Ford Escape 2013 - Key Features

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Revised April 2012
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RE&T: 2013 Source Book
Escape
Escape
What’s Important
2013
Key Features
(1) Class is small utilities vs. 2011/2012 competitors.
NOTE: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for feature availability.
Model Lineup
• All-newfour-modellineupfor2013
– S
– SE
– SEL
– Titanium
Performance/Handling
• Intelligent4WD
• TwoEcoBoostengines
– 1.6L I-4
– 2.0L I-4
• 6-speedSelectShiftAutomatictransmission
• Electricpower-assistedsteering(EPAS)withpull-
drift control and active nibble control
• Brakingsystemenhancements
• AdvanceTracwithRSC(RollStabilityControl)
• ClassIITrailerTowPackage
• ActiveGrilleShutterSystem
Safety/Security
• Next-generationFordairbagtechnology
• Driverkneeairbag
• SafetyCanopywithrolloversensor
• Front-seatsideairbags
• Newseatandheadrestraintdesign
• Instrumentpaneldesignedtoreducekneedamage
• LATCH(LowerAnchorsandTethersforCHildren)
Comfort/Convenience
• HillStartAssist
• ForwardSensingSystem
• ReverseSensingSystem
• Rain-sensingwindshieldwipers
• Class-exclusive
(1)
active park assist
• Rearviewcamera
• BLIS(BlindSpotInformationSystem)with
cross-traffic alert
• Class-exclusive
(1)
hands-free power liftgate
• Heatedfrontseats
• Mediahub
• Optional110Vhousehold-stylethree-prongoutlet
• MyKey
• HDRadio
TM
with iTunes
®
tagging capabilities
• Sony
®
audio system
Comfort/Convenience cont’d
• SYNCwithMyFordandSYNCwithMyFord Touch
• PowerpanoramicVistaRoof
• Wi-Fi
®
connectivity
• IntelligentAccesswithpush-buttonstart
• Adjustabletwo-positionloadfloor
Quality/Reliability/Durability
• IntelligentOil-LifeMonitor
• Suspensionenhancements
• Durabilitytesting
• NVHenhancements
Design/Styling
• All-newexteriorstyling
– Power dome hood
– Wraparound headlamps
–Uppergrillewithchromebar
– Large trapezoidal lower grille
– Angled beltline and lower rocker panels
– Smooth, low-profile roof rails
– Large wheel well openings surround all-new wheel
and tire combinations
– Wraparound rear glass
– Large central tailgate grab handle
• All-newinteriorstyling
– Command seating
– New material/finish combinations on seats, door
trim, center stack and instrument panel
– Ambient lighting
– Built-in storage includes covered floor storage
bin, map pockets, and cupholders with cutouts
designed to accommodate juice boxes
• Exteriorcolorsinclude
– New Kodiak Brown Metallic
– New Deep Impact Blue Metallic
– New Ginger Ale Metallic
– New Frosted Glass Metallic
– New Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
– New White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat