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2008 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Ford Escape Hybrid to provide you a definitive opinion on this technically advanced, compact hybrid SUV. This review also compares the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice--even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.
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2008 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
The resident car enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com consulted a wide range of road tests online to compile this comprehensive review of the 2008 Ford Escape. TheCarConnection.com’s experts also drove the 2008 Ford Escape and have added driving impressions and more details where helpful, as well as helped you decide which reviews to trust when the sources have different opinions.
Read the full 2008 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
2009 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
Editors at TheCarConnection.com drove the new 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid to bring you this hands-on review of its performance, styling, quality, comfort, and features. Editors also evaluated the Ford Escape Hybrid against its competition to provide you the best information and help with your shopping decision.
Read the full 2009 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
2010 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
Read the full 2010 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
2010 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
In order to bring you the most useful hands-on road test, TheCarConnection.com has driven several different variations of the Escape and report on it here in this Bottom Line. Then TheCarConnection.com’s team of experts read reviews pertaining to the 2010 Escape, bringing you additional pros and cons, as well as opposing viewpoints.
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2009 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
The SUV experts at TheCarConnection.com drove the 2009 Ford Escape for this hands-on Bottom Line road test. Editors also read reviews of the 2009 Escape and compiled this conclusive profile of the big Ford sedan from that research. TheCarConnection.com adds comparison information where it helps you make a better buying decision.
Read the full 2009 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
2009 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
Editors at TheCarConnection.com drove the new 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid to bring you this hands-on review of its performance, styling, quality, comfort, and features. Editors also evaluated the Ford Escape Hybrid against its competition to provide you the best information and help with your shopping decision.The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid compact SUV is the latest model of Ford’s pioneering hybrid. In 2004, it was both the first hybrid SUV and the first hybrid built in the United States. It’s capable, attractive, and in the last few years, a perennial bestseller for Ford. Buyers nervous about the durability of hybrids should be reassured by the fact that more than 1,500 Ford Escape Hybrids are in regular use as New York City taxicabs.Ford has consistently upgraded its hybrid-electric powertrain over the years. For 2008, the hybrid Escape got an enlarged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams, raising 153 horsepower. There is only a single engine/transmission option. Under the right circumstances, the Escape Hybrid will run in electric-only mode up to almost 40 mph.The hybrid-electric system acts as an electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), letting the engine run at its most efficient speed regardless of road speed. Acceleration is good, although putting the pedal to the floor quickly runs the engine up to a howl.But it’s fuel economy that really makes the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The EPA rates it at 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway, and during a four-day road test with substantial highway mileage, we consistently averaged 30 mpg or very close.Unlike the handful of other all-wheel-drive hybrid crossovers and SUVs, the Escape Hybrid AWD drives all four wheels mechanically. Other SUV hybrids use an electric motor to power the rear wheels. Under extreme circumstances, that motor could shut off to prevent overheating or damage—leaving the vehicle with only two driven wheels. We view this as a plus for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid.That said, the Escape isn’t a rock-climbing off-roader. It’s fine for dirt and gravel roads, has a decent 8.5 inches of ground clearance, and holds the road nicely, thanks to a suspension that was completely retuned last year.The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is a square, upright vehicle that’s actually a bit larger than it looks. Its latest restyling takes it further into the tough-SUV mold, which some competitors have moved away from.There’s decent room for four adults inside the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, and every passenger sits high up, with good views out the windows. The front seats are better than the rear seat, which has a short bottom cushion and may be better for children than taller adults.The 2008 restyling vastly improved the cabin décor and materials. Instruments are easy to read, with blue-green backlighting, though the high-gloss black plastic surfaces seem to attract dust like a magnet.Our least favorite facet of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is the wind noise, which is louder than expected and worse than in most other compact SUVs. This may reflect the age of the basic design, which launched a decade ago and has a more upright windshield than it might be today. The mirrors also generate a lot of noise at speed, though they are pleasantly large and provide excellent visibility. Our test Escape Hybrid also suffers an annoying, moaning howl right at the 2,000-rpm mark, though it’s the only one we’ve driven with that problem.The folding rear seat proves annoying. It requires all three headrests to be removed—but there’s no place to stow them. Once the seat bottom is folded forward and the back flipped down, the load floor is flat and the Escape Hybrid offers 66.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Still, those headrests!Our test vehicle comes with the optional LED interior lighting, which offers a choice of several different colors for floor, console, and cup-holder lighting. It’s fun the first few times, but feels like a gimmick after that. Ford’s Easy-Fuel capless gas filler system is a nice feature that eliminates the need for a separate gas cap.Another sign of the Escape Hybrid’s age is the lack of integration between the instrument cluster and the console screen. The cluster contains a mode gauge that shows when the battery charges and discharges, but all fuel efficiency data remains on the central console screen. The newer 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has both parts integrated and superb graphical displays in the cluster right in front of the driver.Finally, the air conditioning compressor in the 2009 Escape Hybrid remains driven by the engine, which means any time the AC is switched on, the engine must start. Newer hybrids (including the 2010 Fusion Hybrid) use electric air conditioning that can run even with the engine off.As a family vehicle, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid has to score well on safety, and it does. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) deems it a Top Safety Pick, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives it five stars in its front and side impact tests. Dual-stage front airbags and side airbags are standard, as are anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control.Ford has won kudos for its Sync interface to infotainment systems, and justifiably so. Microsoft and Ford partnered to develop Sync, and it’s remarkably versatile. Users can pair (most) Bluetooth mobile phones and connect MP3 players, then operate them entirely by voice command—improving safety significantly. Other Sync features and options include Sirius Travel Link, also voice controlled, which offers navigation, real-time traffic data, weather info, and even local fuel prices.
