BIG CHANGES! -- Buy the 2023 Ford Escape ST-Line over the Bronco Sport??

[@johncaranci1505]

I got one of these ST line selects new in April. It has the upgraded tech pack, the 250hp engine, and the B&O sound system. Absolutely love everything about it

[@ststevenson_21]

I have an ST-Line Select in Vapor Blue Metallic. Wow is it amazing. It drives nice, and (in my opinion) it looks cool.

[@lanemorrow7417]

Agreed. We just picked up a pearl white ST Select and am pretty happy with it. The only thing that I would've liked better is if it was $38k not $41k

[@deidrepaez5263]

Drove the European version of this in Italy and it was bad ass! It’s called the Kuga 6 speed manual! Drove great and kicked ass!

[@jsfbay1]

I never thought I would be hoping something had a 2 L turbo charged engine in it, but in today's market where small three cylinder engines are becoming more common, this 2 L sounds like the one to get!

[@philricci2012]

2.0 litre is the new big block. 😅

[@jsfbay1]

@@philricci2012 LOL!!

[@jsfbay1]

@@philricci2012 ROTFLMAO!!!! What has the automotive world come to? 🙂

[@lanemorrow7417]

​@jsfbay1 it's been Bidened

[@OscarZheng50]

just wait, the 1.5 liter 3 cylinder will be the new big block in 10 year's time 😂

[@jarettecrookedhand5474]

I love how you guys explained you're brothers, when i first started watching you guys, i couldn't tell if you guys were 2 separate people or the same person lol

[@SourSpace]

I managed to get an ST line elite and it comes with everything possible. I absolutely love the car

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

Price seems to have already been adjusted. These were coming in at $42-$45k for the upper trims when they first came out! I guess Ford decided that they wanted to actually SELL a few of these! Much easier to consider now, at this price point.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review as always, as someone who owns a 2017 Ford Escape SE with the 200A Equipment Package, the amount of tech present here is crazy!😸

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

I do drive a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black for a little bit over a year. I do liked the 2023 which is pretty sweet. It did took me a couple of weeks in getting used to my vehicle. I really liked it when it is black.

[@allanzylbert1306]

Issue for me is the Bronco Sport is so much cooler looking.

[@trenton737]

The Bronco Sport is ugly

[@allanzylbert1306]

@trenton737 No its not but thanks for your opinion. I'm sure it's excellent sales mean little

[@trenton737]

​@@allanzylbert1306Escape has been outselling the Bronco Sport tho lol.

[@allanzylbert1306]

@trenton737 That's really strange. According to Ford, that's not the case. 1st Quarter 2023 Escape sales is 21k down from 1st Quarter 2022 at almost 40k. That is a 47% drop and is always a great measure to show how people feel about it, not very positive. The Bronco Sport 1st Quarter 2023 sales is just about 30k, and thats a 3% increase over the same 1st quarter in 2022. Facts Matter LOL Oops 😬 🤭 🤣 😂 😃

[@trenton737]

@@allanzylbert1306 Yeah, there was a software issue at the KY plant earlier this year causing a delay on Escape production, but Ford Authority has posted total ytd sales (including 2nd quarter) and Escape now outsells the Bronco Sport again.

[@jonpvrgz]

Hey Guys.. love what you do.. The content quality is really amazing. However I wish you guys had an updated link which we could look into. Just to see the cars with lowest internal cabin noise. Smile level reading. Comfort level. Audio quality. All those. So we could sort it accordingly to price. I understand there could be a whole lot of cars. But at least recently updated would be really good. As in 2022- 2023 would also work 😊.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! Most vehicles sound level readings are now available at www.carconfections.com. Smile ratings are also included 👍

[@jonpvrgz]

@@CarConfections Hey 👋. Thank you so much for responding. I saw the link and it does really help. The only issue with the link is that it's separate for each category of vehicles and not the whole list. It would be really helpful if we had the whole list and a filter for sorting according to average price( Example: cars above 30 K). Also your opinion does matter by including Slam dunk and Airball review. It's just a suggestion. You guys still do an amazing job. 😊

[@jsfbay1]

Regarding legroom figures, I have heard that Ford measures differently, to put it politely. I think that total legroom is probably the best number to use, like what Alex on autos does. Theoretically that way they can't cheat on the one measurement because it would reflect on the next measurement.

