Anybody have the latest model Escape in their stable?
#12
[Something Funny Here]
Fully loaded Titanium 2.0L AWD here. We've only had it a month so not a lot to comment on yet. MPG seems to be like the truck, the faster you go on the highway, the worse you get. Too soon to talk about averages, but what ever it is I don't care to get 240hp/270lb-ft.
#13
^^^ That's purty much what she said . I should have never let her drive the 2.0T....
As fer HID's ... my measurements indicate I should be able to shoehorn a couple EVOX-R's or FX-R's in there and blow away the factory system.
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 05-12-2014 at 05:45 PM.
#14
Me and the wife have had 2 escapes....a 2001 and 2009 and I can honestly say I'll never buy a new one. It's sad that I can barely tell the different from the new ones and Kias and Hyundais. I really liked the boxy look of old, the new one looks like a jacked up hatchback. I can't talk mechanically about the new ones but the last 2 were solid....and my wife is still driving the 2009.
#15
Beer Gut Extraordinaire
Wouldn't buy one. The new Santa Fe is more appealing to me.
#16
Senior Member
The wife has a 13 sel escape 2.0 with every option but the sun roof. The hids weren't offered on the 13s sel. We love it except now that we have a baby the car seat is so massive that we have to push the front seat up so far its pretty useless. Other then that we get great mileage. She averages 25 mpg going back and forth to work and we live 5 miles at the most from her work. On the highway we get around 30. If the back seat was a little bigger it would be an awesome vehicle. The power is great and cant complain and the mpg.
#17
built ford tough
Looking at a new mid-sized UTE for my Wife's daily driver. Considering the 13+ Escape with the 2.0L Ecoboost motor and AWD drivetrain. Any concerns, gotchas, or pitfalls with the latest generation Escape platform? Would love to hear input from other F150 owners out there with an Escape.
#18
Test drove one for a day ... Mpg not great and I personally found it very uncomfortable. Not a fan of the looks on the inside and didn't really want to be driving the same vehicle as almost every rental around here. We tested it in the snow and the Subaru Forester we ended up picking felt far more reassuring in the snow. Didn't help either that the dealer knew nothing about the vehicle lol
#20
Retired and loving it!
Both of my sons have Escapes, one with the 1.6 EB and the other with the 2.0 EB..........if you are considering one of these, please get only the 2.0 EB.
The 1.6 is gutless, noisy and actually gets much worse MPG than the bigger engine....especially on the highway.
The 1.6 is gutless, noisy and actually gets much worse MPG than the bigger engine....especially on the highway.