Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is hard to miss. For the better part of the 2014, this ford model has been ranked among the top selling brands across the globe. If you are probably wondering what the big fuss is all about, this reviews lays down all the factors and features making the Ford Escape the top ride today. The 2014 Ford escape is basically a redesigned 2012 model with numerous significant improvements made on the look and the performance of the vehicle. Initially, the Ford escape took a boxy SUV designed which was later dropped and a more stylish, almost European designed being adopted. 

Ford has earned itself a reputable sport in the highly competitive market. With their 2014 Ford Escape, they did not disappoint their die hard clients. One factor why a majority of these clients will stick with the model is the cost effectiveness they enjoy in terms of fuel consumption. The fuel efficiency was achieved by replacing the larger engines in the initial designs by a smaller turbo engine. The small turbo engines can easily be fitted in the vehicles and have earned a reputation in their ability to maintain a steady horsepower while at the same time enhancing fuel efficiency.

Ford Escape Exterior Design

As stated above, the unique design of the Ford Escape makes it hard for your eyes to miss. Ford, a leading car maker in the industry certainly had to re-invent itself to stay ahead in the already highly competitive market. The Ford Escape design did just that. The slick design coupled with its impressive visual appeal is designed to give you the ‘love at first sight’ feeling. The hood and the headlights built is designed to give the car an aggressive look which automatically draws your eyes to the rest of the body. This is a major breakthrough compared to the designs in the previous versions.

The icing on this cake it the inbuilt capability that allows the vents to close reducing wind resistance. The Ford Escape design also facilitates fuel efficiency. It is hard to miss the swing open thick and heavy Ford Escape doors. With ease to open, they are designed to allow you to slide into the seats without climbing up or dropping down.

Tech-breakthroughs in Ford Escape

The Ford Escape 2014 has all the technology you would need in a car. Some of the inbuilt technologies includes heated seats and mirrors, a rear view camera, remote start, my Ford touch memory seat and a foot activated gear. This model also allows you to change the color of the interior ambient lighting. The only missing and disappointing feature is the sun roof.

Remote start technology is becoming a common feature with trending cars. This attests to the efforts by Ford to keep up with the current automobile technologies being invented every now and then.  Like a majority of the car owners, you are likely to be taken aback by the rear foot activated lift gate. However, this may require some improvements as you may find yourself kicking the car several time before you can empty your cargo.

My Ford touch is another technology inbuilt in the car that also is viewed by a number of people as being poor. A simple task such as turning up the air conditioning system in the car may require much of your attention. As results, a god number of persons would rather simply hit the buttons located right below it. Selecting your destination on the GPS can turn out to be quite a task especially for the passengers. To set the location, you will be required to bring the car to a stop which is rather disappointing.

The steering wheel hosts a number of buttons with a number of function. This are easy to use even while driving. The incorporation of various technologies in the Ford Escape makes it manageable at the wheel. The layout on the steering wheel is very user friendly and easy to operate.

Ford Escape Interior Design

A Look at the interior design proves pure genius and prowess of the Ford car maker team. Space is one factor that will certainly impress you. The back seat can easily be put down allowing you to lie down comfortably without touching the front seats or even the trunk. The designed also allows you to seat comfortably in the front seats without feeling cramped like is the case with a number of SUVs in the market. The most outstanding feature with the interior is that, unlike with other Ford models, this does not feel cheap but rather, it give you a more luxurious look due to the use of leather and of plastic. The interior is also designed to complement the exterior’s aggressive look.

Ford Escape Engine

Your engine is your car. The 2014 Ford Escape has three different 4 cylinder engines. These are the 2.5 liter (168hp), 1.6 liter Ecoboost (178hp) and the 2.0 liters Ecoboost (240hp). The engine is designed and built for speed. You might want to keep an eye on the speed limits as the engine might tempt you to keep going faster. The two turbo chargers strapped on the engine provide the power which forces the compressed air into the engine. This results in bigger explosions and hence more power. This is a great vehicle for hilly places or even margin into fast paced highways.

Ford Escape pros

Excellent Ecoboost engine performance

Great design

High quality interior parts

For Escape Cons

Highly expensive upgrades

My Ford Touch is poorly built

The Ford Escape is generally an okay buy. With integrated hi-tech as well as trending safety features, Ford has in numerous ways curved a competitive edge for themselves in the already highly competitive industry. However, for the Ford Escape to attain its ultimate performance, they will have to improve on some of the features such as My Ford Touch, the foot activated lift gate as well as the GPS. Comparing this brand to the previous ones, we can expect the next invention by Ford to taking the market by a storm.