2021 Ford Escape Review

Drive the Way You Want in the Ford Escape

When you're shopping for a new Ford Escape, you'll have the opportunity to choose the exact drive you want. If you want a fully gas-powered engine under the hood, your Escape can run on the 181-horsepower, 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine or the available 250-horsepower 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine.

If you're a little more fuel- and eco-conscious, check out the hybrid powertrains too. The hybrid engine and motor combo deliver a net system 200 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid gets a net system 221 horsepower.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard, but many drivers choose to equip their SUV with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This system actively adapts to changing roadway conditions. It also allows you to customize your drivetrain for specific conditions through selectable drive modes like:

• Normal
• Slippery
• Eco
• Sport
• Deep Snow/Sand

Ford Escape Cabin: Bring the Whole Family Along

If you're a happy family of five, then there's room for everyone inside the cabin of the 2021 Ford Escape. This SUV has a total passenger volume of 104 cubic feet. Drivers get up to 42.4 inches of legroom and passengers in the back can stretch out in 40.7 inches of legroom. You can also work with the following cargo dimensions:

• Cargo volume behind rear seats: 37.5 cubic feet
• Cargo volume behind front seats: 65.4 cubic feet

Even with the whole family along for the drive, there's still enough room in the back for Fido. A medium-size dog crate fits in the 37.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. If it's just two of you out for a drive, you can fit even more in the cargo area. Fold down the back seats and you can pack 65.4 cubic feet of luggage, furniture, and more behind the front seats.

Features of the 2021 Escape for the Modern Driver  

The Escape has been a part of the Ford lineup for a while, and it continues to evolve with the times. The 2021 Escape comes equipped with technologies that are sure to excite any driver. Starting in the cockpit, the available SYNC® 3 infotainment system places an 8-inch touchscreen in the center stack.

This touchscreen acts as your command center for your favorite media and some vehicle settings. When you plug in your phone and activate Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, you'll even be able to safely access certain smartphone apps through your SUV's touchscreen.

The 2021 Ford Escape also comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite, which includes driver-assistive features like:

• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane-Keeping System
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Rear View Camera