*Seat Type* *S/SE* Cloth Seats *SEL* ActiveX™ Seating Material (optional w/Miko® Suede Inserts in the SEL Stealth Package) *Titanium* ActiveX™ Seating Material (optional Leather-Trimmed in the Titanium Elite Package) Thanks to Peter T ru-vid.com/show-UCebDU_RPDStscVqLXiEwWZQ for pointing out a clarification on the seats.
@CarsWithSteve It was a huge upgrade, I had a Ford escape 2011 before. Technology wise I felt a bit lost at first. I would have enjoyed the car play to be wireless but I can live with it being wired. It drives very well, I feel road bumps a bit more but the car is lower to the ground so it makes sense. The fact the passenger side is fully adjustable is a lifesaver, I got tall friends!! Being able to remove the head boards to lower the back seats is a huge plus too!
This is the best review and walk-through of a SUV I have seen. Immediately subscribed. Your channel will easily hit 100k in no time. I am glad you tube algorithm recommended me this video.
Steve- you are hands down the best reviewer out there. I found you last year when I was researching the Escape Hybrid before I bought mine last year. So much great info in your videos. Lots of good tips on using Sync too!
Really appreciate that Rick! Wild how the channel has grown in the past year and how much I've changed from those first ones I put out. How are you enjoying your Hybrid Escape?
@@CarsWithSteve Enjoying the Escape a lot! Would have loved to have the PHEV version but I couldn't wait any longer for it. Thanks again for your awesome reviews!
I dont know why there are 11 dislikes for this video when Steve did a great job in reviewing the car. Immediately subscribed because of the best review so far on RU-vid. The only thing he forgot to mention is how to control the moonroof, besides, he talked about all other important features. Thank you so much, Steve!
Wow.....thx so much, excellent review. Thanks to your review i went out and purchased a carbonized grey hybrid with the elite package today. I will be looking for your new reviews in a couple of years when i get out to purchase my new f350....lol. Well done !!
This is what you call comprehensive review. Been deciding between this one or the Bronco Sport. I think I'm gonna have this one due to mpg and more luxurious look inside the cabin. Thanks for a very good review!
Thank you so much and glad you found it helped! The Bronco Sport vs Escape decision is tough.. going off road vs just a daily driver. The mileage difference is huge when you look at the hybrid! Which trim level of the Escape do you think you'll end up in?
Just bought a 2022 Escape Titanium. Your video saved me a lot of time reading through manuals. Thank you. Only thing I would add is the automatic door lock and unlock feature. With key fob in pocket, unlock the car by simply grabbing hold of the door handle. To lock the car (from the outside) touch the raised part of the top of the handle WITHOUT grabbing the handle. Very convenient to always keep the key fob in your pocket or purse.
@@trondeie6635 There might be an aftermarket solution in the next few months but nothing I know of right now. Sync4 will probably be in the 2023 Escape
@@trondeie6635 There are probably going to be some aftermarket solutions in the next few months! I could maybe see the Escape get Sync4 in the 2023 or 2024 model year
Awesome rundown of the features and capabilities of the vehicle. Great job! Looking forward to the video of the test drive. Also, could you remember to check out the subwoofer issue a lot of us are having with the Titanium trim level. Just wondering if where the car is manufactured makes a difference. Mine was made in Louisville. BTW...in your timestamp section at 08:35 you have Sync4 listed instead of Sync3. Love the socks too!!!
Thanks and appreciate you pointing out sync3 vs 4! I haven't heard anything from techs about the subwoofer but I'll follow up with some at another dealer next week and see if they have any insight
Mine just came back from the dealership to have the subwoofer fixed. Apparently, there’s redesigned clips to prevent the screws from loosening and causing the rattle.
Great review. I pick up my car next week and am kind of terrified of all of the options! This helped a lot to figure out how to turn things off and on until I feel more comfortable.
@@CarsWithSteve No, not my first hybrid. I just lost my beloved 2012 Fusion Hybrid to a suicidal deer. And yes, the only thing I could get was the Titanium due to the shortage of cars. Since this will likely be my last car I'm going all out!
@@chriszimmel5718 Ah always sucks when they get written off. If if was available would you have gone for the SEL or happy you made the jump to the Titanium?
