Review | 2017 Ford Escape | When Reviews Go Wrong

[@diydrivenGA]

this was the most depressed I've seen Geese in a review....

[@Christian-xc9bh]

We as car consumers deserve higher quality for the prices they ask.

[@nateavery2875]

That's true. He wasn't wrong about the pricing. That thing for 32 is an absolute rip off.

[@dearbulls]

Korean brands have come a long way now.

[@Flakey86]

I like how scott had to play good cop since you were so down on it.

[@swanblake]

GadgetsNGear hahahah was thinking the exact same. Role reversal

[@MusicXMoves]

thanks for being so honest (as always). mostly all the reviewers on KZbin tend to rave about how awesome every car is with only very brief negative about the car. I get it, they want the manufacturers support to continue to get cars to review. they are unfortunately not useful for car enthusiasts and car buyers sale.

[@chrispmoney]

crewguysimon2 at the end of the day I feel it's more about the consumer than the manufacturer. If they get all snooty cus the geese reviews something with brutal honesty they shouldn't get mad they should fix the issue

[@motopolak]

I'll be honest, it was difficult watching you be so uninterested in a car. But I think that's a good thing, because it really proves you to be a true car enthusiast; I especially loved the outro where you tested the guy's 2.0 to compare! The difference in interest and appreciation was night and day. That's why I absolutely love this channel, you show the good and the bad, with real emotions and real passion. As always, I appreciate the work you put into filming and editing all your content.

[@tigerlicks232]

Aleks Ulmer what’s with the mechanic? Did cat get his tongue..appears as he doesn’t wanna be there

[@shadmansudipto7287]

@@tigerlicks232 it's a good way to explain to the viewers that don't understand the basics, I assure you he's glad to be there.

[@discoverfloridatoday]

I agree. We have the 2.0 turbo in the family and it is a huge difference. Not to fancy or flashy but gets you on the freeway fast with the 250hp!!!

[@DeathMammoth91]

I personally loved the honesty when you were in the shop with Scott Turbowski. You both are 100% correct when explaining vehicles today, especially with the CUV market.

[@asifaslam1111]

Hallelujah. finally a reviewer who has balls to be a candid about how bad a vehicle is. Not sugar coating and being diplomatic. New found respect for you man. Made a fan out of me my man.

[@Davido50]

Better than a CRV or RAV4

[@darkglobestudio4791]

David Klimmek - The AWD version was a bit redeeming, but let's not get crazy...

[@DStroyerPA]

Savageturkeys at 12:02

[@michaelw2263]

Wow that was amazing

[@zolik3212]

the reviewer is a turkey..he depresses me..Lol...

[@Dirtyharry70585]

We need to send them a box of new panties. They sounds like little metroboys.

[@Salick27]

As an owner of a 2017 Escape I can say that this vehicle should only be purchased AWD/2.0 engine. It is a completely different experience in this set up for not much mileage penalty vs the 1.5. Also, I'm of the opinion that Ford artificially prices high and then offers large discounts so you feel like you got a deal. For example, the sticker of mine was $34,450 but the sale price was $28,400.

[@10tenman10]

Salick27 I agree. My daughter has the 2.0L titanium front wheel drive. Good acceleration, comfortable front seats. She likes it a lot. Fits into her garage. Handles well. Decent stereo.

[@FMC1239]

Not just Ford, every American automaker does this. I'm not sure why reviewers never consider this.

[@RobertTorres27]

+10tenman10 Serious question - why did she go with FWD on the 2.0L? I mean, torque steer on the 1.5L FWD is already prevalent, so I'd imagine it's even worse with the 2.0L's 275 lb-ft of torque. Also, why did she choose the Ford Escape over similar-sized and (subjectively) superior competitors, such as the CR-V and CX-5? Thanks in advance for a reply. Always curious to hear other people's thought process when it comes to cars.

[@10tenman10]

Robert Torres Ok I had a budget of $26,000 (paid $26,500 pre tax). Chose Ford because they offered $2,000 on a rusted 12 yr old Taurus (worth nothing) and $2,500 cash back (taxed--$2000 cash abd$500 if I financed, which I did for the minimum 3 payments). We drove the 2013 Rav 4 (didn't like the seats), CR-V (no negotiation), Mazda (no negotiation, more expensive). So far no problems. Good acceleration. Would probably buy the Honda CR-V if prices were competitive, presently. For me, I'm looking at the Lexus RX,maybe next year.

