What It’s Like Living in a Ford Escape (My New Home)
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- Van life review. What It’s Like Living in a Ford Escape (My New Home). Ford SUV turned into DIY van motorhome, car review with Scotty Kilmer. RV motorhome review and RV tour with Scotty Kilmer. Full time life inside a RV. What it's like living in a car. Van life explained. Showing off my new future home. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@Just A Proud Mexican-American hello and thanks you too!
Things practically the size of a Honda HR-V on the outside, and WOW ITS WAY BIGGER ON THE INSIDE, gotta give credit to ford there👍
Hey Scotty! Nice Video! This is the owner of the 03' LS430 you shot the other week, any idea on when the video will be uploaded? I'm chomping at the bit!
Scotty what do you think of SYNC? Remember that video of the car that talks to you?
I live in a mazda turbo zoom zoom
If Scotty's ever arrested and handcuffed, the cops wouldn't have to advise him of his right to be silent. No way he can talk with his hands immobilized.
I have a 2004 Escape, and I can't wait to Escape from it
LOL
Lmao my friend cant give his away
Max I’ll take it 🤷🏻♂️ I got 20 dollars
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Funny how I see those everywhere still running
They should just call them station wagons. LOL
Yep, that's exactly what it is. I was born in 1954, and my parents had a '58 Chevy wagon. I'm guessing that about 1/2 of the families in the neighborhood had wagons. From what I have seen over the years, SUV's are made because they are considered trucks. With the gas mileage laws, passenger cars are held to stricter mileage requirements than trucks, so they make trucks.
station wagons can fit waay more
@@salemsaberhagen8390 modern stationwagons*
It's too large to be a station wagon.
@@cubzrulz lol
We own a 2015 Escape hands down the best car in my life!
miles?
Our 2015 escapes transmission went out at 157,000 miles.... Had transmission fluid changed regularly and everything
@@seanwilliamson8238was it a transmission that oil should not have been changed that often
Our 2010 has been awesome too for 100k miles so far.
I have a 2013 escape with 125k miles on her and she holds all her fluids. Not a drop burns or leaks. I've been worried since Scotty dogs on the GDI turbo engines so much but ford seems to have this one pretty solid. At least in my case 🤷🏽
I'm approaching 100K on mine. I've been worried because of Scotty too. So this is encouraging!
@@mcc7762 yeah I do all the recommended maintenance myself. Just did the trans flush and spark plugs change at 120k. I was taking it to the stealership but they kept saying I had an oil leak, and every time I brought it in for something the oil leak was in a different place and doubled in price 🙄 strange thing is I never lost any oil for having this mysterious moving oil leak 😂
I own a 2013 Escape, also. Anyone ever had to change out their dead battery??? It was ridiculous. They put the battery under the dash. I will never buy another Escape again because of that.
Rick Simpson maybe it would smoke his GT from the 80’s lmfao
The guy travels around the country mowing lawns for disabled veterans and the like has 330,000 miles on his 2013 Escape
I'm listening to this in my 2015 2.0 Turbo titanium Escape with 125,000 miles. These are really good vehicles for the money. I think mine will go 300,000 plus miles.
Maintain it, and it could last 300k or more.
Yea, no it won't lol
That "camper" would rent for $2500/ month in California.
Sorry renters license is $55,000/month. So its a loss of profit
Freakin’ California
CA, one of the state with the highest living cost from all aspects.
CA, also one of the states in deficit despite having so much income from taxes here and there.
@@triparadox.c CA makes so much money
@@Politicalfan17 I read the first comment lmao i guess you had to change it. but i agree with your first comment.
We have these in the U.K....they are called the Ford Kuga here and are really popular....I've got one as well and it's a great family car 👍🏻
what kind of fuel are you putting in your kuga?
@@tegimaghalashvili2046 diesel.
As a tech who works at a Ford dealer, if you get a newer escape, get the 2.5L 4cy NATURALLY ASPIRATED. Great engines, esp if you take care of them. Not very powerful, but easy to maintain and reliable. DO NOT get the ecoboost. The 2020+ Escapes you can only get with an ecoboost.
