Ford Escape Off-Road Misadventure & Review

[@Tomskii5]

All season tyres and a guy that doesn't even know if his wheel is straight like wtf is this review

[@DJMAZ514]

these guys are idiots

[@allthingsharbor]

Given the conditions, and those tires, I am surprised they drove as far as they did.

[@milehighac2738]

The Ford Escape 4WD works great in snow. I drove home from snowboarding in a blizzard. It took 5 hours to get home. I70 was closed. We had to take loveland pass as a detour. I passed by many stuck vehicles.

[@lindalee6199]

Was your tires winter or all season??

[@unvcht5046]

@@lindalee6199 all season. He’s my friend

[@trevjhowell]

I remember Lovelands pass in the snow. My intro to CO in 2014.

[@milehighac2738]

It was all season Firestone tires.

[@milehighac2738]

@@unvcht5046 who are you?

[@TFLcar]

We used the tires that come standard on the new car. That's why we call this real world testing.

[@AFRO_KEEN]

Lol

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Anyone unfortunately knows that on nearly all AWD vehicles, the standard tires are just terrible. When I bought my wife an AWD car, and she complained it was worse than her FWD car in the snow - I told her we needed to replace the tires. We did and now she loves the AWD car. IT makes all the difference.

[@theprfesssor]

My 2015 escape handled snow quite well last year with the all terrains Now I never went offroading like this ground isn't enough for my liking

[@jamesfranko5098]

This isn't real world test. Off road snow testing in the real world is done with off road tyres. You might as well test a ford focus with stock tyres.

[@transportationoic]

Why you were off-roading or out in deep snow with one of the crappiest all-season tires is beyond me.

[@hbic3]

That's NOT deep snow.

[@agm5148]

Going in deep snow with those all-season tires is stupid.

[@Thriving257]

that's a understatement lol

[@lxy0709]

+Nick Glenn ford did not give them winter tires for the snow test.......lol

[@love4lust7301]

Driving in snow with a Ford is stupid

[@John.D123]

That was a good one. I am a skier and its good to see what works and what wont when things get sketchy.

[@NathanDAdlen]

You must remember: we do these tests with the setup provided by the automaker. If Ford opts for reviewers to use snow tires (some automakers do) then we will happily attempt it again. Thanks for watching!

[@haradbl]

This is why I love your videos. Keep it up and don't get stuck.

[@gedisdiop]

Slap on a set of Blizzaks, and you're ready for the snow.

[@Basketballer43]

I got the Escape for rental to drive to the Outer Banks and got stuck in the sand there, this car is ABSOLUTELY NOT made for off-road -.- Luckily a stranger with a Lincoln Navigator came to pull us out. I still give this man props every day

[@rhydynamic8306]

Are you making this up? lol

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

Lincoln Navigator off-road? Are you smoking crack?

[@Ovrful]

I like these videos, but you should do separate test for all season tires and test for winter tires.

[@boostseason]

I like the somewhat dramatic music during the close call with the ditch haha

[@DancinRandy54]

roman and nathan this was my favorite video from tflcar!! it was great and so real!!!! great job! and if u needed a tow truck how would it get up the trail???

[@dillk71]

Fair enough. Love your videos guys, you have the best job in the world. Keep reviewing, and I'll keep watching.

[@michaelconrad3]

Yes, Good winter tires like Blizzaks are a very good improvement over normal summer or all-season tires. Nothing is more important than snow driving practice. Know how your car handles and take it easy when driving in the snow.

[@JazzyCupcake]

omg thank you soo much for this video. Not only was it informative but entertaining. I have been debating between purchasing a crossover or a small SUV and this most definitely gave me some insight on the aspects I was questioning. Great job guys!

[@bojanzivkovic387]

I was searching for off road review for this vehicle from you guys for months. You even took mini cooper off road (which was a joke and test lasted until the first stone was placed in front of it) and now, finally you get Escape off road in the winter in ALL SEASON TIRES :-(. It should be only fair to repeat the test with proper winter tires on it, or do another off road when there's no snow. PLEASE, in the name of all of us that really like Escape but can't find any real off road review!

[@Dankcatvacs]

damn that escape did damn good , more videos like this!!!

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Those ContiProContact Tires are terrible on snow. Ford Escape's AWD system maybe good, but the tires should feature either winter tires or Continental DWS tires. I doubt that DWS or LX20 tires would fit these rims.

[@00000anand]

wow - the mountains are beautiful!

[@2424Goldie]

Nice job guys! Would never see this anywhere which is good for you guys!