[@RobertTorres27]

***** Interesting! Good read. Thanks for your perspective!

[@davereiland9921]

$32,000? Fuck that without consent.

[@WRS_BillWill]

Savagegeese, I've watched so many of your reviews, some of which were on cars I didn't even care about, but you're so damn good at what you do I just enjoying watching your finished product. You and Turbowski do a great job. Keep it up man.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

At 8:50 I looked out my window thinking somebody was cutting their grass at 10 at night. And the waves at the end remind me of a 90's Nintendo sound.

[@harshinvora8829]

This review was savage!!. Definitely one of most underrated reviewer

[@edgurrr]

this fucking channel is so great. different, but in a pleasant manner

[@ajk7111]

really awesome reviews (all of em!!), i have watched quite a few from savagegeese and they are no BS, no marketing fluff, right to the point, detail oriented (which some of the other or most reviewers really lack). Hats off to you sir! keep up the great work!!

[@keithglynn9237]

I leased a 2016 escape titanium 2.0 awd and I loved it. It pulled a decent sized U Haul trailer 600 miles each way back and forth over long steep grades from NJ to MI and that little ute pulled a trailer that was probably heavier than it at an easy 70 mph with no issues whatsoever. Great power, nice ride, very good sound system, excellent HID headlights, tight steering, and reasonable comfort. (We were packed in with my daughter's college junk) I liked the vehicle so much, I bought another one, a 2018 and was very disappointed. Same exact vehicle, fully loaded titanium with leather and the tow package. You can feel how much junkier its made. I didnt realize it until we made the same trip to Ann Arbor. They ruined everything that was good...less power, too much shifting from the trans, crappy HID headlights that have fake high beams : a fixed bulb with an "eyelid" that retracts to expose more of the bulb for highbeam. They took the power amp out of the stereo system, the steering ratio is really lousy now : too much steering wheel turn. Even the motor for the electric tailgate is starting to strip the gears. What a shame. I'm glad I leased this one too. I turned in the previous one with 19,000 miles on it, immaculate condition. I should've kept it. I looked for another preowned 2016 but many have well over 100,000 miles so they can't be that bad.

[@mach1towarp983]

it makes sense what you're saying about the 1.5 L front wheel drive. plus, a lot of fords with the smaller engines get poor fuel economy because they're too heavy.

[@joshuatyler3858]

Love the addition of the car owners! I think it could bring your channel to the next level.

[@Poler777]

You would have liked the 2.0 liter engine better. That one is actually kinda fun, in an old school way. Unfortunately, the one that I rented (thanks Zipcar) was a 2.0 FWD (front wheels). The torque steer wasn't the biggest problem. It was that you could not get off the line without chirping the front tires. Stop sign in a quiet suburban street, chirping tires. Pulling out of a funeral,.. chirping tires. In the hood going to buy some drugs, chirping tires. Apparently, drug dealers REALLY don't like chirping tires. 😚

[@occamsrazor6613]

You have a great sense of humor. I really needed a good laugh. Thanks man!

[@swossek3563]

It comes with terrible cheap hard rubber tires. They need to be replaced with something softer.

[@dearbulls]

@@swossek3563 I replaced mine with Pirelli P zero, now the suspension becomes the weak point. cannot handle that grip in the corner.

[@morg4620]

You right. The hood don’t like that 😂😂😂

[@rkalla]

so damn refreshing, I enjoyed this more than I should probably just because it wasn't a pandering review that's actually a thinly-disguised sales pitch.

[@thethinkingstone9248]

Man I have that much more respect for you, and how honest you review vehicles. Please don't change.

[@angryrn]

Really appreciate your insights about the big picture. You don't pull any punches, and that really is refreshing. Keep doing what you're doing, I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@mjlamott]

Seriously the best reviews on KZbin.

[@chop2093]

Great reviews , awesome production values. Probably one of the most authentic reviewers I've seen. Love his reviews.

