Ford Escape Mechanical Review

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Here's a detailed look under the hood and underneath the all-new 2020 Ford Escape!
The Ford Escape has a 3-cylinder Turbocharged engine with cylinder deactivation, an 8 speed automatic transmission, electronically disconnecting AWD, McPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension.
New for the Escape is an electric brake actuator (instead of a vacuum booster) and a secondary starter for the start stop system. The timing belt is dipped in engine oil for quietness and lubrication.
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@AliOblivion1 4 года назад

This is by far the best type of car reviews anyone has ever thought of! We need more people like you to save us from trash modern car manufacturing. Keep it up man honestly, this is going to be a turn of the new decade and I bet most reviewers on RU-vid are going to follow in your footsteps! P.S I NEVER usually leave comments on ANY videos, but this deserves more than I could portray.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks for the constructive positive feedback, I'm glad you appreciate my work! I haven't seen any mechanical reviews out there yet...

@nicholashatcher3724 4 года назад

speedkar99 my only criticism would be to slow down a bit. It’s a lot of info at once. Like when you talked about seeing transmission fluid. Talk about why thats such a big deal for a brand new car.

@kmckenzie2461 3 года назад

Agree 100%

@caprigo4 2 года назад

@@speedkar99 Hello, please advise should I buy 1.5 liter ecoboost or not. Yes or no. If no what other options are there in this line.

@philkipnis740 Год назад

There is a crying need for objective reviewers. Sad fact, few new car buyers use youtube. Most use consumer reports or KBB.

@johnazhderian5734 4 года назад

I am looking for a turbocharged one cylinder engine for my lawnmower.

@nasedo3129 4 года назад

Make sure it has cylinder deactivation.

@johnazhderian5734 4 года назад

@@nasedo3129 You got that right!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

You'll want one with built in air and oil filters, and lifetime engine oil too.

@WhittyPics 4 года назад

It seems to be going that way

@Captain_Cooper 8 месяцев назад

I have this same car with about 35,000 miles on it now and I have absolutely loved it so far! It’s great on gas but has plenty of power when you need it. Drives like a champ on windy Pennsylvania roads and hills. Very good on dirt roads, mud and snow. Very cool little car!!

@choossuck7653 4 месяца назад

I would trade it in if i was you. Its only a matter of time

@juanmanuelgil3436 3 года назад

"to pull it out of park in case it does and you've got to pull it to the scrapyard" nailed it 😂😂

@josephwinn01 4 года назад

Some of the design choices make it seem like this model was made to be disposable.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Most new cars are made this way. This one is just more....unique

@s99614 3 года назад

At least it has a metal valve cover.

@mauricemotors8207 3 года назад

@@s99614 I like metal

@NorthernUtahDashcam 3 года назад

Like what?

@lindalin4181 3 года назад

appliances car....

@alp5991 3 года назад

I accidentally stumbled upon this video, this is the best car review that I have ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to explain to us just how this car works. I hope you do many more of these, I enjoyed watching it and have learned more than watching 100 other videos on this car and similar models. You are awesome, thank you very much and keep up the great work.

@dermick 2 года назад

Great video! Just as a data point, I've got a 2013 Kuga (EU model Escape) 2.0l TDCi (180 PS) 6-speed PowerShift AWD, and was having issues with the automatic transmission being "jerky", to use a technical term. Two different dealers in two countries all said 5k min. to replace the tranny. Turns out the many times I brought it to the dealer for regular service, they had never changed the transmission fluid or filter. Since this fluid/filter was changed, the transmission works perfectly. I'm happy to have found a more diligent mechanic that understands this stuff. I really enjoy watching your videos and learning - please keep them coming!