We had the 2.0 ecoboost titanium.
That engine seems to hold up better than the 1.5/1.6 ecoboost.
But I agree with you the 2.5 naturally aspirated is much better than the ecoboost.
Is a 2022 1.5L with Ecoboost ok?
I hope the 1 percent of you guys who see this have a wonderful day
Thanks for 200 likes wow
Wish me luck because i need it for school
Thanks mate
vanzemaljac ludi ok man
You too brother
Likewise.
YES HE FINALLY REVIEWED THE FORD ESCAPEEEEEE
I have a 2014 escape with 160,000 miles with a 2.0 . No problems just spark plugs . The 2.0 turbo is a better engine a runs pretty good...
I drive a 2012 ford escape limited . It's the last model of escape that was an actual SUV before ford started making them all crossovers. I wish they would go back to the old body style.
Same. So much cooler looking.
That’s what the bronco sport did
Same I have a 2009, and I see the escapes now look nothing like my car
I am considering buying a 2011 limited hybrid. Any advice?
They did, they made a Bronco Sport.
I had this escape (2015), the next one (2017), and I’m now buying the hybrid (2020). Love this car.
@John Jalas Its a lease.
My wife has one of these, it goes like a go kart, just remember to disable the auto start stop feature Everytime you start it.
I rented a low mileage 2019 or 2020 Escape and took it round trip from Phoenix to Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. I was very impressed with it. It holds its’ own on Interstates next to the big rigs. As much as we mock at the overdose of electronics, all the ones on board with this one worked and actually made for better safety. Took many hours to find them all and get the radio to work with an iPhone. That was the biggest challenge, but when it’s all synced up, it was a great vehicle.
I really like my 2016 Escape - no turbo, but runs strong like tank!
I wish I would have gotten the non turbo after what Scotty says about them
@@krbulldog I've got the 2.0L Turbo & it's been the best vehicle I've had. Getting into higher mileage so we'll see but I've driven almost 80k miles without any issues.
@@Aeterna_Soul mine is a 1.6 with 55,000.
2015
@@Aeterna_Soulstill doing good?
I had a 2016 ford escape and my transmission went at 125000 miles... got a 2020, i just love this car... handles like a dream!
Did you fix it or get rid of it?
Certain fords I have had ride so good some of these fords are a mystery to fix known for transmission problems one of mine at only 112.000 miles maybe scotty kilmer can explain why fords have transmission problems I am personally done with fords
@@TheHerbdude i got it fixed then about 5 months later got the opportunity too upgrade to the 2020 with 0% apr and jumped at the opportunity...
@@rhondajordan2591 i understand... I'm not a fan of how Toyota and honda looks...
@@mcc7762 i really do
The Escapes are good cars! I have leased my third one now and I have always had a great ride and very reliable.
I hope so i just bought one 🙏
Just got a 17 escape titanium a few months ago and love it! Glad to see it get a nod of approval from Scotty.
Same year and trim as mine. You're good if you got the 2.0, but if you got the 1.5, you may be in for some trouble...
@@markbeiser yeah I got the 2.0 I've heard the 1.5 are the trouble makers.
@@markbeiser what is bad about the 1.5 engine??
@@timm285 Their propensity to ingest coolant into one or more cylinders.
Let me know how it’s holding up now. I think Scotty changed his mind since. But the titanium escape is interesting. One thing I see is you can’t replace the battery easily.
my wife just got a 2014 escape titanium w the 2.0 Ecoboost, she loves it. the 1.6 had a timing belt, the 2.0 has a timing chain. I. glad the one she wanted has a chain
“Tows up to 2000 lb.” - 3 times until the torque converter gives out. $3800 later...
Here in South Africa, they're known as the "Kuga", unfortunately, they're also known for having turbo and gearbox issues, and even more known for catching fire, since Ford South Africa ignored a recall notice that was sent out for them years ago.
