 301A package and now really wish we had. At night in rural areas the headlights are not adequate. The HID lights in the 301A package would have made driving at night safer. Otherwise this is the perfect car for us as far as size, comfort, power, fuel economy and cargo is adequate for our needs.
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New Version of Ford Escape 2017 model
Dan Paris, 09/24/2016
updated 03/30/2023
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
261 of 280 people found this review helpful
My review is based on the Titanium 2.0 liter version which was absent from the drop down box of this survey. First, the 2017 Escape has a newer design on the front end, the rear end and the gear shift. I purposely waited for this version even though they had huge discounts on the 2016's especially because I hated the location of the gear shift in the outgoing model. Second, the price, especially at the upper end of this model is steep but the vehicle offers great room, great handling, good fuel economy and great comfort. We've only owned the 2017 Escape for about a month and 1,600 miles and so far it has performed great. Mainly use it around the city and the gas mileage is consistently between 20 and 21 MPG. On the highway it gets about 25 MPG. I'm hoping when we travel on longer trips it will get a little better MPG. It handles very nicely and the steering wheel feels good in the hands and has the option of being heated, which I really like on cold mornings. If you have arthritis or any other hand, finger, wrist issues then you will like this heated steering wheel option. The SYNC 3 is much improved over the previous versions which I personally used when we owned a 2012 Ford Escape and a 2013 Ford Edge. It is fast and responsive and easier to use. The BlueTooth works very well and the ability to use a cord and use your smart phone as the navigation device (Android Auto) but showing on the Escape's big display is great. As a matter of fact, that's why I opted for the Titanium version with the 301 package and not the moon roof/ navigation options. Saved me $795 on the navigation aspect alone. We really like this Escape because it gives us lots of room for cargo and the ability to take other passengers but handles like a much smaller vehicle. *** This is an update to my initial review of the 2017 Ford Escape - Titanium version w/ 2.0 liter engine. We still don't have a lot of miles on it, about 8,500, and We've only taken one extended trip that was about 2,100 miles round trip. It handles very well, has a nice comfortable interior and is very quiet inside. I'm a little disappointed in the gas mileage as it is consistently around 20 in the city and only about 24 on the highway even with cruise control set. However, the acceleration is still a high point and is very welcome in situations where I've needed to accelerate quickly. One disturbing thing I've found after owning it for over half a year now is that the power lift gate button is located next to the fog light button and can be accidentally pushed while in motion and opening the rear lift gate. I carry my dogs frequently and that is a concern for me. Hopefully Ford will re-position this button for safety reasons on the upcoming models. Overall, we are satisfied with this vehicle. ***** Update September 2017 -- We've owned this suv for a year now and have taken at least 3 long round trips (1,500 miles or more) and the gas mileage is about the same maybe slightly better and we're still very happy with the acceleration that this suv has as well as the comfortable ride. I would recommend this vehicle. ***** Update September 2018 -- We've owned this SUV for over 2 years now and the previous reviews I wrote are still applicable. The one thing I would address for prospective buyers is that the OEM tires on my model were the lower grade Michelins and they were comfortable but they wore out quickly and constantly lost air pressure which caused the suv's warning system to be activated constantly. I had to replace the tires after just 21,000 miles and the new tires I put on are great and I haven't had any loss of air pressure. Also something that I think is important is the ingress and exiting of the Ford Escape. When I was younger, I loved sports cars and had no problem getting in and out of them. Now that I'm considerably older I really appreciate how easy it is to get in and out of the Ford Escape, especially with the automatic slide back feature available with the power seats. If you have knee, back or hip problems then you will really appreciate this feature. My wife just bought a 2018 Honda Civic and I like driving it but I hate getting in and out of it. It's night and day when I leave her car and go to get in my Ford Escape.
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Get the 2.0!
DeBeer, 02/19/2018
updated 08/29/2022
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
Wonderful car..however the 1.5 is just adequate. I test drove both the 1.5 and 2.0 versions around the dealership test route. The 1.5 felt peppy enough...not nearly as much as the 2.0 but for $1200 less I thought it was close enough. Wrong for my kind of driving. In town and on flat freeways the 1.5 is decent... Throw in hills or extra people and while it is still able to get out of its way it works a tad too hard...The transmission although smooth downshifts a gear or two extra buzzing the 1.5 on steeper grades like it has a CVT. If you drive in the hills or freeways with steeper grades or carry 3 adults often get the 2.0. My son has the 2.0 in an Edge. A beast of a motor with fuel mileage close to the 1.5. Well worth the extra money spent. BTW with ecoBoosts. You either have Eco.....or boost.... Not both. Still mileage is where EPA rates it..as long as I mind my right foot. Visibility is good with the weakest area being the "A" pillars at the front corners of the windshield. Sony sound system is decent. Not the clearest but fills the SUV with good sound and plenty of power. Sync 3 works well including downloaded Alexa feature. Screen is large. All other controls work easily. Safety features work well. Quality of materials is good. Leather seating surfaces along with soft touch upper door panels and dash look/feel great. Not quite overall interior quality of my daughters CX5 Mazda but good. Fit and finish is good except right front door needed alignment. Solid No squeaks or rattles. A well built vehicle. Plenty of room in front, back seat and cargo area. Not class leading but plenty. Handling / ride is top notch in its class. Braking as well. Steering is light but accurate. Again, the transmission is smooth shifting. Very quiet for it's class. A pleasure to drive I highly recommend this USA assembled vehicle (1.5 made in Romania I believe) especially with the 2.0 unless you drive in the conditions I stated are fine for the 1.5. Don t get me wrong. The 1.5 gets out of its way. I can cruise at 80+ all day on the freeway. Just for the money charged...there are better options that make driving even more enjoyable (more power, less shifting, less engine noise and less mpg caused by higher revs of lower gears). Update at 10,600 miles Zero problems with the Escape. All my previous comments still are valid including overall mpg with the exception of the factory navigation system. Ease of use/functionality, screen clarity and size are all great except my ‘17 came loaded with a 2015 map download. Doing research that is what comes installed in the 17 Escapes. While the Sync 3 system can be updated with a automatic wi-fi download or you can download the update on a memory stick via Sync 3 support website, those options do not apply to the built in navigation system. You have to buy the update from the dealer for about $100 and as of a month or so ago the “ new” map was 2017. Outrageous considering the initial cost of the navigation system. Update @ 35,689 miles The Escape is still solid as a rock. Zero mechanical problems no squeaks or rattled. OEM Michelin’s are at 4 so I’ll get 40,000 miles from them. Still a smooth stable ride with good handling but the tires are getting noisy. Paint and trim still look like new as do the seating and all interior surfaces. I was notified a few weeks ago about a service advisory concerning reprogramming the CPU for increased water pump running time. It seems some 1.5 experienced problems due to overheating. The dealer took a few hours for the fix. Engine still runs good of course with the power /driving conditions caveats mentioned above. One thing I did notice after the CPU redo is the transmission shift points seemed to have changed. The tranny shifts into a higher gear sooner and holds that gear a tad longer. .. similar to our MB in eco mode. I actually like the change. Lastly Ford just released the navigation map upgrade for the Sync 3. Wonderful update but was over $125 for the upgrade on a thumb drive... about $100 if you download on your own storage device. In closing on this update. .. I am still happy with the purchase. While not as fancy Interior design and materials as some of the competitors, and by measurements not as roomy, the ‘17 Escape is a