@speedkar99 2 года назад

Awesome you got it fixed

@GhostOfAMachine 4 года назад

Ford really started screwing themselves up with these unmanageable designs. Like what were the engineers thinking? Edit: Keep up your work mate. This is the best review on youtube, because we need to know the essential parts of these cars instead of these electronic luxery gizmos most reviewers like to play with. Hopefully other youtube reviewers will follow your footsteps

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks I'm glad you appreciate your response. Ford makes cars for the people who buy them first...who typically won't keep thier cars past thier warranty period

@GhostOfAMachine 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 pretty shameful since I have a 1995 Ford Ranger with 5 spd and 2.3L and it's still running at 500k miles, and really easy to work on myself. The F100 is another great experience I had. Ford just really went so far down today compared to 20 years ago

@GreatGrandmasterWang 3 года назад

As if Toyota and Honda are not doing questionable designs. 🙄

@beograd07 2 года назад

Engineers were thinking: we will make the best product design requested from us by button pushers on half the budget and on half tine time given to make anything decent. And we did a great job. We met our goal and exceeded it. Not only the car is designed on half the budget and half the time but we managed to make it complicated for maintenance and not reliable so it is disposable after the first use. Those were extra requests from our dear employers - button pushers and we ticked all the boxes. We will get the bonus for this job. What about buyers? That is marketing department. Nothing to do with us. We will never buy this crap.

@Kyle22030 4 года назад

Wow, I love these reviews, you should do this on as many new vehicles as you can. These are amazing!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks

@speedkar99 4 года назад

I'll try to keep them coming

@coastaku1954 4 года назад

Actually he was very bias against Ford and the Escape name plate, he purposely picked the worst engine so it would be an easy target

@gulammohiddin5747 4 года назад

@@coastaku1954 It was 2020 Ford Escape right? It was the latest model. So how is he picking the worst engine ?

@coastaku1954 4 года назад

@@gulammohiddin5747 Cause he picked the engine with the most teething issues

@wst8340 4 года назад

Well Ford Did improve the access to the battery over previous gen. That being said have 2013 SEL AWD 2.0l with 160km.Wife loves it. Excellent presentation!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Awesome. Would you consider a new escape after seeing these changes?

@baldbollocks 2 года назад

Gee.. it always irritated the hell out of me that new car reviewers never got mechanical... not anymore !! Super job. Will be passing this on for sure.

@speedkar99 Год назад

Agreed- mechanicals are where companies are cutting costs now to give the features that are more visible

@prabhukumar2274 4 года назад

Thanks a lot , I am beginners in automotive field. Information you have provided helps me a lot. Have a nice Christmas and New year ahead.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

I'm glad it helped

@danieldaneshforouz1394 3 года назад

Very thorough!! Excellent explanations and detail. I feel like I know my Escape in and out now!

@pashakrai4034 4 года назад

A great review, man. Very knowledgeable, detail and on point. Keep it up👍🏼

@speedkar99 4 года назад

You are welcome! Thanks

@2148aa 2 года назад

@@speedkar99 these

@652n2 4 года назад

In Europe, the 1.5L 3 cyl. Ecoboost like that with 150 and 182hp use a timing chain. That’s why the water pump is moved by the serpentine belt. Only the 1.5L dragon Naturally aspirated engine uses a timing belt soaked in oil. All 1.5L ecoboost 3cyl use timing chain. In all, good review!

@652n2 4 года назад

Here you can see an animated engine internal video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wDEwvGhVQRo.html

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks very much for the correction!

@kendavis8647 4 года назад

This is the kind of review I have been looking for, great job. Lot of good information.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks

@longwalkshortpier 3 года назад

I love how you roast these manufacturers. Well deserved.

@MOAON_AABE Год назад

Bro, I needed this exact car to be explained, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@Beth9228 2 года назад

I recently gotten a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. I loved how smooth is in driving it. I’m still learning stuff on it. I feel so high up from the steering wheel. I loved the touchscreen for Apple Car Play. I figured out some things already.

@speedkar99 2 года назад

And that's how ford sells you...on the fancy touchscreen.

@smittywolf4 Год назад

Does your car feel.likes it has a vibration at low speed

@instasingingvids3529 4 года назад

Seems like too many things to go wrong and when they do no easy way to fix them

@GreatGrandmasterWang 3 года назад

Even Toyota and Honda are guilty of that kind of crap. Modern cars are built that way which sucks.

@calvineenigenburg3524 3 года назад

I would like to add that my owners manual states to replace the timing belt at 150,000 miles. Excellent review though! Learned a lot about my vehicle! No one else goes into mechanical detail like this.

@speedkar99 3 года назад

Apparently it's got a chain The oversees version haslve a belt

@richardbeaver6518 Год назад

@@speedkar99 Valve timing is indeed a chain, ford part # (JX6Z-6268-C)and the oil pump is driven by the "Wet" pump belt (JX6Z-6B651-B) thanks for the great video!

