Ford Escape News
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We've talked about the longevity of hybrid cars on several occasions before, usually when some myth about batteries dying at ridiculously short intervals comes up. But just how much faith would you put in a high-mileage hybrid? Enough to part with your cash for an ex-NYC Ford Escape Hybrid taxi? Because such a thing is for sale right now on eBay, and it means getting into a 2009 Escape Hybrid for as little as $5,000. For comparison, that's significantly under half what you'd normally expect to pay. The catch? It has nearly 300,000 miles on the odometer. You could pick one with more, too. Due...
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2013 Ford Escape 2.0-Liter EcoBoost: Gas Mileage Drive Report
The Ford Escape is one of the most popular compact crossovers on the market today, and its all-new 2013 model goes head-to-head with the Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4. Both of those vehicles were redesigned in 2012 or 2013, so crossover competition is now fierce. We spent six days with a pale green...
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Ford Escape EcoBoost Recall Roundup For 1.6-Liter Engine
Vehicle recalls happen with such frequency that it'd be alarming, if not for the fact that most are only for minor issues. But as the 2013 Ford Escape is recalled for the fourth time, owners might start wondering whether they've made the correct purchase. Ford has announced the recall of 89,000...
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2013 Ford Escape Recalled Again For Engine Bay Fire Risk
It has only been on sale a few months, but the popular 2013 Ford (NYSE:F) Escape has just received its second recall relating to potential engine-bay fires. According to official recall documents posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, the recall involves replacing a...
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2013 Ford Escape: Why You Need To Look Beyond Gas Mileage
Ford’s all-new 2013 Escape compact crossover may have only been on sale for a few months, but it is already proving a strong seller at Ford dealerships across the U.S. On paper, there’s little difference between the gas mileage figures of the entry-level 2.5-liter, four-cylinder Ford...
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Ford’s Urgent 2013 Escape Recall Is Quick, Painless
Regardless of the reason behind them, official safety recalls can be frustrating for both automakers and car owners. But according to Gregory Skwira, copy editor for Automotive News (subscription required), his own personal experience of Ford’s urgent recall of the 2013 Escape crossover SUV...
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Just one month after deliveries of the 2013 Ford Escape started, Ford has made a formal recall of all Ford Escapes fitted with its 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. The recall is to replace an engine compartment fuel line, which is at risk of splitting and leaking fuel in the engine bay, potentially causing an engine fire. The fire risk is only present when the engine is running, and not switched off. Ford has advised owners of 2013 Ford Escapes with the 1.6-liter engine not to drive their vehicles as an extra precaution until the necessary work has been carried out. It says owners of the 2013 Ford...
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2013 Ford Escape Vs. 2013 Mazda CX-5: Crossover Comparison
It's no surprise that crossovers are having such a surge in popularity right now. By offering the sort of chunky styling and high driving position that draws people to SUVs, with gas mileage and driving characteristics more in common with regular compact cars, they offer the best of both worlds for...
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2013 Ford Escape: New High-MPG Crossover Selling Strong Even Before Ads
You might not have seen any adverts for it yet, but the 2013 Ford Escape is already flying out of dealer lots. That's not bad when the auto market is currently undergoing a summer slump, but the first all-new Escape in over a decade really seems to be grabbing the attention of buyers. The Escape's...
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2013 Ford Escape With EcoBoost: On Its Way To Dealers Now
Fitted with Ford’s latest green engine technology, the 2013 Ford Escape has started to roll off the production line at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Starting at $22,470, the compact crossover SUV has undergone a complete redesign for this year, giving it a strong family...
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Green-Car Death List: 2012 Models To Which We Bid Adieu
Every year, some car models pass from our midst, often dying quietly and unnoticed. Here's our list of the green cars that are no longer with us. There were, of course, more cars than just this handful of the greenest models that died in 2012; here's a more complete list. Chevrolet Aveo While the...