sold built, comfortable and fun to drive SUV. Shop around and get a good price and you will be happy 49,000 miles. Our Escape soldiers on with ZERO problems other than the OEM Michelins wore out well before 40,000. Not because of mis- alignment/lack of rotation etc. Replaced with Nankang SP-9 (Made in Taiwan)at a great price. Tires are the match of the Michelins with a very slight increase in sharp bump shocks. Back to the Escape ..No rattles or squeaks..Brakes are still great. Fuel mileage is 33 mpg on mostly level freeways...about 24 mpg around town. Navigation update has been excellent with no road surprises. Sync 3 updates excellent as well. Not the fanciest SUV around but a solid vehicle that we are happy with **Update **4+ years and over 60,000 miles the Escape is still a solid vehicle that I am so happy we purchased. No squeaks or rattles. Shocks , brakes, seating surfaces, carpeting , everything mechanical working or looking like new. ZERO problems. I change oil myself every 5,000 miles with a nene brand synthetic and quality oil filter. I also use top tier gasoline usually 91 since I like the extra HP 91 allows the 1.5 to adjust and put out. The 1.5 has turned out to be a decent engine. Reasonably quiet and smooth. Power adequate for any situation. Not the 2.0 but adequate. Lastly Nanking SP-9 tires are a perfect match and a great value. Over 20,000 mikes and they have plenty of tread left. Comfortable quiet and good value. Update 8/22 67,850 miles The Escape continues to grow on us. Build quality has been outstanding with the exception of paint peeling on drivers A frame by windshield. No help from dealer. Not a small item otherwise the Escape has been rock solid. No creaks or rattles. Only tires, air filter and spark plugs have been replaced. Original brakes still strong. Ride quality and handling still tops. Nanking SP-9 tires have been a bargain at least in So Cal roads and weather Premium fuel does add noticeable horse power increase but driveability is excellent with regular as well. …. Just down shifts more often on hills and a tad more omph. Transmission had been excellent. Quality of interior materials turned out to be excellent as interior looks and works like brand new. Steering, switches, handles , knobs etc still feel and work like new. AC still very cold. Sync works well although still pieces about paying over $125 for map update every other year ( worth it if you don’t want to use phone maps but should not be so costly ) Sync supported Waze and Sygic maps work well. I just prefer Sync map once updated. Sync system overall is excellent. No problems with voice recognition etc. Sound quality of Sony system has stayed the same. Not great at all but once adjusted is decent. Thrilled with the purchase although fuel mileage is about 22mpg combined and as mentioned the 1.5 is adequate when the Escaoe is not fully loaded … otherwise performance noticeably suffers. ZERO coolant leak which was a concern on sone 1.5’s.
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Great car
Walter, 12/27/2016
updated 07/29/2019
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
106 of 114 people found this review helpful
I've now owned this car for 30 months--Escape Titanium with 2.0 liter engine. It now has 29000 miles on it. (Not sure why Edmunds doesn't list that as a choice yet.) The comments of my initial review still stand. It's been a reliable car that is comfortable to drive, and with the turbo, gives you the quick acceleration you need when you need it. When I bought it, I wasn't expecting to put 2500 miles on it the first month I owned it, but a couple of trips home made that happen. I couldn't be more pleased with this vehicle, both in the city and especially on the highway. Having just returned from my first 800-mile round trip with my spouse, I asked her for her impressions of the Escape. (I did all of the driving.) Her response, and this is a direct quote: "I've never had an easier trip. Any time I felt like I had to move, I adjusted the lumbar support, or the heat, or the position of the seat. Oh my gosh, it was so comfortable. It was great." (My spouse has had lower back surgery, and this if the first car she's ever been in where she wasn't experiencing back pain at the end of a 6 hour drive.) The electric adjustable passenger seat is a huge plus for us, and hard to find in vehicles at this price point. She also noted that the ride is very quiet. As for me as the driver, the controls are intuitive, the Sync3 is great and responds very quickly to commands, and this car MOVES when you want it to. Acceleration at highway speed is effortless. The leather seats very comfortable, they are holding up well, and the driver's seat moves back a couple of inches when you shut off the car, which helps with entry/exit (you dial-in your driving position, then save it with one touch, and the seat returns to that position when you turn on the ignition). When not on the highway, my daily commute into work is in heavy traffic, and I love the auto start/stop feature--you won't notice it, but you will benefit from it. On the recent road trips, I averaged a little over 27 mpg on moderately hilly roads, and with holiday traffic. In city averages are lower; I drive in some of the worst traffic in the country (Washington, DC) and I'm averaging about 17.8 in the city, but this is horrific traffic (not unusual to take 40 minutes to go the 11 miles of my daily commute) and unless you're in LA or similar traffic, your average will likely be higher.
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First SUV
Lee Kendall, 04/29/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased our 2017 SUV in April of 2017 , in July 2017 I was rear ended by a Mercedes while stopped in traffic. The Mercedes was doing approximately 55+ MPH. Mercedes was totaled and the Escape was repaired. I drive the car from LaVerne to Reno just about every 4 months, surprisingly the car averages between 31-32.5 miles per gallon. This is surprising as we go hwy 395 up and down the mountains plus the Escape handles more like a car than I would expect an SUV to handle. Being a person who has owned and restored Muscle cars I am very impressed with the acceleration of this Turbo 4cyl. I am retired from another car manufacturer so I have been able to drive many different types of cars in my life time and I chose the Escape.
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2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0L
RushMan, 12/19/2016
updated 12/28/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
53 of 57 people found this review helpful
I built a spreadsheet of comparable vehicles to my previous BMW X3, and the Ford Escape SE came closest to my old car at a much lower price than the price of my 2004 BMW X3 or a 2016-2017 X3 or even the smaller BMW X1 that I considered. I chose the 2.0 l turbo engine. Performance is surprisingly good. I did test drive the 1.6L 2016 model which had an odd dash interference with the shift lever and disappointing performance. Many of the new cars are overly techno oriented to the point of being a distraction and a hazard as bad as texting while driving. The Escape with Sync but without Sync 3 is a good choice to avoid distracted driving. Initially, I did not like the Auto-Stop-Start feature even though it saves gas. To defeat it, Ford requires a dash button push on every start. Initially, I found that the gas mileage was below the EPA estimates, and comparable to my old 6 cylinder non-turbo BMW X3. The BMW was 16 city/23 highway. 20 mpg average on my mix. I've never had a car, until this one, where I didn't beat EPA mileage figures, even brand new. After 7300 miles, the gas mileage in summertime increased to 27 average for my routine driving mix, and I did get used to the auto-stop-start. Now in the winter, it is about 24 mpg for the same driving mix. The cost savings is due to better gas mileage and using Regular fuel vs Premium that was required in my old car. Ride and sound are both better than my old car, although I find the seat back somewhat hard. After 14,900 miles, I am enjoying this car more than ever. Don't like the rear hatch handhold at the lower part of the hatch. Pull your hand out when you raise it or you can break your fingers. Other cars have the handhold/catch release above the license plate, where there is no tendency for catching your fingers. On rain/snow, the tires (17 inch wheels) have terrible handling which I think may be due to the Continental ContactPro tires...the car wanders and feels out of control in only a couple inches of snow. They are great in the dry however.
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Gas mileage not as good as expected.
Jody Saylor, 02/23/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great upgrade to many parts of the vehicle. i like the new body style from the previous more boxy style. The road noise is much more quite then it used to be. the only down fall was the gas mileage was not as good as to be expected. i averaged about 22/23 including hwy driving. i noticed i filled up more often. Otherwise, its a great vehicle. Plenty of room!