@volatilememory9338 4 года назад

Unsecured lines and hoses. Vibration in the engine. This thing will vibrate itself to death. TCM and ECU at vulnerable positions and expensive suspension repairs. This car is designed to be disposable or money printing for the stealership once the warranty ends.

@andybub45 4 года назад

Thats Ford for ya

@mattts4g 4 года назад

Can you recommend an SUV that it's biult for last?

@speedkar99 4 года назад

4runner

@speedkar99 4 года назад

I'm very astonished at the unsecure lines. I have a suspicion there's going to be a fuel line recall soon...

@darrylmcleman6456 4 года назад

THANKS! Very informative! Merry Christmas and all the best in upcoming year from Wetcoast Canada!!! CHEERS

@speedkar99 4 года назад

You are welcome

@crisprtalk6963 4 года назад

muffler action was priceless!!

@danielmillaire6412 4 года назад

So... this is what you are paying for..!! Awesome overview of what this car is. Brings home how complex new cars are... and SHOCKER!! a car overview that didn't spend half of its time covering the shiny "iPad" in the center of the dashboard! How Am I supposed to know how to turn up the volume! Lol... Matter of fact it wasn't even mentioned lol... thx for the show and tell!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Glad you found it eye opening!

@user-ne3ze4zz7r 4 года назад

Can't wait to see the Bronco mechanical review :D

@Raffmeowmeow 4 года назад

Love your informative video brother keep up the great work.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks

@jm.0120 4 года назад

Fantastic review, you just earned a new subscriber.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks for subscribing

@roc_6833 2 года назад

I bought a 2020 Ford scape over a year ago so far I absolutely love it I average 32.7 miles per gallon all the time I am a above Knee amputee so I drive my escape to fishing holes sometimes in moderate to rough terrain and it does great I have been able to go places that I have gotten my 2015 Chevy Tahoe stuck at But you do have to beware that there is not much ground clearance But where is a little over a year of owning this vehicle I absolutely enjoy driving it I do have the all-wheel-drive model 1.5 eco-boost

@speedkar99 2 года назад

Very interesting. I hope it serves you well.

@johnatancarvalho2169 4 года назад

Love your mechanic reviews!!!!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Glad you enjoying them

@johnford8369 2 года назад

I just did a 400km round trip with a 2022 rental sel AWD with 5 big adults and man I blown away. I couldnt believe the power and ride composure this thing had. It could easily cruise at 140kmmon the highway. However the downside was the brakes felt underpowered and not very linear. As a comparison to my cousins 2020 Rav 4 AWD with the same passengers you can feel the heavyness. I know it wasn' t the hybrid model but didnt notice any engine vibrations or turbo whistle, so I dont know what drive train it had.

@edyking9480 3 года назад

I've driven one, for a month or more I can say that it was better than rav4 and crv Comfort and handling wise

@TheJosephayal 2 года назад

hahaha LMAO

@resplendentwitticism Год назад

I can attest to this as well. Still early, but I had a 2019 Rav4 and is was coarse as hell, the transmission was terrible at low speeds and lurched, the front end had a massive creaking noise when going over large bumps and also when turning (had them look into it and couldn't find anything. It also had a terrible rattle from the hatch that changed with the temperature and got worse the warmer it was. I think I just had a somewhat crappy one, but I was shocked at the build quality of that Toyota. I now have a new 2022 Ford Escape and so far it's miles better in terms of fit and finish, drivability, and overall technology. Sure, time will tell if the powertrain holds up the way a Toyota would, but it has a lifetime powertrain included from the dealer and I plan to take full advantage of it should the thing break down.

@keyurpatel1395 3 года назад

Excellent work,showing us what's inside the car helps a lot to make good choice of a car ,in case when it is needed to buy more safer and reliable vehicle

@speedkar99 3 года назад

Agreed. I'd preferably buy a vehicle based on what's inside than it's features

@tedshen1716 4 года назад

Thumbs up for this review. I own a mark 4 focus with the same engine. This video helps me a lot.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

You lucky to have a mk4 focus on the other side of the pond. We get this as the focus replacement

@ShersGarage 4 года назад

I will check with parts catalog again. If I'm not mistaken, this one uses a timing chain, unlike the 1.0L, also oil pump is at the end of the balance shaft, gear driven. Edit: went through the documents today. All 3 engines are timing chain driven.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Please check it to confirm because I found that information in some videos and articles on the dragon 1.5L Ford engine when it debuted in 2017. Apparently the engines are manufactered in India.

