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If you’re looking for a compact SUV that can do it all, look no further than the Ford Escape. This highly versatile crossover is infused with Ford innovation to deliver performance, utility, comfort, and reliability. Whether you’re embarking on a cross-country road trip with the entire family or busily running errands around town, the Escape is a highly capable sport utility vehicle that can adapt to any lifestyle. Explore the innovative 2024 Ford Escape and experience driving reimagined.
All-Around Performance
The Escape’s standard 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine produces a hearty 180 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque to get you where you need to go with zeal and confidence. With a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, the Ford Escape is a versatile crossover that can meet the challenges of everyday life while offering exceptional fuel efficiency with 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
Ride quality is another area where the Ford Escape excels with an 8-speed automatic transmission and electronic traction control system providing a smooth, quiet, and confident ride. To adapt to changing road conditions and driving moods, the Escape features four built-in driving modes:
- Normal for everyday driving with balanced performance and fuel economy
- Eco for maximum driving efficiency
- Sport for enhanced handling and more aggressive throttling and gear shifting
- Slippery for optimized traction and stability on less-than-ideal road conditions
Innovative Design and Tech-Forward Features
Innovative features abound in the Ford Escape. Thoughtful elements include an intuitively designed rotary gear shift dial that not only makes shifting gears effortlessly simple but also frees up precious center console space for additional beverage holders and USB ports. The Escape’s dual-zone automatic climate control system allows you and your front-seat passenger to program separate temperature settings, and the 8-inch, 6-speaker infotainment system features wireless connectivity with Android and Apple devices to keep everyone connected and engaged.
Additional tech-forward highlights include:
- Push-button ignition and keyless entry
- Automatic headlights and customizable daytime running lights (DRL)
- Four USB ports (two in the front row, two in the second row)
- Power liftgate
- Electronic parking brake
Advanced Safety Technology
The innovation behind the Ford Escape goes beyond enhancing comfort and drivability. Advanced safety technologies constantly monitor surrounding conditions each time you take to the road. Notable features include a front-mounted collision avoidance system with emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and a lane-keep assistant that alerts you when you stray outside your driving lane. The Ford Escape’s sophisticated safety platform can even detect when you’re not being as attentive to the road as you should be.
The versatile Escape showcases the innovation and craftsmanship that has made the Ford Motor Company a leading force in the automotive world for over a century. Connect with the friendly Ford experts at Bob Maxey Ford Detroit in Detroit, MI, and explore the Escape’s exciting features firsthand.