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blown radiator
Tony Cervantes, 02/23/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
had the car two days and driving on the highway and only 125 miles on the car the radiator blew. Car shut off, warning came up on screen, water gauge stayed in the middle. Spent over an hour waiting for road side assistance. Disappointed that a major defect occurred while driving on a highway crossing three lanes of highway with a dead engine. it's unknown what damage is on the engine likely will be in the shop longer than I have had it. Was excited and got a great deal on what I thought to be a great vehicle. Will see what ford and dealership will do.
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I love my Ford Escape 2.0 Titanium FWD
Richard W, 03/27/2019
updated 10/01/2021
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
2017 Ford escape 2.0 Turbo not shown below, Now at 70,000 miles. I do all my service here at home every 5000 miles as I have done on all my vehicles for the past 40 years. A few complaints is the center arm rest with lack of broken rubber bushings between the rest and the compartment is garbage. I will find some way to repair so I do not have to listen to it on long drives. If you have a wind rattle look under the vehicle at front doors and check the large plastic panels under it for being tight still. You can push the plastic pins back in or replace them. As far as dependable? Yes ,it is, warning to turbo models, if you neglect the oil changes and service at proper times, it will not last you long at all. You cant neglect service like cars 30 years ago or repairs will be in the thousands really quick. Yes I would buy Ford again over a GM or a Fiat/Dodge product. Had a nice Honda, great car but like Toyota today, over rated and over priced for what you get. They are all good cars if you keep up with the service that is in the owners manual, Repeat, IN THE OWNERS MANUAL..... not the mechanic or oil lube shop!!!!
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First Impressions
Dave, 06/10/2017
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I'm not going into great length but a few issues with the car that I think should be a thing of the past these days. First, the out-gassing of the interior materials nearly makes me sick. I can't use the re-circulation on the climate control, I'd rather suck in diesel exhaust. Hopefully that subsides soon. Second, the brakes aren't up to snuff. Light peddle yields no action then the nose dives when brakes are needed in stop and go traffic. Already logged more "hard" braking occurrences in a week than in 4 years of previous vehicle. I'm going to try switching to ceramic pads. Third, Cruise Control and Climate Control require eyes off the road to operate and the buttons do not have a distinct feel that one could get used to without looking. Last car could operate all of cruise with thumb and climate was perfect reach on the dash. Fourth gas mileage rating is unfortunately accurate. All previous cars I was able to get better results than advertised, not this time. Overall, it should be a fine car and it was heavily discounted which always is appreciated. I don't want all of the bells and whistles of upscale models so this is a pleasant car for the options that are standard. Most of my gripes are growing pains but I've owned a lot of new cars and it's always interesting when one is behind the curve in certain areas.
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17 Escape Titanium 4WD 2.0 Ecoboost
A. Edward B., 06/28/2017
updated 01/06/2020
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
55 of 62 people found this review helpful
The Escape had many updates for 2017. The new exterior styling is a big improvement over previous years. I like the wicked quick acceleration of the 2.0 ecoboost engine, and the Sony sound system sounds awesome. From there, everything goes down hill. After one month of ownership, the windshield developed a crack on the interior layer of the windshield. Nothing hit the window. I stopped at the Ford dealership to have the manager look at the glass, and he agreed that the window should be replaced under warranty. The service department took pictures of the cracked windshield to send to Ford's warranty department for approval. Ford had me return to the dealer two more times because they weren't satisfied with the pictures that the service department took, plus they wanted them to run a test on the glass to check the exterior for chips, dings, and etc. I think they were trying their hardest to find a reason to deny the warranty claim. The factory Michelin tires seem to be holding up well; however, the tread pattern isn't the best for snow and ice. The 4wd system really struggled on the snowy hills with the factory tires. I recommend a set of Michelin IceX tires for winter driving because the added traction is needed in the Northeast. The entry/exit function of the Titanium's driver seat is a nice option when I works. a few times the seat didn't move forward when the Escape is started, and the dealers can't find a fix for the occasional glitches. A protective panel underneath the vehicle came loose and had to be tightened. It rattled like crazy at speeds between 35-55mph. The Escape has developed a stalling problem in recent weeks. It stalled in reverse as I was backing out of my driveway two weeks ago, and a couple days ago it stalled while in drive as I was pulling out of a parking space at Walmart. The mechanics couldn't find the cause for the reverse stall that happened. The Escape is scheduled to go back to the service department tomorrow to have the stalling situation looked at again. Thankfully the stalling has been at extremely slow speeds, but things could be bad if it happens when I'm going down the Interstate. SYNC 3 and the backup camera software is terrible and full of bugs. Many times the screen goes grey after the reverse camera turns off when the Escape is shifted to drive, and the reverse sensors stay illuminated on the screen. This clears out if you touch the screen, place the vehicle in park, or shut off the SUV and restart it. What a pain in the tush! Both dealers I've taken the Escape to have said that Ford's engineering department knows there is a problem, but they do not have a fix yet. The radio has switched from Bluetooth audio to Fm, or Sirius to Fm, on its own serveral times. This vehicle has been to the Ford garage seven or eight times since it was purchased five months ago. I am disappointed with the Escape. UPDATE: After owning this Escape for 11 months, I can say without any doubt that this is the absolute worst vehicle that I've ever owned. It has had 14 or 15 trips to the dealer for repairs, and the dealer usually says "we hooked it up to the computer and couldn't find any problems." The SYNC 3 system has been updated numerous times and still acts up occasionally. The vehicle still stalls many times, and this has not been fixed. Since my initial review, the Escape developed an issue with the transmission roughly downshifting at high rates of speed on the interstate. The downshift is scary, and what happens is the tachometer goes from approximately 2000 RPMS to 4000 RPMS and stays there until I hit the accelerator hard. Thankfully, I caught the transmission acting up on video and could prove to the dealership that there is an issue. I do not recommend the Ford Escape or any Ford product to anyone. Update: 6/28/18 Worst vehicle ever!!! Update: 12/31/18 This Escape has been to Ford dealerships for repairs six times since the end of September. It has had a new ignition coil and spark plug replaced in September. In October the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) replaced. Since mid December it has been at the dealership because there is antifreeze in number 1 cylinder. I am told that I will not have my Escape back until mid-January to early February. The mechanic believes the head gasket is in need of replacement ... worst case ... the whole engine. This vehicle is a lemon. Don't purchase a Ford. Update 7/3/19 The Escape needed to have the head replaced on the engine at 28,000 miles in January. Since then, the Escape has run like brand new ... after two years of headaches. The Escape now has 34,420 miles. I hit a deer at 15 MPH in February and did $3,500 in cosmetic damage to the vehicle. Surprisingly, the Escape held up better than I thought it would in the accident. Would I purchase another Escape or Ford product after the engine fix? The answer is still NO! Update 1/5/20 The Escape has had no issues since my last update.
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I couldn't be more disappointed
Mandi, 08/06/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
54 of 61 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2017 Ford Escape in April and had to have the transmission replaced two days after buying it. Now 3 months later there is white smoke pooring from my tail pipes. And it kicks everytime I back up. This car is poorly made. I'm so upset with this purchase. I will never buy a Ford again.
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It's at the dealership right now
Taco, 10/28/2016
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 60 people found this review helpful
I had all the alarms on the screen and it just died on me for the 2nd time in as many days the it would not start for me at all so I had it towed to the dealership. They have had it for 4 days now and still can't give me an answer. The car has only 5k miles on it. I didn't qualify for a loaner because I didn't get an extended warranty , didn't think I needed it on an brand new car. I will never buy or lease a Ford product in the future.
