The 2019 Ford Escape is designed to fit an on-the-go lifestyle and has plenty of versatile seating and cargo options, as well as great performance. There is a 1.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine that will feature Auto Start-Stop technology in the SE model. The base model features a 2.5-liter engine with intake variable cam timing. This allows for better vehicle emissions and fuel consumption during city driving when the vehicle comes to a stop. The base S model starts at just $24,105. There are also the SEL and Titanium trims. There are both lease and retail deals currently being offered as well. The retail offer is for 3.9% APR for 60 months or $2,250 cash back, and the lease deal is $239 a month for 26 months with $2,989 due at signing. In addition to these deals, there are offers for military servicemen and woman, college students and recent grads, first responders, and special financing for those with disabilities.
The Escape has Standard Advanced Trac with Roll Stability control that has two gyroscopic sensors to monitor roll rates. This helps maintain control of the vehicle. It can help maintain control in various weather conditions and also features Curve Control, which can help slow down the vehicle when it's going too fast on a curve. There is also a rearview camera to see when the car is backing up.
The SEL trim offers a reverse sensing system to hear beeps when getting closer to an object. There are 17-inch spark silver painted aluminum wheels that come standard. It comes with the 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine and standard front wheel drive. It also comes with Sync 3, the easy-to-use responsive voice activated technology.
The Titanium trim offers a 2.0 Twin Scroll EcoBoost engine with 245 horsepower that has two chambers and two exhaust runners flowing into turbo. There is front wheel drive standard, but there is also available intelligent four-wheel drive. There is also the foot activated liftgate to keep hands free. It comes with enhanced park assist, as well as forward and side sensing systems to help make parking much easier.
This package offers 19-inch wheels instead of the standard ones, along with halogen project headlamps with a black bezel and black front fender wheel lip moldings. There are magnetic painted mirror caps and a front and rear skip plate. Rear and front floor mats are also included.
The Safe and Smart Package is available on the SE, SEL, and Titanium models, and helps keep drivers safe. There are windshield wipers that can sense rain, which are driver activated, automatic high beam headlamps, a blind spot information system which comes equipped with alerts for cross traffic, and lane keeping assist. The adaptive cruise control comes with brake support and the panel roof is included with this package.
If drivers purchase the Titanium package, there is a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The trailer sway control technology and auxiliary transmission oil cooler are also included in the package. If trailer sway is detected, then the system will take various measures, such as reduced engine torque or applying precise braking, in order to keep the vehicle and trailer under control.
The intelligent access with push start button allows drivers to have the key in their purse or pocket and then touch the door handle. Once inside, they can press the brake pedal and the start button and then shift into gear and begin driving. This is available as an option on the SE and SEL trims and comes standard in Titanium models.
The Ford Escape comes with a three-year 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The powertrain comes with 60,000 miles and a five-year warranty. The safety restraint systems also come with the same warranty as the powertrain. There is an unlimited miles roadside assistance program that is good for 60,000 miles or 5 years.