I love these super detailed reviews, I'm trying to learn more about cars and these reviews show me a lot of stuff I never even knew car manufacturers included
I like the way you think about the video you want to make before shooting it. We can tell it is well prepared and thought through. Awesome vid as always!
Matt Gar It is a pain, happy to hear it's appreciated because I thought about not doing it, but thought "If not me, then who!" and took off into the night...
Engineering Explained Been following you for quite a bit now, you went from drawing and explaining us the (dumbs) on how the engineering works on a car which very few are doing and if they do it's boring and not well explained. Nice work bro, keep it going best of lucks. Now you reviewing cars? no mre drawing in boards I guess lol keep it going not all have the opportunities you got how.
Love the videos, not an annoying voice like some reviews and a lot of things to be learned about functions and products instead of skimming over them. Keep up the good work man, love it.
Yes..we are very pleased with it..We wanted an Explorer, but it was a little above our price range..We actually traded a 2005 Explorer for this vehicle. Our old Explorer was a gas hog..the Escape is great on gas!! Good luck!!
thank you very much for your quick answer, I appreciate it very much. I am going to go look at one tonight, and will keep your recommendation in mind. Thanks again.
Ronald Reardon what are your thoughts now? I'm strongly considering an escape AWD. I've heard reliability issues with the 2013s. I may be wrong on that. Any benefit of the fwd model? How would they do in the snow?
Your reviews are awesome! Good relevant information is exactly what all these other guys are missing. Nobody really touches on the stuff you don't know until you live with the car. I hope manufacturers keep sending you more vehicles. I don't see why they wouldn't.
Engineering Explained Oh yes I understand the weight part but it's still not worth it to hide half the battery under that. Also would be a pain to jump it. The Positive is easy enough to get to but the Negative is near impossible. Also they always say to remove the negative when working on electrics etc on the car which would also be a pain.
The earth is routed to the front of the battery case if you need to access it. To remove the battery, you just disconnect the intake hose to the airbox (1 hose clamp and a one rubber one you remove without the need of a tool) and pull up to remove the airbox. Then slide battery forward and out.
taking the cover off is not very difficult. annoying yes. you take off the wind shield wipers, remove the clips and a couple T-screws and your in jumping it is no issue because there is a ground wire and screw right beside it in plain sight
I'm a loyal Ford owner, but it's been my experience that Ford loves to make their vehicles hard to work on. I started working on my Ford Rangers many years ago because I got tired of being raped without lube by mechanics.
Brian Smith When I worked at a lube shop I would cringe when I saw an ecoboost escape. PITA. I have a 4.0 ohv ranger. 2wd and manual trans. Easy peasy . Rust is my enemy Here in WI. My brother has a 13 rav4 and there is enough room around the engine bay for another engine. Screw ford
Well the original battery in my daughters 2013 lasted 6 years so at least a good stock battery. Real pain ids the water pump which started leaking this year so also 6 years old and only about 75K miles!
I love how you rip the car open and LOVE how you sprinkle some car theory here and there. You should also drop a little bit of car history in the mix... That'd be the cherry on this cake. The anecdotal evidence you use to explain why you like things is very very nice too.
I bought a 2013 escape se last year and never knew about those vents that open and shut on it. Went to my car started it up, went to the front of the car, and saw the vents open and close. Never would have known had you not done this video.
Nice review. I loved the part of the technical presentation about power train, suspension, turbo, and the fluid check. Those are the things the owner is concerned about. I do not see value in forcing the engine to do 0-60 and then brake. No owner will stress their automobile that way. You told things that I will like to know about.
Excellent as always! The placement of the components in the engine bay is less than ideal as is the case with most new vehicles, one thing I wish more companies would start doing is placing the battery in the trunk. Makes access better and helps shift that bit of weight away from the front of the vehicle.
I like your more engineering themed road tests over others which are more consumer orientated. You didn't specifically mention whether it was a DCT or torque converter gearbox although I gathered its the latter from listening carefully. You should explain just exactly what Ecoboost is compared to other turbo engines and examine its benefits and problems. For myself the battery placement is not a big thing - after all how often does it need to be replaced. However, the coolant filler cap position is an example of how one design department is not talking to another and that is a scandal.
