Overview & Reviews

For 2013, the Ford Escape is completely redesigned.

• Good performance and fuel efficiency
• Many high-tech features
• Comfortable seating.
• High-quality cabin
• Agile handling

• Gets a little pricey when loaded with options
• Slightly awkward climate controls.

User Reviews:

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  Very Loud Knocking! After Cold Start. - 2013 Ford Escape
  By maniac4 - June 5 - 11:06 pm

  I got a 2.5 liter S model, I do believe it has engine damage. It has 700 miles on it. Extremely loud lifters as well as lower end knocks. cold But after about 20 minutes of driving it gets somewhat less noisy. I think I might have low oil pressure. But of course the dealer says its normal. Without even listening or checking.. But other than that is ok I guess. No other complaints, I got synch but why bother. I dont use it. I just hope this motor smoothes out or blows. I stayed away from the turbo cause I figured Id be keeping it for a long time. Aint much for high tech. But the motor worries me a bit. but hey. A motor can be replaced. I hope it smoothes out though . Anyone have any input?

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  Love / Hate relationship - 2013 Ford Escape
  By caltalker13 - May 31 - 10:52 am

  I usually dont write reviews, but this time I wanted to get my story out there just in case it will help someone. Ive had my 2013 Escape Titanium for almost 2 weeks, its been in the shop already. I love how it drives all the fun options, My concerns are the MPG, I bought the car thinking I will save money on gas, since I own a Ram 1500, very nice truck but just to big in the city. So I went with the Escape. Since Ive had it I am averaging 18 mpg, that is City and Highway mostly Highway. My truck was getting 18 mpg. Ford has told me to drive the car until I hit 1000 miles, it has 350 right now. So I will get you guys informed of how it turns out.

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  2.0 L FWD SEL - After 6 months & 3000 miles - 2013 Ford Escape
  By lsw74 - May 5 - 4:02 pm

  I am aware of quite a few negative reviews and am often 2nd guessing myself on the purchase of my 1st new car (at nearly 40 yrs old). I dont have to drive as much as I used to because I work from home so my driving experience with this vehicle is not as extensive. Overall I love it. There are things I would change but the ride is great, the power is great (2.0 L but not an option here for SEL), and its very comfortable. It feels like a sports sedan. I average 25 mpg, spot on the EPA est. People need to remember that highway rating is not highway/interstate slow & go driving. My mpg drops when my husband drives it so how you drive really does affect mpg.

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  Brand new impression - 2013 Ford Escape
  By norcalrn - April 17 - 2:26 am

  My car is less than a week old, maybe 240 miles tracked so far. So far no flaws that I can tell, everything performs as Id expect it would.

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  1st New Vehicle in 5 years! - 2013 Ford Escape
  By mkrahn - April 12 - 9:35 pm

  My wife and I looked at many vehicles including the Explorer Sport, all new Forester, Audi Q5 etc... Price range was high 30s to low 40s. The Audi Q5 was our second choice and Forester was third because of the transmission. We eneded up selling our 2008 loaded Ford Focus having 72K for 9000. So far less 1000 miles averaging 22.3mpg. We made the decision for the loaded up Escape because of the style and technology plus needing gas mpg. No issue so far and we both love it!

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  Elect steering - 2013 Ford Escape
  By dlth - April 1 - 9:44 am

  We love everything about the Escape except the steering. When traveling on the hwy it is impossible to make small adjustments without having everyone feel the movement. The dealer says it is due to the new electric steering. We use the vehicle for around town driving and take my truck for long trips. As much as I like the car I will not buy another.

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  Terrible Mileage and Range - 2013 Ford Escape
  By wi_escape54843 - March 24 - 12:02 pm

  Bought this as commuter car knowing Id give up some mileage to AWD, but hills of Duluth and tough winter made it good choice. With 1200 mi in just 2 wks, mpg < 21 on 160 mi daily commute w/ 90% hwy. Ford claim of 24 avg w 28 hwy is unacceptably inaccurate. By comparison - the 07 Sebring I traded avg 29 - 31 (seasonal), even my 03 dura max avg 20.6 for same journey as it is the ride I used for tough winter days. Escape worsens this with a small tank compared to Sebring with barely 300 mi, compared to 420 I had. So far - Im incredibly disappointed.

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  Sync Reliability - 2013 Ford Escape
  By sm2013 - March 15 - 3:55 pm

  The SYNC systems in my vehicle has placed my car in the shop 3 times in four months totalling 1 month in the shop with 3 seperate rental cars. The SYNC system in my car resets itself multiple times within an hour whether I am in the middle of a call, etc. The ipod/phone have difficutly connecting frequently and the system freezes.

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  Happy to buy American... - 2013 Ford Escape
  By sfneal - March 9 - 6:39 pm

  Overall am very happy with my purchase. Quiet, high quality cabin. Sync voice commands work most of the time and are very convenient. Engine is very responsive and ride is smooth.

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  Solid, Fun-to-drive Small SUV - 2013 Ford Escape
  By craign1 - March 2 - 7:44 am

  After 2 months and 2,000 miles, I am happy with this vehicle (SE 2.0 -- wasnt an option above). I purchased for compact, AWD, and 3,500 lb. towing capacity. Handles great in snow and muck. Gas mileage is as expected -- about 20 around town, upwards of 28 on highway, so around 23/24 on average. No issues thus far. Sync works fine with phone, bluetooth streaming from iPad, USB stick. I think this is as heavy and solid a small SUV as exists on the market today. A bit pricey but with the 2.0 turbo its not entirely comparable to other small SUVs. Engine is a bit buzzy at slow speeds (high pressure injectors, Im told) but easily gotten used to.