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Toni Lynn Proper

2013 Ford Escape

••3.5

Posted On: April 11, 2024

Great Escape!

Pros
It handles great through snow which is a plus in Michigan, Very comfortable and roomy ride for all people or cargo

Cons
I would have like E85 instead of the EcoBoost which does nothing that I could tell different, would have like a USB or cigarette lighter in back seat as opposed to the house plug that is in there

The Ford Escape is a great car. It sits high enough off the ground that it is easy to get in and out of even with a bad back or broken foot. It goes through the 22 inches of snow with ease and did not even use the 4-wheel drive to do it. The gas mileage is good for a roomy 4 cylinder. The car has room for all even the 6'7" son in law. Over it is a fantastic car well worth the price I paid for i... Read more

2013 Ford Escape Review

Pros

Composed handling
High on fuel economy
A good amount of cargo space

Cons

Low on safety ratings
Clumsy infotainment system
A small list of standard features

Ford also offers the Escape with high safety features and ratings. Priced at $22,470 it faces competition from the Buick Encore, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Subaru Outback.

Overview

After years of messing with the same basic platform, the Ford Escape has been revamped completely for 2013. It now has 2.8 inches longer wheelbase which means the interior space will get more spacious. It now comes with a 1.6 Liter turbocharged Inline 4 engine for the SE along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The interior materials are of excellent quality and the seats are cozy and supportive. Ford also offers the Escape with high safety features and ratings. Priced at $22,470 it faces competition from the Buick Encore, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Subaru Outback.

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

The 2013 Ford Escape comes in 4 trims. They are S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. The Titanium is priced at $30,370 and is considered the highest trim in the Escape lineup. Some standard features of the Escape include 17-inch wheels, a blind-spot monitor, air-conditioning system, and a 6-speaker sound system.

Trim	S	SE	SEL	Titanium
MSRP	$22,470	$25,070	$28,170	$30,370
Key-features	17-inch steel wheels	All features os S, plus:	All features of SE, plus:	All features of SEL, plus:
	Blind-spot mirror	Turbocharged engine	Heated mirrors	More powerful engine
	MyKey parental controls	Fog lamps	One touch up/down windows	19-inch wheels
	Cruise control	17-inch alloy wheels	Dual-zone climate control	Remote start
	A/C	Automatic headlights	Leather upholstery	Upgraded leather upholstery
	Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Sync System	Interior ambient lighting	Sony Audio System
	6-speaker sound system	Satellite Radio

We Recommend

We recommend you go with the SE trim. The SE trim ranks above the base trim S and has all the standard features along with a few trip specific features. It is a more value for money package as it features a powerful turbocharged engine along with automatic headlights and Satellite Radio.

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

The 2013 Ford Escape comes with a 1.6 Liter Inline 4 engine that outputs 173 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission takes the responsibility of the gear shifting job. Keeping the S trim aside all the other trims have the option to choose between a Front Wheel Drive or an All Wheel Drive.

Model	Ford Escape SE	Buick Encore	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
MSRP	$25,070	$24,200	$24,700	$24,995
Engine	1.6 Liter Inline 4	1.4 Liter inline 4	2.0 Liter Inline 4	2.5 Liter Flat 4
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel-Drive	Front-Wheel-Drive	Front-Wheel-Drive	All-Wheel-Drive
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	Continuously variable-speed automatic
Power	173 hp @ 5700 rpm	138 hp @ 4900 rpm	264 hp @ 6000 rpm	173 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	184 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm	148 ft-lbs. @ 1850 rpm	269 ft-lbs. @ 1750 rpm	174 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm
Top Speed(mph)	139 mph	121 mph	127 mph	130 mph

The Ford Escape ranks the highest in the top speed segment, although it does not come with the most powerful engine. The Hyundai Santa Fe takes the crown for having the most powerful engine in the segment followed by the Ford and Subaru which have the same power output of 173 horsepower.

Fuel Economy
8.0/10

The 2013 Ford Escape with its turbocharged engine delivers a fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined. It has some basic advantages having a front-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine. The Buick Encore with its 1.4 Liter engine returns an average of 25 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.

Model	Ford Escape SE	Buick Encore	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
MPG (City) (mpg)	23	25	20	24
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	33	33	27	30
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	26	28	23	26
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	15.1 gal	14.0 gal	17.4 gal	18.5 gal
Range (City/Hwy)	347/498	350/462	348/470	444/555

Due to its lower displacement engine, the Buick Encore becomes the winner here in the fuel economy section. The Subaru Outback is truly an inspiration in the fuel economy segment, where in spite of having a 2.5 Liter engine it manages to deliver stunning economy figures.