@ShersGarage 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 Also, there is word that it will be built in Mexico. Just went through Fords internal documents for techs, all three engines are indeed timing chain driven. This is different from Ford Dragon naturally aspirated engine, which uses a belt.

@pod9363 4 года назад

All I see is plastic and shoddy electronics. This gave me a headache just thinking about what this turns into after 5 years.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

When it's not the manufacturers problem after warranty

@steveschilling5966 3 года назад

it will still be around long after your gone

@mauricemotors8207 3 года назад

It’s actually pretty reliable

@hepagaming6206 3 года назад

@@mauricemotors8207 how do you know😂 this new escape has been out less than 3 years! Sure they’ve done testing internally but what is that to say for mass market?

@trapezethedoubledouble1242 2 года назад

Wow! Thank you. Was thinking about buying. Lots of info

@obits3 4 года назад

Thanks for this. I ended up buying a 2019 Escape with the old 2.5 naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine since that was the last year with a non-turbo option. This 3 cylinder turbo looks like a mess.

@mobgma 4 года назад

good job. dont buy into the turbo design crap all the manufacturers are throwing out there. you should have bought the Rav4 though.

@obits3 4 года назад

mobgma - my analysis showed that the 2.5 seemed to perform just as good if not better (no turbo lag) than the mid range turbo on the 2019 Escapes. The only down side was that the 2.5 was limited to the base models. I just didn’t feel like spending over 10 grand more just to get the good turbo engine on the Titanium trim level.

@mobgma 4 года назад

@@obits3 GJ Tom. Unfortunately the escape is still terrible overall. Next time buy the Rav4.

@onenikkione 4 года назад

hang on to that 2019 as long as you can, i'm doubting the longevity of this engine design

@obits3 4 года назад

mobgma - I test drove a RAV4 and the steering didn’t feel responsive enough to me. Also, I paid $20k total before trade in for my base escape with a wheel upgrade (can’t stand hubcaps). All of the base RAV4s had hubcaps, so I would have probably needed to drop at least $5k more just to get my preferred wheels. All in all, if the RAV4 base model had an option for Alloy wheels, I would probably be in a Toyota today.

@589nm6 3 года назад

thanks for the in depth walkthrough

@MeverikEgiami 3 месяца назад

This is so detailed video I am impressed. Tx

@speedkar99 3 месяца назад

You are welcome

@prabhukumar2274 4 года назад

Would it be possible for you to do car electrical system review,so that it will be helpful for us to understand more Thank you

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Yes I will be working on a wiring system video soon

@Fritz___ 4 года назад

This vehicle is clearly marketed to people who don’t understand cars

@speedkar99 4 года назад

The styling dictates that too.

@fcg243 4 года назад

A Fiat looks much better built than this tin can

@Rally4Life1982 4 года назад

So are CX5s or any car really

@rondhole 3 года назад

Thank you for the details. Wow, it is almost as complicated as Prius or hybrid. Sharing with Germany factory of Kuga in Europe, that is why it taste slightly German, complicated in some parts.

@mauricemotors8207 3 года назад

I like it and I’m a fleet mechanic

@herrgolf 4 года назад

This car actually has a lot of unique and interesting technology. Ford’s Focus and Escape have always had excellent ride and handling-they’re not bad cars. Quality leaves a lot to be desired, but at this price, you can’t have both good workmanship and high tech. And to be fair, the likes of BMW also engineer their cars to be “disposable” in this way.

@simpleinverso8628 3 года назад

But BMW's are luxury cars for people who can afford to dispose them, while ford makes normal cars which shouldn't break as easily that easily! They make good trucks, and it seems like the Focus, Fiesta and Figo are decent cars, but this Suv is just... awfull mechanic wise... i hope the 4cyl ones are at least a bit better...

