Ford Escape 2021 review

[@Rally4Life1982]

When you consider that the CX5 only has rear air vents when you get a Maxx Sport. At 41k driveaway it makes entry level Escape seem quite fine. Everyone knows the base model Mazda is like 38k and has steel wheels, 40kw less power, less torque, no rear air vents and has a smaller boot. Now it all comes into focus (no pun intended). Direct steering is a win in my books. At least it doesn't feel like your driving a bus.

[@auPython]

I have ordered my Vignale FWD, as it demolishes the similarly priced Mazda CX-5 GT Turbo for on board tech and features. Also the CX-5 requires servicing every 10,000kms, the Escape is every 15,000kms.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Do you know if the LEDs have active shadowing? The CX-5 does, as well as cooled seats. I like how the escape is a lighter despite being bigger new model. Very Mazda!

[@auPython]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 The Vignale comes standard with "LED quad projector dynamic bending with auto leveling and glare free function", this feature is available as part of an extra cost package on the other grades. The Escape doesn't have ventilated seats, but neither does the leather seats in my current car. I have little problem in sub-tropical Brisbane. I just park the car so the front seats don't face the Sun. I can thoroughly recommend that you go to the Ford website and download the Escape e-brochure in pdf format, it is very informative. It includes a comprehensive list of features, for all grades on the specifications page. This information is what convinced me to purchase the Escape Vignale.

[@madhardcorenick]

@To the point. How So? I've got a falcon with nearly 500,000km chilling in my garage right now.

[@auPython]

@To the point. I have had a perfectly reliable Ford Kuga for six years, not a single recall and not a single fault has developed in that time. But truthfully every brand can have problems in individual vehicles. Some even have design flaws not realized until the vehicle is on sale. You simply need to do your homework on a specific vehicle model if you are interested in purchasing.

[@BomberFletch31]

@To the point. I own a 2016 Mondeo Titanium Ecoboost. Four and a half years on from the day I drove it off the showroom floor, I've not had any mechanical or electrical gremlins.

[@analysethis6061]

Fantastic review, Richard. After seeing your review, I test drove the car and was surprised with what was on offer. The Vignale looks beautiful, the engine is more powerful than any mid size suv in the segment, paired with 8 speed automatic transmission its more fuel efficient and more spacious than a Cx5 and Skoda Karoq. Now thats value for money. Our test car showed 7.1 ltr in eco mode thats for fuel efficiency . The car is not that tall which makes it easier to get in and get out. I have shortlisted the car in the top 3 cars as I am looking to buy a mid size Suv. One more thing which is most appealing is the cost of ownership which is $299 per service at 15000 km whichis simply superb. What a welcome surprise! Keep up the good work Richard.

[@auPython]

I have owned my Vignale for nearly two years now, and it has been excellent, I can highly recommend it. I have only one small complaint. Even after Ford changed them, the front windscreen wipers don't properly clear the driver's side of the windscreen, when the driver's side wiper blade retreats. I suggest getting a test drive in the rain, it is not a significant problem and wouldn't be surprised if it is just my car. Shouldn't be a deal breaker, it is only a very minor nuisance and the only complaint I have about the Vignale after two years of ownership.

[@analysethis6061]

@@auPython I think its a fantastic car , highly under rated. I might as well buy it.

[@auPython]

@@analysethis6061 I can wholeheartedly recommend the Escape, I am completely satisfied with my Vignale.

[@analysethis6061]

@@auPython Just bought one. Awaiting delivery before the month end. Just wondering if i need mud flaps and whether I should get ceramic coating done on the new vehicle? Would like toknow your thoughts on this.

[@auPython]

@@analysethis6061 I didn't put a ceramic coating on my Vignale, but I would never say don't do it, it is purely your choice. As for mud flaps, I do suffer a little bit of sprayed muck behind the wheels, so I would say they would be a good idea.

[@dapostusa]

My employer provides me with one of these to use, but I have found a few problems: 1. I'm 6 foot two and have to duck to avoid hitting my head on the open hatch. LOOK OUT! 2. I live in the great white north. When Its cold and icy I start the car first to get it warming, the exit it to clean snow and ice off the glass. Come to find out it will automatically lock the drivers door while I am doing this! Make sure you unlock the other door when you exit the car while it is running or you might get locked out. 3. Getting the seat belt latched is a major dexterity challenge when wearing a coat. 4. The sound system does not have a cd (probably an option) but neither has an aux jack and won't accept a standard usb memory stick with mp3s programmed on it! Useless to use a phone while driving to choose your music.

[@alexi21san]

On the vignale you can turn on the aircon from anywhere so when you get to the car the seats are cool .No need for ventilated seats .

[@robocopvn]

Always love to watch video with sense of humor at the core. And this is definitely the better one of those!

