UPDATE 3: Two years and still motoring on! I haven’t had any problems at all with my 2018 Ford Escape S. However, I’m keeping my 2018 Ford Escape another 2 years until the bugs are worked out of the new model. The 2020 Ford Escape has debuted already and it’s a beautiful vehicle. Plus, it costs 30 to 40 cents per gallon less. While it gets 4 miles less per gallon over all with E85, performance is better because of the higher octane (105). One thing I’ve learned to appreciate is the fact that the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine on my Escape is Flex Fuel capable. UPDATE 2: Here I am, a year and a half with my 2018 Escape S and still motoring on. I’m looking forward to another year of care-free driving with my 2018 Ford Escape S. If you’re looking for a basic, no frills, fun-to-drive SUV, this is it. Service has been done at my dealer and I’ve had no problems there either. I’ve kept up with routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, filter changes). I’ve had no problems with the engine, transmission, electronics, air conditioning, and infotainment at all. Cargo space is more than decent as I’ve had to cart many boxes, tables, and chairs for community projects with more than enough space. I’ve been able to get up to 32 mpg on the highway and combined is 26 mpg. Mileage with the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine has improved with time also. It made my trip to New Mexico and Colorado a very easy drive. Though not a power seat, it’s one of the most comfortable I’ve ever used. UPDATE: After a year with my Escape S, I’m still happy with my purchase. I’ve only had my Escape for two weeks and am impressed with its capabilities. I find the exterior to be attractive and good-looking amongst other compact SUVs. The Escape was given a redesigned front with a black grille that I find sporty. Gone is the handbrake lever which allows for more cubbies for small items. Of note is the electronic parking brake that works with a button. The only negative point here is the small 4.2 inch screen above the center stack. I can deal with the buttons versus a touchscreen. Having dealt with the SYNC with MyFord Touch in my previous vehicle, I find the base SYNC version much easier to navigate. I’m a techie by heart and find the telematics on this SUV to do everything I need from my ride. It’s a bit cramped in the rear seat if the front seats are moved too far back. Leg room is excellent for any 6-footer or shorter. The Escape has enough interior room for four-five is fine, but not comfortable, depending on the girth of the rear occupants. Somehow this engine seems more spirited in the 2018 Ford Escape. I never had any problems or issues with this engine. This compact SUV has the same 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that my 2016 Ford Fusion SE had. I thought I needed all the “bells & whistles” and discovered I don’t. Finally, the Titanium trim makes leather seats standard, offering up the same Ebony and Sandstone colors as the other seating materials.This review is for the base model. These ActiveX seats are offered in the same colors (Ebony and Sandstone) as the cloth seats - they’re optional (included within a $2,895 package) on the SE Sport and standard on SEL. Ford describes ActiveX as a partial-leather material designed to withstand more wear and tear than the standard cloth. An SE Sport Hybrid opens you up to the two “ActiveX” interior options. Step up to the SE, and the light beige Sandstone cloth becomes a free option. A base S trimmed Escape is only available in the Ebony (black) cloth interior. There are a few interior material options to choose from, but it’s all trim-dependent. The $595 Star White paint is also not available on the S. If you opt for a lower trim model above the base S or below the Titanium, the free Oxford White becomes a color option. Here are all the 2020 Ford Escape paint and interior colors The new Escape's configurator is officially live
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