[@TheOzthewiz]

Yeah! Was a fun video!

[@TFLcar]

The CR-V is mostly front wheel drive. Not great off-road but OK in the snow. And yes many people in Colorado switch to snow tires in the winter but we feel most people in places like Chicago and New York stick with the tires that come on the car.

[@fgeiger41]

Great vid. Keep pushing the boundaries. You never know what an owner may PERCEIVE that their vehicle is suppose to do!

[@JimmytheBankerTireGuy]

and also the ability to turn off traction control, which can help you rock the car when stuck like you were

[@sebibarberena]

I was hoping for a review when it was dry, but this is still very helpful. I drive on a lot of muddy roads do ill just put some off road tires on it. Thanks guys!!

[@TheOzthewiz]

Snow tires will do just fine!

[@chrislucy1589]

I like watching you guys, you know how to turn a otherwise boring car review of a boring car, into something fun and entertaining. Excellente homies

[@Stere0guy]

Great vid guys! I wish you had the 2014 Subaru Forester that day as well to try it in the snow up that hill. I am curious to see how the Subaru's four wheel drive system compares to the Fords. Hope you get the Forester before the snow disappears this March.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Yes! And use the SAME tires on the Subaru. I used to be a Subaru fan-boy until I leased a '94 Legacy "L" , with FWD ONLY (yes they made it as a price leader ) in WAGON trim. I leased it in Summer, in Minnesota. When Winter came, that vehicle was a TOTAL NIGHTMARE! I couldn't even make it up a 5% incline when the snow hit! I blame myself for being STUPID and NOT realizing that I had a FWD STATION WAGON, designed to have a 50/50 weight distribution for a 4-wheel drive set-up! That vehicle SHOULD NOT have been sold anywhere but Florida or California, least of all in the SNOW BELT states! Otherwise, it was a GREAT 3-season vehicle!

[@cXcon7]

you guys are awesome. what trails in boulder do you use?

[@akaluptosae]

Guys you have to test the Escape with winter tyres , to kick some ass over here

[@WannabeGearHead]

yes I am in the market for a new car, and have loooked at the Legacy and Forester the 2014 forester is amazing! but i'm just not sure yet

[@niuhuskieguy]

I do have one and love it, but I do know people buy different cars for all kinds of reasons. I had considered an Altima if I wanted FWD, but I found I really wanted to keep AWD after having owned an 2007 Legacy as well. If you want AWD in a sedan, you don't have many options, especially for under 25k, but if you consider SUV's/CUV's, you have a few more. Just go with what your gut is telling you to go with.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Funny watching these old videos and seeing how you’ve grown …😬and how your production values have improved.

[@Tigerfire75]

Maybe you need actual snow tires?

[@robertrichardson9953]

Ford didn't supply winter tires. The vehicle is tested as they're sold

[@patw9175]

@@robertrichardson9953 Which is completely fair for 95% of the reviews they do. However, they say that they test as people drive them as well. People driving down dirt roads with 3 inches of powder on top of hardpack and dirt probably won't be on all seasons. I can't blame them for not changing tires on cars the review though, that would get expensive!

[@Cuseball121]

Those Continental tires are meant for comfort. Not offroading or deep snow traction.

[@bcooperca]

Perfect! These are the reviews which will give us the real deal. Good job on reviewing with the all season factory tires .... it gave us a good idea of what we can do and what we can not do with these tires .... Ford should watch this review and change the tire name in summer/fall tires. I do believe that these tires supposed to do a better job. Keep it real! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@austinsnow5964]

Put some winter tires on it and do another review on snow.

[@niuhuskieguy]

The Legacy and Forester are great choices. What else do you have on your shopping list?

[@lukesamconnorvideos]

You guys should do this test in the summer (that way you don't need the snow tires).

[@pongpongpiano504]

If worse come to worse , tire pressure usually has to be dropped to really low to gain that traction before calling tow truck.

[@ritarevell7195]

Thanks for the post. Great tutorial.

[@brihamlin1]

My rwd G35 with Blizzak snow tires would have handled that road better. Spot on with your comment that the problem is the tires...snow tires make a HUGE difference on snow and ice. Good stuff.

[@StreetersGarage]

Great real life review. You wouldn't see this on Consumer Reports.

[@05Forenza]

This was a great video, and while nerve-wracking, was probably quite fun to shoot lol

[@FrostedCold]

Definitely needed some winter tires. Awesome review. I have been waiting for a good off road video on the Escape.