@jkvlogs7396 4 года назад

Hope awsome videos in 2020. Wish you very very hapyy newyear

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks

@kenswitzer4133 4 года назад

You get smoother with a v motor. Looks like the engine and compartment were designed to be worked on regularly. May not de a good sign. I am a Chevy fan But Ford usually puts a good bit of research into their builds so it will probably work out fine. Eco boost is great. Direct and port injection will keep maintenance cost down down the road, this is a very good addition.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

There's alot of room under the hood because it's a 3 cylinder for such a big vehicle.

@resplendentwitticism Год назад

@@speedkar99 That only ways a shade over 3200 pounds. The power is ideal for that weight.

@badactor3440 4 года назад

Except for a catastrophic transmission failure at 65,000 miles, which was covered under warranty, my 2013 escape has been and is very reliable with 110,000 miles.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Good to hear

@johnjohnderekhickerd 3 года назад

I recently bought a 2020 Ford escape s, fwd, and what lead me to this video was a hard jolt and noise when shifting from park to drive. I even slowly do so, pausing between park, reverse, neutral, and then drive, and it still jolts and has a loud shift noise. My wife has the same vehicle, (we bought them together, same vehicle) and hers doesn't do it. Anywhere to check the transmission fluid level? I haven't had luck finding a dipstick. Great video, btw.

@robertvillafan1220 4 года назад

That thing looks like maintenance nightmare

@ChickenC0re 4 года назад

It's not meant to be maintained. You drive it for 30,000 miles until the engine seizes up and you go get another one.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Not Terrible because there's a ton of room due to a small engine

@letsgocapsbeatpens 4 года назад

Yup, plus you probably have to replace the tinning belt.

@Rewelsworld 4 года назад

WeAreInTheMatrix timing belt is 90k at tops

@axeami1354 3 года назад

@@Rewelsworld ford timing belts last 100k or 10 years between changing.

@crisprtalk6963 4 года назад

The Universe doesnt like 3 cylinders.

4 года назад

A Mr. Koenigsegg Gemera called... He'd like to have a word with you :p

@juanmanuelgil3436 3 года назад

@chuckycheese84 3 года назад

and a 3 cylinder with cylinder deactivation

@franka2507 4 года назад

Dispose of in 5 years or less, off to the wreckers, to recycle return as a 2 cylinders...

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Basically disposable

@MegaZ202 4 года назад

Fiat already uses 2 cylinder engines

@Taras0285 2 года назад

Great video!

@ser7ser7i 4 года назад

Headless tootbrush tells how hard life is :)

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Sure is tough when it got lost in the engine bay

@chiefordnance 3 года назад

I wonder if the 2.0L Ecoboost has Port and Direct Injection as well?

@calvineenigenburg3524 3 года назад

Only direct injection

@8CylinderFreedom 3 года назад

i work at a ford dealer and drive these all the time they get good gas mileage but they have issues running in temperatures below 0 degrees F but if you have a block heater it should start and run fine and the back up cameras fail sometimes there was a recall for them but other than that they are pretty good

@speedkar99 3 года назад

You sure they haven't had issues with the grumbling in the power train I had with this?

@8CylinderFreedom 3 года назад

@@speedkar99 they do vibrate alot but it tones down after the car warms up and I think they rumble because its a small engine and ford uses more high flow exhausts now

@resplendentwitticism Год назад

@@8CylinderFreedom The transmission also hunts for the lowest gear for MPG and seems to lug the engine a bit.

@alacran7719 4 года назад

Thanks for one of the best mechanical reviews I’ve ever seen. Ford managed to make a crappy vehicle even crappier.

@wst8340 4 года назад

For a crappy vehicle,they sure are a ton of them around.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

We will see how long these last....

@snoofayy6150 4 года назад

@@wst8340 man those salesmen are great at peddling this crap because the only things that new car buyers generally see is fancy satnav+touchscreen and android auto/apple carplay and sunroof and AWD and whatever fancy shiny infotainment they manage to stufd into the interior of their appliance vehicle

@bwest-yq3uc 4 года назад

When you gonna do a review of the 2020 Highlander? Enjoyed your reviews.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

When I can get my hands on one. I don't think they are out on the roads yet.

@sharknado523 4 года назад

I have a 2019 Escape. It's a fleet vehicle, everyone on my sales team has one. Every one of them had experienced a breakdown except mine. I'm at 48,000 miles. 2020 Escape has a new design but doesn't look much better.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

48K on a 2 year old Escape?