[@JCTiggs1]

DO NOT buy an Escape with the 1.5L engine. The 2.0L Twin-scroll EcoBoost engine is ONLY $1000 extra! I repeat, the 2.0L engine is only $1000 extra. It gives you +70 hp and more importantly, +100 lb-ft of torque. It's a steal and worth at least 3x that price. It doesn't matter if you don't have a lead foot. The 2.0L is MUCH better in terms of power, drivability and resale value and real world fuel economy is almost the same as the strained 1.5L. Get the 2.0L with 4WD. DONE.

[@timm285]

How’s the 2.5 l engine?

[@jamesmack3266]

As others point out the 2.0 AWD is really really good. I rented one and it may also have had a sport suspension, i don't know, but it had a great combo of ride and handling. Handling super neutral and keep it balanced up to the limit and beyond with throttle modulation. The 2.0 turbo was really fun. This was a small ute that handled better and was more fun than some hot hatches. I was interested in buying one until I found out reliability is abysmal, I think it would take the fun out of owning one.

[@JuniorFan08]

I have a FWD 2015 Fusion with the 2.0 and an AWD 2016 Escape with the 1.5 (or maybe 1.6). I know Ford changed the smaller engine but I don't remember what year. Anyway, the smaller engine in the Escape has plenty of power; I don't find it much different than the 2.0 in the Fusion. My chief complaint with both vehicles is the 6 speed automatic. The paddle shifters are absolutely useless. Put either in "S" and if you don't shift when the transmission thinks it should shift, it will shift automatically. The 2-3 shift in the Fusion is very slow, especially when cold and the shift from 4 down to 3 is very abrupt, feels like I am suddenly driving with a boat anchor attached. Both vehicles also down shift on hills with the slightest touch on the brakes, although the Fusion is more sensitive than the Escape. I can be doing 60, hit a down hill and they will shift to 4th gear and scream at 4000 rpm down the hill. Can't tell me that saves gas when every other automatic I've ever driven will more or less let the car coast at low rpm. Right now, the Fusion is averaging about 27 mpg overall (after 21000 miles) and the Escape is averaging about 28 which I consider is pretty good for an AWD. My last tank gave me 32 mpg. My '07 Mariner V6 that I traded for the Escape averaged 21.5 over all. Would I over look my transmission complaints and buy another Fusion or Escape, yes, because there are other features that Ford offers that other makers don't.

[@bobbybass7972]

I have a 5.0 v8 and I get 22 mpg hahaha

[@markm0000]

The MPG race is getting dragged down by the big guys. Honda has a bigger car with twice the engine getting double the gas mileage at the same price.

[@doctorferdinand1003]

My "inefficient" NA, Port Injected K24 saw 31 mpg through the winter with plenty of hard driving. I'm yet to hear of a DIT motor that doesn't have wildly inflated EPA numbers.

[@jonathonsmith7694]

Dave Rogers yup, my 2016 5.0 4x4 F150 does that, till I drop the hammer. lol

[@bobbybass7972]

Jona Smith: Ya once ya give it some, things start dropping rapidly haha

[@johnva7]

what people don't realize is that the engine doesn't matter anywhere near as much as the weight of the car when we are talking about fuel efficiency in modern cars

[@Natethegreat200c]

UPDATE: I’m sure I said something on this video before. but My moms 2017 Ford Escape had her engine replaced already (1.5). Second the transmission has a CVT feeling from 2-3 gear and it’s very annoying. Third this car is slow as shit and the steering wheel moves all over. Lastly. We have the 18’ rims and this car RIDES LIKE SHIT. TOTALLY SHIT. I was on a smooth freeway and felt bumps that WEREN’T THERE ! this car is too stiff. Oh and we get 22.6 miles per gallon, horrible. 31K$ I think And good job for being nice for the man of the other escape. It’s still the same car just faster. Still shitty.

[@BVBMCR55]

Nathaniel Rudolph I owned a 2016 Ford Escape 2.0 ecoboost titanium all wheel drive, I had engine issues where my rpms would drop suddenly and the whole car would shake, and I also experienced an issue from 2nd to 3rd, but mine wasn’t slamming into third, or it would jerk into gear if I slowed down and started accelerating again. I was under 50,000 miles when this started happening. My local dealer kept blowing off the issues I was having so I gave up and traded it in. I’m never buying a ford product again with ecoboost.

