2019 Ford Escape Review

For those who are always on the go, the 2019 Ford Escape makes for a great companion. Whether heading to work, shuffling off to pick up the kids from school, or heading out for an Ithaca, Elmira, or Syracuse weekend getaway, the Escape is there for you.

From its powerful performance capabilities to its interior amenities to the safety features it offers, the Ford Escape is an impressive SUV offering from the Ford family. Continue reading this review from Maguire Ford to learn more about this vehicle and what the driving experience is like.

Ford Escape Performance

Pick the engine that matches performance style. With three separate options to choose from, the Ford Escape has an engine for every driver. The base edition is a 168-horsepower 2.5L engine capable of handling the daily drives and errands with ease. The 1.5L EcoBoost engine finds that right balance of power and efficiency delivering 178 horsepower. The most powerful engine, the 2.0L EcoBoost® with quick torque delivery thanks to the Twin-Scroll technology, produces 245 horsepower.

The 1.5L EcoBoost® engine comes with start-stop technology, which can lower fuel consumption and emissions. The engine will shut off when coming to a complete stop, then seamlessly restart when pressing on the accelerator. The available Intelligent 4WD System, meanwhile, monitors traction and transfers torque from front to rear wheels for optimal grip on the roadways.

Interior Amenities

Interior amenities are plentiful inside the 2019 Ford Escape, including available features such as:

• Panoramic moonroof bringing natural light inside the vehicle.
• Heated steering wheel warms things up on a cold morning.
• Space for up to five people inside the cabin, with both rows offering plenty of legroom and headroom for drives both long and short. 
• 68 cu. ft. of cargo space with the back row folded down.

The standard features in the Ford Escape include the voice-activated SYNC® infotainment system, which comes with a 4.2-inch screen and 6-speaker audio setup. The SYNC® 3 infotainment system is available with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, which allows for simple smartphone integration through the touchscreen.

Safety Features

Enjoy the driver convenience features found in the Ford Safe and Smart Package, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t have them sooner.

These features include:

• Driver-activated rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert
• Lane-Keeping System
• Forward collision warning

The Blind Spot Information System uses radar to pick up on a vehicle in the appropriate exterior mirror. Cross-Traffic Alert will let you know if a vehicle is crossing from the left or right when backing up. The Lane-Keeping System can let you know of unintentional lane drifting with aids to guide you back to the center of the lane.

Visit Maguire Ford to see the 2019 Ford Escape

Take a trip to Maguire Ford today to test drive the 2019 Ford Escape. Ithaca, Elmira, and Syracuse drivers can schedule a test drive with our sales team today.