![]() The radio controls are a little complicated, but once we figured out the items we like to change, it is not so bad. We are not much into the SYNC technology, but have had no troubles (although I still find it jarring when the radio is interrupted by an incoming call - but then I don't like to talk on the phone when I drive, hands free or not). We have been pleased with the cargo capacity when the rear seats are down (it is not like the Expedition, but for a small SUV, it is very roomy). Rear visibility is not great because of the small slanted back windows, but I noticed this in almost all the new small cross-over SUVs that I test drove (in fact one must look carefully to tell the exterior difference between an Escape and a RAV4). Handles fantastic in the snow (this weekend had 8-10 inches). We have had no mechanical problems (23,000 miles 2.5 years) and the few recall notices have been taken care of when getting an oil change (yes, the dealer is more expensive than the local oil change joint, but after factoring in convenience and a courtesy vacuum and car wash, it is not too terribly expensive - we like our dealer, one of the reasons we buy Fords). We get much better mpg on the highway in the new car (26 - 30) than in the older … car (20 - 22 3.5 L V6), but city mpg is not so good in the new car (~15 mpg). The car is very peppy and fun to drive (2.0 L engine). The newer model is more comfortable and quieter. ![]() We purchased a new Escape (August 2013) after owning a previous model for 10 years (~130,000 miles, engine gave out after teenage son drove in spite of loss of radiator fluid due to a punctured hose). ![]()
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