[@bigcrowfly]

Better off with a larger normally aspirated engine in real world driving because the tiny 1.5 engine forces drivers to use boost, killing mileage. Know several people with latest AWD Nissan Rogue (which does not have a Turbo or Direct injection like the Ford and Honda SUVs) and they regularly get 31 in mixed driving for whole tanks and just doing highway car computer shows 35-40 MPG.

[@10tenman10]

I like the term "character". I remember being fixed up with girl with "great personality".

[@micahstory]

This was hilarious! "Scott? What is it?" "It's an EcoBoost" "What does that even mean?"

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

I'm glad he kept it real. Manufacturers need to be called-out when they do stupid shit and then sell it at a ridiculous price. Too many reviewers seem like they are afraid to really drive home the bad decisions and design flaws in some of the newer vehicles -- and there's a lot.

[@myaccount__7269]

"this review isn't going to be too good". understatement of the year lol

[@joeyncsu]

That low string hum at the end of the shop talk with the criticism was actually a little ominous, glad you're honest with the reviews its better than just trying to make up some cozy BS about it being a good car.

[@damioncurrier290]

RIGHT!!!

[@haroldcarlson2775]

My 2017 Escape SE 1.5L 4WD gets 25mpg using 87 octane gas. I've owned mine for about 1 year and put 13k miles on it. I've been more than happy with it especially in the snow. It handles great and all of the tech works (I got the Sync 3 technology package). A couple negatives for me: 1. You can't permanently disable the start and stop. Mine isn't as touchy as the video but still, I hate having the press the button each time I drive it. 2. The plastic at the top of the center controls/radio is just cheap. I wish they used a different material. 3. On mine, when you want to accelerate a lot, there's a slight delay before the EcoBoost kicks in. But once it does, you can get on it. 4. I worry about all of the tech and if something ever goes wrong. I'm definitely investing in the extended warranty for that reason alone. 5. There is no release (on the key fob or dash) for the tailgate unless you get the powered lift gate. Even my old 2009 Ford Focus had a button to release the trunk. If I bought it again I do think I'd go with the 2.0L 4WD with the technology package, cold weather package and powered lift gate. They just didn't have that combination at the dealership when I was there and my daughter had wrecked our Focus, so we needed to get a car that day.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Sounds similar to our experience. Thanks to a wreck, we had to act fast. Picked up a 2017 1.5T AWD (I don't understand how they can call it 4WD). We did get the cold weather package, which is very nice. Even with the 1.5T, it feels better than the competition. I'm not sorry we didn't go with the 2.0T. The lack of a tailgate release is a bit odd, but you gotta lift it anyway. It drives like a dream. The HVAC is better thought out than any vehicle I've ever been in. Is it special? No. It looks like a RAV4, which looks liked a CRV, which looks like a Sorento, etc. If you're in the market for such a vehicle, should it be on your 'must drive' list? Yes.

[@gregblack8550]

The man says it’s junk then I bet it’s junk

[@razortip2819]

There a way to stop the auto stop by attaching something to the wiring if pulling a trailer don't remember all the details but see it on u tube

[@haroldcarlson2775]

@Liam S running just fine at just under 45k miles now.

[@zzanatos2001]

I'm glad you drove the AWD version at the end. I don't know why you even bothered to test the bare bones 1.5-liter front-wheel-drive version. One of the things I dislike about car reviewers is that many of them become jaded about cars. They get so used to driving top-of-the-line $100,000 performance machines, and they forget the fact that there are lots of college students, blue collar moms and dads with kids who need basic, reliable, all-weather, daily driver transportation that gets decent mileage and doesn't cost a fortune. Everyone seems to love to watch reviews of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Audi R8s, Nissan GTRs, etc. But how many people will ever get a chance to buy one, drive one - or even see one in person outside of a car show? What's worse is that some car reviewers aren't impressed with anything short of a $1,000,000 Ford GT. In my book - once someone becomes that desensitized, they need to take a long vacation from car reviews - or even consider a permanent change of occupation.

[@jordanbell4420]

There are plenty of affordable cars which work as reliable family cars, which are much better. Buy a Honda Accord, it'll be even more reliable, more fun, and you'll be fine in the winter time if you put winter tyres on.