@@CarsWithSteve I probably would have gone with the SEL. It had everything I wanted and needed. The Titanium, at least now, seems like overkill for as much as I drive. I live in a rural area so don't do a ton of expressway driving, mostly two lane so a lot of the features will probably be unnecessary. With that said, the Fusion came with a lot of stuff I never thought I'd like or use and I did get used to the comforts. So we will see. Picking it up tomorrow! Made lots of notes from your video so I can quickly turn options on or off that I want to try but not on a maiden voyage. The dealership is 4 hours away so I don't want a bunch of unfamiliar stuff to add to the stress of the long drive.
Fantastic review! Wowza! Thank you so much! I didn’t see a 110v plug, or did I miss it? Another thing I didn’t see was the button that turns off the engine shutdown when you are stopped at a red light.
Thanks Emmi, glad you enjoyed it! Good catch on the 110v power plug.. it was unfortunately deleted for the 2021 Escape model year. For the Auto start/stop system check out the 31:25 mark when I move down the center stack!
@@Kricket2020 There are some aftermarket accessories to convert from 12v powerpoint to traditional wall outlet.. Won't look as nice as the factory installed option but if you must have it, there are options. Glad you enjoyed the review otherwise!
Steve, great review. I am interested in towing this vehicle behind an RV. Have you tried to put it into tow mode? Also, I would like to know if it drains the battery while it is being towed.
Thanks Mike and great question! Yes the neutral tow mode does use the battery so just make sure that you start the vehicle up and allow it to run a few minutes at the beginning of each day and every 6 hours when towing it. I haven't had to put the car into tow mode myself but it's pretty simple - here's a link direct to the Ford owner's manual that explains how it's done www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?countryCode=USA&languageCode=EN&Uid=G2175868&ProcUid=G2176037&div=f&variantid=7752&vFilteringEnabled=False&userMarket=USA
Thanks John, appreciate that! Ford discontinued the paddle shifters across the Escape lineup for the 2021 model year on both hybrid and regular gas engines. I'm guessing due to commodity restraints but hopefully it does come back to the platform
This is a great review of the Ford Escape. My car is a 2020. The thing I was looking for especially was turning traction control on. I didn't see screen clearly on my phone. Was that mentioned in video?
Thank you! Traction control is briefly mentioned when I get to the Sync3 infotainment. You can toggle it on/off under Settings --> Driver Assistance Settings
Thanks so much! I found it where you said, & it was on. Whenever I turned my car on it seemed to say it was off. Now where do I find tire pressure in the settings, aside from getting an actual tire pressure gauge.😉
Thanks for a detailed review of escape. I like both Tucson 2022 ultimate hybrid and escape titanium hybrid 2021. But the Tucson has 1.6 l turbo engine and escape has 2.5 engine. Which one is better engine for long term and reliability? I am confused because Tucson has more horsepower than escape. Please suggest which engine is better.
A quick Google search will tell you that turbo engines usually experience more problems. Also the mileage estimates for the Tucson aren’t as good as for the Escape. I was looking at both models as well and I am leaning towards the Escape. The only thing that would sway me toward theTucson at this point is the wireless Apple CarPlay and the ease of changing the engine filter. Are they enough to swing back toward the Tucson? I’m just not feeling it.
You're welcome Rajesh! Yes the Tuscon would have more power because of the turbocharged engine. @eulie had a good point about engines with a turbo typically experiencing more problems than non turbo engines. But the tech has improved over the years so they are better than they used to be. You do need to maintain a turbocharged engine more meticulously than you would an engine without. Ideally better to run a higher quality fuel as well. There's also turbo lag. It happens when you try to accelerate quickly.. turbo engines will take a bit longer for the power to hit the wheels. If you want better acceleration look at the Tucson, if you want better mileage go for the Escape
Thank you so much for this video. My 2022 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid is in the process of getting it's parts to be built and I've been so eager to see what's going to be in it WAAAY before actually being able to see it. I've done everything online so I haven't been able to see an Escape Platinum Hybrid in person yet. I've seen about 3 to 4 escapes on the road or parked on the street since I ordered my car but I've never been able to look inside one. This video is so cool and very educational as well. This makes me SOOOO ecstatic that I get to own one, and in my favorite color too (blue.) The Atlas Metallic blue is absolutely gorg 😬 and I can't WAIT! 😊 BTW does anyone know an estimation on how long it takes to get the car built and delivered? I was told 4-6 months and read a few posts about each phase taking at least a month to get done. I also read that it can take between 12-14 weeks or even as little as 4-8 weeks. The first phase took only 4 business days to start so is it likely I will receive my car a lot sooner then pre-estimated?