EcoBoost is simply a Ford brand name for a turbo engine. It provides turbo boost and it's "Eco" because it is supposedly more economical than a naturally aspirated engine of that output (though I'm not sure that's really the case.)
Huge fan of all your videos, long time subscriber. I hope car companies keep sending you test vehicles. In all honesty, I could care less about anything from Lexus or any brand of SUV. However, really enjoyed both your review videos with their fresh perspective. Keep up the good work, I know it's not easy. 👍
Aside from the weird back seat camera angle during the test drive (and that I'm not a Ford guy), good review! Looking forward to seeing more test drives and reviews.
Andy Cress Yep, that shot was crap, but I wanted to mention torque steer as I noticed after filming and need a space to fit it in. Mehh... it happened haha.
Another nice review. I've been subscribed to your channel for some time now. Back then you had around 20k subs and seeing your channel grow so fast makes me happy because I know now that there are more car freaks like me out there who appreciate your work as much as I do. I am really digging the reviews and hope to see more of those including some exotics if you ever get a chance. Please consider doing Alfa Romeo 4C, for it is my all time favorite car and I would freak out seeing you with it. Keep up the good work, you have my support.
Aleksa Nikolic I couldn't tell you how happy testing out a 4C would make me. I've been drooling over that car since it was announced. And just around 2000 lbs? It has to be fun.
Only few have their eyes on that car. People are talking rubbish about it and are comparing it to the Cayman, but it is a superior piece of engineering compared to Cayman. And boy, don't even get me started on the looks.
Thanks for the presentation, nice. Very impressed with the 13 escape. Very comfortable and responsive. Ford could have done better with the coolant bottle and battery compartments. Have one with 148 thou miles. Still drives like new. Except one time while doing a turn, i would say sbout 10 to 15 miles an hour, the steering locked. Freaked me out. Pulled over with hard steering. Shut the car down. Restarted and went ahead without any problems. I havent had that problem again. (Knock on wood).
My wife has a 2016 Escape SE 1.6 Ecoboost. Great vehicle! We average 34mpg on Anchorage runs and city highway mix is 26 mpg. Only issue it could use more power down low, once boosted up it does great, but that first and second gear kind of sucks and for normal driving you have always be at 2500-3400 rpm to keep up with stop and go traffic.
great review! love your videos.. in this segments ( car reviews) I would love to see you measure with tools some of the car traits, like a decibel meter for interior noise and a vbox for acceleration runs, etc. Im an engineer student, and you know us.. we LOVE those number and stats........ keep up the good work.
Miguel Angel Hernandez Great idea! I was actually thinking the same about the dB. I'm also keeping a spreadsheet of the majority of the numbers for each vehicle, which I'm keeping for my patrons to view (www.patreon.com/engineeringexplained).
it’s really not hard to remove the battery on one of these, you disconnect the intake hose and the battery is on a platform that slides out. at least my 2015 is
That coolant placement just baffles me. My last car had a coolant problem and the last thing I'd want hidden is the reservoir that requires you to pour liquid diagonally... It's such a vital fluid than CAN be filled up quickly if needed. Why make it so awkward to use?
What are your thoughts on the reliability of this engine long term? I'd be interested in watching a video on the Mazda CX-5 next to compare with this video. That car is rated the same highway but gets 3 better in the city so it would be interesting to see how they compare with mixed driving. Also, just by the look of it the Mazda seems more serviceable because of its long hood. Then next you could try to get a CR-V or a Rav4. The detailed way you do your videos, it'd be great to get comparos like those! Keep up the good work!
I wonder whats the downside of plastic intakes i never knew manufactures used this until i saw your video. Do you think you have time to make a video describing the benefits and downside of this new technique maybe even on some newer things manufacturers are using on new cars?
