Used 2017 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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First Impressions
Dave, Geismar, LA, 06/10/2017
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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It's at the dealership right now
Taco, Warren, MI, 10/28/2016
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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Ours is in Henrys favorite color!
Cowboy, Tarkio, MO, 02/18/2018
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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No Escaping the Segment—but that's more than OK
BRex, Wading River, NY, 04/21/2016
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.
A year and a half later....
Dave, Crestview, FL, 12/05/2017
updated 06/12/2019
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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