2021 Ford Escape Review

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Ford Escape Power & Performance

Whether you’re carpooling to work or starting a long road trip with your friends, you’ll want to be behind the wheel of a powerful SUV. Luckily, the 2021 Ford Escape comes standard with a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine that boasts the following capabilities:

This powertrain is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, so you’ll be treated to a smooth driving experience every time you get behind the wheel. Additionally, this SUV comes standard as a front-wheel drive.

Plus, the Ford Escape can achieve an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG, making it well-designed for your long drives.²

2021 Ford Escape Interior

If you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, you’ll need access to amenities that emphasize passenger comfort. The 2021 Ford Escape features a wide selection of standard features that can help make your driving experience more enjoyable, including:

• Cloth front bucket seats
• 6-way manual driver seat
• 4-way manual front-passenger seat

These features allow you to adjust your seat settings and help ensure you’re always comfortable when seated in your SUV.

Additionally, the Ford Escape technology features make every journey even better. This SUV comes standard with SYNC®, an AM/FM stereo, and six speakers, so you’ll be able to listen to music whenever you hit the road.³

Ford Escape Safety Features

No matter where the road takes you, passenger safety should always be the top priority. Thanks to its wide array of active safety systems, the 2021 Ford Escape helps protect you and your passengers as you drive. Some of the standard safety systems include:

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking⁴
• Lane-Keeping System⁵
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert⁶

These features monitor the road ahead and alert you to any potential dangers you may face, helping you to avoid accidents on the road.

Plus, this SUV comes standard with a Rear View Camera, which helps you safely reverse and makes backing out of parking spaces easier.⁶

1. Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

2. EPA-estimated city/hwy MPG for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.  

3. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

4. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking detects pedestrians, but not in all conditions, and can help avoid or reduce a collision. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

5. Lane-Keeping System does not control steering. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle.

6. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle.

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