[@zzgeorgezdane8559]

Bare bones model doesnt come w 1.5l

[@sissymurphy9620]

I have a 2017 escape titanium model with a 2.0 ecoboost and love it .paid just under 26 thousand and already own an explorer v8 and a explorer sport trac .The escape is so much much less noise inside when you are driving .Gas for it is great since I live in the country .I have a heavy foot and amazed that when I look at the speed on it that I am hitting 70 and don't realize it . I lived in NJ before moving to VA

[@kenhoward3512]

"It's pretty bad." - How refreshing (and rare) to a hear a bluntly honest opinion in a review, regarding the driving experience. I just found this SG review in October, 2019, while searching for info on the coming, completely-redesigned 2020 Escape. I'll be interested in the SG opinion - the cold, hard, truth - as soon as possible, especially regarding the 2.5 liter AWD Hybrid.

[@mickwrinkles2318]

Just love the snarkyness. I can see one category where this vehicle is really strong: torque steer.

[@brado647]

Great review. I value & appreciate your honest opinion. If something is crap then it’s nice to hear someone call it the way it is. Thanks. Happy New Year!

[@TomasStibtoStibal]

We rented black Ford Escape in LA back in September 2016, had it for 21 or 22 days (mostly California & Arizona). 2.0 240hp, 2 adults, 2 suitcases. Ended up driving it for a shade over 4.000 miles and somehow we could not get better fuel economy than 22MPG. Just wouldn´t happen (and we did stay on or below every road speed limit). Other than that we loved it. Spacious, nicely equipped.

[@Silverspidey18]

I have a 2017 Ford Escape, bang on review. I have electrical problems, auto start works intermittent, at time takes me 30 min to start, vehicle, dash randomly cycles through warnings. Dealership service centre can’t isolate problem. Thanks for the honest review.

[@1D0N]

Best vid yet. So much realtalk. That end 'music' though...

[@P51]

The turkeys were a harbinger of the outcome of the review. classic

[@mbeeps]

First off,anyone who gets a Titanium with a 1.5L and just front wheel drive is just plain stupid. And dude? You dont know WTF youre talking about.I took 4 suv's for a ride.including an Escape SE with a 2.0 in and all wheel drive.The vehicle is just fantastic!As a matter of fact,I bought one it was so good!Great horsepower and pick up.Lots of torque and handles better than any other SUV than I tested.Next time test a better opted vehicle for Pete sakes!

[@savagegeese]

+Brian Beeper This is what Ford gave out. No choice on specs. But the FWD 1.5 should not even be made.

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

It's like the car wash I went to today. The $10 option level 2 didn't include drying step. Why tf do they even sell that option if no one would be happy with it? Why do I have to watch out for that landmine?

[@squangan]

Gosh, I have a loaded 2017 Escape Titanium 2.0 Ecoboost AWD and love it. Except for some twitchy electronics concerning preset settings that didn’t activate with the command start as they should that had to get sorted out it’s been great. Exceleration, torque, mileage, and overall quality has all been more than satisfactory. I knew I wasn’t buying an Audi when I bought it so gauged my expectations accordingly.

[@squangan]

30.5 mpg day in day out to be exact with the 2.0 AWD so hows this guy only getting 21 with a 1.5 FWD. I’ve never driven a 1.5 but something’s fishy.

[@willie9397]

love the 2.0l 4wd quick comfortable and reliable no issues after 50,000km, love it love it love it

[@teacake6941]

I respect you so much for this review... Goose, you are the man.

[@ElvisVikic]

The 2.0 has same engine as the focus ST. I put the cobb air intake and downpipe and custom exhaust on my wife's Escape and it is actually really quick for a suv. But you can also hear the turbo spooling and going shootutututu and it makes it just that much better. If you were in Canada you could drive it. It is approx 265hp and 300 torque

[@Joeyhurt1990]

Props to you on the add on at the end. Really illustrates how some options can drastically change a car feel

[@dearbulls]