@@reinardharmse4375 same here. They're junk. Done 6 trans on those this year alone. Also one with a coolant valve issue that caused an overheat condition and melted the engine harness at the crank sensor.🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@delcodriver Yep, most newer Fords are notorious for gearbox and turbo failures around here.
It's made for bike racks or a storage carrier. I won't even haul anything with my v6 suv that can tow 5000 lbs. That's what v8 trucks are for TOWING.
I have a 2014 Escape, spec out exactly like that one with 288K miles. Oil every 3k, replaced turbo, and rebuilt suspension. Runs and drives like a new one.
What size engine
@@Geradejuarez 1.6
Cost of staying in motels while driving across the country was outrageous. I am sorry I didn’t realize that it was so expensive to stay in what are essentially 3 star rooms. I would have slept in the car.
I bought the 2018 S model, which is the base model but it has a 2.5 L and no turbo, which means it will probably last longer and so far, it gets the job done. No luxury but for the pace it has, I think it's a good option. Btw, no turbo lag! 👌🏼
They are called Ford Kuga in Europe and Africa and have been catching fire literally when they age because of the ecoboost engine. Look it up.
There was already a recall on this. This only pertains to the 2013 model 1.6l EcoBoosts
Focuses were recalled in the uk for this
Then get one with the 2.5L engine. No turbo!
@@SuperAgentMan there is a case in court in South Africa about an Indian man who died after the car went ablaze after it came back from a dealership for the recall. Apparently they have to put in a new head gasket to fix the issue
I have a 2006 Ford Escape it’s 14 years old and gets its regular oil changes every 3 months still going strong 💪🏽 olny thing I changed on it was the radio system to a 7 inch touchscreen with apple CarPlay and android auto with a backup camera
Scotty, that's a 2016 or earlier. I have a 2017 and my wife has a 2018 and we love them. We both have the 2 liter turbo.
I thought they stopped making the 1.6 in 2014 or 15? Then started using the 1.5. With the 4 wheel drive that should have a 2.0. If just front wheel drive it would have a 1.5.
I just got rid of my ford and bought a Rav4. No more fords for me.
You joined the club.
Best decision
Then Scotty's sale pitch for Toyotas sold itself 😂
My aunt sold her RAV4 for a Ford escape and she likes the Ford escape way more.
"I just did the opposite. Love my 17' Explorer. The Rav 4 lost a transmission at 40,000 miles. And yes, normal wear and tear. Second Rav 4 to do this. No Toyota's for me again.
The view of the skyscrapers in the distance as you drive is a bonus... you are going to love all of the windshield views in Tennessee .
my aunt has a 2014 titanium with the 2.0. 156k miles no issues my 2017 SE 2.0, 71k no issues. they are great crossovers
When he made that power steering noise.... how did he not put up a pic of a Star Wars light saber?
it sounded like a diesel lightsaber
Lol Problem fords ride good that's about it I had to put a sway bar mine would wine so bad as if there wasn't any power steering fluid but if that was the only problem I could live with it fords have transmission problems they seem to be a headach to fix especially the Taurus my opinion problems no more fords for me
LOL! Physics majors are the ones who MAKE laser weapons. You bad! 😁
Actually, I got to thank Scotty for this one. I've been wondering if my pump is bad (posted a video previously) and I was wondering. So, looks like the "wheeeeee wheeeeee" is normal in my case.
In Seattle the fuel pump sounds different, it goes Reeeee, Reeeeee
I had a 2017 SE Escape with the 2.0 L motor. That was a very quick suv for the money . My wife has a 430bmw & she would laugh when I would get on it to merger etc. Because it was so fast. In case any body is wondering, I would get about 28mpg on average. Never has a single problem in 80k miles. Just changed the oil. Still had original tires and breaks. Would recommend this suv to anybody. I would of bought the new one, but I needed something bigger.
Best of luck with the move Scotty!!! Be safe!
hello and thanks!
@@scottykilmer Can't wait to see your new garage and test track in Tennessee. Do you think the neighbors and businesses you drive by testing cars in Houston will miss you? I think they will.
Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
I have a 2014 Ford Escape and it's been great.
Scotty going easy on FORD? Must be in a good mood after all the equity he just cashed in on 🍺💰
Our 2017 Escape Titanium was only a couple thousand more than the SE you tested, just under $30K fully loaded, FWD. Unless you live up north, you don’t need the cost and lower mpg of the AWD. Ours has the 2.0 Ecoboost which has a lot more power than the 1.6...great pickup for a little crossover. Zero problems in 84K miles. Seats could be a little comfier on a long drive. All in all, a really nice product from Ford.
I love ford's. If I have to pick a third option besides hondas and toyota. I'll pick a Ford anytime.
Yeah those a great cars too.
I'm very picky with Fords. I dont like any of the newer ones, but there's a certain few older Fords I like. I also like the Fusions but its unfortunate that they're discontinued. My list goes Toyota, Mazda, and Honda for 2013 up. 2013 down I wouldn't buy anything other than Toyota or Honda, but its not like older Mazdas or Subarus are bad either. Newer Subarus are electrical nightmares, and they have horrible craftsmanship from the factory. They also use very cheap materials, so there's really dumb things that break that are a pain to fix for something that shouldn't have been broken in the first place
Ford LTDs were well built in the 70's
JoeAceJR you have to be crazy throwing mazda in there. Honda and Toyota both are great when it comes to manuals. I've had 21 cars all Hondas only 3 automatics
@@eln0n01 Newer Mazdas are not bad at all, and are probably better than newer Hondas. Unlike Toyota or Honda, Mazda actually has some personality and isn't just... a car. You don't feel dead inside when driving a Mazda. While they won't last as long as Toyotas, I think its a very good compromise to buy a Mazda instead of a Toyota
Ayyyy Scotty doing the van life🤙
Surprised you didn't comment on the battery location. Just had to swap out the battery in mine. You have to remove either the air box or the windshield wipers and cowl to get at it. Those stores that usually change batteries for you if you buy one of theirs laughed at me and said no way.
Friend bought one of those new 4 years ago, and the transmission went out this month.
Ford/GM 6F trans in these isnt great. I hate how it starts hunting for gears sometimes when coming to a quick stop.
@@mcc7762 yep. If you get 130k you are dry lucky.
I had an 08 Buick rendezvous loved the amount of room of interior too bad the engine was crap. Now have 16 escape and hate it but runs great.
I hope you'll live up to a 100 my friend.
The added weight of all the wood affecting acceleration and shocks.
"REV UP YOUR ENGINES!" *PINS IT DOWN THE STREET IN MOVING TRUCK*
I've had eight Ford vehicles, from an '03 Ranger, six F150s and a '13 Focus hatchback. I can't say I was the biggest fan of the Focus. Low profile tires sucked, rode a bit on the cheap end, though, it was the loaded Titanium. Got out of that and jumped back to an F150. Traded in normally to avoid warranty expiration. I finally landed on a '19 F150 with 2.7L Ecoboost. I plan on keeping this one. Done with the trading in. It rides great, shifts great, and engine is as smooth as it can be. I baby all of my vehicles. This one is certainly no different. I have no complaints about Ford really. I trust their F150 lineup. With as long as they have been manufacturing, they know what works and what doesn't with those pickups.
I love his laugh when he puts up the horse every time 😂
Love my 1.6l ecoboost! It has enough power. Contrary to belief, adding a CAI and make a ram scoop makes the torque increase!
I have a 2019 Escape and it's been a pretty good car. Comfortable, easy to drive, and nice looking. I will say though, one and a half years in I have already had to have a new APIM (infotainment computer) placed in. It didn't cost me anything and the dealership gave me a loaner for the time it was being serviced but still.... Its a 2019 c'mon. Other than that it's been a lovely car
How is a vehicle good when a major component goes out in less than 2 years?
Assuming my old used 11yo Ford Escape doesn't rust away first, and I only put 2-3Kmi a year on it these days, I plan on driving it to my grave, because I sure don't want any newer vehicles.