[@philipmurray9796]

I like how they redesigned the air intake in order to move the battery forward more and gain better access.

[@romemancer7905]

We got our new SUV from the local Mitsubishi Dealer ...Wonderfull helpfull friendly staff...Unlike the staff at the Ford dealer across the road who couldnt care less...Up yours Mr Ford...Melbourne.. Australia...Refused to service my low miles show room condition Tickford Ghia...Sevice manager said we dont work on old cars...What goes around comes around Ford service centre Arseholes...

[@centauri0]

I'm putting my order in next month for the 2024 PHEV. Since I can't get a stupid Rav 4 Prime I'm sticking with the Ford. My current 2013 C-MAX phev is going to be a hand me down car and still runs great.

[@user-wn1xp5mg3p]

Worst decision ever 😂 ford engine just had a recall for the phev these things are money pits stick with the toyota

[@chezzyperson3339]

Consider the Sportage or Tucson PHEV too

[@centauri0]

@@chezzyperson3339 Four major issues with the Korean made suvs, number one reliability, I just keep hearing nightmares on the quality. Their turbocharged engines and transmissions are just not reliable. Number two, car insurance is extremely high on them, number three the dealer markups are insane, and the very last annoyance for me would be the lack of wireless Android auto. I wouldn't have these issues on the Ford.

[@centauri0]

@@user-wn1xp5mg3p Like I said you just can't get a Toyota, It's impossible and there's more issues with the Korean SUVs. At least Ford finds their problems and fixes them quickly

[@padib2023]

That is beautiful!! Keep it guys❤

[@gewww24]

Yooo! This is the first vid where i saw a tier 4 on the acceleration!! Niice! 👏🏽

[@CarConfections]

It's pretty quick for the segment with the optional 2.0T!

[@nickabbatiello828]

Fabulous review of the 2023 Ford Escape!!! Great job guys!!!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! 👍

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Now my SUV to buy!

[@delreytamayo6283]

Would you guys do a video of the ST line Select hybrid, please 🙏

[@christianbryant5617]

It annoys me so much that a lot of cars nowadays don’t have consistent interior door inlays.. there’s trim up front but where is the trim for the back? Ughhhh.. makes the back look so bare

[@hoodman420]

Mine is like shown but has the carbon fiber in the back too.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@hoodman420 I bet it looks sick then.. and it’s Ford too. Ford is better than that because they engineer the quality stuff. Hope this was just a phase

[@mannythegoodguy]

Beautiful car. Nice updates but the shifter is missing. Instead it is dial transmission selector. A big No No. very sad.

[@luisparra5550]

Excelentes comentarios! un saludo desde Colombia

[@scottdavis9318]

I have a 22 Bronco sport and I think the 23 escape looks better. What do you guys think? I would trade it for a Maverick if it was even up .

[@darriontunstall3708]

It looks pretty good

[@Jaysa11]

Hi guys, Any plans to get a 0-60 device ?

[@DanielEnochs]

My favorite rims on a escape!

[@markchavez2011]

That is such a weird spot for the volume knob!

[@oldshowfanatic77]

Yeah. That's some pretty bad ergonomics.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work fellas

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, will do!

[@jeffmorse645]

The interior sound level might have been lower with the standard 18" tires and wheels.

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Ford Escape 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder 8-Speed Automatic AWD ST-Line!

[@BluegrassElevators]

Great video Drew and Mason!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much

[@lonestartex1]

Thanks, would be nice to include fuel octane requirements.