Unbelievable it took me 3 years to see this video. We have a 2013 model. Back then Ford still offers that 2.0T as an option on SE trim. We bought an FWD 2.0 SE for my wife because she just simply loves this car (and she still does). Over the years, we have seen many recalls on those 1.4T, 1.5T, etc. But the 2.0T just stays strong. After driving this for a month, I even bought a Focus ST which has the same engine (tuned for a bit more power) with a manual transmission. That torque steering you've mentioned is much more pronounced on my ST, probably because it has a 1:1.8 turn steering ratio. It was so strong that they have to add an E-torque-vectoring to reduce that. I have to pull the wheel to left if I am stepping down the gas. So I guess since I have experience with that, I'm okay with the escape. I feel exactly the same as you said, when you drive normal, it feels nimble and sporty. But when you drive any faster it is not as sporty as it seems to be. I have been following my friend's old Toyota Avalon onto a ramp, and I cannot even keep up when he steps down in the corner (and I have upgraded Pirrelli p zero tires). The suspension just not holding the ground and I hear the tires scream and feel the slide out. After I bought my 2017 sonata hybrid with those eco-focused tires, I can go faster around the corner than the escape. And yes, that noise level is high. Ford didn't bother to improve for all the past 7 years. If you got an SUV outsells everyone, why bother? The same goes for safety. This car has a shitting small overlap score. they improved a bit on the driverside in 2017 but still failed big time on the passenger side. And the interior quality is not good. I tried so hard to persuade my wife to upgrade to a Santa Fe or some japs even german SUVs, but she just loves driving this little escape. I have to admit, if you are only going to merge into the traffic or parking in downtown, this would be great. As long as you don't throw it into corners and you don't mind the noisy and harsh ride.

[@fake_butters]

I live for the wrxfan references lmao

[@foehammerone]

lol that guy.. no analysis, no insight.. just.. "Zomg a new car! coool! hehehehe" and screams like a school girl.

[@sandwich3558]

he looks like roger from american dad

[@TJckr]

I own one of these... It drove great for the first ten thousand miles, then it became a snowball of issues

[@caleer8567]

I got a 2020 titanium hybrid for my wife and she loves it. Helps alot that 2020 was refreshed with all kinds of neat stuff.

[@saccitygrl01]

Amen, Amen, Amen. I have had to drive one these POSs for more than 6 years (first a 2010 and now at 2014) as a company vehicle and I have never hated a vehicle more than when I owned a Pontiac T1000 in the 80s....Grrr. I feel your pain.

[@1biggun712]

Saw the last part of video and I'm happier now that the 2.0 litre with awd is the best configuration....thanks for that!!

[@skoparweaver7692]

Rented one of these on a trip to Arizona. Great in the mountains and easily got to 120mph on the highways. Pretty good handling too. I did rent the AWD 2.0t

[@kickkid29]

I got a 2013 Titanium with 17k on it for 16k. There are 2 options that you have to get if you are thinking of purchasing this vehicle. 1. The 2.0l ecoboost engine out of the explorer 2. AWD! completely changes the driving dynamic And btw we drove everything else from the Acura RDX to the VK Tiguan and I felt this vehicle had the best traits that we were looking for. Not saying it's perfect but it does a lot of things well for the money.

[@alphaetomega]

So savage, much wow, many thumbs up.

[@jabbasan12]

A breath of fresh air...great review

[@Shredcheddar]

Love your channel. I owned the 2.0L FWD Titanium last year. Head gasket leaked on cylinder 1 at 64,000 miles. Mechanic told me this is a known issue with the engine. Wish I did my research on Ford and it turned me off from unnecessarily turbocharged engines in the future. Now I drive a Corolla. Bout it.

[@daubabylon]

You get what you paid for, I own an 2017 Escape 4WD with the most expensive add package just below the Titanium level and my car works like new. One Caveat, follow all the maintenace requirements (oil changes, Transmission fluid replacement, spark-plugs and check fluids) and you will be fine.

[@tonyk312]

I love my 2017 Escape 1.5 engine I get 32 gas mileage in the heat driving on the highway for 3 hours. It handles fine I love it better then 2013 Ford Edge I had.

[@93455Driver]

Thumbs up for honesty and the bollocks to post, I hope Ford can take the criticism without trying to prohibit future press cars.

[@seve2190]

so glad you decided to upload this!

[@zacknrudi]

I could watch you and Scott talking about a Prius and enjoy it....It must be love!

[@undefined624]

Why do I feel like I have already watched this video before? I remember Scott saying "You just don't like the Blue Oval. They sell these SUV's in order to make the trucks." Does anyone feel the same?

[@coachsteveTV]

Alex Park State of the Union video on the channel a while back.

[@undefined624]

Aha! Thank you Coach. I wasn't wrong!