I think longevity would be the downside. An aluminum intake manifold is likely never to fail, I don't know how long these plastic ones will last. That said, Lexus uses a plastic manifold on the GS 350 V6, and they're consistently ranked towards the top in reliability. It'll be interesting to see over time, though I'm not sure when major manufacturers started switching over.
@@openmythirdeye unless you have a tire pump that uses the battery terminals such as mine. It's a twin cylinder pump that requires more current than the typical lighter plug in your vehicle can provide.
You do the best car reviews, hands down! I'm seriously considering a Ford turbo for my next compact suv. What are your thoughts on the longevity of Fords these days? I would love it if a domestic manufacturer could give me a quarter million miles without any major problems.
bonfe roni I always just recommend looking at a company's history and seeing how they do in the powertrain reliability categories, and overall reliability rankings.
Yeah, ecoboost engines have had a lot of issues recently, including gum build up in the valves. the worst was the fuel lines breaking or leaking causing fires.
I have a 2005 Escape, and I have the overdrive lock out button on the gearshift. Does the new Escape have the overdrive option, or is that controlled fully by the vehicle now? Do you have any advice regarding the O/D system in the older Escape? Great videos by the way! Very informative, and good details.
The air filter needs to come out to change the battery. Difficult to change it yourself. Most battery dealers have difficulty changing it. You really need to get the dealer to change it.
personally I don't think many cars have respectable rear leg room for being 4 doors. it always feels like my legs are nearly touching the seat backs add some body length and make there be a nice cushion of air between my legs and the seat in front is what I would want in a 4 door the most.
that's why I'm holding on to my 2004 Mazda Tribute. Drinks gas. Although I get compliments on how much leg room there is. The handling is remarkable and at 150k it has original drivetrain as well as suspension and spins tires whenever I want. Love my V6
I have a 2010 Escape and love it and maintain it myself. thinking of getting a new Escape but i am disappointed by the way this was designed. it does not look like DIY maintenance friendly. Plus i have heard horror stories about Fuel line breaking and causing fires and gumming in the valves as it is a direct injection vehicle.
Your review is brilliant from a technical point of view. Loved the suspension demonstration in particular. A few points though: 1- You need to work on your video capturing and editing. You could consider letting a friend help you out with it if you can't hire a cameraman. 2- The 6-speed auto should be considered a huge plus since ford's Powershift DCT is absolutely horrendous. I drive a focus so I know it. 3- It seems the weird braking behavior you described is common with ford cars. In the focus the brake pedal does nothing for most of its travel than suddenly brakes at the end. Its certainly a big minus though as its makes parallel parking a pain. 4- Some exterior footage of the car while driving it is necessary IMO. You're doing great considering you've only done 3 reviews (including the subaru). You're on to something good in my opinion. Having all your subscribers chipping in with advice on making your reviews better is just great. Keep it up!
K Sadek Thanks for the tips! 1. It's a lot of work to pawn off. I know it needs work and I'm working on it. 2. Haven't driven the DCT. Just drove the Subaru Legacy with the DCT and it was great. 3. Yep, I've heard the same from Ford friends after posting.4. Eek, probably not anytime soon unfortunately.
Just got one of these & trying to learn the things the dealer doesn’t tell you about. I am upset about the placement of the battery & coolant reservoir. I had a Chrysler 200 before this so I’m not happy Ford engineers decided this was a good design idea also.
Need more this kind of review!unlike the others ,its a 2L turbo it has xxxhp xxxtorque bla bla bla ..and it has abs tcs thats it.im not saying the others are bad but its not as good as urs.not expecting a mechanic to show us but alittle bit more beside the brochures even the salesman in the showroom are the same(yeah a quick review)… .i would like to know more about the car if im the buyer .imo
Dude i really like your videos but here some tips 1-some background music 2-try to record all the footage fist and later add the comments cuz some parts your voice sound great and another... Nope X3
***** 1. Not sure if everyone's on the same page with this one, I often get complimented on not using music. It's simple one way or the other, so I'll have to play with it eventually and see how people react. 2. Working on the audio! I know it needs fixing. I should have this somewhat sorted out by my 4th review. Hoping for improvement with the 3rd as well, we'll see!
