Used 2013 Ford Escape SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2013 Ford Escape SUV

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 Pros Super fuel economy is awarded with any of the available three engines.

 Pros Fantastic selection of optional safety features for increased peace-of-mind on the road.

 Pros Cabin is quiet, clean, comfortable and contemporary.

 Pros Escape remains composed on curves and turns with minimal body roll.

 Pros High-performance tires on Titanium trim provide a more aggressive feel.

 Pros A ton of cargo space is available with all seats in place.

 Pros Rear seats easily fold with the touch of a one-touch lever.

 Pros Seats are padded yet supportive.

 Pros Blows the Subaru Forester and Kia Sportage away in interior refinement, and Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V can’t compete with the engine selections.

 Cons The hybrid option is no longer available, which was the main attraction for many consumers in the previous model.

 Cons Although it has a low MSRP, once you add on all the options that you want, it is one of the most expensive crossovers in its segment.

 Cons Minimal towing capacity is awarded, unless you upgrade to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.

 Cons The climate system is awkward to operate and misplaced in front of your gear selector.

 Cons Steering is definitely not spot on, especially when tacking curves and turns.

 Cons Ride could be a quite a bit smoother.