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Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2005-2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
The Ford Escape Hybrid occupies a special place in green-car history. It was the first hybrid built in the U.S., the first one from a U.S. carmaker, and the first hybrid crossover utility. That makes it one of our five best used green cars. A pet project of then-CEO Bill Ford, the Escape Hybrid was...
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When Ford decided to kill its hybrid variant of the 2012 Ford Escape, there was much gnashing of teeth and wailing here at GreenCarReports. Giving an impressive 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, the first -- and maybe best -- hybrid crossover from Ford set a tough act to follow. But now we know: Ford’s new 2013 non-hybrid Escape can live up to its predecessor’s reputation. At least, the 1.6-liter EcoBoost variant can. On Friday, Ford released official EPA-approved gas mileage figures for its 2013 Escape. The verdict? If you go for its 1.6-liter FWD EcoBoost Escape, your gas mileage...
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Green Sound Insulation Inside Doors Quiets 2013 Ford Escape
Ask about green cars and most buyers think only of gas mileage. But there are other ways to make vehicles greener, including the use of renewable materials to replace petroleum-derived synthetic components. For its all-new 2013 Escape crossover, Ford has created door bolsters from a plant called...
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2013 Ford Escape Pricing Released, Sort Of
Ford has released 2013 Escape pricing, "for survey purposes only," on its dedicated Escape microsite.
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All-New 2013 Ford Escape: Full Details From LA Auto Show
For the new 2013 Ford Escape, introduced today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, it's all about efficiency--and family-friend features designed to lure buyers who can choose from a growing array of very competent compact crossovers. Ford has already revealed the three engines available for its new...
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Beat Winter With The Top Five 2011 High-MPG All-Wheel-Drives
Toyota's Prius is something of a figurehead for the green car movement, but despite its many talents, we'll admit it may not be suitable for all drivers. What if you want economy but don't want to sacrifice the utility and security of something a little bigger? Maybe you're still concerned about...
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Littlest Lincoln Likely To Be Luxurious Compact Crossover
Lincoln plans to roll out an onslaught of seven new products over the next three years, each designed to underscore the luxury brand's separation from the mass-market Fords on which they're based. The smallest Lincoln yet will be a compact crossover, using the same underpinnings--but none of the...
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The Ford Escape Hybrid was not only the first U.S.-built hybrid electric vehicle, it was also the first hybrid sport-utility vehicle--or crossover, if you prefer. It's had a good run, starting in the fall of 2004 and continuing through the 2012 model year. As of the end of September, Ford has sold 110,000 Escape Hybrids, along with 12,000 related vehicles under the Mercury and Mazda badges But all good things must come to an end, apparently. This will be the last year for the Escape Hybrid; after 2012, it will be replaced with the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, a five-seat small minivan that will...
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2013 Ford Escape Crossover Will Boost Gas Mileage, Drop V-6
The 2013 Ford Escape, the first entirely new design in more than a decade for its popular compact crossover, will be officially unveiled next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But before that, Ford is starting to trickle out bits and pieces of information to build buzz. The 2013 Escape will be...
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Five High-Mileage SUVs You’ll Want To Check Out For 2012
You’re an SUV owner looking to upgrade your current car, but you’re also getting tired of increasing gas prices and the way those hybrid and electric car owners look at you on the freeway. At the same time, you’re not about to downsize to a sub-compact in order to get good gas...
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Ford Transit Connect Hits NYC And LA Taxi Fleets
The Ford Transit Connect, in both gasoline and CNG versions, has begun deployment for taxi duty from coast to coast.
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Ford Uses Zipcar To Get College Kids To Test-Drive Its Cars
If you're an automaker, how do you get the next generation of car buyers to pay attention to your new models? One way has traditionally been by putting your cars into rental fleets. But some companies only rent to drivers 25 and up, so what to do about college students? For Ford, there's now a...
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Reader Q: All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Or Diesel Cars (Not Trucks)?
We get some of our most interesting topics from reader questions. Past questions include how emergency responders should react to hybrid and electric cars, and whether towing a Prius behind a motorhome is a good idea. Today, we have a query about green cars (not trucks) that offer all-wheel drive...
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