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The 2024 Ford Escape: Freedom to Explore

If you're looking for a sport utility vehicle that can keep up with your adventurous lifestyle while being nimble to drive and easy to maintain, the Ford Escape is a perfect fit. From urban exploration to major road trips, this versatile crossover SUV can get you wherever you need to go with confidence, comfort, and style. If it's utility you're after, the Ford Escape can do that too. Discover the exciting features of the 2024 Ford Escape and unlock the freedom to explore.

Discover Your Inner Explorer With the 2024 Ford Escape

Power to Explore

This athletic crossover delivers a lively ride thanks to its sporty 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine. Producing 180 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, the Escape has ample power to shuttle you, your crew, and all your gear from one adventure to the next. With a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, the Escape can trailer jet skis or a small fishing boat.

Adventuring in the Ford Escape is also easy on your finances. Achieving 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, the Ford Escape allows you to embark on exciting adventures without making frequent pit stops for gas. The automatic stop/start feature is another way the Escape conserves fuel and saves you money while you're out on the road.

Outstanding Versatility

With room for five, the Ford Escape's thoughtfully designed cabin is ready-made for adventure and exploration. The Escape's spacious trunk offers 37.5 cubic feet of space to stow away cargo, and with the rear 60/40 split seats folded down, storage space increases to 65.4 cubic feet of volume. You can easily access the trunk space with the Escape's power liftgate.

Because driving conditions can change at a moment's notice, the Ford Escape can change between four driving modes with the push of a button:

  • Eco for optimal operation and fuel efficiency
  • Normal for everyday driving with a touch of liveliness
  • Sport for highly responsive driving with boosted throttle and handling
  • Slippery for increased traction and stability

Technology-Driven

Stay connected and engaged while you're on the road with the Ford Escape's 8-inch Sync 4 infotainment system. Listen to your favorite content from compatible Android or Apple smart devices through the Escape's 6-speaker audio system. Ford's advanced safety features monitor road conditions and alert you to potential hazards as you take to the road on your next adventure.

Unlock new ways to explore the world around you in a Ford Escape by contacting the knowledgeable team at Clay Maxey Ford of Harrison in Harrison, AR.

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