2019 Ford Escape Review

Compact crossover SUVs are dominating the roads of Salisbury and Mooresville, and the 2019 Ford Escape is one popular entry in the segment. With its lithe handling and lively engines, it’s an exciting way to get around Lexington and Kannapolis.

Want to learn more about this versatile SUV? Here in this car review, you can study up on this Ford SUV and its specs, features, and capabilities. Contact us at Cloninger Ford in Salisbury, NC, if you’d like to learn more!

2019 Ford Escape MPG

2019 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

A Flexible Interior

The Ford Escape provides plenty of flexible space to accommodate people and cargo. This compact SUV, despite its small size, has a backseat fit for adults with 39 inches of headroom and more than 37 inches of legroom.

Cargo space is easy to come by, too. You’ll find 34 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which is an ideal size for sports gear or luggage for a family trip. If you need more space—perhaps for a bike or small furniture items—you can fold the 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks to reveal 68 cubic feet.

Want to let some fresh air and sunlight into your ride? You can do so with the available panoramic Vista Roof®. It features a forward panel that tilts up or slides open fully, as well as a fixed rear skylight. You can make the cabin feel larger and airier than ever before.

Performance: A Trio of Engines

There’s an engine for every driver in the Ford Escape. You can choose from a lineup of three engines. Let’s examine their specs in depth:

• 2.5-Liter i-VCT 4-cylinder: 168 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque
• 1.5-Liter EcoBoost® 4-cylinder: 179 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque
• 2.0-Liter EcoBoost® 4-cylinder: 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque

The base i-VCT engine is excellent for daily driving. The 1.5-liter EcoBoost® is a top choice if you value efficiency with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 23 city and 30 highway MPG.

Meanwhile, the range-topping 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine provides lively acceleration, as well as excellent towing capacity. You can tow up to 3,500 pounds with this engine equipped—enough to move ATVs, jet skis, and more!

Driver-Assist & Safety Features

SUV shoppers are looking for vehicles that prioritize safety, and the Ford Escape isn’t short on available safety features. With the Ford Safe and Smart™ package, you can equip your ride with a range of driver-assist technologies to enhance your drive.

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) uses radar to identify vehicles in your blind spot, warning you via indicator lights in your sideview mirrors. It also includes Cross-Traffic Alert, so you can detect a vehicle behind you if you’re backing out of a driveway or parking space.

Adaptive Cruise Control is another useful feature. This system lets you set a distance to keep from the car ahead of you. Your speed will adjust automatically with the pace of traffic to keep that distance.

Where Can I Find the 2019 Ford Escape?

We hope you enjoyed our car review of the 2019 Ford Escape! If you’d like to see this compact crossover SUV for yourself, stop by the showroom at Cloninger Ford.

You can even schedule a test drive and get behind the wheel yourself. With a little firsthand experience, you’ll know for sure if this Ford crossover SUV is ideal for your daily drive in Lexington, Kannapolis, Mooresville, or Salisbury!