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Could be my next vehicle
opensky1, 04/01/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I rented this car 2 weeks a month for 4 years in Anchorage, Alaska where I worked (I am retired in warm, beachy Corpus Christi, Texas). I also rented others from Toyotas to Jeeps to GMCs. No comparison to me, for handling (like a small car), acceleration with the 2.0 turbo, but mainly the ease of entry and exit. The seats are exactly the right height. I had a team of 15 engineers and all agreed - easiest for entry and exit. That is why it COULD be my next car, as my Mustang is getting harder and harder to get out of (unless the top is down) like many my age. What the Escape really needs is at least the option for Automatic Emergency Braking! That may force me to go for the otherwise boring Subaru Forester. I read that Ford is putting this on the Mustang next year! Most Mustang drivers are not seniors who NEED AEB, not just collision warning or pre-loaded brakes. They did add lane departure warning, but braking would complete the package. I have all the driver aids that were available for my 2017 Mustang, even though this about doubled the price and got me to trade my 2014 with nothing wrong with it. So my two biggest concerns are entry and braking. Ford has one covered. We will see. I thing Consumer Reports has shown that will be the next mandatory thing anyway. Otherwise, best in its class, including the boring (ugly) looking, claustrophobic feeling Mazda CX-5.
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Super Silver
Super silver , 03/10/2020
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a 2017 Escape SE with all standard equipment PLUS the 2 liter Ecoboost ( not the 1.5) Just turned 120,000 miles and the only thing I have done is get new tires at 75000 No brakes, no tune up, nothing. Good gas mileage too! Great car!
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I Like Mine
M, 02/05/2019
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a leftover 2017 Titanium 2.0L turbo in Jan 2018. Have had it just over a year and 14,800 miles. Auto stop/start is annoying and I always turn it off. Most of my driving is on LA/OC freeways in traffic and I usually average right around 25-26 in normal combined driving. I drove up to NorCal twice and both times averaged over 30 mpg. Mine has towing package and I carry my 300 lb Honda dual sport on it with a hitch carrier about once per month, sometimes up to 200 miles to desert areas. Even at 80+ mph I don't notice it on the back. I'm 5'10" and can lay flat with the rear seats down so I camp in it when dirt biking. The key to decent MPG is keeping it out of the boost, keep it under 3000 RPM's when accelerating. I came from a Mustang GT and don't expect the same power. I did have a couple of rattles in the glovebox area and top piece of trim above the cd player but fixed with felt sticky tape. Mine is super quiet inside and only hear the engine under hard acceleration, no wind noise at all on fwy. My only real complaint is I wish it had AWD since torque steer is pretty bad when you floor it. My battery did go dead at around 7 months, but was able to start with a portable mini jump starter box. Dealership replaced battery and no issues since. GPS works fine, could care less about Android Auto or Car Play, I turn off the parking aids and could care less about the other nanny tech. I have used the auto park a couple of times just for kicks and it works. The paddle shifters are a joke on a car like this, but have used them a couple of times in the mountains to downshift going up a hill. Overall I like this car and it is way more quiet, comfortable and convenient than what I traded in.
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Hard to beat !!...
james alsema, 06/25/2017
updated 12/28/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
NOTE...The Escape is actually a 2.0 Ecoboost....for some reason this would not accept that so it appears as a 1.5 l This is a very good little SUV. It is very comfortable on long trips and can easily hit 29 MPG on a long trip. I really like most everything about my Escape. Two things about it that would never make me buy another....1. Depreciation. The value of this thing has fallen like a stone, and....2. Torque steer. Do not get the 2.0 engine without getting AWD. The thing can get absolutely scarey at times. Lots of power... This vehicle has been 100% trouble free. I still hate the tongue steer issue and the depreciation but it is a great vehicle with every technological toy you might ever want, and they all work perfectly.
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coolent in one of the engine cylinder 1.5 l turbo
jeff, 06/09/2017
updated 07/02/2021
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Have enjoyed the 2017 car for the last 6 months. Finally took it out on the highway. Preformed great for awhile. In 75 mph traffic it started to misfire. Took it into the dealership and they said there was evidence of coolent in the #3 cyl. Waiting....finally my car was returned. Was told there was no coolant in the cylinder. The misfire was from a short to the spark plug. They couldn't explain it. They changed # 2 and 3 spark plugs and said everything tested ok. I'm not real keen on the fix but will have to wait and see. 6/2018 since the first review...no evidence of the problem has arose. Now small rattle has appeared in the small drivers door speaker. My experience with turbo chargers are limited to diesel engines and they tend to leak and burn oil. It looks to me I have the same problem with the eco-boost. Between annual check up I have to add oil, up to 1/2 qt. And the exhaust pipe is sooty. I bring this up to dealer and they seem not to be concerned. The fuel saving feature of the engine shutting off at stop lights and restarting once the brake has been released is non- functioning. The tint film on the passage side window is peeling off.
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Average SUV Should have more bang for the buck
Andy Sizemore, 01/19/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
57 of 66 people found this review helpful
Couple of things. You should test drive one very extensively. Discovered on a rainy day after getting the 2017 Ford Escape SE 4WD with the 1.5 EcoBoost , the 4WD system makes a horrible noise from the rear when in tight turns, thought the car had broken an axle on my third day of driving. Then on a dry day it basically went away. Ford said this was normal. Should have gotten the 2.0 engine. The 1.5 is extremely under powered. The SE is basically a "Enterprise Rent a Car" version with very little features compared to the Titanium Trim Level. Has the 200A package, which isn't much for the money spent on this SUV. Controls are easy to reach, and the instrumentation is about normal for SUV's these days. Gas mileage is awful for such a small engine even leaving the Auto Start and Stop engine control on. I guess the 1.5 Turbo has to work so hard to move the car it eats gas. Can barely get 13 gallons in the tank from empty, and as I do a lot of interstate travel in a multi state job position, I am constantly having to keep track of where a gas station is between towns. Hope this thing gets better over time, but I am not thinking that will be the case. Not impressed with this vehicle after all of the hype. Will most likely look at some other vehicle when it is time to turn this one in. Not being mean about the car, just being honest. This is an average car, The best thing Ford could do with this car is two things: 1) Put a real 4WD system in this car and get rid of the Intelligent 4WD System, then you may have a hit on your hands, 2) I don't see the 1.5 Turbo staying around long. The fuel economy hype is just not there to support downgrading to such a smaller engine in hopes of saving fuel and producing better fuel economy numbers when it just doesn't happen by giving up "sooooooooo" much performance compared to the 2.0 Turbo. Actual fuel economy is so close on these 2 engines, yet the 1.5 is so under powered it's almost a joke. Ford expects you to buy into the hype that the 1.5 is going to save you a ton of fuel operating costs. Sorry folks, it doesn't.
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Very nice
J McLeod, 12/23/2016
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2017 AWD Escape SE 2.0L Turbo since July 2016 - ordered from the factory with a tow hitch and Sync 3. Overall I have really enjoyed driving it, although having owned Toyoto vehicles most of my life there were a few things I have had to get used to. I found the front driver's seat immediately problematic, but after analyzing the situation (my back problems paired with a seat with too many possible adjustments), I eventually resolved it with some supplemental seat cushions and a more comfortable driving position. Once this was resolved, I began to more appreciate the many positive aspects of the SUV. Excellent fit and finish, great acceleration (with the the 2.0), rear seats that fold nearly flat, good ground clearance, a stable, comfortable ride, and a useful and intuitive Sync 3 audio interface. Urban mileage is 20-21, but highway MPG varies a lot depending on speed. On a long interstate highway trip at 75 MPH, I averaged about 23 MPG but at 70 it increased to 27 MPG. If you could tolerate highway driving at 60, I am sure your mileage would be even better. I noticed no difference in mileage using premium fuel. A few design changes that I would make: 1) swap the interior fan buttons (left switch decreases rather than increases fan speed); 2) redesign the steering column so that it does not extend into the drivers legroom; 3) redesign the swoopy dash to allow the driver more legroom; 4) make push-button start standard (a conventional key ring full of keys touches the drivers leg in its current position) 4) lose the cheesy front-side chromed ornaments
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Holy lemon, batman
NoFordForMe, 05/29/2020
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
At 60,000 kilometers the service engine light came on. It turned out it needed a new engine because coolant was leaking into a cylinder. When I got it back, it took 10 seconds to go from 0 to 20 kph. They rebuilt the transmission. Didn't help. They put in a new transmission fluid pump. Didn't help. They put in a new accelerator pedal assembly, made the problem worse. I'll be dumping this thing. Stay away from the Ecoboost engines. I wish I'd done a little research on them before buying.
