2023 Ford Escape Platinum: Is The Hybrid The Way To Go? 

Congrats, enjoy, I hope you get many many miles out of it!

Love these kinds of comments. I’m glad the video could help :)

Did you get the upgraded audio? What color is your interior? I feel like the choice b/w the Platinum and ST-Line Select is a tough choice! :)

Congrats on your new car! I’d prob get the moon roof instead as well since it really can’t tow that much

I chose the steel grey exterior and the sand stone interior. Did not opt for the upgraded audio as I don’t listen to the radio that much. Order was placed in mid December 2922 , paperwork shows assembly began Feb 10th. Delivery to dealer on May16. I asked that the dealers service department give it a good checkout as though it was going to be their grandmother riding in it - as I probably know their grandmother and would be my turn to drive.

Thank you! What’d u do there?

@@703SpeedNew car prep and keeping the lot organized.....back when 5.0 Fox Bodies were brand new.......we were rippin them in the back lot LOL......Actually, one of the parts guys I worked with is still there to this day......

@@slv2thegrind that’s awesome. Cool to see local people watching. I appreciate the support

Agreed. It was so quite I couldn't really tell if I flipped it or not

I had trouble as well…even got the “old people turn signal on reminder chime” twice! But, I usually pay attention, to it hasn’t been a big issue.

Thank you - glad you enjoyed. And I agree

Why? They do it for MONEY. I'll bet half of their annual profits come from licensing their name to car makers.

I was surprised to see it..

Lol I noticed that as I was editing it

I don't believe you can do anything about that as annoying as that may be

My Fusion Hybrid can start with ECO model

@@chelsea7xhf Does it start with the mode that was in use when turned off?

@@FairElectionsWI yes, in 2018 Fusion, there is a physical ECO button, once you press it, it will stay at ECO model even you restart the vehicle.

The key fob has a replaceable battery inside it. It can't be charged.

I did not lol

Maybe it only works at night

@@michaelgrow8630 that was my guess

Normal

Don't quote me on this, but I don't think you can

I point out the blind spot system at 4:11

God forbid your car also runs on electricity 😒

@@detroitblock5 (stop defending Joe Biden, he is a moron, a fool, a liar and a con-artist)

@@detroitblock5 there is nothing wrong with a Hybrid 🍃 it’s the fact that Americans are being FORCED to purchase Hybrids BECAUSE of *Joe Biden’s extreme gas prices*

Biden is not responsible for the gas prices. I’d direct my anger at Putin and greedy big oil companies. Also, no one is “forcing” you to buy anything.

Price wise you're saying?

I just bought a Hybrid Platinum 4 months ago. I guess I got lucky, as I saw this at a dealership but it was pending sale. We called around and found the exact same thing at a dealership close by that was available. Exactly the same options. I bet someone ordered from both dealerships and took the one that came in first. Anyway, I was shopping with my brother about 4 hours away from home and thought I would just wait until I got home, but when I checked on line no-one had it, so I bought it there. This video taught me a lot about the car I have been driving for a while. I am delighted with my car - bought an extended warranty to cover all the bells and whistles that I would not normally risk. The thing pulls you back into your lane, slows down with the speed limit and even parks itself!! I have only used that feature once and it scared me to let go and watch it drive itself - but it worked. Apple car play is perfect and it tells me where to turn on three different screens - you can't miss a turn if you tried. I am 71 and used to be nervous about driving in unknown areas, but I feel so much safer in this car. I really love it.