[@CarConfections]

Regular fuel for all engines 👍

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

I do drive a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. I have it since mid March 2022.

[@Side_eye_emoji]

Is it reliable??

[@trenton737]

Yes

[@user-wn1xp5mg3p]

​@@trenton737 no

[@poprdog]

@@user-wn1xp5mg3p the duality of arm chair generals who can't afford cars

[@eileenmcmahon2373]

I wish they had a website where I could get answers to my questions about vehicles..

[@user-pv4mc8xv3u]

Wow that was nuts I just started talking about getting a new car

[@eileenmcmahon2373]

Love the st lines. Why are not the screens considered blocking the vision n vehicle. Some states consider some screen like in a gps as blocking vision. And you can't have them on windows.

[@prissy134]

I have a 2017 Ford escape se 2.0 Motor fwd black color an cloth seats with tint on a!l window an running Michelin tires .just wish sound system was b/o system ,we love it bought used with 21,000 miles ,fleet vehicle.

[@1976axerhand]

Hopefully they fixed the cylinder head problem on the 4 cylinder Ecoboost engines.... Too soon

[@ALEX173446]

They fixed the problem in 2020 and it actually wasn't with the cylinder head it was the block itself ford redesigned the first in 2015 going from a closed deck block to a open deck block for more cooling to try and get more power out of it. They wanted to cool i between the cylinders so they cut slits in between the cylinders with didn't give the head gasket anything to seal against and also caused cylinders 2 and 3 to crack also which was the failure point. In 2020 ford redesigned the block again they kept the open deck cooling but instead of the slits they cross drilled a pin hole in between the cylinders hence giving the head gasket more surface area to seal to. 2020 plus engines don't have coolant intrusion problem.

[@jsfbay1]

This is certainly not unique to Ford, but can auto makers make an interior any more drab than this?

[@ryandyson5398]

So they give you the right power plants but do away with physical buttons so when a fuzz blows you got nutta

[@boris.c1786]

How about try fitting box of donuts 🍩 in the arm rest

[@CarConfections]

We might! Although it would probably melt in this terrible heat we've been having lol

[@RetirementGoals1]

I’d look at the competition with the new recall on the 2.5L Hybrid and PHEV where the motor could fail and/or oil and fuel vapors could ignite catching the engine on fire. “Recall no.23V380000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.”

[@CRVgarage]

Ford should replace both bronco sport & escape with a longer bronco sport. BS is a looker but isn't as roomy inside. Hopefully Ford is listening.

[@atulyaop2803]

This is a nice spec. Keep up the good work.

[@Hntrd]

Of course you have leg room in the back if you move the front seat all the way up…

[@Carlover13469]

Would this be a good vehicle for traveling, because sometimes I like to take Road trips.

[@lanemorrow7417]

Do not buy the 3 cyl. Consider only the 2.0

[@eddi186]

JA der Ford ist gut und besser als. Wir wir nehmen den Ford 👍

[@tim3172]

The button at 9:48 is the most useless button I've ever seen. There is a vertical bar... just put the buttons in the vertical bar and save a tap.

[@hi_its_m3_284]

why can’t they just make an escape ST already

[@ericbliss6354]

I think I would go with the Kia Sportage SX Prestige hybrid for the same price. Better warranty, interior, rear legroom, and features. Not as much power but better fuel economy.

[@lanemorrow7417]

Good luck

[@ontarioman6301]

Do not like the transmission rotary button. Prefer the normal shifter

[@DMETS519]

I thought I would've hated it too but I got used to it real fast on my Explorer. It's no big deal.

[@cs1992]

Leave it to Ford to eliminate the physical HVAC controls.😂

[@Jcruzer70]

GM mid size pick ups also omitted physical buttons for HVAC

[@cs1992]

@@Jcruzer70 The Colorado& Canyon have physical HVAC controls just below their touchscreens. GM, in their infinite wisdom, eliminated the physical light switch. Although, having been in a Colorado (the on/off light switch is constantly displayed as a tiny circle icon on the touchscreen), it wasn't nearly as obtrusive as no physical HVAC buttons.

