Vehicle Overview
The Ford Escape competes with the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, to name just a few models in the crowded compact SUV class. Of Ford’s five-seat SUVs, the Escape is the smaller one; the five-seat Ford Edge is midsize.
New for 2015
There are no significant changes.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 17-inch wheels; 18- or 19-inch wheels available
- Available hands-free power liftgate
- Available Class II trailering package
- Available panoramic moonroof
Interior Highlights
- Seats five
- Cloth upholstery; available leather
- Split-folding backseat
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Available MyFord Touch with 8-inch touch-screen
- Available active park assist that automates parallel parking
- Available navigation system
Under the Hood
- 168-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- Available 173-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder
- Available 231-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Front- or all-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- MyKey programmable key system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Backup camera
- Roll Stability Control
- Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Available front and rear parking sensors