He finally did a review of the escape!
Ford makes decent quality vehicles. I've owned several over the years: a Fairmont, an Escort, a Mustang, and two Explorers. No, they aren't luxury or perfect vehicles. Yes, I've had a few minor recalls/repairs here and there. But I've never replaced an engine or a transmission. To me, that's pretty good value for the money. My region has historically been a GM/Delco employee area. I hear the old "Fix Or Repair Daily" and "Found On Road Dead" sayings all the time. I just chuckle. It's been more like a minor repair every six to eight years for me. I put more stock in my real world experience over their propaganda. EDIT: I forgot to mention - I've always owned normally aspirated and standard fuel injection (or carb'd) engines. No turbos or GDI for me, so that's probably a factor in my luck.
@J B Yeah, I never really thought about how much more wear a turbocharger causes over time. But now that I've watched Scotty for a while, I get it. I definitely don't want to roll the dice on one. I tend to keep my vehicles a long while, and turbos seem problematic in the long run.
@J B Right on. My current Explorer is a 4.6 liter V8 XLT bought new in 2002 (actually, a dealer's daily driver with 1800 miles on it, but counted as new for the in-service date). I also had to replace a couple of coil packs a while ago (easily done myself). It had an oxygen sensor go bad while still under warranty. There was also one recall - something to do with the cruise control electronics. Other than those things, just brakes, tires, a couple of batteries, and normal maintenance. All in all, solid vehicle. It's served me well for 18 years. It's not a gas miser, but no V8 is. It's also got the towing package with the 3.73 rear, so that's a factor in economy. But I'm not complaining. Plenty of power and pretty comfy ride. (Edit: 4.6 not 4.2)
Daniel I also had a 2002 Eddie Bauer Explorer and LOVED it....had 237,000 miles on it (new transmission tho). It was great here in the mountains of Colorado, great size, power, etc. I would still be driving it except it got totaled when I got slammed in the rear by an ATF agent!
Scott's trademark expression.
Shift like a dream
I have a 2010 Escape i4 4x4 with 262,000 MI runs great no problems, just regular maintenance :)
Would love to see a Scotty x Sandy Munro crossover episode! Scotty talking about some of the flaws in some models and/or brand with Sandy and just talk about both their experiences with Dodge.
Really want to buy a 2021/2022 Dodge Wagoneer!
2013 ford escape SE 1.6L ecoboost . 192000+ miles still running pretty solid
Congratulations on your new home scotty!!!
My brother drives a Ford Escape. It's good to know they are built well.
I like the old ones with the column shifter.
Always hated the stiff noisy ride and weezy turbos in these modern Escapes.
I work at a dealership detailing cars and we got one of these in on a trade but it has about 111,000 miles and a blown turbo
Must have rarely gotten oil changes, the turbos are pretty reliable on these
Probably abused by driving hard and forgetting the maintenance part
I was always told turbo vehicles should get an oil change every 3,000 miles period. I can see this as an issue where oil companies state that their oil is good for 10,000/ or one year.
my grandma had a 2013 ford taurus 2.0 4-cyl ecoboost, 133k miles and no issues with the turbo. it's interesting to see some people have a load of issues and others no issues.
@John Wyatt true story. My EX wife, mother to my son, (she could not cook as well), but that is a different story.....
15 years ago when I met her, she had a V6 Mustang. It stopped running. I pop the hood latch. She asks whats that? I reply what is what? She says that door? She was talking about the hood! She bought the car three years prior and never opened the hood. Put gas in, turn key. Poor car.
Scotty does give a big shock to old engines. He floors every car gas pedal. Id never do that to my car.
If it can't take it, he's gonna break ir.
My 2005 Ford Escape XLT with the V6 got me to 265,000 miles , still going strong . (rebuilt transmission at 165,000)
1:11 if you listen closely, Scotty swings open the door and smashes onto the yellow plastic containers lol
As a former homeless person, this is a bad Idea
1st all that wood is bad fir the trans
2nd horrible gas mileage carrying all that wood weight
3rd its never enuff room
"wood is bad for the trans"? Care to explain?