[@ItsAleqo]

Great review man, genuinely good.

[@bergsonmanik]

Always unique from Richard.... 👍👍

[@drivingparadox]

Thanks for another fun video Richard. Great looking vehicle, particularly the back end. I had an Escape for five years back in 2006. This might be the right change point from our MC Mondeo Titanium.

[@teberer3246]

I have been driving a wagon titanium Mondeo, great car, the Vignale is a good replacement next year, this is one of the better reviews for the Escape, thanks Richard.

[@auPython]

My Lucid Red Vignale is being delivered tomorrow afternoon.

[@analysethis6061]

@@auPython fantastic. Test drove the vehicle, mighty impressed.

[@jimpeterson8884]

I purchased a new 2021 Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in Hybrid) in Oct. of 2021. It has 14000 miles on it. I now stalls in the middle of traffic while in EV mode. It's happened 3 times. Once while my wife was driving in the middle of an intersection (blocking traffic, horns honking, etc.). There is a recall for this exact failure on the same year, model, and engine as my vehicle, but they say I don't qualify. The recall code is 21S48. I believe it’s a high cost fix for them, so they're not issuing the recall as they should (e.g. have these vehicles proactively called in for testing and diagnosis before the failure happens). Anyway, I have to wait 3 weeks for a dealership mechanic to even look at it and I have a long drive I must make in less than a week. Needless to say I'm very disappointed in Ford’s quality and support. I'm an electrical engineer (for 35 years), I design high-reliability products and I'm very disappointed in the quality of Ford engineering that missed this breakdown in safe operation. Maybe they're not ready for EV yet. Maybe they need to invest in Hi-Rel design training for their engineers. All I know is I spent $45,000 for a malfunctioning and dangerous Ford vehicle. I’ve only owned it for 18 months, it only has 14,000 miles on it and it feels like a lemon. I should have purchased the Toyota RAV4 Plugin Hybrid! Sorry for the ranting, but I feel indignant and frustrated by this.

[@lynnm.9243]

I picked up a brand new Ford Escape 2021 on 4/26/21. Two weeks after I picked it up, the check engine light came on and I could no longer drive the car in reverse. I could go forward if I wanted to, but silly me, I thought I was going to have a car that could do both. Took it to the dealership, but by the time they saw the car, the check engine light went out and it could go in reverse so they could not fix what they could not see. Today once again the check engine light came on and once again, the car would not go in reverse. Another trip to the dealer and a wasted five hours (getting a ride home took up the majority of that time) of my time before they determined that a part needed to be over-nighted. So here I sit at home waiting for an overnight part delivery. I do not have a vehicle to get to work tomorrow and who knows when I will have transportation again. I do, however, have a really nice lease payment to make, so there is that. Don't buy a Ford because getting in touch with them to file a complaint is not easy. Thank God this is a two year lease. I will find another brand the next time to lease.

[@howardwall8743]

Errr, that's what a warranty is for. There's not a single thing in the world that's 100% reliable, especially when it's mass produced...

[@moppet1214]

My parents have this - they love it! I'm getting the puma though and I'm super excited, it's such a cutie 💓

[@buddhike_wijayathilake]

Another excellent review. Not boring as most others.

[@maxmaj2004]

Quite enjoyable video, with enough info, thanks mate.

[@Abhinav-fs7rp]

Richard is the best car reviewer in Australia !

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Thx for the video. Regarding the direct steering I see it as a must win in any car I buy. Actually if steering was not direct it would be a turn off for me. I sold my Toyota because it’s steering is loose and it drives like a boat… tried Prado , Camry and Corrola and hated them. Yaris was the only one with better steering.

[@the.vinodd]

You're like my best friend...cheeky n funny... and I come back to see you again and again

[@carmellomodaffari2025]

thanks for this video always enjoy to watch, always make me laugh your a great review and the best .

[@marciloni12]

I love that Red Steeching!!😁💓

[@geokandas]

Different and excellent review! Greetings from Greece!!

[@ravingmad765]

Yeah, good luck getting a 2ltr turbo in a base model less than 30k

[@stevekinney7423]

Informative, interesting and entertaining review. Many thanks.

[@stephenbeness2309]

Great review with awesome commentary

[@peacefighter3424]

Great review ☺️ . Thanks bro

[@johnhowitt22]

I come for the car reviews but stay for the magic tricks.

[@wildpixel8302]

What’s the the 20” rim option when you’re on the website looking at the top of the range? How different do they look to the normal ones?

[@AdrianLParker]

@9:04 Sport mode makes the shifts quicker? Surely you have that backwards? You short shift for fuel economy, you late shift performance.

[@alexanderprom509]

I get a blippi vibe from this guy.