The intercooler in these cars sucks big time (which you can see at 0:29), it heat soaks in no time and the stupid active grille shutter system only makes it worse. Many of us Focus ST owners, who also have those shutters that close, supposedly making it more aerodynamic, have removed them without seeing a noticeable decrease in fuel economy.
sciencestudent88 I drove an old manual one on the beach, which was fun. As far as reliability I've heard they're a bit of work, but I don't have much first hand experience with them. Drink gas for sure though.
I'm currently thinking about getting a second car. I'm going back and forth between the 2014 Fusion SE and the 2014 Escape. Could anyone give me any input? I'm coming from a 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SE, so either will be a big step for me. I'm just unsure of whether to go for the mid-size sedan or the crossover.
+Nate Wilder As always, it depends on your personal requirements. Do you need the bigger cargo space and ride height clearance of the Escape, or just a vehicle to get around in, where a standard trunk will do? The trunk space and ride height are really what the Escape has over the Fusion.
I'd like to check out the '15 WRX first, as it's a bit more of change than the '15 STI, but yes, I'd like to test both. This week I have the Subaru Legacy.
Great review. Under the hood this thing is messed up. That battery placement would probably stop me from buying this thing.. Just plain stupid. Completely agree with you on the 4 spoke steering wheel. I very much prefer this over a 3 spoke. GJ.
I don't get why they put the coolant filler cap in that place, it's hard to get too, the same with the battery. At some point the coolant will have to be changed and the battery at some point will need to be replaced. I bet the mechanics don't like that either
Have a 2014 titanium all-wheel drive with a 2.0 and if you can afford it get the 2.0 I couldn't imagine trying to drive this car with less but with the 2.0 it feels really spunky I have all the power that I need and it's really nice and I average about 26-27 miles a gallon although I do drive a lot more highway the interior cuz it is the fully loaded is really nice I tried one lower model and I really didn't like the seats they're not super great in the titanium but they're definitely better than a lot and yes it's almost impossible to get to the negative terminal on the battery without taking off those water trays or whatever you call them it only takes like 10 minutes but I mean it's a pain and I do like having the spare tire in the back instead of hanging below and there's even room for some extra tools and stuff not a lot but some but I bought it used with 50,000 mi I'm almost to 100,000 right now and everything's been really great I've only had one problem with it but it's a problem to pretty much all EcoBoost once they hit around 100,000 mi the wastegate flapper valve the blinks in it get loose and you end up not being able to hold boost cuz the wastegate valve will close I have been able to cinch up the actuator rod I I moved where the screws hold the rod farther up and I was able to temporarily fix the problem but I will eventually have to get the wastegate rods fixed and for most people that means replace the whole turbo cuz they don't do parts of the turbo even though it should really just be the turbine housing I'm going to take my new machine shop and at the most probably drove 200 bucks but I can also take the turbo off myself which by the way if you haven't all wheel drive is a pain in the butt because the transfer case is right in front of the turbo but if you don't have all-wheel drive it's something pretty much anyone can do although we'll take a couple hours at least and again I do not suggest buying a new turbo they seem to last you just need to get the links fixed any machine shop should be able to do it so there's no slack in them other than that it's a great car and I spent a lot of time just driving research and asking friends and I think this is probably the best small SUV if you get that 2.0 engine if you don't need that extra power I would probably go with a CRV
I love these super detailed reviews, I'm trying to learn more about cars and these reviews show me a lot of stuff I never even knew car manufacturers included
I like the way you think about the video you want to make before shooting it. We can tell it is well prepared and thought through. Awesome vid as always!
Thanks! A lot of time goes into it for sure, appreciate your feedback.
Engineering Explained especially the part where you take the wheel to show the suspension, that's gotta be a pain in the butt lol
Matt Gar That;s what I thought too. that is dedication!
Matt Gar It is a pain, happy to hear it's appreciated because I thought about not doing it, but thought "If not me, then who!" and took off into the night...