Interior
7.2/10

The seats inside the cabin of the Ford Escape are well-shaped and nicely padded. The fit and finish can be termed as excellent. The seats are quite supportive and offer a good level of comfort. The instrument cluster is large and is easily readable.

Model	Ford Escape SE	Buick Encore	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.9/56.0/43.1	39.6/54.1/40.8	39.6/59.4/41.3	40.8/56.3/43.0
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.0/55.3/36.8	38.8/52.5/35.7	39.1/58.3/39.4	39.3/56.1/37.8
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	34.3 cu-ft	18.8 cu-ft	35.4 cu-ft	34.3 cu-ft

The Ford Escape offers plenty of room inside the cabin. The rear seats are widely placed having a great amount of headroom and legroom on offer. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers the highest cargo space while the Ford Escape and the Subaru Outback jointly land the second for having marginally lesser cargo space. Some of the interior features include:

Bucket Seats
Leather Upholstery
Keyless Entry

2013 Ford Escape Infotainment System

The infotainment needs of the Ford Escape are met by a 4.2-inch display while a larger 8-inch touchscreen is also on offer. Other features include USB-port, Bluetooth connectivity, and voice controls.

Audio comes out through a 6-speaker stereo system which comes with an auxiliary audio input. Making changes in the infotainment system is easy but it takes time to respond to user inputs. Some of the important infotainment features of the Ford Escape are:

SYNC infotainment system(optional)
4.2-inch display
USB-port
Auxiliary audio input
Voice controls
Navigation System(optional)
Satellite Radio(optional)
HD Radio(optional)

Exterior
7.0/10

The 2013 Ford Escape runs on 18-inch alloy wheels with front and rear performance tires. Designwise, the front grille now blends into the front bumper flaunting a bigger grille in size.

On either side of the lower section of the grille are equipped the two fog lamps. A sunroof is also available to enhance the outer design of this SUV.

Model	Ford Escape SE	Buick Encore	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Curb Weight (lbs)	3502 lb.	3190 lb.	3569 lb.	3503 lb.
Length (in.)	178.1 in.	168.4 in.	184.6 in.	189.0 in.
Width (in.)	72.4 in.	69.9 in.	74.0 in.	71.7 in.
Height (in.)	66.3 in.	65.2 in.	66.5 in.	65.8 in.
Ground Clearance (in.)	7.9 in.	6.2 in.	N/A	8.7 in.
Wheelbase (in.)	105.9 in.	100.6 in.	106.3 in.	107.9 in.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the heaviest car in the segment having a curb weight of 3569 lbs. It is followed by the Subaru Outback and the Ford Escape. When being compared in terms of ground clearance the Subaru makes sure nobody gets near its vicinity offering a segment-leading ground clearance of 8.7 inches. Some of the exterior features include:

Sunroof
18-inch alloy wheels
Power liftgate

Safety
8.4/10

The new Ford Escape has received a ‘Top Safety Pick’ award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS). It has also received the highest rating of ‘Good; in four crash-tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) has rated the car an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, a 4-stars for the front and rollover crash tests, and 5-stars for side crash tests. Some of the important safety features of the Ford Escape are:

Rear-view camera
Blind-spot monitoring system
Parallel Park Assist
Rear Cross-traffic Alert
Front and Rear parking sensors

Final Verdict

The Ford Escape is a good car in the compact SUV class. A peppy turbocharged engine combined with smooth handling makes it a driver’s car. However, it lacks many standard features and the infotainment system is not that best when being compared with the rivals. However, the seats are comfortable and the interior feels nice.

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Great Escape!

ProsIt handles great through snow which is a plus in Michigan, Very comfortable and roomy ride for all people or cargo

Cons I would have like E85 instead of the EcoBoost which does nothing that I could tell different, would have like a USB or cigarette lighter in back seat as opposed to the house plug that is in there

2013 Ford Escape Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features7.0/10

Engine and Performance8.0/10

Fuel Economy8.0/10

Interior7.2/10

2013 Ford Escape Infotainment System

Exterior7.0/10

Safety8.4/10

Final Verdict

Saved Cars

Pros
It handles great through snow which is a plus in Michigan, Very comfortable and roomy ride for all people or cargo

Cons
I would have like E85 instead of the EcoBoost which does nothing that I could tell different, would have like a USB or cigarette lighter in back seat as opposed to the house plug that is in there

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

Fuel Economy
8.0/10

Interior
7.2/10

Exterior
7.0/10

Safety
8.4/10