2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid: Test Drive Review

[@billlatronica6848]

My wife has had her 2022 Escape PHEV for a month now. It came with a half tank of gas and still has a half tank of gas! It is a very good driving experience. Put it in Sport Mode and there is no hesitation in the get up and go. The one annoying thing about the car is the fake engine ufo sounding pedestrian noise it makes when going under 20mph. I also wish Ford provided a 220v charger, but they only supply a 110 with the car. We factory ordered the car, and there is an option for a spare tire which cost $100, which we chose of course. I really would recommend this car to everyone and that doesn’t need all wheel drive. It’s roomy and spacious and drives like a champ!

[@stefanbololoi7110]

How is the acceleration and torque on your opinion? I was thinking about this car but there’s no test drive option in my area, only factory order ; also what’s the ev range you are achieving? Thanks

[@billlatronica6848]

@@stefanbololoi7110 we traded in a 2019 Escape Titanium 2.0 Ecoboost which had some amazing power and could tow 3500 pounds. Like you, I was a little worried about the transition to this new motor. The PHEV model does not disappoint! It’s not going to tow anything, but when you put it in sport mode and step on the gas, there’s lots of power! You don’t have to worry about not getting up to speed entering the freeway or going over a mountain pass. We also did a factory order and it actually shipped very quickly, within 2 months. Now though, I hear there’s another chip shortage causing delays. I’d recommend it fully.

[@aquamarine99911]

What range are you getting on the battery? Are you in cold weather?

[@billlatronica6848]

@@aquamarine99911 we get between 37-40 miles. We are in the Central Valley of California, so if it dips below 40 it is cold here!

[@kpmmsupervision1297]

The channel to follow when you want honest reviews and plenty of information. Well done!

[@jowens4883]

You give such good unbias reviews. No radicicolous comments about prop rod's for the hood etc. Just simple and direct.

[@johnp9477]

Sam, you have created a KZbin channel that is most excellent.

[@Instegone]

Horsepower on the Plug-in is 221. The hybrid is 200. I've had mine for 5 months now. Only filled it with gas twice. Love it except for the stupid performance mode kicking in every time it has a full charge.

[@stefanbololoi7110]

I heard about this issue of performance mode engine kiking in and some people complaining the phev is like driving a regular hybrid, is that correct? I was thinking to order a phev but don’t want to spend the money for a phev and drive a regular hybrid Thanks

[@Instegone]

@@stefanbololoi7110 nah, I run my Escape strictly in EV Only mode. At most the gas engine comes on for a mile if the battery is fully charged. I have an open case with Ford on this. Going on 3800 miles and 3400 are Electric.

[@stefanbololoi7110]

@@Instegone Thanks! That’s great ev mileage! How much you average on a full battery charge? How about in cold weather? Also how is the acceleration in ev mode? I used to drive a Ford C-Max phev and the acceleration was excellent but range was only 40 km; some people were complaining about the escape phev acceleration in ev mode being kind of slow…

[@Instegone]

@@stefanbololoi7110 usually about 40 on EV. Took a big drop during the cold weather though. Was averaging around 29. I think the acceleration is fine. I've never owned a real speedy car, though if you turn on Sports mode it really has some nice pickup.

[@stefanbololoi7110]

@@Instegone Thanks

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Howdy. If the AC is blasting, does the gas engine stay on? My experience with my old 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid was that anytime I stopped at a stop light, my AC would just turn into a fan, until I gave it some gas to wake up the gas engine, then it started blowing cold again.

[@TestDrivenTV]

The AC system here is powered by the high-voltage battery. Using it would only trigger the gas engine if power levels required it.

[@Lon1001]

I didn't mind the styling of the previous gen Escape, but these ones are not esthetically pleasing to me. If the Bronco Sport came in a hybrid that would be the one to pick for this platform.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Thanks--informative, pleasant. Keep it up!

[@craigmerkey8518]

Thank you for the great review. I have the twist gear selector on my Ford vehicle. It is not my favorite, I have to look at it to see what gear I am in with at times adds time a traditional shifter would solve.

[@johnrobson1309]

You forgot to mention what the charge speed or cable looks like. Can this plug into a Tesla charger?

[@IonutNegru87]

How is the phone wireless charging option? Is it worth as an extra option for 150 Euro?

[@TalismanPHX]

Great review Sam. I'd take a RAV4 hybrid.

[@ly776]

I assume the camera would be 180 or 270, not 360.

[@chrisa7832]

I like this truck but living in Michigan I need awd, deal breaker, nice review

[@b0bsaget007]

The standard hybrid is available with AWD, if I'm not mistaken. It's only the plug-in hybrid that is not because of the space needed for the larger battery pack.

[@katmanjenks1961]

Cool Shirt!!!

[@car6737]

The road noise is definitely from the boot

[@bho6486]

Looking good.

[@harold1901]

What is your thoughts on Fisker Ocean EV? I've been watching videos and love the design of the suv and the price is affordable. I've been looking at the Fisker Ocean Sport and the price is right around my range. Might be putting my order in the summer.

[@edgarcj9018]

I like ...i have ecoboost 250 hp..nice

[@Tinrs80]

Sam do you think your Maverick is faster? i know this is heavier prolly.. just wondering

[@TestDrivenTV]

The Maverick is lighter by about 200 lb. Theory would be that it is faster than this vehicle.

[@ARNALDOE123]

221 is the hp number!!! No 200

[@alfontana6242]

This 2022 Ford Escape PHEV is not available in all wheel drive. The Toyota RAV 4 Prime comes standard with all wheel drive, longer electric range as well. Why Ford did not make it all wheel drive turned off many prospective buyers.

[@jamest7339]

Awd is not necessary. I traded in with a rav 4 awd. Fwd even better in performance

[@nickdfoxy]

The extra weight associated with the AWD makes the hybrid MPG worse on the RAV4 Prime. Also, it's about $3,000-4,000 more expensive up front. I've owned my Escape PHEV for about 4 months now, and have had no driving circumstance where I wish I had AWD.

[@MissyYoko]

@@alfontana6242 who cares? I drove a 1984 Z28 Camaro for 13 years. Rear wheel drive only. You new people can’t drive worth poop.

[@StephenAgneta]

Yellow sneakers. Bold...

[@fosbury68]

No spare tire?

[@joetrombatore5704]

👍👍👍👏👏👏 thanks

[@car6737]

The flimsy boot cover gives no noise insulation and the excuse of insulation around the boot battery is very poor, lots of bare metal showing.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Well it IS a Ford and not a Lincoln.

[@miltonhayek2494]

So what's the deal. Ford just stopped taking orders on this.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Likely their production capacity for the 2022 model year is sold out.

[@acche-rc]

I prefer the Santa Fe