Used 2016 Ford Escape Titanium SUV Review
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Escape Delivers
Bill Wolverton, Washington, DC, 03/09/2016
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
This is my second Escape and again, I was not disappointed. The car looks good, handles great and is a nice value. The size is perfect for me. It holds what I need in the cargo area (golf clubs, shoes, etc.) and is easy to maneuver. I got the 2.0L engine and it accelerates quite nicely. After having is about 2 years, the only knock I have is it is not air tight. Consequently, the … ride isn't as quiet as my son's Jeep. Still, I'm very pleased with the purchase.
Real Luxury Great Price (but some long term niggle
Keith Klose, Port Orchard, WA, 10/27/2015
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
After four years of searching for an eventual replacement for our 2002 RAV4 (it simply will not die), we wanted more power, some luxury and modern safety features, all at a good price. We had test driven the Tiguan, Q3, Q5, RDX, CX-5, Forrester XT, Outback, X1, and X3. The only one that we really liked was the BMW X3, but we didn't feel like paying $45k+ for the privilege. We tried a … 2.0l 4wd Titanium Escape with the 301A package, moonroof, and navigation and (with incentives) were out the door for under $30k. The Escape is quiet, fast, very comfortable and luxurious, is fun to drive, and has all the capabilities we wanted in a relatively compact package. Gas mileage has been approx 25 mpg in mixed driving. Time will tell if it will be as reliable as we hope, but so far we can't fault it or the value.
UPDATE 9000 miles: Above still applies with a few niggles: 1) not as much fun to drive as I had hoped as steering is heavy above 5 mph and much more boost at hwy speeds would be nice; 2) lack of upfront cubbies is annoying at times; and 3) front passenger seat doesn't go flat which affects the lengths of wood and sizes of furniture that can be carried on weekend Home Depot, IKEA runs.
Update 40000 miles: a few more niggles; 1) it still has great power but gas mileage overall now 21.5 mpg; 2) front driver's seat bottom not comfortable for out of town trips; 3) drives like a truck with a stiff ride, heavy steering; 4) a rear wheel bearing went out at 10,000 miles 5) any time it is near freezing and wet, annoying transient and unidentifiable suspension/drive train noises make themselves known. I am starting to search for a smaller, smoother, more nimble crossover.
My New Gas Guzzler
me cu, Menasha, WI, 10/11/2016
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
You should expect to get the lowest mpg posted at all times. The fuel tank is very small so you are visiting the gas station every few days.
$30,000 Piece of Crap!
Scott Wojtas, Plainfield, IL, 04/02/2017
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
After doing a bunch of research on my next car, having grown up in a family of Fords and previously owning a Mustang; I decided to go with the Escape. Alot of what I wanted was based on the technology aspect as I installed an aftermarket radio that supported Apple CarPlay, which only came with Ford Sync 3 on titanium models. Day after Labor Day 2016, I found a 2016 titanium CPO with what … I wanted and thought I had a great deal. Only to experience nothing but problems with the Bluetooth connectivity, driver's side wind noise, and noises from the undercarriage as I accelerate/stop/make turns. I took it back to dealer to resolve the issues as I was still under warranty. The door was adjusted, a part was ordered for the shocks, yet they couldnt replicate the Sync 3 issues that I had documented with video. The service guy was a jag and didnt care to see the videos I had. After that experience, I contacted Ford Customer Care and basically told me that the dealership is their "eyes and ears" and that they have to see it happen. So they said to drive right in next time the issues happen. So what happens when I'm driving at night and the glitch happens and the service dept is not open?? I found another dealership closer to home, that was able to do a software update from 1.0 to 1.1 which didnt resolve my issues and still didnt give me the Apple Car play, one of the main reason I bought the car. On top of this, I found a crack in the windshield that I had to pay out of pocket to replace as it did not meet my deductible. As for the radio, it doesnt seem to work right as every couple days i have "reset" the console. Had I known I would be having these problems, I would've never bought the car in the first place. Ford continues to lie, and cheat its customers. Promising updates and then not following through. All I want at this point, is for them to replace the radio, as I documented with video the glitches, yet they want stand by their product. And that's why this will be my last Ford.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Ford Escape Titanium SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Turbocharged engines deliver strong performance and high fuel economy
- Pro:many high-tech features
- Pro:agile handling
- Pro:high-quality cabin
- Pro:comfortable seating.
- Con:Lack of interior storage cubbies
- Con:awkward base control layout
- Con:not quite as roomy inside as some top rivals.
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