Read some stories about some of the previous models stalling out and some models rusting. These are the two things keeping me hesitant to buy the escApe, especially since everyone says Ford is no help when they start rusting
Ford Escape vs RAV4 bs CX5
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Read some stories about some of the previous models stalling out and some models rusting. These are the two things keeping me hesitant to buy the escApe, especially since everyone says Ford is no help when they start rusting
How long do you avoid "new" engines? It came out in 2014 and is basically a modded 1.6L.
The warranty was 3/36 B2B, 5/60 for corrosion. I took it in at 37k when i found the rust (a month after purchase) and they would do nothing until it was a hole. My parents leased a 16 2.0, and they have had no issues yet.
We love the RAV, much larger on the inside, more cargo space, generally more space everywhere. We got the SE, which gives LED lighting, better suspension/wheels and appearance modifications. The escape feels tiny compared to the RAV, even though they are in the same class. The CX5 is a great CUV, only reason we didn't get one is the rear seat is tight, similar to escape.
Can't compare the previous generation to the current one.
Completely different chassis, motor, drivetrain, interior, etc.
Completely irrelevant to bring up the old models.
Completely different chassis, motor, drivetrain, interior, etc.
Completely irrelevant to bring up the old models.
Escape is the same generation, just a Mid-Cycle Refresh right? know the engine is revised, but i thought it was the same underpinnings? I don't think its a new platform. The only car in question that is a different platforms the CX5 I believe.
I was referring to the previous boxy ones, up to 2013.
Wife just got an Escape a couple of weeks ago, came from a Honda CrossTour. She loves it. Titanium Tech package, front wheel drive, 2.0. Lots of good safety features. She says her driving is less stressful now. I finally drove it the other day and I was impressed.
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I don't think so. If it were it would have gotten the same 4 star safety ratings as previous models. The 2017 got a 5 star rating so something has changed.
I am not sure about the rust and stall issues since I have not seen any stories about
I am not sure about the rust and stall issues since I have not seen any stories about
still decently fast without a tune
I valet on weekends and park/drive Rogues quite often. There is a delay followed by a clunk when you switch from D to R and vice versa. The interiors are nice but I would be paranoid about the tranny shitting the bed everytime I drove it if I owned one.
I drove the Escape 1.5 today, felt nice. Strangely enough it felt quicker than the RAV4, but on paper it's quite a bit slower. I want to drive the 2.0eco, but the only model I could afford is the SE and it's hard to find them with the 2.0. I personally liked the interior and seats better in the RAV4, and the fact the back seats and trunk are a good bit bigger. Back seats also recline in the rav, Escape doesnt
The rears in my 17 Escape recline.
Which one did you get? I have the Sport (2016) and love it.
I had a MY17 for a rental for two weeks. Put nearly 2,000 miles on the thing and it did great. I'm not sure what powerplant it had, but it was very "peppy". Comfort level was good enough for me. It was quite the upgrade from the 01 Escape I sold in 2013. 
Back seats do recline.
Bob, I have the SE 2016 with the 2.0 Eco motor. It's been great in the almost 1 year of owning. I loved my Escape but wanted something larger with more room and it's perfect. I had the 2.0 ecoboost in my Escape and it was great but thought it might be too weak for the Edge but not the case. I have seen the pics of your Sport and its beautiful. Next up for me is the new Bronco in 2 years or so.
What did you pay for the se with 2.0 if you don't mind me asking?
My 2014 Escape SE was all wheel drive auto with the 2.0 eco engine and only the trailer tow option. It listed msrp just under 29K and I paid somewhere around 26K. but there was only 1K money back on the 2014 then. I see Ford has a $3900 cash back on the 1.5 engine but if you can get that rebate on the 2.0 engine you should be able to buy at 24K or less.
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