Horrible gas mileage? Lol. I guess it's bad to carry passengers.
It's equivalent of having 2 other people sitting in the car. Not that bad.
Bruh
Ok waterearth mud
I can reply to all of these..
I had a brand new dodge minivan 60k miles, well when i became homeless i put my stuff in the car and lived out of it until my trans go kaput
So yes a car is built to have 1000 pounds 1/2 ton of people and storage. But keeping 1/2 ton in the car burns tru gas 25% quicker and places undo stress on engine and trans.
So i had books in bins in back and bins of cloths a queen mattress and some random foods and stove.
My trans died at 95k, a few mechanics claimed it was from the prolonged weight in the car and theyve seen it happen time and time again....
It could be possible that if you never ran into a homeless persons car you would disagree with them...
I did oil changes and the usual, but one day i stopped at a light and when i went to go i was at 6000rmp and doing 25mph. I had to park it and eventually it got towed cause no money for home, no money for car...
It was a shitty life, id never wish on anyone
3:23 Live Free or Die - Scotty, you are the man! American dream
Lol my Roommate had one of those LOUD power steering pumps on his Ford Taurus, even after replacing 🤣👍🏻
I had a 99 Explorer that did it. When I got a new car I wasn’t used to silent steering lol.
@@michaelchristopher8266 🤣 "stealth" mode
Scotty living in a Ford Escape 😂 Good one Scotty 👍
Can't wait for part 2 of your history of Mazda video!
Great day to be alive. We live in the age of yesterdays tomorrow lands.
Henry Ford made a truck/car and everyone else tried to do the same.
Ford made the best reservation puddle jumpers we ever owned n drove. Preventative Maintenance is the key.
My grandma used her 2017 escape to move to a new house. It surprising how much she jammed in there
If I was going to live in a vehicle, other than an actual motorhome, I'd have to choose a conversion van of some sort (Ford or Chevy - doesn't matter to me), they can be found pretty cheap 15 to 20 years old. and reliable.
We have a 2014 Ford Focus with 76,000 miles and a 2014 Ford Escape that now has 101,000 miles.
Our luck with the quality has been the exact opposite of what Scotty describes. I've owned the Focus since it was 14 months old with 25,000 miles. No major issues. We bought the Escape with 68,000 miles at 3 years old, and the transmission went out a year later with 73,000 miles on it. Now, the Escape has a coolant leak that we haven't been able to figure out (going on 3 months). Meanwhile, the Focus is still reliable.
The flip side of this of course is that the Escape has a much cushier ride than the Focus does on the road. However, the Focus has more power for its size. (1.6L motor in the Escape, 2.0 L motor in the Focus).
I just wanted to tell my story to say, don't believe everything you hear from the masses. I find the Focus to be the better buy and a more reliable car overall.
Owned a 2012 ford focus, and currently own a 2014 ford escape, and I have fallen in love with fords now, so I’m planning on buying a newer escape now🙂
Got me an 2013 escape sel. And got 84xxx miles and it never idles weirdly or any of that. But I got the Fwd and gotta say once I straight piped it, thing idles even better and accelerates even better. I know it’s not a good idea. But the car overall performs so much better loving it and no issues at all
My mom had a 2014 escape its fuel pump blew up after 1,200 miles. Sold that POS for a Subaru Outback and couldn't be happier.
They call it the KUGA over here in the UK
Same
Yeah
Yep
Texas will miss you Scotty!
If the wiring is as thin and crappy as my Ford Focus had, I would avoid it. Every wire leading through the conduit from the roof to the hatch had dried and cracked insulation that allowed the wires to short, blowing the brake light fuses and not allowing the car to even start. Car was only about 8 years old with 60,000 miles. That in addition to other issues made sure I'll never buy another Ford again.
All that added weight is probably the reason the wheel bearings broke
Still have my 02' Escape, original owner. Its about dead but still, almost 19 years.
Mine has 136 000 miles.. still going strong.
