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2024 Ford Escape Review For The American Buyer
The 2024 Ford Escape continues its legacy as one of the best-selling SUVs in the market with a wide range of grades, powertrains, and updates. The 2024 Escape comes with a fresh, updated appearance and interior design. It also features an eye-catching front grille and a beautiful exterior design that makes it stand out on the road. The Escape rivals with segment leaders like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Kia Sportage.
Engine Options
The 2024 Ford Escape comes with two engine options; a 1.5-liter turbocharged I-3 delivering 181 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque and the 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 developing a healthy 250 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.
The 1.5L engine is offered in the Active and ST-Line grades while the 2.0L engine is available in the ST-Line Select, Platinum, and ST-Line Elite trims. Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are fitted with the 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 engine which is connected with electric motors.
For a detailed report on the Ford Escape Engine read the Buyer’s Guide.
2024 Ford Escape Transmission Options
8-speed automatic transmission.
2024 Ford Escape Trims
The 2024 Ford Escape comes with six trim levels;
- Ford Escape Active
- Ford Escape ST-Line
- Ford Escape ST-Line Select
- Ford Escape ST-Line Elite
- Ford Escape Platinum
- Ford Escape PHEV
For a detailed review of these trims and the best to pick while buying the 2024 Ford Escape, please refer to the Buyer’s Guide.
2024 Ford Escape Interior
The cabin of the 2024 Ford Escape is spacious and can seat five people comfortably. The front seats are supportive with a good amount of cushioning. The rear seats are also comfortable but not as plush as the first-row seats.
The 2024 Escape comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, two USB ports, and remote keyless entry.
Higher trims upgrade to a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is optionally available on all but the base model.
2024 Ford Escape Exterior
The 2024 Escape builds up on a recent facelift it received offering mild yet significant visual upgrades. The 2024 Escape holds its ground with a refreshed front facia which includes, an updated grille, a new light bar, and revised headlights that give the front end a modern appearance.
In the rear end, the changes are Suttle with minor tweaks on the tail lights and an additional of new turn signals. The side profile remains unchanged maintaining its familiar and practical silhouette.
2024 Ford Escape Cargo Capacity
The 2024 Escape offers 37.5 cubic feet of room behind the second-row seats and a maximum of 65.4 cubic feet with the second-row seats folded.
2024 Ford Escape Fuel Economy
The 1.5-liter engine has an EPA estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined while the 2.0-liter engine is rated 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models earn a combined 40 mpg, 42 mpg in city driving, and 36 mpg highway.
Fuel Tank Capacity
The 2024 Ford Escape has a fuel tank capacity of 14.8 gallons.
Ground Clearance
The 2024 Ford Escape has 6.9 inches of ground clearance for the front-wheel drive models and 7.5 inches for all-wheel drive models.
2024 Ford Escape Performance
The 2024 Escape is powered by either a 1.5Liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivering 180 horsepower and 199 lb-feet of torque or a 2.0Liter turbocharged four-cylinder that turns out 250 horsepower and 280 lb-feet of torque. The two engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 1.5L engine can be equipped with either front-wheel drive or all while driving while the 2.0L engine is only equipped with all-wheel drive.
The 8-speed automatic transmission does a great job of managing the gears but there are no paddle shifters and you can’t shift between the gears since the 2024 Escape is fitted with a rotary controller.
The hybrid and plug-in hybrid models use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combine to make 210 hp. The 2024 Ford Escape hybrids employ a continuously variable transmission.
When it comes to handling, the 2024 Escape has a soft steering but the brakes are solid delivering enough stopping power. There is also noticeable body roll when cornering and driving through uneven pavements.
Read the Ford Escape Buyer’s Guide for a detailed performance report and offroad capability.
2024 Ford Escape Reliability
The Ford Escape has earned a long-lasting reputation for being a reliable SUV and the 2024 model is no exception. However, Consumer Reports predict the 2024 Escape to be less reliable than an average new car.
The 2024 Escape comes with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
For a detailed reliability report on the 2024 Escape read the Ford Escape Buyer’s Guide.
Maintenance Schedule
Ford recommends 2024 Ford Escape owners take their vehicle for a maintenance service after 5,000 miles. At this interval, technicians should change the oil, and the oil filter and rotate the tires. The second maintenance interval should be after 10,000 miles. The technicians should rotate the tires and change the oil and filter. At the 20,000-mile mark, technicians should replace the air filter, rotate the tires, and change the oil and filter.
For a detailed Maintenance Schedule insight, read the 2024 Ford Escape Owner’s Manual.
2024 Ford Escape Problems
1.5-liter turbocharged I-3 Engine Problems
- Overheating
- Oil leaks
- Water pump failure
2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 Engine Problems
- Excessive oil consumption
- Carbon build-up
- Turbocharger issues
Transmission problems
- Grinding noises
- Shifting issues
- Fluid leaks
Electrical problems
- Battery drain
- Gauge cluster issues
Software Problems
- Sensor errors
Read the Ford Escape Buyer’s Guide to get to know how to mitigate these problems.
Competitors
The Ford Escape goes toe to toe with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX5, Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Rogue, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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