Used 2018 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Familiarity breeds content, however...
Gene O., Canton, OH, 08/07/2018
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Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
This is my second Escape (third if you count my 2005 Mazda Tribute, which was basically a re-branded Escape), so I guess the vehicle design suits me. I've owned this one since July 2018 and I'm updating my review regularly to reflect those years of ownership. The Escape is more utilitarian for me as it is Sunday drive vehicle, and the cargo space meets my needs due to the rear seats folding down flat. I can easily fit lots of music gear, 6' long folding tables (with the passenger front seat moved forward), recyclable materials, etc in the back. The rest of the interior seems to be well constructed and has plenty of personal storage for my needs (the newer design is much better than my 2014 Escape SE). I don't know what it is, but the leather seats are more comfortable that the cloth seats in my 2014 Escape, even though they are essentially the same shape. My Escape has just enough tech and comfort features without being ridiculous. It has the little wide-angle mirrors in the corner of the side view mirrors to check my blind spot rather than idiot lights that tell me a car is right there. I like the mirrors, but now I'm starting to think that both would be nice. The automatic rear view mirror nighttime sensor is interesting and works well, and the foot-actuated rear hatch lift comes in handy. The controls on the steering wheel work well, but some of the menus are a little confusing when I haven't accessed them in a while. The remote start (whether using the key fob or the FordPass app) is great when it's really cold out and I want to warm up the car before driving. One design flaw that I noticed shortly after taking delivery of the car was the lack of insulating material in the roof where the sunglasses storage is. After sitting in the sun on an 87 degree day for a few hours I found that the metal stems on my sunglasses were VERY hot to the touch. A little bit of extra insulating material in that roof area sure would help. I haven’t tried the parallel parking feature yet. I guess I’m old school and prefer to do that myself. My iTunes plays well via bluetooth, and the sound system has more than adequate power and fidelity. Apple CarPlay works well, too, and I'm using it a lot now. Reaching the touchscreen requires a little bit of a stretch, so accessing menu options while driving is a little iffy. Fortunately, Siri comes in handy while driving to make a call, send a text, get directions, etc. The navigation seems very accurate, but I usually use Google Maps. Besides, I don't know if the onboard nav gets updates (???). The 2.0L EcoBoost engine has more than enough power for me (even the 1.5L was plenty) and operates very smoothly. The engine auto-stop feature is new to me and took a little time getting used to, but it seems like it barely works now as the engine rarely shuts off at stops. I noticed that if I run the gas tank down to just a gallon or two, the gas mileage calculates almost exactly as advertised 28 Hwy, 21 City, although I live in the suburbs and rarely drive actual "city" miles. It's always a combination, so the low side will be 24 in the summer and 20-23 in the winter. I took the Escape to the dealer after 2 1/2 years because of a high-pitched noise I was hearing. I thought it might be a wheel bearing failure, but it was the drive shaft failing. I wasn't too happy about that, but 5 1/2 years later all is good. Time will tell whether mechanical problems are chronic or not. At the same visit the service rep noticed a nail in one tire. This was the 2nd tire in 2 months to have a puncture. The rep mistakenly told me the punctured tires were covered under a hazard warranty, but that was not the case. He still honored whats he told me, and since the tires were showing considerable wear (at 22,700 miles). So I had a new set of Coopers installed (and only had to pay for 2 of them). With a fresh wheel alignment and new tires it felt like brand new again, but the Coopers are getting close to the end of their lifespan and will be replaced in the spring. The original tires were Michelins, and I was told that they were their "bottom of the line" model. I would expect more from Ford's "Titanium" level. I recently thought I saw the beginning of what appears to be some surface rust on the bottom edge of 2 front doors. But a closer inspection showed that I was seeing things. However, that was indeed a trouble spot on my 2014 Escape, so I'll keep a close eye on those areas. I drove a few compact SUVs before purchasing another Escape. They were all just fine and I could've bought any one of them. But it came down to the price for the trim I wanted, familiarity of the model, and my positive relationship with the dealership that sold me on another Escape. EDIT 11/20/24: Just a few very minor tweaks to my review. In general, all is still good.
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Pete Bowman, Bronx, NY, 09/03/2018
updated 09/09/2021
Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I'd rate this SUV as a near-luxury vehicle. It has much better acceleration than I expected and sporty handling. It is nicely appointed with creature comforts and the latest technology. I did careful comparison shopping and I think the Escape is the best value in its class. I love this car and I was reluctant to switch over to an SUV. I don't miss the driving experience of my Acura one bit when I'm in the Escape. Update: It’s now 2021 and we still love our Escape. So far we have had completely trouble free flawless performance. I would bu another Ford. Maybe an electric next time around.
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Surprising value, great retirement vehicle!
Ken M., Tucson, AZ, 01/24/2019
updated 01/27/2020
Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have not owned a Ford for more years than I care to admit. But after doing research for the last 6 months and looking at Nissan Rogue, Murano, Toyota Rav 4, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Honda CRV, I just kept coming back to the Escape. I was looking for a retirement vehicle and really want a SUV that my wife and I would be comfortable traveling in. After ruling out the other makes and models for various reasons stopped in local Ford dealership to test drive Escapes. Test drove 2019 SEL and Titanium. The SEL did not have the acceleration I wanted for traveling. The dealer had a year end close out on a 2018 Titanium 4WD so test drove it and was pleased with the power from the 2.0 turbo. And since we are going to be traveling the 4WD seemed like a sensible choice for all types of weather conditions. We had the salesman work up numbers for the 2018 and with getting numerous close out discounts we decided that we would take it over a 2019. Very happy with our decision. Nice vehicle, fun to drive with most all the bells and whistles we were looking for in a retirement vehicle. Treating ourselves to the upgraded Titanium at a great price will make retirement that much more comfortable and enjoyable. Update: Have owned the vehicle for a year now and very happy with it. Plenty of power and the reliability of the 4 wheel drive for daily driving in any weather condition. Very comfortable in town or on the highway. Very satisfied with my 2018 Ford Escape Titanium.
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Luxury and utility = Nice little SUV
Duane Schiller, New Baltimore, MI, 09/15/2018
Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is just a sweet little SUV, and I got the top of the line Titanium. It was a dealer loaner with 3,500 miles on the odometer so I got $8,000 off. The technology is amazing. The people who bought the S model...my dealer only had SE...S is for rental fleets...and complain...C'mon....it's like ordering a Big Mac and complaining because it's not filet mignon. I had a previous Escape FWD SE and it was fine. I have never had a top of the line anything, but am extremely pleased.
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My last car for retirement
Conchita, Vernal, UT, 12/26/2018
Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Sits high for good visibility. Great handling -acceleration, traction. Gas consumption is what it is. Best pick compared to all of it’s competitors we checked out. Very happy with my 2018 Titanium
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