I want to do a camp build without taking the seats out.
6:07
"Ya' can't lie to the computer!"
I presume Scotty has heard of Volkswagen.
My 2009 Escape XLT was also $27,000
Scotty checking it out using the diagnostic computer read out:
Started scrolling down...
"So far there's no yellow... hmm... maybe I'll just FAST FWD this!"🤣
Subtle humor that cracks you up!
I have a 2015 Ford Fusion with 128k on it. Original wheel bearings and none of my plastic vents make noises. I also change the transmission fluid every 60k. I have the 2.5 engine. Solid built
All that wood makes it worse. There’s no space. U can live there much better without all that wood.
Wood for storage. Where to put stuff when it's time to sleep?
We had base model 2017 Escapes as fleet vehicles at a former employer. A majority of them had misfire issues that the dealer couldn't fix, and a couple had their transmissions go before 100k. Nice interior, but rough ride.
One thing about Fords I've noticed from last few years is they all handle well, even cheap end models, one thing they nail is the actual driving aspect
Lol you got me excited. Im getting a lot of practice converting vehicles into campers. When i saw my favorite mechanic with a car camper, it almost blew my mind.
Hi Scotty, have a safe trip to Tennessee
hello and thanks!
What part of Tennessee? Have lived here over fifty years, best place on earth, except for the horrble summer humidity.
I don't know why people say it has dual exhaust. It has one dual outlet muffler designed to give an impression of dual exhaust.
BTW, that is prior to the 2017 refresh, no newer than a 2016 model. Anyway, I leased a 2017 Escape Titanium with 2.0 Twin Scroll EB. Quick as hell. Solid transmission, kept it for 31k and 3 years. Was worried about turbo long term so I turned it in. Was happy with it.
What’s wrong with the turbo?
Scotty-son, May Fong was raised in a grass hut ..... about the same amount of room !
Sometimes you hit the mechanical lottery. Had a 2006 Pontiac G6 V6, it had 280,000+ miles. Drove it like MAD, in 2017 it had finally succumbed to rust from flood water. It was FULLY functional except the damn electric power steering. It was TOTAL crap and never worked right. Had 2 GM dealers and my local mechanic replace the darn thing 3 times. GM did it for free, mechanic did it labour free. JUNK. Least reliable car I've ever owned was a 1995 Nissan Maxima SE, holy cow that thing broke down A LOT. How can a pre-Renault Nissan be so bad? The lottery works both ways sometimes. 🤣
scotty for president! love this guy to bits and i am chinese from singapore
The phrase " torque converter " is truly melodic compared to " dual clutch " coming from Scotty.
This is a clean, non-offensive comment hoping the best for you Scotty. I can't thank you enough for teaching me how to buy and work on my car. 🙂
I have a ‘15 Escape that has 50,000. The AC went earlier in the year that was covered by my Geico warranty. ($250 deductible). My wife drives it and loves it. Perfect size. I’m hoping for 150,000. Change oil every 5000 and just did drain and fill in the transmission. I’ll do it again at 80000
Scotty, are you sure that the Escape is a 2017 model? I have a 2017 Escape SE and it comes with a 1.5L engine not the 1.6L engine. By the way I took it to the dealership fo scheduled maintenance and to check out an engine light. The dealership got back to me saying that I need a new engine as coolant was determined to be leaking into the cylinders. This is covered under the powertrain warranty.
rickrayn, we have the same car. Ours didn’t have the issue you described, but there was a recall for it. Ours has had an issue with the undercarriage panels rattling. The little clips don’t hold them in place very well and at speed, they rattle. Good luck with the engine.
I am pretty sure it is a 2015
It is definitely pre 2017, as the exterior and interior both got updated for 2017, and as you said, the 1.6L was replaced with a 1.5L.
I've heard about a lot of issues with the 1.5, to the point that I feel like I dodged a bullet going for the updated 2.0 in my 2017 Escape Titanium. 62k miles and it doesn't leak anything to anywhere it isn't supposed to. :)