Read the full 2009 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
2010 Ford Escape Review on Justescapecars
TheCarConnection.com drives the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid and brings you this hands-on review that covers driving attributes and other up-close, on-the-road observations. TheCarConnection.com also researches reviews from other sources and presents you with some of the most useful ones here in an adjacent Full Review on the Escape Hybrid.Considering it was launched in 2004, the latest 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid compact SUV is both popular and durable. Completely redesigned for 2008, the hybrid Escape was both the first hybrid manufactured in the United States and the first hybrid SUV. Nervous about how long those hybrid motors and batteries will last? Consider that more than 1,500 Ford Escape Hybrids are in regular use as New York City taxicabs!Ford has regularly upgraded its hybrid-electric powertrain over the years. The Escape Hybrid carries over its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for 2010. The dual overhead-cam engine puts out 153 horsepower, with the electric motor boosting torque as needed. The Escape Hybrid will run solely on battery power with its engine off up to 25 mph, and in some limited circumstances up to almost 40 mph.The combination of electric motor/generators in the hybrid system acts as an electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The gasoline engine always runs at its most fuel-efficient speed, regardless of how fast the car is traveling. Acceleration is good if not spectacular, though the engine will howl when floored.But hybrid buyers look for gas mileage, and the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid comes in at 34 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, according to U.S. EPA ratings. We tested a 2009 Escape Hybrid and averaged a consistent 30 mpg on a route with substantial 75-mph cruising.The all-wheel-drive version of the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid has a crucial distinction from all its hybrid competitors: The AWD system drives all four wheels mechanically. Other SUV hybrids use an electric motor for the rear wheels, which may shut off under extreme circumstances. We prefer the reliability of mechanical AWD as offered on the hybrid Escape.Ground clearance is substantial at 8.5 inches, though the Escape isn’t meant to be a rock-climbing off-roader like a Jeep. It’s fine on dirt and gravel roads, with excellent road-holding considering its height, thanks to a suspension that was completely retuned last year.That height makes the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid a square, upright vehicle that’s larger than it looks from far away. The 2008 restyling takes it further into the butch-SUV mold, which may not entirely square with today’s desires-but it’s obviously a Ford, similar to its larger truck brethren.Inside, seating room is decent for four adults, though the short bottom cushion of the rear seat makes it better for kids than taller adults. Visibility is good; everyone sits high up and the windows are deep and upright.Wind noise, however, is a downside. It’s higher than we expected and not as well suppressed as in competing compact SUVs. The mirrors are noisy at speed, though we like their large size and rearward visibility. Our 2009 test vehicle also suffers a moaning howl right at the 2,000-rpm mark that makes us crazy, though we’ve not experienced that problem on any other Escape Hybrid.Instruments are easy to read in the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, with blue-green backlighting. The high-gloss black plastic surfaces on the dash and doors seem to attract dust like a magnet, though.Ford’s Easy-Fuel capless gas filler system is a nice feature that eliminates a separate gas cap. After playing with our test vehicle’s optional LED interior lighting a few times, its choice of several different colors for floor, console, and cup-holder lighting begin to feel like a gimmick.We also aren’t thrilled with the lack of integration between hybrid operating info on the instrument cluster and the console screen. One gauge in the cluster shows the battery charging and discharging, but the detailed fuel consumption data is only on the central console screen. We much prefer the newer 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, where both parts are integrated in graphical displays right in front of the driver.For 2010, Ford switches to electric air conditioning from an engine-driven compressor, which means the AC will run whether or not the engine is on-a major feature for buyers in hot and humid states.The folding rear seat might prove annoying to anyone who has to frequently alternate between cargo and rear-seat passengers. It requires all three headrests to be removed-but there’s no place to stow them. Once the seat bottom is folded forward and the back flipped down, the load floor is flat and the Escape Hybrid offers 66.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Still, those headrests!Ford’s SYNC interface to infotainment systems is simply better than most others, and they are justifiably proud of it. Drivers and passengers can pair (most) Bluetooth mobile phones and connect (most) MP3 players, then operate them with voice commands-improving safety significantly by keeping the driver facing forward with hands on the steering wheel. Other features and options include Sirius Travel Link, which provides real-time traffic data, weather info, navigation, and even local fuel prices.For 2010, Ford adds several new features, including the rearview reversing camera increasingly popular among families with young children. Another is an integrated spotter mirror that overlays convex mirrors aimed at the Escape Hybrid’s blind spots on the top outer corners of both outside mirrors. The MyKey system electronically limits performance and stereo volume for designated teen drivers, and Ford’s remarkable (if spooky) Active Park Assist measures parking spaces and steers the car into them.As a family vehicle, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid has to score well on safety, and it does. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names it a Top Safety Pick, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives it five stars in its front and side impact tests. Dual-stage front airbags and side-curtain airbags are standard, as are anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitors, and traction control.
Read the full 2010 Ford Escape Review here on Justescapecars.
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