@sharknado523 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 I took delivery of the car 3/12/2019 with 60 miles on the odometer.

@fr373969 4 года назад

Thanks for this review and the RAV4 review, could you please also review the CR-V?

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Sure. They are hard to come by

@AlexDub1318 4 года назад

The other day I tried this 2020 escape but the one with 4 cil ecoboost 2.0 titanium version And it was much stronger and smoother ride 😁

@speedkar99 4 года назад

It sure must be stronger with 270ftlb torque

@dbourke7385 4 года назад

Hey what do you think about the Ford Fusion Hybrid?

@MegaSelby 4 года назад

Hi Speedcar. Thanks for your comment that the Escape was not with Mazda. The original Escape was developed as a joint effort by Ford and Mazda. They must have parted company at some point.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Yes after 2011 or so they stopped making the tribute

@1800Beatdown 3 года назад

I have a 2020 escape se awd 1.5 ecoboost with 2500km. So far the pre collision system is faulty as well as the adaptive cruise control. Also for some reason the normal cruise control stopped working. Dealer fixed the normal cruise control but cannot figure out why the pre collision system isn't working. Now the turbo has a high pitch whine during acceleration and the dealer says the turbo is bad and needs to be replaced. Parts are 2 weeks out. Said further use will cause serious damage to the engine. Luckily I'm getting a free loaner until its done. Next car will be a Toyota

@mamus4 4 года назад

Good video with component descriptions and locations, almost have to watch it twice, fast moving, Ford is making super complex and fragile vehicles and prices are way up

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my to-the-point explaination. Things are sure getting disposable....so much for fuel economy and saving the environment right?

@ufartface 3 года назад

they need to simplify and bring down pricing

@josereyavila 3 года назад

the engine seems confusing and messy i’m just trying to get a car to work that won’t break down is this a good one?

@speedkar99 3 года назад

It is confusing. Get a naturally aspirated one. See Mazda

@standhd 2 года назад

“….to pull it out park in case it dies and you gotta tow to the scrapyard….”LOL

@speedkar99 2 года назад

But it's true

@Revanth292000 4 года назад

Great video

@mark8684 4 года назад

Wow, great review. After watching this, I don’t think I would buy an Escape since I tend to keep my cars a long time and like to do my own maintenance. “Lifetime” timing belt...no way! I would probably leave that plastic cover off after the first oil change!

@kwokmanchung 3 года назад

How about the Escape hybrid? Does the 2.5 engine also use a timing belt dipped in oil? Thanks for the review!

@speedkar99 3 года назад

I made a mistake. This version of the 1.5 uses a chain not a belt.

@kwokmanchung 3 года назад

@@speedkar99 Thanks for answering. The control arm design sucks but it just makes the repair more costly. The timing belt would've been a deal breaker. I had the Ford Freestyle, which had a EGR valve hidden deep on the back of the engine. Replacing it costed a few hundred dollars. Appreciate very much your mechanical reviews.

@georgelord7651 3 года назад

I think the 1.0 liter ecoboost uses that belt dipped in oil. What a stupid idea

@alextran8188 4 года назад

Can you do a mechanical review of the 1.5 4cylinder EcoBoost or 3.5 EcoBoost?

@MOAON_AABE Год назад

How are you supposed to flush and replace the coolant in this system??? Where is radiator cap???

@AllenReinecke 3 года назад

Is the Escape's 2.5l hybrid nat asp engine port injection only?

@ineriisidor 2 года назад

Yes, only port, same as rav4 hybrid

@Max_Thunder 4 года назад

What do you think the depreciation curve will look like on this gem?

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Year 1: $30000 Year 10: $30000 (already scraped and recycled as a new car)

@Tahara-Aichi 3 года назад

Pure garbage

@Aizen-hc1oz 4 года назад

Ford gave my mom one of these as a loaner when her 2014 escape was in the shop I thought it was a cool but to my mom she didn't like the engine she said it struggle going up steep hills compare to the 1.6 4 cylinder. Inside get a 7.5 out 10 and the engine well let just say they have kept the 1.5 or 1.6 4 cylinder or bring back the v6 in my opinion same for my mother too.

