Ford Escape is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2017 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 168 to 179 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,200 to $2,400, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2017 Ford Escape SE FWD has been offered for $199 before.
2017 Escape has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.9 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3526 - 3678 lbs.
2017 Escape seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Escape ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 34.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2017 Escape S | 2017 Escape SE | 2017 Escape Titanium |
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Starging MSRP | $23,750 | $25,250 | $29,250 |
Engine | 2.5L Inline-4 | 1.5L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.5L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 168 hp | 179 hp | 179 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 29 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
2017 Escape SUV comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $592 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Escape has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.
2017 Escape SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one thousand and eleven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.