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Ours is in Henrys favorite color!
Cowboy, 02/18/2018
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a winter driver for my wife. Her regular car is really not meant for winter driving conditions. We live in a small town in western Nebraska and don't have the options that are found in most large cities. We looked at Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Mazda, Jeep, Dodge and Ford. We like to buy American brands when we can. In the end it came down to Dodge, Chevy, and Ford. We really liked the Escape and choose a new 2017 Black S. Ours is as basic as they come, not one extra on the window sticker. It has a lot of standard features. After 6 months of ownership the features we wish it had are power tailgate, XM radio, and remote start. The 2.5 liter base engine has plenty of power for moving thru traffic and passing on the highway, just use good judgment.
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Wow!
Hunter, 02/16/2018
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This suv is absolutely amazing. The ride is like your not in a suv. The get up and go of the 2.0 Ecoboost motor is absolutely amazing and the transmission is so smooth
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Bad quality.
Roma Ukhinov, 09/22/2016
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
53 of 62 people found this review helpful
One star for overall rating because of bad quality. The transmission control module was out of order after 1 week of owning of brand new car. I had to leave my new car in the service department for more than one week.
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Decent car but nothing special
Ron, 09/24/2016
updated 10/10/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
45 of 53 people found this review helpful
This is my review of the SE edition with 4wd, only other options are heated seats and remote start. Have only owned this car for about a month so I cant comment on long term reliability, but so far, it rides decent enough and theres no squeaks or rattles. I like the styling inside and out, and I have the base engine, but for my purposes, it gets the job done. If you want zoom zoom, get a bigger engine in this car. Esacape, in my opinion, is not a family hauler, its more of a 1 or 2 person car as the rear seat legroom is anemic to say the least (e.g. you have to push a button to fold down the headrest on the rear seat so you can fold down the back seatback to put more stuff in it, or the headrest will hit the front seat. Really Ford? This is an SUV, not a Ford Focus. Another major issue (to me), is the really foolish eco mode which turns off the engine when you fully stop, say at a stop sign, then restarts the engine when you take your foot off the brake. You can turn this mode off by pushing a button, but the default mode is on, so you have to push the button every time you drive the car to turn it off. Apparently Ford likes to annoy its customers. Everyone I have talked to who owns a Ford with this mode, says they don't want it, and shut it off (even an employee at the Ford dealer where I bought my car :-). Also, this mode has to put xtra wear and tear on your starter and battery. The cruise control buttons should swap places with the display controls for gas mileage, etc. would be easier to see and use. And the heater/air conditioning controls, well, theres way too many buttons, this could have been simplified. The backup camera screen is rather small, and recessed into the dash too far, this doesn't affect me, because I really don't use the backup camera very much. My wifes Equinox is bigger than the Escape, has more back seat room and rides much better over bumps and has a bigger backup camera screen. As far as Sync is concerned (this car doesn't have sync 3), I don't use a cell phone with it so I can't comment on that part of it, but I did put around 2.5k mp3's on a USB stick and hook it up. The voice commands leave a lot to be desired with a USB stick. Mainly, the commands it recognizes are few and far between, and the parser/search engine is rather rudimentary. For instance, I told Sync to play the song Pretty Woman. After searching, it came up with the Van Halen song, but not the Roy Orbison song who's title is Oh Pretty Woman. I should have recognized that Pretty woman was part of the title and gave the option as to which I wanted. And also, Sync doesn't recognize folders, and all my songs are neatly organized In folders, so that doesn't work, so I simply have to resort to searching for the folder I want with the buttons. You have to pay $1400 to upgrade to SYNC 3 (with other options in a package), or buy the Titanium edition which costs 5k more. You can get a 9 inch touchscreen with wifi in almost all Chevys as standard equipment??? I still like the Escape, but it has its shortcomings. BTW, im 70years old, and have owned many new cars. They all have their good features, and their faults. I think they made the escape a little too small, and went overboard on Eco mode, which looks to me like a gimmick. Time to update this review after going through the winter months. The 4 wheel drive system works well in the snow and slush, much better than the front wheel drive vehicle it replaced. Don't believe what you may read on certain web sites that all that matters is having winter tires on a vehicle (that would make it better though), the 4 wheel drive or an all wheel drive does make a difference in starts,stops and handling in snow or slush. On ice, nothing will help that much except chains or studded tires which are not allowed on highways anymore. However, this Escape is abysmal when it comes to riding over rough, rutted urban roads. You feel every bump, and the car tends to rock from side to side when going over ruts, not very pleasant. My wifes Equinox has a much smoother ride over the same kind of conditions. Seems when buying a vehicle, you either get a smooth ride, or better handling/cornering so it depends on your priorities. Another winter thing: I have a factory installed remote start, and it starts fine with the remote, however, it doesn't default to the heater settings you had when you turned the car off. I leave the front window defroster on to de-ice the windshield and warm the car interior when using the remote start, and it does warm the car, but the front vents do not go to the windshield. When I get in the car and turn on the key, the heat does go to the windshield. Who buys a remote start for the winter months and doesn't want their windshield cleared of ice or fog? This is one of the 2 main reasons for having it in the first place! Poor implementation by Ford. After 1 yr, I really don't like this car. It just has too poor ride quality IMHO Ford needs a better idea.