[@gregblack8550]

The flex is the only good one

[@RemX405]

You pretty much summed it up: to make up for those trucks, RS, ST, V8 Mustangs and stuff, they gotta cut on all the other models to get their emission target.

[@davereiland9921]

How great can the emissions be when it's getting 21 mpg?

[@RemX405]

In real world usage its 21 mpg, on the EPA test, it must be getting way higher. Trick with these boosted engines is, if you never get into big boost and drive them slow, they aren't thirsty, which is how they get good EPA ratings. However, everybody drive them into big boost all the time, which is how hey got 21 mpg out of a small 1.5L. Also, SUV in general are big, non-aero friendly heavy pieces of thrash, so of course any motor will have a hard time getting good MPG carrying this thing arround. Worse, they keep making them fucking bigger! I don't get why everybody get these giant things on wheels when they are 99% of the time alone in the driving seat, cargo empty, sitting in traffic with AC to the max.

[@jimsbagels1991]

Giant things? You think an Escape is giant?

[@RemX405]

It's a jacked up sedan with big panels, so yeah, kinda.

[@97I30T]

RemX405 Unless you're FCA and you literally suck so bad at making and selling fuel efficient vehicles that you have to buy CAFE credits from other manufacturers to cover your ass.

[@gordonfreeman5434]

escape this escape

[@patrickoshea9977]

You said this wouldnt be a good review but it was honest, and that's as good as they come. If I were looking at this car I would have considered better options after seeing how it drove and that's a good thing.

[@nicholasfink6170]

I have a 2018 all-wheel drive escape. It uses more gas than a 1989 Ford Explorer.

[@erikhaw7313]

Wow, brute honesty, love it.

[@Affalterbach1967]

The 2 minute prologue introduction was great, patreon founder quality insight.

[@stea8629]

good reviewer. I enjoy your car reviews, they are so legit

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

I've never driven the 1.5 EcoBoost. I have a 2014 with the 1.6 liter EcoBoost. I do wish I got the 2.0 EcoBoost with AWD. The quick low end torque from the 1.6 EcoBoost shreds the wheels too easily with FWD lol. 0 to 40 mph the car probably out performs most V6 engines in its class if you know how to launch without spinning and activating the aggressive traction control. I get consistent 23 mpg city with my wife driving it to work and me romping it here and there on nights and weekends. It also hauls ass up the mountains and doesn't loose power in the high altitude. It will also pull the big hills without even needing to rev over 3k rpms since the torque is there in the lower rpms. We plan on keeping it when it's paid off next year when I sell probably get an F150

[@ZakElbas]

Best Reviews around. Tell it like it is.

[@SlumberSource]

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[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I'm sure Scott loves the Escape because it's his bread and butter. I heard with the 06-07 model your mechanic will get to know you by name with how frequent it breaks down and the rear wheel wells rust out. I doubt it's improved much since then.

[@benefactor2931]

I am a big fan of the show. I really hope you get to review a new VW GTI. I think it would be a refreshing experience for you even with you and scott having a general dislike for turbo 4 bangers. Keep up the great work!

[@icenine135]

While I agree with the Goose on the 1.5, but I own the 2.0 and it is a good car. I recommend test driving these cars as there is a big difference in the 1.5 and the 2.0. I watched this video back when I was in the market for a CUV/SUV and stayed away from the car, but after test driving the two different engines I fell in love with the 2.0, even though I hate SUVs, but unfortunately I live in the north country and needed a good AWD vehicle that wont break the bank.

[@coastaku1954]

Ford Escapes are fantastic, the 2.0L is amazing and very peppy. I love the car

[@MikeReimers]

Rental fleet right here.

[@johnnybravo5044]

That Civic was the best car you ever owned Mr. Savage. Solid car!

[@vinnieboombotz399]

I have a 2017 titanium 2.0T and I love this cuv. I had a 2005 dodge durango w/5.7L hemi and I loved it for hauling/pulling a trailer. It was an absolute TANK and the 4X4 was excellent. That being said, there were many design flaws, especially in the engine area. The single most important factor in my decision to get rid of it was that the front rain gutter poured rain water directly onto the injectors causing a shit load of problems and the dealer wouldn't do anything about it. This dealership, located just outside of Chicago, Illinois, has a very bad reputation for being dishonest. My Escape, the Ford dealership... no problems. The 2.0T Titanium makes a lot of difference between it and the 1.5. I'm not sure if Ford even makes them anymore.