[@crashtestcal6484]

Designed in Germany and made in Spain and USA I believe.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Over 100 kW/t well done Ford. Finally a soccer mum van that isn't a hopeless speed hump :)

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

I suspect it will handle very well too

[@madhardcorenick]

Finally an SUV that isn't a boring whitgoods.

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

A raised Focus that’s a bit more premium sounds like a winner!

[@alexi21san]

I drove the car and I was very impressed with the performance.I have also owned a 302 kw fpv .It’s definitely surprised me and I would buy it for performance alone over rivals .

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@alexi21san Fabulous! Now the challenge is to get the the rest of the braindead SUV Fat Breeder Brigade along for the ride 🙄

[@2468yu]

Nice and handsome looking suv

[@boomafoo9]

Why do these look so much better than North America version

[@awesomexistence]

Looks the same as my North American 21 Escape with exception to drive side interior.

[@650thunderbird]

Good review.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

If you test the PHEV can you please not do what you did with the XC60 T8? Actually use the charging this time!

[@Donster888]

Very good review mate, bit disappointing that we are not getting the hybrid version. Which would be comparable to RAV4 Hybrid.

[@ianr5322]

We do now in Australia.

[@lrx54]

White, silver, gray, red, black. Same thing, every car out there. Who decides on these boring colors? There are so many beautiful metallic colors out there. Come on GUYS, hire a girl for the interior color and materials. I’m about to purchase my 4th white / camel interior. 🤮

[@snssvnsjensen5787]

Mate can you do a review on LDV D 90

[@danielrenault]

Did you re-upload?

[@crashtestcal6484]

Gosh you’re a dag. Lol. Awesome review. I’m getting one.

[@Moonitot]

0:24 😂😂 Amazing review

[@brendanfeldwick6493]

Is the transmission DCT, or your standard slushbox?

[@351tgv]

torque converter automatic.

[@analysethis6061]

Its a standard 8 speed automatic minus torque converter which makes iteven better.

[@Peter-ev2kr]

Ford seems to think it's a premium brand.

[@sjb2471]

Their product is certainly becoming more premium, just the image in this country has to catch up. This has all the premium features and engineering of many so-called “premium” marques; objectively, what’s the difference?

[@marksweet8740]

Your a funny bugger sometimes, good video but Ford are so far behind most main stream rivals with over priced vehicles that are pretty substandard in areas that they should not be, Chinese rivals will be the next to overtake them in a lot of areas. Here in Australia Ford in is becoming increasingly irrelevent just like GMH.

[@howardwall8743]

Driven one then, have we? Nothing on the market to touch it, especially for perfomance. Perhaps a 'cheap' wet flannel is more suited to your needs. Chinese? hahaha...

[@marksweet8740]

@@howardwall8743 you are sooo clever.

[@howardwall8743]

@@marksweet8740 Someone has to be, as you're clearly not...

[@marksweet8740]

@@howardwall8743 Thankyou Sweetie💞

[@johnschroeder2046]

Berry: Berry: expensive: most will want the engine: What! no: actual Berry: measures: disappointing: I suppose the rope trick will have to do : Are you going to a review of Entry level: model: in the future;?

[@mitch4527]

The Escape for the US market isn’t as nice as this car.

[@awesomexistence]

Beg to differ with your opinion. I have a 21 Escape Titanium 2ltr with the technology package.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ it 🏁⭐️

[@det.luvsrobocopdoublearon1584]

You're talking like a detective.

[@Rawkus919]

Great video. Too bad Ford will expire before the warranty.

[@wavavoom]

Can't disagree but ouch

[@Rawkus919]

@@wavavoom well if they can sell 10,000 a year, or at least one for every 3rd Ranger, they should last a little while. Maybe that could be a deal, buy a Wildtrack and get an Escape half price.

[@madhardcorenick]

As long as ford can market the escape. I can see it being a great competitor. Ford really need to put more effort into their other cars other than the Ranger.

[@kushal3112]

You look like Nicolas cage. Good review though ☺

[@binishpoudel1990]

Fule economy is my thing

[@10tenman10]

Pretty nice vehicle.

[@peruprofundodance]

ATW

[@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra]

imo Ford's interiors are a little too.. "Out-going" Hyundai.

[@nataliefordette1391]

Dude you're funny, thanks for your quirky entertainment👍

[@waltergomez9286]

Interactivo ✌🏾

[@andrewmclay1839]

This looks like it melted. What is with ford and their bulbous and droopy looking designs. This is why they don't sell well.

[@SonicView09]

Tooo much

[@mogamete9169]

Keep it simple mate.you are trying too hard to be funny

[@raymondmccarthy6244]

dreadful

[@seboc1]

Ale pajac

[@nazaub5277]

I will never buy a ford again, only had it for 7 years but it's breaking down like a 20year old car👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@PaulP580]

Karma 👍