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No Escaping the Segment—but that's more than OK
BRex, 04/21/2016
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 63 people found this review helpful
THIS IS A 2.0 engine, not the 2.5 labelled above. There was no option to select 2.0 model. I purchased a 2.0 Ecoboost model—a 4 cylinder that supposedly gets the gas mileage of an economical 4 cylinder while boasting the power, save the horses of a 6 cylinder engine. The driver can get the results of the former in DRIVE mode, and the later in SPORT mode, of which the transition is the easiest to shift on the fly in the Escape than the push button methods of other like SUVs. I find early on that the engine nearly measures up to this claim. Paddle shifters are available on my model, though I really don't quite grasp the logic of paddle shifters generally. The ride is firm and composed. The steering is very good, though not as connected to the road, in my opinion, as other notable vehicles in its class. Returning now to the ride. To what do I have to compare the ride to? As an owner of a 2005 Highlander—which never left me in the lurch or side of the road, I was impressed to the last day of my ownership of this vehicle as to the manner it floated over pothole patched roadways that predominate on long, country, suburban roads, while affording a 360 view of everything going on around me. As such, I drove this vehicle like a sportscar. The 2017 Escape appears to keep this pace, though visibility is somewhat more limited. I had found that side window cameras on other vehicles in this segment may have the potential to help for quick lane shifts, but my new vehicle did not include this feature (only a backup camera). As both a techie—I love the touchscreen (and the technology packages offered, besides this detail, are the best I've seen in all the models tested, especially for the price. Comparably supplied tech packages on mid-sized SUVs jack the price up prohibitively for my expenses. However, as a pure driver? I don't need no stinkin' badges—I mean tech to back up, make turns, or parallel park. In my former vehicle, I drove through city streets and the like to the extent that one passenger asked me if I liked motorcycles. I did all these owning to the line of sight around the vehicle. The new Ford has a front windshield that slopes down very far—reminding me of a Toyota Prius. I am not sure whether this is to give the sensation of a commanding view of the road or not. Don't get me wrong, it succeeds here, but here's the rub: with the motor supposedly giving the impression of a 6 cylinder and the 18 inch tires, on the SE Trim, and the general overall impression reminding me of my erstwhile Highlander (in terms of looks and theoretical performance) I have not yet justified in my mind the potential similar price that the lower end 6 cyl, mid-sized SUV's and the Escape. The strangest thing is that my mother, of all people told me to be sure to drive over plenty of bumps before purchasing the vehicle. Having purchased the vehicle I am finding–and this is a very preliminary impression-that one can definitely feel every jolt and tittle of said bumps and holes on the road. I feel it, but the vehicle is rugged enough that it has no truck with any given road you find yourself on. But I think this is true of every compact SUV. Generally, I love this vehicle and may venture to guess the Ford Escape may move up a notch or two in this category this year! Nevertheless, I would not yet pass this small SUV off as a midsized performing SUV—but we'll see. I was one of the first to buy the 2017 Ford Escape in my area. Oh, one more thing to note. I must admit that I wanted to buy a manly car in my price range that is not overly cumbersome. When I first saw the 2017 Escape drive up (the salesperson) wasn't even aware they had it in yet—so as I was looking in the lot he drove up in it, surprising me. What a surprise! I was like: "that's my next vehicle (I hope it lasts 12 years), it looks cool." Of course one review on YouTube said that the Escape has had 60% of it buyers female! Oh well. Note well: this is a very preliminary review. My main impression is that it is no Highlander, but I bet it could surpass the vehicles in its own class.
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Christopher Prescott, 12/21/2016
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Ford Escape was 4th on my list but moved to the top of my list after researching the escapes ratings, available ford rebates/ incentives and test driving it. Best advice is to do all your research before purchasing your car and make sure you shop around at multiple dealership. Went to 3 dealers with the exact same car with options I wanted. Cost me a couple of extra hours but was able to negotiate $2,300 lower than the first dealership with 0% interest.
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What's not to like
Neil Davis, 07/25/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Pros: For a 24k crossover suv honestly? 245 HP out of a 2L 4Cyl turbo, acceleration is fantastic. Heated seats, SYNC is excellent with android or iphone/ipad/ipod , AC outlet (really?) 2 USB ports. Cons: hold on tight for the torque steer. All that power comes at a price without sophisticated anti-torque steer technology. Not a big deal, as long as you remember to hold on tight when taking off fast, so you don't end up in the next lane. It's not an AWD porsche. I opted out of the navigation. SYNC plus a phone does the same job. Overall: It's impossible to beat an upper tier ford escape for the amount of money you spend. This is the third new Ford I've owned and I really have no desire to look elsewhere. I've owned a Mustang GT, a 4 dr focus SES, and this Escape with 2.0L ecoboost L4 turbo. I had a 2017 Chevy Impala V6 for a rental car and was surprisingly underwhelmed by the acceleration, MPG and handling compared to my escape. I couldn't wait to get it back... I do a lot of hard city driving and still average 23MPG, get 31MPG on the highway. There's a reason you're seeing a lot of EcoBoost Escape police interceptors... it's a crossover pocket rocket for the budget conscious driver.
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foundonroaddead, 07/24/2020
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
luckily off-loaded this thing just a few months before covid-19 hit. this was the worst new car ive ever heard. constant problems with the engine. then the dealership did a number on it, i had an independent mechanic tell me it looked like it'd been in a wreck. just before the warranty ran out and before corona hit, I sold it. the biggest liability and waste of money i've ever encountered.
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THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE!
Terri Smith, 01/25/2019
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I posted a review in November 2018. I own a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 4WD. I bought it new in November 2017. Since my last post I am still having major problems with the car. After having lots of issues and a new engine installed I am still having problems. Misfire problems on multiple cylinders which was my original problem. Dealer replaced spark plug and coil pack on cylinder 3. Picked up last night and today engine light is back on with misfire on cylinder 4. This has been ongoing problem since September 2018! Again, very disappointed. This is our family's tenth Escape but this will be the last one!
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Warren wood, 04/09/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
It's a load of fun with all the Tech. updates. It's a large SUV condensed down for a smaller family but with all the bells and whisles of an Explorer loaded. Great handling and excellent Sync 3 system. Powerful SUV and more roomy than our older 2014. Great workmanship inside and 18 inch wheels and beautiful rims. Wow, what a ride!
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Perfect Combo of Comfort, Reliability, & Tech
Dan, 06/10/2017
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2017 Escape SE and couldn't be happier with it - it's easy to maneuver, quiet on the highway, has plenty of passing power on the highway, great storage capacity, and nice tech options (Bluetooth Audio/SiriusXM/Rear View Camera). I traded in my 2009 Pontiac G8, which I loved, but it's time to move on into something more practical. My only complaint would be the 4" screen. It's set deep in the dash and it's hard to see the Rear View Camera, but it's fine for radio. I use Nav on my phone, so the Tech package with the 8" screen wasn't necessary. Great product, reasonable price, and zero buyers remorse.
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MY FIRST AND LAST AMERICAN CAR!
Jared, 03/19/2018
updated 10/03/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 escape 2.0 se in 2016 and at 16k miles I started experiencing a rattling noise from the front struts and a stiffer ride then when it was new almost like they're worn out. Well at 35k miles and numerous dealership visits I'm going through the lemon law after I was lied to about my issue and it was said to be many things causing it and it was normal. The trans has a 2 to 3 gear hesitation which cause it to pause and jerk the car each time it shifts, the dealership has only provided excuses and outdated tsb to fix the issue. I always heard Ford had a great customer service so I bought a ford remaining optimistic about he good things I've seen and heard, well. Needless to say I'll never buy another Ford and I'd advise you to do the same
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Debra Pendergraft, 03/26/2018
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
When I was looking at the car for aesthetics , the car looked terrific! It was an American-made model and I was excited to be able to purchase one. At the time I looked at the carpet and I said to myself the carpet looks like felt. Like a heavy duty felt not carpet. But I guess that was not important at the time the other amenities were more positive in my mind And I forgot about the thought about the carpet. Now six months later and I am the only driver of the car the carpet on the driver side is pulling out like pieces of hair. I am very disappointed in the quality of the so-called carpet. I don’t really think it is carpet not in the sense of what we knew carpet 10 years ago. The mileage is very poor per gallon !
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Still am very happy with my Ford Escape!
Janice, 04/18/2018
updated 10/28/2024
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love the color white gold metallic. Smaller than my previous car but handles much better. Easier to backup, turn around, handle on the road, and stops great. Wonderful features. The back has plenty of room for mulch, garden purchases, groceries. First time that I had heated seats!! Really enjoy driving it and would recommend it. Power steering went on the car under 7,000 miles and not a year old. The steering gear had to be replaced. I still love the car. With all the computerized things on the cars today this can happen. Power steering went for the second time and had to be replaced. Had one recall and had that fixed. Still love the car. Got rid of it because the paint was peeling off.
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Great car but...
