With its redesign, the Ford Escape shed its boxy looks for a sleek crossover shape, and it's better for it, says Cars.com Family reviewer Sara Lacey. The Escape now easily juggles family needs — both on the inside and out: The optional power liftgate that opens with a kick under the bumper is a dream for parents carrying babies and grocery bags while the interior had plenty of legroom for Sara's school-aged kids.