You're welcome, really glad the video gave you insight into your new ride! You're going to love it! In pre-panedmic times it was normally 12 - 16 weeks for a custom order to be built and delivered.. now you're probably going to be somewhere in the 16 - 24 week range depending on the full build that you went for. If placed your order just after the last Escape production run you'd have to wait 6 - 8 weeks for it to enter the next run. Long story short.. I'd say 16 - 18 weeks is a safe bet
@@CarsWithSteve k, well as far as I know, I just made it for the last run and already got my order confirmation. I just havent gotten any new updates yet, such as step 2: In the building process.
The building process took almost a week in my case. It's now built and waiting for the shipment process to start. Keep an eye for the specifications of your order. Some are being cancelled. I'm waiting for my 22 Escape Titanium hybrid AWD. I went to the dealership today to find out that the power left gate option is not gonna be on my vehicle (and it's built/finished now anyway). I think the case is related to some parts shortage. So definately keep an eye on these parts that are not as essential... I'm not going to cancel for that for sure, but thought I should share my experience. They gave 70 CAD back on my contract.
@@ousamaalkhatib7514 thanks, my is scheduled to be built in the week of August and my temp car just broke down so I'm selling it back to Ford cause it was a lemon to begin with, had misfires and codes from day 1 plus the A/C didn't work and they never did an oil change and I had to pay for the oil change and a new tire after 3 days of getting it cause the tire blew out on the free way and my warranty doesn't cover that but it covered the $800 for my A/C repair. The power steering system went about a week ago and the battery was corroded, ect. It's just been a headache so I want to sell it back for my $2,300.00 since I'll need a new car and I just wanted to know how long I'd be without a car so that I could just put that money on my Escape. Dealers really screw their customers over by pulling your credit t times and making your credit score drop 100 points then telling you its 30% interest so you can't back out cause they already ruined your credit and chances to go somewhere else. I just hope it didn't ruin my chances to get my Escape.
Thanks Joe, great catch on the socks! There's a locking gas cover because it's a hybrid model of the vehicle - the regular gas engine would be a non locking cover
@@CarsWithSteve hybrids have a purge valve that has to open before you start putting gas in it. Otherwise, gas could come gushing out of the fillet of you try to fill it up before the valve purges.
Good catch Peter! It's leather trimmed seat with the Titanium Elite Package and ActiveX as the standard seat. I've pinned that clarification in the comments section
Excellent tutorial and thank you. Just bought a 2021 Titanium. One thing: When I get into my car it often says: System powered off to save battery. Turn on engine or switch off ignition. No one can tell me what this means. I finally found on the computer after hours: Put car into park and put parking brake on. This turns off ignition. Is this correct? I am not used to a push button start and I would like to know I am "starting" and "shutting off" both the engine and the ignition. Many thanks. Hope you can help.
Thanks so much Patricia! Usually that message would pop up if the battery voltage is low. Curious.. does your Escape sit for long periods without being driven? Any issues with lights or the car not starting? Vehicles have a few different modes Off --> Accessory --> On If you press the push button start without pressing the brake it will put you into accessory mode. So the media screen, cluster and a few other things turn on without the engine firing up. Make sure that there aren't any lights flashing on the start button when you go to leave the vehicle
@@CarsWithSteve When I shut off the engine, am I supposed to put my foot on the brake first? Some videos say yes, and some say no. I can shut off the engine for as little as 10 minutes and that notice comes up. I drive my car almost daily. It's frustrating and the service people don't know why it comes up and just say to ignore it, which I cannot do. I never just push the ignition without starting the car or having my foot on the brake. The car kind of scares me. I understand about pressing the ignition for accessorries without foot on brake so as not to start the engine but I don't do this.
@@patriciakelley2369 Is there anyway for you to post a video of what's happening? Either upload it to RU-vid and share the link or hop onto Instagram and share a video with me @RealCarsWithSteve - Instagram.com/RealCarsWithSteve or Facebook facebook.com/CarsWithSteve
@@CarsWithSteve K. I tried this morning but the notification did not come on. Somewhere in all the literature it says to put the car in park, put on the parking brake, release the brake pedal and press engine start/stop button. Seemed to work but I will keep you posted and thank you so much for your patience.
