2015 Ford Escape SUV

2015 Escape

Overview
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Interior
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Competition

$23,450 MSRP From
25.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
178 hp Max. Power
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Ford Escape is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2015 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 168 to 178 horsepower. Ford Escape has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 81.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 72.4 in
Length: 178.1 in
Height: 66.3 in
Wheelbase: 105.9 in

2015 Escape has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.9 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3515 - 3684 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.1 inHip Room: 54.8 inHead Room: 39.9 inShoulder Room: 56.0 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 36.8 inHip Room: 52.4 inHead Room: 39.0 inShoulder Room: 55.3 in

Trunk Volume

34.3 ft³

2015 Escape seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Escape ia a class-leader on only one measurement - legs - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders, hips, and head.

Full Specifications

Trim	2015 Escape S	2015 Escape SE	2015 Escape Titanium
Configuration	2.5 L, Auto, FWD	1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$23,450	$25,650	$27,400	$29,735	$31,485
Engine	2.5L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo	1.6L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	168 hp	178 hp	178 hp	178 hp	178 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG
Highway	31 MPG	32 MPG	30 MPG	32 MPG	30 MPG
Combined	25 MPG	26 MPG	25 MPG	26 MPG	25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Escape SUV comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $241 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Escape

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 667
Recalls: 7

2015 Escape SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed six hundred and sixty-seven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.