Engineering Explained
Been following you for quite a bit now, you went from drawing and explaining us the (dumbs) on how the engineering works on a car which very few are doing and if they do it's boring and not well explained.
Nice work bro, keep it going best of lucks.
Now you reviewing cars? no mre drawing in boards I guess lol keep it going not all have the opportunities you got how.
Love the videos, not an annoying voice like some reviews and a lot of things to be learned about functions and products instead of skimming over them. Keep up the good work man, love it.
Just bought this vehicle today...great ride and good gas mileage!! Great review..thank you!!
I am strongly considering the 2014 Ford Escape. After 2 months of using it, do you recommend it?
Yes..we are very pleased with it..We wanted an Explorer, but it was a little above our price range..We actually traded a 2005 Explorer for this vehicle. Our old Explorer was a gas hog..the Escape is great on gas!! Good luck!!
thank you very much for your quick answer, I appreciate it very much. I am going to go look at one tonight, and will keep your recommendation in mind. Thanks again.
Good Luck Brandon..We are definitely a Ford family...hope you find what you are looking for!!!
Ronald Reardon what are your thoughts now? I'm strongly considering an escape AWD. I've heard reliability issues with the 2013s. I may be wrong on that. Any benefit of the fwd model? How would they do in the snow?
again details that other car reviewers wouldnt have known. damm good review
I hope they keep giving you cars to review man, you deserve it!
Your reviews are awesome! Good relevant information is exactly what all these other guys are missing. Nobody really touches on the stuff you don't know until you live with the car. I hope manufacturers keep sending you more vehicles. I don't see why they wouldn't.
I just started watching these because I love your stuff. I think this is some of the best reviewing I've ever seen, very comprehensive.
johnnyd5005 Thanks!
That battery is in a horrendous spot. It's like they put that there just so you would go to the dealer to get it replaced.
chrrrr I think the location is intelligent from a weight distribution perspective, but it certainly could be easier to remove.
Engineering Explained Oh yes I understand the weight part but it's still not worth it to hide half the battery under that. Also would be a pain to jump it. The Positive is easy enough to get to but the Negative is near impossible. Also they always say to remove the negative when working on electrics etc on the car which would also be a pain.
The earth is routed to the front of the battery case if you need to access it. To remove the battery, you just disconnect the intake hose to the airbox (1 hose clamp and a one rubber one you remove without the need of a tool) and pull up to remove the airbox. Then slide battery forward and out.
minidemarco yea it’s not as hard as everyone thinks.
taking the cover off is not very difficult. annoying yes. you take off the wind shield wipers, remove the clips and a couple T-screws and your in
jumping it is no issue because there is a ground wire and screw right beside it in plain sight
That battery placement pisses me off
I'm a loyal Ford owner, but it's been my experience that Ford loves to make their vehicles hard to work on. I started working on my Ford Rangers many years ago because I got tired of being raped without lube by mechanics.
Brian Smith When I worked at a lube shop I would cringe when I saw an ecoboost escape. PITA. I have a 4.0 ohv ranger. 2wd and manual trans. Easy peasy . Rust is my enemy Here in WI. My brother has a 13 rav4 and there is enough room around the engine bay for another engine. Screw ford
Next time we just placed the battery underneath the engine. Bad idea
I prefer the older Volvo XC90. Centrally in the rear of car under floor. Good location and "inside". Also BMW in the boot/ trunk
Well the original battery in my daughters 2013 lasted 6 years so at least a good stock battery. Real pain ids the water pump which started leaking this year so also 6 years old and only about 75K miles!
I love how you rip the car open and LOVE how you sprinkle some car theory here and there. You should also drop a little bit of car history in the mix... That'd be the cherry on this cake.
The anecdotal evidence you use to explain why you like things is very very nice too.
I bought a 2013 escape se last year and never knew about those vents that open and shut on it. Went to my car started it up, went to the front of the car, and saw the vents open and close. Never would have known had you not done this video.