[@bmw803]

These guys must be either financed by some Japanese car company or something or just don't like that car. I have a 2013 Escape and I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT whatsoever. It is VERY quiet and it handles pretty well. I drive it at 80 MPH on a regular basis and it is very smooth. I don't know why these guys bitch, but to me, that car hasn't given me any problems yet.

[@gregorywills2231]

I love this review. Very honest.

[@dyari847]

you gained a new sub my man i love the quality of your videos and the content keep it up

[@happyjoyjo]

Love the new camera quality! Also good job on the editing/production, that long slow intro for the music to the drive sequence was really well done. You're moving in the right direction keep that up. Short story here, up until recently I was moving cars for a local used car dealer between cities. I did little reviews for my friends, it was fun. Driving a bunch of different vehicles I looked at them in different ways. Most cars are generally just.. pretty good. They're new, they work, whatever. One day I was tasked with moving an escape to a dealer about 3 hours away. I like the kinda wacky Ford interior despite the fucking stupid numpad that's just.. Why!? But holy shit. This was a '14 or '15 Escape S. Base model, FWD. I Have never driven a more of a pile from a modern vehicle. Gutless, terrible mileage, not really that comfortable.Yeah I guess you can cram some shit in there but fuck, what a heartless car. I ended up out of sheer boredom driving it at like 3/4 throttle the whole way doing a MASSIVE 80mph out of the gutless 2.5L - also 2.5L, it should have some power/torque, but nah, it's shit. Computer listed 18mpg, burnt 7/8 tank in 3 hours, fuck. Yeah it could be better if you drove slower, but you should EXPECT better from a DECENT and MODERN vehicle which this car misses the take on. Anyways, I haven't driven it but i image the 1.5 ecoboost with *less power* but a tiny bit more torque would be just as much a fucking taint-heap. It's just, infuriatingly, and wholly unimpressive for what it should be. Anyways again, good video, keep up the good work.

[@michaelchin3550]

Maybe if he some hair on his head he would feel better about himself. LOL.

[@jasonpatello2183]

I had zero issues with my 2017 Escape. It was the AWD SE model. Made it to 113k no issues however I traded for the 2020 Escape, wish me luck lol

[@zzgeorgezdane8559]

Im driving my pops 2017 escape w 2.5l norm aspirated. Averaging 24.5 hand calc. Not bad. Yep, 1.5 turbo is stupid. Better off w 2.5 non turbo or 2.0 turbo. This review sounds like you have little experience w sub 20k vehicles. Ive owned 160 vehicles since 1990. Incl e36 m3s boxters, civics, etc. Im looking for a 15 to 19k new suv. What would u suggest i also look at?

[@agenericaccount3935]

You’ve come a long way, Goose

[@dagone12]

Wife has the 1.6 EcoBoost and MPGs are HORRIBLE. Cant wait for the lease to end...

[@ytube777]

Like your "under the car" section. Scott "turbowski" gets some getting used to, but he grows on you as I've experienced over time.

[@doomtomb3]

When I clicked on this video, this is the kind of negativity on a normal car reviewed by Savage Geese I was expecting!

[@jazihbaebeshaki4370]

pls post reviews of 2018 ford edge and explorer, i wanna see whats underneath these cars and your channel is the only one that offers this kind of review. keep it up :)

[@charlesdoidge]

I drive 2018 4wd 1.5l escape. It does lack power. However, ive done a lot of off roading, washes, flooded washes, steep soft sand hills. and the 4wd/AWD system works pretty well. Only thing i dislike besides power and it cant fit LT AT tires without modification. I do like how easy it turns when off roading and getting through small spots

[@BrettLegree]

Awesome as always. Wild turkeys 🙃 yeah, that's a part of my commute almost every day...

[@kc5077]

I drove a 1.5 ecoboost AWD to see if CR's 0-60 of 10.1 seconds was correct, and it is. The 1.5 AWD is slower than my previous 2013 C-Max Hybrid 8.4 secs and the 1.5 doesn't feel like it has any reserve power. The 2.0 ecoboost AWD is much better and makes the Escape fun. It's almost like the Escape needs to have the 2.0 turbo the way the Cherokee needs to have the 3.2 V6.