Transitioning to the Escape: A User’s Guide

When choosing your next new vehicle, consider the Ford Escape SUV. It’s a compact SUV loaded with features that modern drivers around Omaha, NE love. It’s also reliable and has a few engine options to go along with a hybrid version.

Without further ado, let’s dive into what to know when buying an Escape!

2024 Ford Escape Price

When transitioning to a Ford Escape, the first thing you need to do is understand the price. We totally understand that the cost of a new Ford is your primary concern. The base price is $29,345 for the Escape Active™ trim.

See the prices for the 2024 Ford Escape here:

• Escape Active™ Price: $29,345 MSRP
• ST-Line Price: $30,340 MSRP
• ST-Line Select: $33,540 MSRP
• ST-Line Elite: $37,960 MSRP
• Platinum: $36,965 MSRP
• Plug-In Hybrid: $40,500 MSRP

As you go up the trim levels, the features get better for your Fremont, NE drives.

What to Know When Buying an Escape: Highlighted Features

The main features of this SUV are important to know before transitioning to a Ford Escape. See a list of many of them here:

• Standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
• Hands-free tailgate
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Privacy glass
• Three types of drivetrains, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid
• 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space
• Split second row 60/40 for additional cargo room
• Bang & Olufsen 10-speaker sound system
• 13.2-inch center stack touchscreen
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Eight exterior colors
• Six trims

What to Know When Buying an Escape: Interior Comfort & Tech

Interior comfort for the driver and passengers is a top part of why you should invest in a 2024 Ford Escape SUV. Stretch out with 104 cubic feet of passenger volume. Stow plenty of gear or groceries thanks to the 60.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row of seats. 

See what comfort and convenience features and high-tech items you get here:

• Second-row 60/40 split-folding seats with an all-new sliding and reclining feature to improve passenger comfort and cargo utility
• 10-way power driver seat with front-row heaters
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Intelligent Access with push-button start
• Active Park Assist 2.0 for easy parallel and perpendicular parking
• New rotary gear shift dial, which opens up space for cup holders, bins, storage, and more
• 12.3-inch digital cluster
• Wireless charging 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• B&O sound system with 10 dynamic speakers.

Some of these features may not be available on all trims.

2024 Ford Escape Gas Mileage & Towing by Engine Type

There are four engines available among the trims. See the gas mileage you could achieve as well as the towing capacity you’ll see.

1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3 EcoBoost® I-3 FWD:

• City MPG: 27
• Highway MPG: 34
• Combined MPG: 30
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds

1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3 EcoBoost® I-3 AWD:

• City MPG: 26
• Highway MPG: 32
• Combined MPG: 28
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds

2.0L Ti-VCT GTDI I-4 EcoBoost® AWD:

• City MPG: 23
• Highway MPG: 31
• Combined MPG: 26
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds with Class II Trailer Tow Package

2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid FWD and AWD:

• City MPG: 42
• Highway MPG: 36
• Combined MPG: 39
• Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

Test Drive a New Ford Escape for Sale in Blair

Ready to get behind the wheel? Contact us or call Woodhouse Ford of Blair at 531-315-2125 to experience this family-friendly SUV in person with a test drive. We think you’ll love a new Ford Escape in your Council Bluffs, IA garage.