[@TheKjlongtine]

This is why I always carry a small come-a-long, sand and traction mats. If you were by yourself in this video you would be screwed.

[@SwPiotrek]

Very cool video! I like yours 0 to 62 videos.

[@W65B61S]

such a simple road and it made quite a dangerous situation! looks fun :)

[@bojanzivkovic387]

To add to previous comment, Ford Escape 2013 is by far the most sold vehicle in small SUV class, so large owner and potential owner community (including myself) would greatly appreciate FAIR off road test for this vehicle (personally, for me this is one of few remaining reasons for delaying the purchase since I frequently go deep woods hiking and canoeing which requires taking the vehicle of the paved surface)

[@Universal.G]

Do the last gen escape versus this new gen. That would be a great video :) BTW any update on the chevy Trax off road review?

[@HDmanzano1995]

I would love to see what it could have done with snow tires. You guys should do it over if you can :)

[@henry18hk]

What about the brand new 2013 Toyota Rav4? Can you guys do an off road review please?

[@danhellerjr]

I want them to drive this trail in a '13 Raptor. They'd be sipping on coffee and texting. lol

[@TheOzthewiz]

NO DOUBT! The "Raptor" WAS built for this, not so much with the Escape!

[@sun281jon]

Mother of god that car is HIDEOUS. It looks and functions like minivan without the convenience of a sliding door. Front looks like a fat kid's chubby cheeks. If you want to buy this car because you love the looks and so you can haul your family to school and the grocery, get a minivan. People like you are crowding out this segment, they used to have some really nice looking, versatile cars. Look at the old CR-V, RAV-4, and escape, they used to be SPORT-UTILITY vehicles, not jacked up minivans.

[@danno321s]

If you live were it snows, investing in snow tires (and wheels) will save you dollars in accidents possibly.

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

I would also like to see the new forester or crosstrek in these conditions.

[@Jashpal1011]

U both rock best reviews

[@kubeanie18]

but a explorer is a ford taurus underneath same issues

[@Mrblonde361249]

Roman "the beast" Mica glad to see y'all got the car out without damage or a tow truck! Haha

[@Aaron171553]

The Irony of the "Escape" getting stuck in the snow, haha!

[@narcisbaralija]

No stfu

[@ItchyFeetOz]

Roman, Nathan, did you guys ever take this vehicle to the mud pools on a less snow piled day to assess it's off road system? I may have missed the review, but I couldn't find it. Thanks.

[@tc1uscg]

Because ice tires are not a standard item much less option from most dealers in the lower 48. Alaska maybe, but even in Michigan, it's standard all season tires unless you buy a tricked out off road Jeep or Raptor (ford).

[@niuhuskieguy]

Comparing the Forester and Escape off road makes perfect sense. They compete in the same class and are likely cross shopped. They should also add in the RAV4 as well.

[@CAgunNut]

So true, even my buddy who has 2010, we go through stuff like this all the time here in canada with the right tires

[@TheOzthewiz]

Key words "right tires"!

[@bmwmsport11]

Id like to see a Escape Titanium with BF Goodrich Baja off-road tires. Btw speaking of offroading, could you guys take that Duramax MPG project truck to this trail? I'd like to see that go offroad! Great video! :)

[@FickleCA]

It's probably what they drove to the offroad test track when they tested the F150. Minimal ground clearance and all season tires do not work well for offroading as you easily demonstrated

[@RMSx3-hx3po]

Wow, the guy driving seemed hopeless in the beginning....

[@851995STARGATE]

For tires not meant for temps under 40 degrees (summer tires as I see them) it did well.

[@davidolson930]

I have an escape. It's all about the driver.. I've seen big trucks get stuck because the driver didn't know how to control it. Either way I will agree the stock tires are a little slick on ice and snow. I'd like to see it with different tires.

[@jabirbrown9953]

David Olson just got my wife this SUV and how is it

[@austinphelan6374]

Add the CX5 please! I think they have full-time AWD and it's 50 - 50 power distribution

[@aaronb1301]

My 17 Escape Titanium is getting a set of winter tires this coming winter. Even with awd, I get stuck on and struggle to stop on hills with the all season tires.

[@JohnK-uc4nd]

In your opinion would you say that the 2013 ford escape has a more advanced and better set up AWD than the new subaru with X-Mode?

[@outkast75]

Can you guys do that again in better conditions with the escape. Maybe you guys can compare it against the forester.

[@pk509]

Aptly titled. Great review and (mis)adventure. Thanks!

