2014 Ford Escape SE

About 2014 Ford Escape A key signature technology of Escape is the hands-free liftgate, which allows quick and easy access to cargo with a gentle kicking action. Now this clever solution is available with the Class II trailer tow package, adding even more versatility to Ford's best-selling SUV. This means Escape owners now can trailer-tow up to 3,500 pounds with the convenience of the hands-free power liftgate. Enabled by motion technology used in today's video game systems, a gentle kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper activates, unlocks and raises the liftgate when the driver has the Escape key fob. Each of the two EcoBoost four-cylinder engines -- a 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter -- delivers outstanding fuel economy with great performance through core EcoBoost technologies of turbocharging and direct injection. These EcoBoost engines are mated to specially calibrated, six-speed SelectShift automatic transmissions. Intelligent 4WD uses advanced software and sensors to analyze data from wheel speed, accelerator pedal position and steering wheel angle. Intelligent 4WD delivers outstanding handling on pristine pavement and in adverse conditions as well, along with excellent traction off-road. The Escape offers a host of technologies including SYNC with MyFord Touch and Active Park Assist. Maneuvering parking lots and traveling open roadways becomes even safer and less stressful with Escape's sensor-based BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with crosstraffic alert. BLIS displays an alert in the side mirror when a vehicle is detected entering a blind spot. Cross-traffic alert warns if traffic is detected approaching from the sides, such as when Escape is leaving a parking space in reverse. The 2014 Escape offers Curve Control technology to automatically slow the vehicle when it's cornering too fast and Torque Vectoring Control to help accelerate through a turn.