Spookie1, 05/13/2020
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Escape is a great little car. It's pleasant to drive, it has a monstrous amount of cargo space, and gets good gas mileage. The ride definitely isn't Lincoln quality but it's comfortable enough. I would greatly recommend the car itself to anyone. However, BUYER BEWARE! If you purchase one of these cars, DO NOT BUY A BLUE ONE! There are numerous paint defects that have been reported with this color (paint peeling and flaking off), mine is one of them (I think that the paint color is called Lightning Blue Metallic). Not only that, but rust has appeared behind the rear passenger doors. So far, Ford is refusing to address the problem. I keep the vehicle clean, so owner maintenance is not to blame. Since it is three months out of the bumper to bumper warranty, the dealership is attempting to refuse to address the problem. So far, I'm looking at $1,500+ in repair costs on a three year old car, which is completely inexcusable. So while I think it is an excellent little car, please heed my warning!
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A year and a half later....
Dave, 12/05/2017
updated 06/12/2019
2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Mileage is better than expected averaging Surprisingly 29.4 mpg. For a base unit, it is a wonderful car. Car was brand new off the lot with almost no miles on it. Handles very nice, holds turns excellent. Lots of head room. Never enough power outlets though, but after market accessories was easy to fix. Car is very quiet. Have to watch speed, it will get away from you easily if not using cruise control... looked at speedometer and was doing 85 before I knew it. Very smooth ride. Comfortable for longer distance. Plenty of room in front seats. Doesn't feel cramped. It is a car I am enjoying owning. I have had no issues with this car in any capacity.
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Great car, Sync 3 sucks
Larry L, 12/24/2016
updated 01/03/2019
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
We're getting older and the 2014 Fusion was just too hard for the wife to get in and out of. The Escape Titanium was a perfect fit for her and even me at 6'4", I have zero issues getting in and out. Leather seats are comfy and it doesn't hurt to drive it any distance. The Sony stereo system sounds wonderful although the controls are a little much. While some of the controls are on the steering wheel, you'll want to set the radio before you drop it in gear- trust me. Ride for the size of the car is decent, no apparent body rattles. It is not a quiet ride but tolerable, depending on the asphalt you're driving on. Brakes work great. The 2.0 EB engine is a power house in this platform. Great acceleration. Gas mileage for the first run was a little over 30 at speeds from 65 to 85 hiway in rolling hills. I would strongly suggest the Blind Spot monitor. There is a huge blind spot on the drivers side but the monitor is fabulous for letting you know there's a car there you won't find in the side mirror. Our biggest complaint- Sync 3. All we use is a phone- no data, no texting, no streaming, just a phone yet our Smart phones won't work with it, we have to buy new, certain model phones for it to work. Ford has a list of compatible phones that we now have to go out to buy. Hands free phone in Texas is a requirement, not an option so until we buy new phones, we can't use the same phones in this car like we did in the 2014 Fusion....kinda stupid on Fords part. Had we known this, we probably would not have bought the car. So if you are buying, I'd check out your phones compatibility before signing a contract. Research "Sync 3 phone compatibility" which will give you a Ford Sync website with the list. Additional. After owning this car for 7 months, we have gotten around the Sync3 with new phones. Sync3 works great as does voice commends.We have come to really love the Escape. It gets great fuel mileage, loads of power, ride is great as is handling in wet or dry. About the only complaint I have is the location of the USB port is buried in the console and is hard to connect. Otherwise, every feature on the car is well worth the little money we paid for it. There's a lot of content in this car and for the money paid, it's the best bargain we've encountered in years. I highly recommend a test drive if this style of car is your target vehicle. You'll probably be buying one. Additional. We've had the car now 2 years. No breakdowns, no warranty actions, no failures of any kind. The car still drives like a new one. No rattles, no issues at all. The wife still loves the car and finds "new" little things about it all the time. Things like the floor in the back is recessed so anything round won't roll out of the car with the back open. Ford put a lot of thought into this car and it shows. We still think it's the best deal on 4 wheels. You get a LOT of car for not much money.
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safetyissue?
gary murphy, 04/30/2018
updated 07/17/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 2017with 2,0 eccoboost took a 4000 mile trip 1 month after purshasing fromford dealer off a lease. one afternoon when pulling from a service road to major hiway car took off like a jet only went about 6 hundred feet before slowing. called home to dealer they told me tobe carefull and take to a dealer if need be in town. proceded home with no problems 2 weekslater it happened again on smaller degree only accerating about 200' brought to dealer could not find a problem 6 mths later happened again brought to dealer can not find a reson made many calls to ford public relations talked to a factory rep getting nowere factory repwants taken toanother dealer for 2nd opion but it will be at my cost if problem not found called insureance co and filled them in they advised not to drive been at dealers now for 2 weeks alli want is issue found and repaired this is 3rd escape ive owned in last 6 yrs been great untill now as of 7/16/2018 car still at dealer in process of arbratration with ct lemonlaw sch 3rd time for aug 14,2018 also on 7/16/2018 rec'd letter fromford motor co they could not find any issues with"paint" were is their chain of command?
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Great vehicle, until it isn't
I need an Escape from my Escap, 02/02/2020
updated 01/30/2023
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I drive 100mi every day to get back and forth to work (in the car about 2hrs/day) so I was looking for a compromise between fuel efficiency and a vehicle that I wanted to spend 2 hours in every day. Also, AWD was a must. The Ford Escape fit the bill perfectly. The gas mileage was about the same as my Subaru Impreza Sport, but it was a lot bigger, way more comfortable, quieter, and better in almost every respect. A few quirks developed, but nothing that bothered me too much. The "My Key" thing didn't alwsays seem to sense that the key was on your person, so sometimes you'd need to push the button on the key fob to unlock/lock the door (I know.....the horror! :-) ). The "intelligent oil life monitor" seems to have disappeared, which is not a big deal if you just change your oil at normal intervals. The tire pressure sensor system doesn't alert you that a tire is low until you have about 15psi (normal pressure, 35psi). The "low washer fluid" alert doesn't come on until mid-trip, even when you haven't used the washers. Pretty minor things. Away on vacation, the control module for the panoramic roof went on the fritz, and the roof was stuck open. Still...while pretty inconvenient, a relatively minor thing that was covered under the warranty. I did have to replace the rear brakes awfully early (about 35k mi). Then, shortly after my Ford Premium Care extended warranty expired,the transmission blew up on me. 85K all highway miles. "Maintenance free" transmission without a dipstick, supposedly good to 100k or 120k before it's supposed to need service. Apparently, this seems to be a fairly common thing, but not yet common enough for a recall. There are a lot of tales of this transmission crapping out between 20k-90k miles, some having been replaced 2 or 3 times. If you lease, or only keep your cars a short while and sell them/trade'em in before the warranty expires, this could be a great vehicle. If you keep your vehicles a long time and put on a lot of miles, maybe look elsewhere than an Escape. At the very least, get the longest possible extended warranty. Update: Now with 100k miles, the auto stop/start feature has become "shut off at the traffic light and don't auto-restart". Again....great vehicle if you get rid of it before the warranty expires. Not something you want with no warranty coverage. Another update: sell it before you need to replace your right side low beam. You can't really get at it without removing the coolant reservoir. So far, I've invented an entirely new dictionary of swear words, and still haven't gotten the $%%^#@@^ thing out so I can change the bulb. Another update: I did get the bulb changed by bending the reservoir out of the way (further than I felt comfortable doing, but it didn't break). The auto start/stop shuts the car completely off more than before. I was going to buy the module to disable it, but I don't plan on keeping the vehicle much longer. Another update (1/28/2023) This vehicle is about 5 years old as of this writing. Today, my exhaust system fell apart for the second time. The first, last year maybe late summer/early fall, the pipe broke between the muffler and resonator. It was a clean break, right at the clamp. So clean, it was hard to figure out if it was sawed through or not. What really happened, though, was that it just perfectly rusted through right at the clamp. Today, I hit a bump, and then CLANK. Same type of break, but this time between thr catalytic converter and the resonator. I've never been more disappointed in a vehicle. What a total hunk of crap. I was so happy with this thing initially, which is why it's so disappointing that it's turned out to be such a poor quality vehicle. I can't wait to have this stupid thing out of my life. I just hope nobody else winds up having to depend on it.
