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An Up-Close Look at the 2021 Ford Escape

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With its large range of abilities and beautifully crafted exterior, the 2021 Ford Escape is anything but ordinary. Crain Ford Jacksonville will give you the service and loyalty you need to build an Escape to fit your every day.

Space Comes Standard

Ford has found a way to utilize every inch of the interior cabin to maximize space, both personal and cargo. The innovative sliding function of the back seats adds up to an additional 40.7 inches of legroom, making it best-in-class. The 60/40 split function of the rear seats allows both passengers and cargo to travel together in comfort. The available Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate allows ultimate rear accessibility at the simple kick of the foot under the bumper.

The Trims of the 2021 Ford Escape

Ford's ten Escape trim levels include 4 gas models, 3 hybrid models, and 3 plug-in hybrid models. The gas models include starting prices of the S at $24,885, the SE at $26,610, the SEL at $29,205, and the Titanium at $35,755. The hybrid models' prices start with the SE Hybrid at $27,605, the SEL Hybrid at $30,200, and the Titanium Hybrid at $33,300. The plug-in hybrid models' starting prices are the SE Plug-In Hybrid at $32,650, the SEL Plug-In Hybrid at $35,510, and the Titanium Plug-In Hybrid at $38,585.

Go the Extra Mile

Ford makes its 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology standard on its gas-powered Escape models. This engine can help lower vehicle emissions while reducing fuel consumption. The available 2.0L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology gives a sportier feel with its increased horsepower and a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500lbs. Escape hybrid and plug-in hybrid models are built with the standard Hybrid 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Engine, which measures less than a third of the size of its previous generation. This liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery uses its more compact size to reduce the amount of cargo area that envelopes greatly increasing the amount of cargo space. The available Plug-In 2.5 iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Engine offers both a Level 1 and a Level 2 AC charging port allowing you to decide between a 110-volt or a 240-volt charger, lessening charge time.

Push Your Boundaries

Ford wants to take you where you want to go. The Escape can get you there with its standard Selectable Drive Modes and available All-Wheel Drive with Disconnect. The Disconnect will automatically adjust to Front Wheel Drive when AWD is not required. The Selectable Drive Modes is an impressive standard feature, improving your drive experience and control on a variety of roads. Eco, Sport, Normal, Slippery, and Sand make up the different drive modes. Adjusting between these modes to account for your terrain gives your vehicle more traction and better handling at the touch of a button. The Escape will be your perfect partner both at work and at play, with the confidence and quality you expect from Ford. Call or visit Cloninger Ford of Salisbury, NC today to start your next adventure.
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