Once this was resolved, I began to more appreciate the many positive aspects of the SUV. I found the front driver's seat immediately problematic, but after analyzing the situation (my back problems paired with a … seat with too many possible adjustments), I eventually resolved it with some supplemental seat cushions and a more comfortable driving position. Overall I have really enjoyed driving it, although having owned Toyoto vehicles most of my life there were a few things I have had to get used to. I have owned a 2017 AWD Escape SE 2.0L Turbo since July 2016 - ordered from the factory with a tow hitch and Sync 3. On rain/snow, the tires (17 inch wheels) have terrible handling which I think may be due to the Continental ContactPro tires.the car wanders and feels out of control in only a couple inches of snow. Other cars have the handhold/catch release above the license plate, where there is no tendency for catching your fingers. Pull your hand out when you raise it or you can break your fingers. Don't like the rear hatch handhold at the lower part of the hatch. After 14,900 miles, I am enjoying this car more than ever. Ride and sound are both better than my old car, although I find the seat back somewhat hard. The cost savings is due to better gas mileage and using Regular fuel vs Premium that was required in my old car. Now in the winter, it is about 24 mpg for the same driving mix. After 7300 miles, the gas mileage in summertime increased to 27 average for my routine driving mix, and I did get used to the auto-stop-start. I've never had a car, until this one, where I didn't beat EPA mileage figures, even brand new. Initially, I found that the gas mileage was below the EPA estimates, and comparable to my old 6 cylinder non-turbo BMW X3. To defeat it, Ford requires a dash button push on every start. Initially, I did not like the Auto-Stop-Start feature even though it saves gas. The Escape with Sync but without Sync 3 is a good choice to avoid distracted driving. Many of the new cars are overly techno oriented to the point of being a distraction and a hazard as bad as texting while driving. I did test drive the 1.6L 2016 model which had an odd dash interference with the … shift lever and disappointing performance. I built a spreadsheet of comparable vehicles to my previous BMW X3, and the Ford Escape SE came closest to my old car at a much lower price than the price of my 2004 BMW X3 or a 2016-2017 X3 or even the smaller BMW X1 that I considered.
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