2018 Ford Escape SE

• Fuel Consumption: City: 22 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 28 mpg
• Remote, digital keypad power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• In-Dash single CD player
• SYNC
• MP3 player
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• Radio Data System
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• Intercooled Turbo
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability controll with anti-roll
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Silver aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 17
• Wheel Width: 7.5
• Driver knee airbags
• Front fog/driving lights
• Urethane steering wheel trim
• Metal-look shift knob trim
• Metal-look dash trim
• Metal-look door trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Roof rails
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.6 s
• Auxilliary transmission cooler
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Daytime running lights
• Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• 911 Assist
• Front reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Split rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Automatic front air conditioning
• Dual front air conditioning zones
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 68 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: LEV3-ULEV125
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 15.7 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-radio display
• Headlights off auto delay
• Dusk sensing headlights
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar

Model Highlights

The 2018 Ford Escape is offered in S, SE, SEL and Titanium trims, with three different engines and with most models offered with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Base S models are only offered with front-wheel drive, and they come with a 168-horsepower, 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. The SE comes standard with a 181-horsepower, 1.5L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, while a 2.0L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine that makes an impressive 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque is optional for all models except Titanium. All models come with a SelectShift 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. Several technologies help the Escape not only tackle slick road conditions but also improve cornering. Curve Control and Torque Vectoring Control help improve stability, while the new "Intelligent" 4-wheel drive system in 4-wheel drive models uses sensor inputs to actively act to maintain stability, utilizing an electromagnetic clutch system to send power to the wheels where traction is needed most. Although off-roading isn't how most Escape buyers will use the SUV, it can handle gravel roads and modest forest trails just fine; and when properly equipped, it can tow up to 3,500 pounds. On all models, 4-wheel disc brakes provide strong stopping power, while an electric rack-and-pinion steering system is precise and well-weighted. The Escape's rakish design doesn't get in the way of interior space either. The model has supportive bucket seats in front with a good view out, as well as space for three across in back. There's a generous 34.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the back seat--thanks to a low, 2-position cargo floor -- and that can be expanded to 68.1 cubic feet by flipping forward the second row seatbacks. Escape S models come with a generous list of features for a base model, including air conditioning, Sync voice command, Bluetooth connectivity, remote keyless entry, steering-wheel audio controls, cruise control, power windows and mirrors, a 6-speaker audio system and a rearview camera system. The SE model adds upgraded exterior trim, a center console with armrest, dual chrome exhaust, a keyless entry keypad, Sirius Satellite Radio compatibility, fog lamps, upgraded upholstery, a 10-way driver's seat, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Finally, the top-of-the-line Titanium comes with remote start, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, silver roof rails, a 10-speaker Sony stereo, Sync 3 infotainment system, a media hub with SD card reader and video inputs, a garage-door opener, 18-inch alloys, rear parking sensors and heated side mirrors. Sync 3, which is also optional on the SE, is a Blackberry-based touchscreen system for connectivity and infotainment that allows the pairing of a smartphone or media player for phone calls, music, navigation and vehicle settings all through the touchscreen, steering wheel controls or voice commands. It responds to pinch and swipe gestures much like smartphone and tablet screens, for easy navigation. An active park assist system will "see" a parallel parking space and actually steer the vehicle into the spot while the driver modulates the accelerator and brake. The BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert prevents accidents by helping the driver spot other unseen vehicles. An available hands-free tailgate system only requires that the drive 'kick' their foot under the rear bumper.