2019 Ford Escape Opinions

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Hey gang. I currently drive a Ford Taurus Limited AWD sedan but recently had a back injury. I’m getting physical therapy and such but it is a pain getting in and out of the Taurus.

Dealership did a recall fix and had to keep my Taurus so gave me a loaner 2019 Escape. Holy smokes was it easy to get in and out of. No back issues at all as the seat and step in seem the perfect height. The SUV sits higher and has 4WD which I need for winter

They are releasing a redesign for 2020 so they have major incentives to buy into the 2019.

Anyone have a Ford Escape? If so what do you think of them?
Any issues to be aware of?

Thanks
 
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My fiancee just went through the whole buy a new car game and ended up with a Titanium Edge. Did you look at those? See traded in a 2016 Escape.
 
My buddy test drove a couple. He said the performance of the 2.0 Turbo model was great. However, the vehicle is utterly unsuitable for Las Vegas because the of how far the windshield cuts back into the roof. He said his legs were getting baked in late March. Yeah, it's an odd issue that affects many cars/SUVs out here.
 
Wife has a 2014 Escape - 2.0 turbo. We've had it 2 years.
It's a daily driver, with trips to Upstate NY and all the way to Key West.
No issues, and good fuel economy.
 
I have a 2012 Escape Limited I bought new. I haven't had any trouble and it's been a good vehicle. It has the older 6cyl and I can pull a 4000lb trailer. It's been all over this country and will make many more trips. I'd buy another one, but I've been driving Fords since 1978. If you are familiar with Consumer Reports check there. They evaluate all manufactures in their magazines.
 
I bought Mrs. Sheepdawg a 2019 SE for Christmas. We took it to the cabin in July and I can give nothing but praise for it. I'm 6'3" and weigh 300 lbs and I wasn't cramped at all. 31 mpg. on the highway, decent power and a really cold A/C.

Notice the price on the 2020 is about $3K higher.
 
Went from a 4wd Ranger to a all wd Escape some years ago. Escape has been as good in these Michigan winters as anything I've ever owned. 3.0L v-6 will 27mpg on highway
 
I just drove one today at work. It handles well and performance is what I expect from this class vehicle. I would suggest you get a high-end trim line with power seats since you have back problems.
 
We leased an escape after my back injury in 2015 for 2 years. When the lease expired, we leased a 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. While we found the Escape to be a very good SUV, the CX-5 is outstanding. We are seriously thinking about buying it at lease termination.
 
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A buddy has a 2014 Titanium Escape with the 2.0 turbo and 4wd. Nothing but reliable, but not as good off road as my 4wd GMC pick up....or so I thought. Last winter we took his Escape up into the state forest after a snow storm. It went anywhere my truck would have, no muss, no fuss.

Last July my 2006 GMC P/U finaly lost its battle with rust, and I found a real good deal on a 2016 Escape 2.0 SE turbo 4wd with low miles. Rated at 240 hp, the little SUV is quick, has plenty of power (will tow 3500 lbs, which is very good for its class of SUV, and handles very good. Interior is nice. My only gripe is lack of storage, coming from a full sized truck. Also not used to a turbo motor, so the 2.0's power hit at 2500 RPM on up as the turbo spools is impressive, but different than the low revving torque of a V-8 engine.

Earlier Escapes with the 1.6 turbo motor have had some problems with over heating, and a recall for that issue. I believe it effected models up until 2014, but was never an issue with the 2.0 motor. I like mine for what it is, a fun to drive compact SUV. Just touched 30 mpg on a trip back East a few weeks ago.

Larry
 
We bought a 17 Edge for my wife last year and we have been very happy with it. We find it much easier to get in and out of than her Buick sedan.
 
All the Ford products I’ve ridden in over the last few years have had problems with the rear seatbelts that continue to cinch up once fastened. This can be very uncomfortable.
 
Ford currently has a recall on seatbelts , received a letter other day. Last one was steering wheel nut and air bag. I have a Ford Fusion and considering an Escape or Edge. SUV will be easier access , more room plus like to sit up so can see. Would like another pickup but they are too expensive.
 
Fishinfool said:
My only gripe is lack of storage, coming from a full sized truck. Also not used to a turbo motor, so the 2.0's power hit at 2500 RPM on up as the turbo spools is impressive, but different than the low revving torque of a V-8 engine.
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According to the Interwebz (so it must be true :)), your 2016 has the single scroll turbo which is a bit lacking in low end response. The same motor was in the Range Rover Evoque loaner I had a couple of years ago and I found it a bit laggy. Downshifting with the paddles to set up on-ramp runs was really a necessity. The later twin scroll turbo is said to be much better.
 
So far, the only Turbo I ever drove was a Porsche 944.
It had lag, I think.
But when that baby finally wound up it would go like stink!
Almost bought it, didn’t.
It was Red, hate Red Cars!
I had it up to 100 MPH on the interstate in town.
I have a vision, I see Tickets, tickets in the future,
no!
 
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