2017 Ford Escape SE

Trim Levels and Configurations
The 2017 vehicle was manufactured in three primary trim levels:

Escape S: The entry-level, front-wheel-drive (FWD) only base model equipped with standard essentials like a rearview camera and standard 4.2-inch central screen.

Escape SE: The mid-tier configuration that adds a standard turbocharged engine, available All-Wheel Drive (AWD), upgraded alloy wheels, and dual-zone climate control options.

Escape Titanium: The top-tier luxury package featuring premium leather seating, a hands-free power liftgate, 10-speaker Sony audio system, and standard advanced tech.

Engine Specifications and Performance
Drivers can find three distinctive 4-cylinder engine setups, all mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission:

2.5L i-VCT Engine: Standard exclusively on the base S trim, producing 168 horsepower. It delivers an EPA-estimated 24 MPG combined.

1.5L EcoBoost® Turbo: Standard on SE and Titanium trims, providing a punchier 179 horsepower. According to U.S. News Cars, this powertrain improves fuel efficiency to 30 MPG highway on FWD variants

2.0L EcoBoost® Turbo: An optional high-output engine yielding 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. It elevates the crossover’s trailering capacity to a class-leading 3,500 pounds.

Interior Cargo and Technology
The cabin architecture offers excellent practical space alongside advanced smartphone features:

Cargo Capacity: It boasts 34 cubic feet of rear storage space, expanding to 68 cubic feet when the second-row seats are folded flat.

Infotainment: Available setups include Ford’s responsive SYNC® 3 infotainment system, introducing full Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ mobile integration for the first time

Safety Integration: Offers top-tier crash-test confidence with a 5/5-star NHTSA safety rating and available driver-assist technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane-Keeping Assist