Ford Escape
The compact Escape is among the best-selling SUVs in Canada year after year, which says a lot about its versatility. With several powertrains available, including a turbocharged, 1.5-litre four cylinder with 179 horsepower as well as a turbocharged, 2.0-litre four cylinder producing 245 horsepower. All-wheel drive, SYNC 3 infotainment system, panoramic sunroof and leather upholstery are all available. Properly equipped, the Escape’s towing capacity can reach 1588 kilograms.
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2020 Ford Escape PHEV: Five Things to Know
2020 Ford Escape PHEV: Five Things to KnowThe next-generation 2020 Ford Escape marks the debut of the first-ever Escape Plug-in Hybrid. Offering an all-electric range of just over 60 kilometres, this model will directly rival the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Toyota RAV4 Prime . Here are five things you need to know… Longer Range Than Anticipated Equipped …
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2020 Ford Escape: Trying to Regain the Lead
2020 Ford Escape: Trying to Regain the LeadTwenty years ago, Ford introduced the Escape to take on the popular Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 . It quickly made a name for itself and became the sales leader after a few short years, despite some quality issues. Following an update in 2005 and another one in 2009, the …
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The 2020 Ford Escape is About to Hit the Road
The 2020 Ford Escape is About to Hit the RoadThe Ford Escape is no longer the best-selling compact SUV in Canada, but the new generation introduced for 2020 aims to regain that title. With the recent problems suffered by the Honda CR-V and its 1.5-litre turbo engine, plus the shortage of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid units, it’s not impossible. The …
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Five Things to Know About the 2020 Ford Escape
Five Things to Know About the 2020 Ford EscapeBest-selling SUV in Canada for many years, the Ford Escape was aging and the number of competitors in its segment has grown substantially. It was time for the American manufacturer to give the Escape a major redesign. The 2020 model year will bring many changes to the popular compact SUV, …
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2020 Ford Escape: Striking Back
2020 Ford Escape: Striking BackDEARBORN, Michigan – After a very successful run, the current Escape is about to be replaced by the fourth-generation model, which will go on sale in the fall of 2019. Seeking to regain its throne as the best-selling SUV in Canada, the new Escape is getting a major overhaul. And …
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New 2020 Escape Not Rugged Enough? Wait for the “Baby Bronco”
New 2020 Escape Not Rugged Enough? Wait for the “Baby Bronco”The 2020 model year is going to be a big one for Ford and its SUVs. First we saw the 2020 Explorer at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show earlier this year, followed by a special event in Greenfield Village for the launch of the 2020 Escape at the end …
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Ford unveils facelifted 2017 Fusion, Escape in Detroit
Ford unveils facelifted 2017 Fusion, Escape in DetroitFord unveiled facelifted versions of its Fusion sedan and Escape crossover at the Detroit auto show, bringing the design of the two more in line with the likes of the latest Mustang , Edge and Focus. While the Fusion's look is largely unchanged from the second generation car unveiled four …
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2017 Ford Escape: Building On Its Success
2017 Ford Escape: Building On Its SuccessThe SUV market segment is one of the most important ones, currently representing a third of Canada’s light-vehicle sales. In addition, experts predict that by 2020, 40% of the market will consist of SUVs, so it’s essential for every automaker to stay competitive. In Ford’s case, its situation in the …
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Another 1.3 Million Recalls for Ford
Another 1.3 Million Recalls for FordAnother recall landed on my desk this morning, this time targeting Ford. More than 1.3 million vehicles have to be repaired for various problems. The biggest part of this huge number comes from the 2011-2013 Explorer and 2008-2011 Escape. These vehicles were found to present various power steering problems that …
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Ford Recalls the Escape Over Door Problems
Ford Recalls the Escape Over Door ProblemsThere are very few things that could potentially be worse than a door opening while you drive. If you own a 2013-2014 Ford Escape, this may happen to you. On these SUVs, a misalignment between the door panels and the exterior handle may cause the rod connecting the two pieces …
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The Great Spring of Recalls: it’s Ford’s Turn!
The Great Spring of Recalls: it’s Ford’s Turn!After GM and Chrysler, it is now Ford’s turn to initiate a couple of recalls for their vehicles. They announced two at the same time, but according to the manufacturer, they are not related. The first one targets about 386,000 Ford Escapes built between 2001 and 2004. These cars were …
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2013 Ford Escape Recalled for a Seventh Time
2013 Ford Escape Recalled for a Seventh TimeFord has announced two more recalls affecting the 2013 Escape, making a total of seven for the most popular compact SUV in North America. This time, the recall affects more than 161,334 Escapes worldwide, including 139,228 registered in the U.S. and 18,917 in Canada. Recall # 1 This is by …
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MOTORING TV: Compact Crossover of the Year for 2017
MOTORING TV: Compact Crossover of the Year for 2017Motoring TV recently held its 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Compact Crossover category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
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2017 Ford Escape Unveiled at LA Auto Show
2017 Ford Escape Unveiled at LA Auto Show2017 Ford Escape Unveiled at LA Auto Show. The Escape gets refinements and stylistic updates to draw it closer to the other models in Ford’s family of SUVs. More on http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/36183/ …
