![]() "Frequent messages about alleged software update cause temporary loss of audio and climate controls." "System is unresponsive for about 1 minute at times" "stupid computer, could not change stations, and would freeze, they updated to 2014 radio, no problems since" Very difficult to input GPS map directions" "navigation locks up at times, and stops reading out the vehicles progress" Dealership had to update the programming of software to fix" ![]() "after a blue tooth phone conversation - at hang up the screen would freeze for extended periods of time. "no visibility in dark/has to replace entire display unit which Ford called 'the motherboard'" Took it in to Ford and they found no wiring issues. Shutting it off and starting it up sometimes do nothing. "During a trip mid-summer when temperatures was around 100 degrees, CD player stopped functioning and CD could not be removed" Intermittent issue, but dealer says it can't be fixed, only replaced at high cost." "Backup camera stop working and had picture upside down. This happens intermittently and still happens today" "The camera would just stop working while backing up, for no reason at all. "warning light did not come on for low pressure in a tire until it was almost flat" "The BLIS system signals the presence of other non existing vehicles in extremely cold weather" "Parking sensors will activate without any objects in field. Only covered because I had purchased extended warranty" "The safety sensor system module - blind spot indicator & cross traffic had to be replaced. Get "Stuck" sounding with snow ice dirt while car moving" Go off when pulling though drive through windows to point I have to put in neutral or park. Dealership has been unable to correct problem" It's hit or miss and at times the picture flashes and goes in and out. "The camera doesn't reliably connect with the MyFord touchscreen. Service light went out before my service appointment so dealership agreed that appointment should be postponed until next problem" "Camera and cross traffic sensors are very sensitive. We do not use this vehicle for off-road or bumpy driving - other that should have effected the quality and reliability of the camera." We had to pay $800 for a new camera unit. For a while, it worked on ly intermittently - then it went out completely. "We had a problem with our back-up camera. Overall this is a nice car with lots of nice features, going with the higher end packages gives you even more features but the basic model is still pretty swell.(2013 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo) You will need to get that set up before you climb into the drivers seat. Some are located in the storage area between the front seats and others with the plug in are in a covered panel behind the front seats. There are several electronic connections for powering your electronic gizmos and there's even a plug in for charging items that don't power up from the UPC adapters. The standard driving options are all available in the basic model, and a lot have been incorporated into fingertip panels on the steering wheel. When you do put the back seats down there is a lip where the seats are instead of a flat area in the back but it doesn't really affect the storage capacity. I carried home a recliner chair in the back of the car from the store. When you put the back seats down you have even more space. There is seating for 5 people (if they don't mind being crowded in the back seat) and lots of space for carrying items in the back. ![]() I prefer to think of them as updated station wagons. I know that it's listed as an SUV but it's part of the new breed of cars called crossovers. The cargo space is comparable to the small truck that I had before purchasing this car. The ride is great, very smooth and easy to handle. This is my first car after 22 years of driving trucks.
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