@ptg7712 4 года назад

Thank you. Good information. Not a fan of a 3 cylinder engine or of the timing belt vs. chain. I will good hard at other vehicles.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Take a good look under the hood of other vehicles you cross-shop. Android auto and apple carplay sells alot of vehicles these days

@animavestra8533 3 года назад

How often should a 2021 Ford Escape get an oil change?

@donfacundochronicles3237 11 месяцев назад

I might have missed it, but where is the evap purge valve solenoid for this model year? I am getting a P0496 on mine. TIA

@mobgma 4 года назад

can you please please do the new 2020 highlander! hybrid if possible with 3 motor eAWD.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

When I can get my hands on one, sure!

@damariuseaton6678 4 года назад

Was actually planning to head to a dealership to check out a 2020 Escape SE, I have a 2017 SE 2.0 but no nav, push button start, no heated seats, etc. But now that I see this, I'm kind of scared to get one. I can't afford an SEL with the 2.0 either. Looks like I'll be switching brands here soon as much as I hate it

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Try a used rav4

@resplendentwitticism Год назад

@@speedkar99 I did try that and it was crap unfortunately. I'm sure it would have ran for a long time, but it had so many little issues, even the transmission

@onenikkione 4 года назад

Again, Another Excellent Thorough Review!! looks like a nightmare to work on. pull the engine to do timing belt work + plastic thermostat housing + dangling fuel line = under the hood future fires??

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Dude that fuel line really got me! That's crazy!

@CubowaK 2 года назад

Where do you put your floor jack to get this thing in the air?

@speedkar99 2 года назад

On the side pinch welds

@CubowaK 2 года назад

@@speedkar99 thanks mayn! I was using a rolling jack too big to lift there without taking off the plastic so I ended up taking off the cover on the bottom first and finding a good spot that way, put my jackstands on the pinch welds though 👌🏻

@michaelekrot1732 2 года назад

I have Two 2020 Ford Escape SE, exact same models and options. The earlier in the year one says Orange coolant. The later in the year model says yellow coolant. Right out of the Ford manual on page 379. Help????

@Thegonagle Год назад

I believe you should have a sticker under the hood indicating which one of several Ford coolant colors/formulations was original to your vehicle. As for why the mid-year change, I would try to talk with the service manager at your Ford dealership and ask if he knows the reason for the change (there might be a technical service bulletin about it) and whether they recommend replacing the coolant in the older models with the newer spec.

@ariellubonja7856 4 года назад

Merry Christmas! Do you know which car is gonna be next? I'm very curious to know what you think of the premium germans

@speedkar99 4 года назад

One day I'll get into the German cars....not that easy to understand

@TheyWhomTheGodsDetest 4 года назад

I like big engines with many cylinders that produce immense torque at low rpms.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

I like them too. V6 or go home

@jovitaurboniene465 4 года назад

amazing high tech piece

@speedkar99 4 года назад

It sure is high tech....Ford is taking alot of risks here...let's see how it ages

@hedgehogthesonic3181 3 года назад

@@speedkar99 Compared to a Prius it's a bike made of wood that won't last.

@Theclassicjoystick 4 года назад

How about other engine options such as 2.0 and hybrid? I'm not sure if it's better or not!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

The 1.5L will be in the majority of Escapes

@Trades46 3 года назад

The sad part is that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross you reviewed later feels far more substantial in the powertrain department than this far newer Ford.

@jensfos 4 года назад

What car/car manufacturers do you think makes the best cars? In regards to longevity and quality. Thanks.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Lexus LS400

@DeathMammoth91 4 года назад

Toyota/Lexus

@jensfos 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 that's my dream car 😂 I own a 1987 camry 2.0 xli atm, but a ls400 would be a nice upgrade.

@GustinOrangeJuice64 4 года назад

I loved the review. How much different is this model from my 2017 4cylinder? I haven't noticed the noises in the rear or heavy vibrations. However I will say this thing is loaded with plastic.

@GustinOrangeJuice64 4 года назад

Personally, the fuel efficiency is what got me. I had a 2001 Explorer before this. I prefer these over the Focus. And still not a huge fan of the Fiestas.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

The 2017 is much different mechanically

@tolrem 4 года назад

"The new 2020 Ford Escape...coming soon to a wrecker's yard near you." Reminds me of a Henry Ford quote.."Nothing is so simple that it can't be made more complicated".

