Why Does Ford Always Do This?!? (2025 Ford Escape Platinum)

Today I drive and review a 2025 Ford Escape Platinum!
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[@michaelsheedy]

If you don't get the tech package, you get the 8 inch screen with physical controls. Take your pick.

[@damian4351]

Ford Edge was the real deal. Competed with all top mid size suvs without a hiccups. Got overlooked in comparisons and now we are left with eacape as the only option.

[@BroManDudeGuyPhD]

0:14 Damn, does that view ever get old? The mountains are stunning lol

[@nateisright]

Marketing words aside, the Edge is the best crossover they’ve ever had. It’s a shame that Ford never learned how to style them for elegance. The closest they ever got was the Lincoln version. Back to the Escape. I had the Lincoln version. The packaging was good, but I moved on because the ride wasn’t very good due to the short wheelbase. The build quality was just okay.

[@michaelsheedy]

@@nateisright I believe Ford is using the Mach E as replacement to the Edge. Both 2 row CUVs and similar overall dimensions. Ford just added a heat pump to 2025 Mach E and reduced the price $3,500 on the Select meaning with the subsidy close to $31,000. Other trims got the reduction also.

[@nateisright]

@@michaelsheedy Interesting. Still think Ford would sell more if they took the Mustang name off. One more, at least. My wife would not consider the MME because “that’s not a Mustang.”

[@damian4351]

Agreed. I bought edge 2022, and it is awesome.

[@SnowySnails]

@@nateisrightI just have to let you know, I’ve thought the exact same thing since it came out 😅

[@TacoRob72]

I recently test drove this was pretty nice however I hated the climate controls in the screen though.

[@jimv77]

I know many folks who want a very nice interior, but want a small vehicle due to their daily parking situation. Parking garage with small stalls or looking for street parking requiring parallel parking.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

I would like to see the Ford Edge have cooled seats also.

[@Blue-moon12]

So heated seats are only available on the touch screen?? No thanks.

[@dvader3263]

Sure, because the billions of smart phones and tablet computers on Earth need some buttons and knobs.😂 Even better than buttons and knobs in cars, is one button on the steering wheel for voice control of all needed functions while driving. It's much safer and better than reaching for buttons and knobs on a dashboard.

[@magnoliap5824]

I agree

[@frankgustafson8045]

Stop with these thumbnails Ben, they're so goofy

[@davewilson7602]

Didn’t realize that was the same dude 😂

[@BenHardyCars]

I’m still on the fence

[@frankgustafson8045]

@@BenHardyCars Do you think they'd get your videos more attention?

[@Blue-moon12]

​@@BenHardyCarsI think they're alright

[@BenHardyCars]

@@frankgustafson8045they seem to help with Google search, but not much with KZbin search

[@rodgerpetrick6502]

When showcasing a new vehicle cleanliness and detailing are key. I don't care for fords. I had 3 escapes and all had recalls and issues. They look sharp but quality matters

[@brokeboy87]

My sister had the escape hybrid with electric and hybrid issues; she eventually moved into the Bronco.

[@TheDiameter]

@@brokeboy87from bad to bad?

[@HiiImChris]

The platinum is, in the context of that vehicle and its variations, signifies that it's the best in its options, features, and quality. Keyword is in context

[@TheDiameter]

But it’s still mid-tier at best… the turbo 2.0 it has is embarrassing next to Mazdas 2.5T… really the CX-5 outclasses this in every way

[@TonyHigginsSR28]

Put the Wiper under the rear spoiler it clean up the back perfect

[@pcoloni2509]

I just test drove both 2024 platinum and ST.Elite. great horsepower but everyone in reviews said comfortable and some how found seats uncomfortable?, anyone else? Yes cabin could be updated. My previous older Edge and older escape titanium seats were more comfortable. Great discount 3500 but not comfortable for me like outside exterior and horsepower.

[@horseplop9]

St elite is alot better. Full panoramic sunroof. Better rims and Diamond leather. In addition to flat bottom steering wheel and carbon fiber over silver dash

[@Neleroc]

Platinum with no sunroof? The rims are horrible. They want 39gs for that? They put that huge infotainment system on the dashboard. No thanks. 👎🏾

[@michaelsheedy]

Ford decontented the Active and reduced its price to $27,995. I believe most other trims too with decontenting.

[@1lovesgreatness]

Why would they put the dial shifter next to where drinks could spill on it?

[@dtay8913]

I'd love to see this compared to the equinox

[@JTKels]

While looking in the hood, I didn’t notice much reliability:(

[@genebooher1778]

It all comes down to $$$$ more letters more $$$ they charge my uncle taught me that in the 70s

[@horseplop9]

Show the heads up display

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Ford escape cool car with a cool color

[@MarkRVillano]

For some reason Ford has never had what I would consider to be "nice" interiors. Even fifty and sixty thousand dollar top trim Explorers and Edges look like the inside of a police car or a taxi cab.

[@samdamon7698]

Former Ford/Mercury owner, multiple models. After daughter's Ford Focus ST experience with poor quality? Crazy bad transmission and bad intertior trim feel and durability. No more Ford products for us. Poor quality for the price.

[@John-kx3ng]

What year? I had a 2001 and 2009 Ford Focus and two of the best cars I’ve ever owned.

[@KenHolovach]

Marketing ploy to confuse the consumer into buying more vehicle than they really need.

[@MYDOGOG]

No thanks

[@user28705]

The thumbnails are hilarious

[@trandizzle5]

Found on road dead or fix or repair daily 😂😂😂

[@Mo-sv3tc]

A Platinum Escape 😂😂😂😂

[@jimv77]

Reminds me of those "Gold Trim" Corolla from the 1990's.....

[@jackfrost99]

Horrible review.