The six-speed automatic also is an option with the four-cylinder engine. However, many note the styling appears boxy and dated when compared to its competitors. I think it is very safe. And its fuel efficiency is great. A complete list of standard equipment is available at. They have caused me a lot of hassle that could have been avoided. I was accompanying my teenage son on purchasing his first vehicle.
The recall began on July 18, 2014. The interior is where Ford really needs to improve. Virtues include interior spaciousness, easy access, and good visibility. When we decided to purchase the vehicle, there were no hidden costs added at signing, and there was no pressure to add a warranty which I have experienced every single other time I've purchased a vehicle. It would be taken care of. We have thoroughly reviewed your request and after careful consideration we regret that Ford is not able to provide financial assistance to address your issue.
Ability to seat 2 6'2 males in the front and 3 average height women comfortably in the back for a long trip. I let it cool and drove home with no issues. Other features and options include Sirius Travel Link, which provides real-time traffic data, weather info, navigation, and even local fuel prices. I highly recommend Cool Motors. We'd also wish for a better sense of quality in the Escape's plastics and upholstery, if we didn't know the entire vehicle is up for replacement in 2012.
The audio system will suddenly blast the loudest volume at any time, without any knob turning. The roof rack is poor quality. Ford still says they are flat towable even tho this appears to be a common problem. Can't understand why Ford dropped this neat feature from the Escape. The mechanical system is useful in the Escape, since its substantial ground clearance of 8. I would assume a 0-60mph time of ~ 7sec with the pedal down.
The four-cylinder versions aren't quite so lucky, but as commuter cars, they're capable enough, refined enough, and more miserly than expected. Needs a cargo net from left to right side for smaller things in the cargo bay stuff tends to bounce off sides as you make turns. I limped it to the dealership. Last year, Ford added a rearview camera and blind-spot mirrors to the Escape, and made Active Park Assist an option--which means the Escape can take over the chore of parallel parking, via its electric power steering and cameras and sensors. The upright stance gives the ute decent headroom, despite the relatively high floor. I'm having someone come and tow Satan back to Hell!! Wish I could return this car. While many find the handling of the Escape Hybrid very pleasant, the braking continues to be a problem.
The Escape Hybrid's powertrain combines the four-cylinder engine, batteries and electric motors to deliver much higher fuel economy than any of the other models. That two cylinders weren't firing because of a defect with the gasket damaging the engine. Neglect it once or twice and it is now in a spiral slow death no matter who built it. How Much Does the 2011 Ford Escape Cost to Own? Why hasn't Ford recalled these vehicles? Tie-down nylon straps in trunk instead of steel anchors like my old Chevy Blazer had. My gauge used to state I could get at least 550 km to a tank.
Original review: I am a military veteran who purchased a 2016 Ford Escape in May 2016, the first month of purchase the transmission went out, the car is in the shop every year since then for major issues, instead of Ford replacing the vehicle, due to it being a lemon, it keeps getting fixed and breaks down again. Body shop says they cannot fix - metal too thin. The 2011 Ford Escape was part of a generation that ended with the 2012 model year. Got new brakes and rotors out on but they would not fix rust because it has to have a complete hole, nit just bubbling rust. Original review: March 20, 2019 Purchased a 2014 Ford Escape around 2016 with 50000 miles.
No problem with that here, in fact it can even get a little too jumpy if you aren't careful with how much juice you give it. The V6 has very good power and I'm impressed by the fuel economy so far. Original review: June 13, 2018 I love my Ford Escape. How Many Car Seats Fit in the 2011 Ford Escape? Also bigger gas tank and locking plug in gas refill. How Safe Is the Escape? Is It Better to Buy a Used or New Escape? The complaints fall on the lack of a telescoping steering wheel. The dealership caused all of the problems because of their recall fixes! After a lot of discussion and although a little more expensive we settled on the Escape Hybrid.