[@davids1816]

Am I wrong that this is bumpers, headlights, wheels, and LCD screed and nothing else?

[@markdecker9605]

I am I the only one who finds the Bronco Sport overpriced and highly overrated? I considered a new Ford Escape I considered a new broncosport I considered going upscale with the Lincoln Corsair. I wanted the 2.0 l EcoBoost with a factory tow package. Was it broncos sport If you plan on going off-roading and that's what you want then go for it. You're paying a lot of extra money for off-road suspension, off-road tires, that transmission with true 4WD capability and off road tires kills the fuel economy. To get the 2 l EcoBoost in the bronco sport You're looking at the Badlands passage or heritage package. You will pay low 40s to mid 40's price range. Interestingly the tow rating of Bronco Sport is 2200 lbs max with 2.0L . The fuel economy is 26 MPG with 2.0L. A completely fully loaded Escape is cheaper with 2.0L engine. Low 40's at most. Can be had with 2.0L engine from about $37,000 with ST select trim. Fuel economy is 31 MPG with 2.0L EcoBoost. Factory tow package you can tow 3,500 lb. The Lincoln Corsair is upscale obviously. It starts in the high 30's. It can be had with factory tow package. You can towl a max of 3,000 lb. The only economy is 30 MPG FWD. 28 MPG AWD. Price was not my limiting factor. I just recently bought a new 2024 Lincoln Corsair with factory tow package. It is a unicorn to find a Corsair with factory tow package unless you specifically special order. And, there it sat! Corsair Reserve, collection 2 package, no panaramic roof, factory tow package. IMO the $scape is highly underrated. Everyone wants the Bronco sport for the cool factor and unimpressive to me.

[@upyours6000]

Why!!!! Youre buying the wrong car!!!! Cx50

[@devin1229]

Lost me at no seat ventilation. It’s 100 degrees everywhere, Ford. Get it together.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

15:18 That looks like a compact spare tire, but is there room for a full sized spare tire? Sometimes the compact spare is resting on top of styrofoam spacers, but that was decades ago!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@terrytwo It did look like a shallow floor, that's why I asked the guys that saw it personally.

[@trenton737]

​@@mitchellbarnow1709my 2022 Escape wouldn't fit a fullsize. About 2 inches too shallow

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@trenton737 Thank you so much Trenton! I sure miss full sized spares. I was able to put one into the well of my 1996 Volvo 850 TLA, but that was the last time.

[@constructionbun3400]

Mason gained weight 😅 scary 😰

[@jeremysantaana859]

I love the new interior design of the Ford Escape 😍😍😍

[@davids1816]

Did Ford but direct and port injection on the 2.0 yet? The 2.3 has it and the v6 motors do.

[@NateTrynaMakeMoney]

sigh... American brands don't even need to try anymore. If they f up, the gov is gonna bail them out again. That's why they can just freely release all new shit boxes and focus on building trucks and that's it. Very boring tbh

[@speedandstyletony]

I disagree on the rims! I don't like the machined finish that has become so popular lately and this is one of the worst looking. The standard ST-line wheels look better BUT the top of the line ST-line wheels look the best, sadly only available on the ST-line Elite trim.

[@rodgerpetrick6502]

Bought a 2022 Honda crv and for the money and QUALITY IN WORKMANSHIP. Honda wins hands down. I have owned 3 previouse escapes and all of them had recalls, workmanship fails and overall poor quality

[@ontarioman6301]

CVT 😂

[@njnikusha]

Cheap plastic interior is painful to watch

[@trenton737]

The interior has as much plastic as the rest.

[@agak61]

It really is ;( I went to see one and I couldn’t believe how dark and stiff the interior is ;( but I think I will get one anyway.