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Love the Car Hate the Issues
K H Hudson, 12/19/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love how comfortable this car is- from the seats to the controls to how I feel and fit in it. I am 5'6 and my husband is 6'3 and we are both very comfortable driving it short or long distances. The lumbar support is terrific and the settings for the seats and steering wheel make it easy for us to go back and forth without issue. The controls are logically placed, the screen easy to read and see, and the hand controls on the steering wheel are easy to use. Even the back seat is comfortable, but only for 2 adults not 5. The cargo area is great for runs to Home Depot, Lowes, groceries and the vet. I have a 90 pound dog and a 40 pound dog and the can be in the back with the seats up or down and not step on each other. Now for the issues- all electrical for me. My car goes in to Deep Sleep Mode (well, really a coma) after 4 days instead of 14. It drains the battery when it does this when it is supposed to protect the battery. Getting the dealer to understand the issue instead of just replacing the battery has been difficult. In fact, while we were able to find information on the issue easily they claim to have never heard of deep sleep mode. In fact, they told me a car shouldn't start after 12 days (which is BS and we all know it). I have had my car towed to the dealer twice now (had it jumped the first time because I didn't know there was a problem). They have not done what we asked, which is to keep it there and see if it goes to sleep again after 4 days. I just read in another forum about a guy who is now getting a replacement Escape for his 2017 after going through the same thing 4 times. I know there are lemons out there in every model- I think I just happened to get one of them. Hopefully next time it will get fixed.
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SE 2.0 sport package
CJ, 04/03/2018
2017 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used two months ago and have nothing but great things to say. It's looks are great and the 2.0 is a great engine. This car is fun to drive and the gas mileage is decent. Averaging 23.5 with city and highway driving. Not the best but not to shabby either.
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Great small SUV that replaced a crappy FCA Sedan.
Don Hayes, 08/13/2018
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was shopping for a new 2017 sedan at several local dealerships. I test drove several brands ending up a my local Ford dealer. Test drove a Fusion, but like other sedans driven. They looked great, but were tight with rear seating and poor entry and exit due to the roof lines. The Ford salesman ask if I had driven an Escape. So my first test drive of a black Escape Titanium Awd sold me. Easy to enter and exit. Roomy for it's size hauling 4 or 5 adults, drives and rides equal to or better than the sedans I test drove. Attractive inside and out. Lots of technology features like navigation/adaptive cruise. Comfortable heated leather front seats, comfortable reclining and foldable rear seats. peppy 2.0 Ecoboost and so on. After 16 months and 17,000 miles. No issues. If your vehicle shopping. I recommend a look and test drive. I was always a Chrysler fan, but that changes quickly after purchasing a then new 2015 200S V6. I'm a pretty patient man, but that car changed my outlook. I really love my Escape.
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Unbelievable 2017 Ford Escape
J. Wright, 12/24/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Ford Escape Titanium is a superb SUV with excellent drivability and unbelievable safety features. The 1.5 L 4 cycle engine with turbo gives amazing power. I am a technology junkie. This SUV pushes all those buttons and more. When I first purchased the vehicle, I had to sit in the car with the manual to review the myriad of features. I'm still discovering new operations listed in the manual. I love my 2017 Escape! Warning: This is not the vehicle for a tall and portly person. You will find the interior cabinet tight.
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2nd Escape with a Cadillac in between
Ralph Indigo, 10/27/2017
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our new 2017 Escape Titanium is our second Escape. Our first Escape was one of the very first 2013 models. It replaced the old boxy brick on wheels Escape that nobody ever paid attention to. With this new model, people stopped us on the street and asked us what kind of car it was and told us how cool our car looked. We loved that car. Even though it was a total redesign, we had no problems with it like many newly redesigned cars have. The car was a company car, so we really did not worry about repair costs, as the company would pay for that. This spring, my wife's boss said she would get us a new car, but wanted to wait until the fall clearance sales. Meanwhile, her brother was looking for a good, dependable used car for his daughter. So she sold our Escape to him. That left a 6 month gap without a car, so my wife's boss let her use one of her three cars, a 2015 Cadillac SRX. What a piece of crap. Both of us hated to drive that car and we could not get rid of it fast enough. It was cumbersome to drive, the seats were as hard as a rock, and the instrument panel was a mess, with tiny buttons all over the place, many of them we still do not know what they are for. We finally got our new car last week. We liked our old Escape so much that we got another one; this time a 2017 Titanium. It is better than we could have hoped for. It is better than the Caddy in every way. It has a better ride, handles much better, has better acceleration, and the dash layout is by far more ergonomic and intuitive. It is even more luxurious than the Cadillac, with beautiful black leather seats that are extremely comfortable. And even though it feels much smaller and lighter than the SRX, it actually has more cargo space. We are very happy with our new car..
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Escape Titanium is awesome
Ivan A., 12/24/2018
updated 07/01/2019
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Ford Escape 2.0L FWD Titanium is a top of the line SUV bought new (was Costco holdover?) at a substantial discount to MRSP. I had traded in my 2006 Escape Hybrid (103,000 miles, running beautifully) for ICE after shopping Toyota and Nissan equivalents, but decided on Escape after test drive. This Escape Titanium is awesome! The electronics are beautiful, thanks to great Ford engineering. It drives like a dream on 19” wheels, stylish leather seats, zippy 2.0L ecoboost turbo, great visibility, has Vista roof, assisted cruise control, collision warning, blind spot warning lights, auto stop/start (with hybrid it was natural for me), smart sensing headlights and wipers, Navigation, Sync3 hands free voice control, backup camera with obstruction and cross traffic warnings, dual climate control, lane alert, keyless entry, remote start, and more. I tried the AID function on lane alert but turned it OFF when had to quickly counter steer to avoid being taken to unwanted lane, potentially dangerous. So this was a negative, but everything else is near perfect. Ford has built a really progressive vehicle, and if same features are built into their other cars, they have a winner, taking sales away from the competition. I’ve only had the car two weeks, 400 miles, and okay with 20-21mpg in city, better highway (dash shows mpg while driving), and the 8” dash screen is easy to read with touch control. The 10 speaker sound system is awesome. I’m thinking I like this vehicle more than expected! :-) Nice job Ford. As a follow up three months later, I must say this awesome SUV continues to amaze me. Besides all the nifty electronics, it is a joy to drive. To make it perfect I would have opted for AWD, but might have sacrificed some on mpg. Still, it was not perfect, as there was a rain leak over the passenger front pillar that drained down into the rear cargo over the fuse box, obviously a factory flaw. They fixed it, but had not rained since, so we’ll see. I live in southern California, so may have to wait to see. Overall, very pleased with this great machine.
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This car has been a nightmare!
Terri Smith, 11/19/2018
2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
Between me and my husband we have owned ten Ford Escapes. I now have a 2017 Titanium 2.0 4WD. Many problems with engine. Finally engine was replaced. Six days later car broke down and was towed back to dealership. Two days after getting back from being repaired again I had towed back to dealership. Bad oil leak. It is being repaired now for bad oil pump and seals. This has been going on for two months. Ford is refusing to buy back. DISAPPOINTED! THIS WILL BE MY LAST FORD!
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