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Haha Sometimes we have to embrace new technology

@mityaevtushenko5326 5 месяцев назад

Are any experience from the owners? How it’s going? Is it so sad?

@DC-sk1vk 3 года назад

Will hybrid be better engineered than this one? I mean I can buy fully loaded hybrid ver. for $6-8K cheaper than Fully loaded Rav4. Planning yo keep it for 7-8 years.. expecting I might pay few grand more at mechanic and selling it for maybe 3 grand cheaper than same conditioned Rav4. Just wanna collect some opinions!! Thx.

@speedkar99 3 года назад

I think you just answered your own question....the few grand more at the mechanic and 3K less on resale makes up that $6-8K. Why go through the headache of all that when you could go with a Toyota, especially if keeping it long term.

@stardustjustlikeyou Год назад

It's funny you say that it's just a taller hatchback focus because as soon as I got my escape my first thought was to get some lowering springs and a big spoiler and make it look like a bigger focus ST

@TexasEngineer 7 месяцев назад

You missed it - where is the evap purge valve? My purge valve went out at 45k and the dealer said it is not covered under warranty. A $100 part cost over $650 to replace. Location, location location.

@haroldreyes7549 4 года назад

Ford is on the same old corporate "poor quality road" that big shots LOVE!!!

@speedkar99 4 года назад

It really showing badly in the Escape

@joa8593 4 года назад

I'd love to see you compare to the new Yaris 3-cyl some day. Interesting about the timing belt. I wonder if keeping it away from the atmosphere outweighs any corrosive effect of the oil so they don't call for replacement. Still sketch to me. I like the emergency parking prawl disengage feature. Clearly the manufacturing quality is poor, but nobody expects that from Ford.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

I'd like to see the new Yaris too but I don't think we are getting it in North America? I'm sure Ford has done life cycle testing on the timing belt and other components. While it appears poorly constructed, it is designed to fail at the warranty+1 day Most original owners wouldn't have the car at that point

@joa8593 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 No, we don't get the Yaris here in the US. It's just a dream, not a real request. You think Ford's target democratic will only own this car for 36k miles? I'm sure they *intend* for it to last a little longer than that.

@Thegonagle Год назад

I think if you like this vehicle enough to consider buying one, the only powertrain worth buying for long-term or high-mileage ownership is the hybrid (and the very similar plug-in hybrid).

@jasonpatello2183 4 года назад

Just got one, they are disposable but I had 113k on my 17’ and was replacing before the big stuff hit. (Insurance sales) I’ll likely replace with Bronco in a few years, there is a science to the even displacement of the ratio on 1.5 liters to 3 cylinders...I’m not certain but this engine even at base has more get up than the 4 cylinder version I previously had. One thing that I’m not happy with is the extras, backup sensor should be standard, that saved a lot of close calls no longer standard, also miss the fog lights the 17 had in the SE trim.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Good to know your experience. How are you feeling about that 3 cylinder .... It seems rough on the edges to me

@isackhernandez3691 3 года назад

I could hear a load noise in the back in the new 2020 explorer RWD.

@becausereasons8981 2 года назад

I really like my Escape (2021) but after watching that walkthrough.....I'm not so sure. It's a great drive I love it honestly, but like he said it's unproven and time will tell. I just don't want to be the one to pay for it. On the other hand....it came with a warranty? So...hm. Might be worth it. I'll give it a few months, winter will tell me if it's reliable. I really don't like how complicated they made this engine it makes me nervous.

@rainmaker1011 4 года назад

Please do you have a reference about the timing belt? In this document it says the engine has timing chain.

@speedkar99 4 года назад

Which document are you looking at? www.team-bhp.com/forum/technical-stuff/191686-close-look-fords-new-1-5l-3-cylinder-dragon-petrol-engine-2.html I was reading about the dragon engine, though as a few people have pointed out the Escape version might be using a chain. Apologize for the confusion.

@rainmaker1011 4 года назад

@@speedkar99 sorry. Here is the link, although it is about new Focus, I believe they share the same engine. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/Europe/documents/productReleases/Focus/2018/FORD_FOCUS_2018_MediaDrive_TechSpecs_EU.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjrzPSp_eLmAhXgDWMBHV_nCP8QFjAdegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw2xxkz0u83nO5q54yDwcsVj