[@dillk71]

Hey Guys, I love your reviews but have to agree with Eduardo. Most of us here in the Great White North use winter tires. That being said, I know that a lot of people still stick with all seasons. By the way, just wondering if you noticed any difference in the new AWD system for the CR-V?

[@PWlangford1]

I've been in the same situation in a military iltis. Scary.

[@IAMRONIN]

I can't remember...have you guys ever done a real world review of the Dodge Journey AWD??? I'm curious as to how it performs compared to all these other AWD Crossovers. Good review in any case! The new Escape is nice although I still think it looks like a fancy oversized roller skate, lol!

[@jakestree]

Yes, winter tires are required. All seasons are not for cold and snow.

[@andycoin9998]

sport mode has got me out of those situations a couple of times

[@TheOzthewiz]

These guys didn't have a clue! LOL

[@evil03mustang08]

so you're saying... if you go off-road with all season tires, make sure you have more than 7.9" of ground clearance?

[@gthausde]

Nice review, can happen to everyone, but for just in case you should have taken some chains with u :P You know the ones you pull over the wheels? (dunno how u call em on english)

[@Richter.Belmont]

When keeping it real... goes wrong. Haha, awesome video guys! Keep it up!

[@taknachwile]

pleas guys, try new Forester in these conditions for comparison

[@WRX4moi]

yeah?? Geez, a good set of Blizzaks would have surely helped. Works great with my Forester

[@gagikusa]

Guys you are really good!!! keep up the good work, your videos are awesome!!!!!! I thing TFL is the best car channel in youTube

[@rockstar49858]

Winter tires or not, I didn't see the front wheels even spinning when he was trying to back out.

[@dchawk81]

The idea with winter tires is to not slide off the road like that in the first place.

[@BRollOffroad]

well they did spin a little bit but the idea is that they don't spin (read: slip).

[@danhellerjr]

We have a 2003 Escape XLT V6 with Cooper AT3 tires - I have went up a snow-covered mountain trail MUCH worse than this with no drama whatsoever. Almost too easily.

[@wmsantiagophotography]

Glad to see the two of you doing things I did as a teenager on some of those off roads around Boulder and near Estes Park. I am currently cross shopping the Escape with the X3, and Q5. Oh yeah, Ford says a lot of things, as we all know they are not all true, the Escape is not even made in America, it's just put together in the US.

[@TheOzthewiz]

The Escape(Kuga) is a "Global" vehicle that is assembled in Kentucky, USA! And, Ford NEVER claimed the Escape was an off-road vehicle!

[@tc1uscg]

Louis, I doubt the majority of people buying a car off the lot won't run down to Discount tire and slap snow tires on their car. Maybe people who live in snow capped Colorado but what about someone from St Louis heading out west and gets into a early or late snow storm? I drive around with A/T tires on my jeep 365 here in Michigan and only use them 2 months total (snow/mud/rock) for what they are REALLY for. This was a good example of standard car off the lot testing. Just saying.

[@rozchristopherson648]

I’m laughing !!!! Great video !!!! 😃👍

[@superstarr34]

seems to me that the older model escape made a much better off-roader, higher ground clearance too if i remember correctly

[@rtube275]

Thanks Roman and Nathan

[@ChiTownRuler023]

A bit off topic but is there a new Ford Excursions coming out or has it been discontinued?

[@marekostrowski850]

This test should be named "all-season tires in deep snow" because it's not Escape's fault that couldn't drive out. Even Wrangler with this tires could have a problem in that snow.

[@johnnyringo201]

I saw one at the dealership with MSRP of 39k and wasn't even a hybrid. For 39k there are lots of other choices to consider.

[@tc1uscg]

@ 2.42. I don't think they include a OSB in the Ford Escape. And I love how the first thing that's blamed is the "tires". I mean really? It's an Escape. It's not designed for trail use no more then a Jeep compass or patriot for that matter. If it had the right drive train, it should have been able to negotiate up to and past the point of going off the road. Not blaming the driver but you can only be as good as what your driving.

[@chewsir]

The tires failed, not the AWD system or driver. At 2:51-2:53 you can hear Nathan's muffled "Oh sh*t!, Oh Sh*t!. Thanks for the entertainment. guys. Thumbs up!

[@BalmyJESUS]

I'd Love to have this Job

[@fastfordman1965]

I take it you guys had traction control off? To my understanding it has a vector differential on both axles on the all wheel drive model and on the front axle of the front wheel drive model

[@Flaheat]

You guys are crazy. I love it.

[@evropakhan1137]

Winter tires would make a difference.