@@CarsWithSteve With apologies, I didn't realize you had mentioned to put foot on brake pedal anytime I am touching the engine start/stop button - whether it be to start or stop the vehicle. I did think by pressing the "button" without putting my foot on the brake would put me into accessory mode. I will continue to monitor but did read a little article that said when I stop the car and turn it off, to put on the parking brake and that this turns off the ignition. These articles are very confusing. I am trying to get a video lined up of what happens and exactly when it happens. Will be in touch and appreciate your assistance and patience so much. I am also going to stop in to the service people tomorrow (Monday) as when I google that "message" a lot of information about auto engine start stop comes up and I need to know if there is a connection. Keep you posted. Thanks again.
Does the 2021 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid come with a security cover for the cargo area? For most SUV's, you can get a spring-loaded vinyl security cover coiled up inside a bar mounted across the width of the cargo area behind the back row of seats. However, for the 2021 Escape I couldn't find such a security cover, so all the cargo in the back trunk are fully exposed to view through the windows. Can anyone help with this issue? Are there suppliers for such security cover?
@@CarsWithSteve Thanks. My Escape deal fell through because Ford cannot provide details to dealers to fix the recent recall (regarding fire under the hood) until Oct 2023! This is terrible and very disappointing!
I’m 6’0” and find it easy to get in and out of. The titanium escape has a feature called “Easy Entry/Exit” that’ll lower the seat to make it easier to get in and out
Yes it is, Iam disabled and find the Escape very easy to get in and out of. That includes the passenger seats as well. Do adjust the tail gate though, a couple of stitches taught me that.
This one had some extra features added in to it - full build is in the description of the video. The newer 2023 Escape PHEV and regular hybrid models have an added Premium Pack with most additional features
Depends on the build you're after. The Escape is getting a pretty great interior upgrade for the 2023 model but they should start hitting dealer lots in the next month or so. For a custom build right now.. 3 - 6 months is a safe bet
Why is my car making clicking noises when my car is parked in garage with engine off ? I hear them every now and than.? And I did not get a spare tire when I bought it brand new.
assuming you have the hybrid it's most likely just the high voltage battery relays that are disconnecting from the vehicle.. all safety related so there shouldn't be any issues! edit: the spare tire is not standard in the Escape - you could do an aftermarket mini if you didn't get the factory option
Say what LOL? If you hit the push button start when not pressing the brake it throws you into accessory mode. It’s a brake hold and push button to start her up
It's interesting I didn't get the mislock double horn so assumed it had started. Just tried the remote start again with the hood open and it didn't actually start. Thanks for pointing out that it won't remote start with the hood open!
The engine cover purpose is going to vary from one manufacturer to the next. For the most part the plastic cover is decorative so that when people open the hood they aren't stuck looking at what mechanics see.. Having said that there are some OEMs where their covers provide some sound damping. I've test driven vehicles with and without the cover and there is zero difference in noise when driving
I had no idea how important an engine cover was to so many people! Except to check the oil level or change the air filter, there’s not much reason to lift the hood on these hybrids. Do people really sit in their driveways with the hood open and ooh and aww over the engine bay of a Ford Escape?!
@@jerryjohnson67 Lol thanks for playing. But I do need to expand on the regenerative braking and how that system works. Will make sure to cover that in the 2022 video!
Rear occupant alert is a annoyance for 99.999% of the drivers for that 1 person who can't accept the responsibility of having a child. This is what's wrong with the world. By the way the coffee is hot.
That's why it's good you have the option to shut it off. I'd say it should be changed from rear occupant alert to rear seat check - useful for people who may be forgetful so they check the back seats when they leave. Hot coffee.. the McDonald's lawsuit?
@Cars With Steve yes McDonald's but more the lawyers that have made owning new cars into the nanny state, I can't make it to my mailbox without my doors locking, seatbelt minder and omg your motor is still running when I open the door, all of which I haven't found a way to turn off. I understand on a rental car but when you own it and pay so much for it, you should be able to customize it not to annoy you. Thanks for all the good info though, I did find many things you pointed out helpful. 👍🏻
@@e36m3JeffKennedy That's why I'm liking these right to repair laws. You buy it, shouldn't have an issue customizing. Great that the video was helpful though!
Rear occupant alert. It amazes me that society has normalized to people forgetting their babies in the back seat. I'm sorry, but if you need an alert to remind you that your child is in the car, you are competent enough to have a child.
I don't think it's society normalizing people forgetting kids/pets in the back seat.. it's to prevent something like that from happening. Someone saw a problem and created a solution and there's always the option to disable it. Plus at one point people thought that seatbelts were a terrible idea for a safety feature...