I rented one this past week and the seats were very comfortable. It handles well too
Nice review. I loved the part of the technical presentation about power train, suspension, turbo, and the fluid check. Those are the things the owner is concerned about. I do not see value in forcing the engine to do 0-60 and then brake. No owner will stress their automobile that way. You told things that I will like to know about.
This is the best Ford Escape review on RUclips 🏆
I like the engineering point of view. I think that's what going to make this series great. Keep it up.
You've come a long way! Showmanship evolves over time :)
Excellent as always! The placement of the components in the engine bay is less than ideal as is the case with most new vehicles, one thing I wish more companies would start doing is placing the battery in the trunk. Makes access better and helps shift that bit of weight away from the front of the vehicle.
Yes, the blind spot mirrors are great.
Looks good to me, you pretty much hit all the major spots on the vehicle. Good job love the channel
You have released 2 or 3 review videos and you're already way better than the other youtube car reviewer's. Big Ups!
I like your more engineering themed road tests over others which are more consumer orientated. You didn't specifically mention whether it was a DCT or torque converter gearbox although I gathered its the latter from listening carefully. You should explain just exactly what Ecoboost is compared to other turbo engines and examine its benefits and problems. For myself the battery placement is not a big thing - after all how often does it need to be replaced. However, the coolant filler cap position is an example of how one design department is not talking to another and that is a scandal.
EcoBoost is simply a Ford brand name for a turbo engine. It provides turbo boost and it's "Eco" because it is supposedly more economical than a naturally aspirated engine of that output (though I'm not sure that's really the case.)
Stewart Robertson your comment was illuminating, respek
Huge fan of all your videos, long time subscriber. I hope car companies keep sending you test vehicles. In all honesty, I could care less about anything from Lexus or any brand of SUV. However, really enjoyed both your review videos with their fresh perspective. Keep up the good work, I know it's not easy. 👍
Andrew Heisey Thanks - hopefully a different perspective!
best ford escape review available....! thanks!
I love how objective you are! Keep up the good work!
Loving these reviews bro. Try and keep em coming!! Deffinitly unique in a very cool kinda way. Thumbs up!
See, nobody mentions about combination key pad on the door pillar in other reviews. Your reviews are unique, Engineering Explained .
Dont listen to negative comments youre doing it right!
You should keep doing this kind of video Engineering Explained, I learn a lot about the vehicles. Keep up the good work :)
Fantastic review I appreciate your attention to detail! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing, my son is planning to get one of these soon.
Thanks for the great review! My Dad just got this car and now I know a lot!
Aside from the weird back seat camera angle during the test drive (and that I'm not a Ford guy), good review! Looking forward to seeing more test drives and reviews.
Andy Cress Yep, that shot was crap, but I wanted to mention torque steer as I noticed after filming and need a space to fit it in. Mehh... it happened haha.
Engineering Explained Haha I kind of figured as much, since you bookended the shot with two rear-facing shots. The magic of editing!
I have the 1.6L 4WD. It has plenty of power. It maintains speed in the mountains of Colorado with now problem.
I really love your reviews, i hope you review a lot of cars more!!!
Another nice review. I've been subscribed to your channel for some time now. Back then you had around 20k subs and seeing your channel grow so fast makes me happy because I know now that there are more car freaks like me out there who appreciate your work as much as I do. I am really digging the reviews and hope to see more of those including some exotics if you ever get a chance. Please consider doing Alfa Romeo 4C, for it is my all time favorite car and I would freak out seeing you with it. Keep up the good work, you have my support.
Aleksa Nikolic I couldn't tell you how happy testing out a 4C would make me. I've been drooling over that car since it was announced. And just around 2000 lbs? It has to be fun.
Only few have their eyes on that car. People are talking rubbish about it and are comparing it to the Cayman, but it is a superior piece of engineering compared to Cayman. And boy, don't even get me started on the looks.
Great review again. And I totally agree with you about the steering wheel having a spot on the bottom to rest your hand.
Thanks for the presentation, nice. Very impressed with the 13 escape. Very comfortable and responsive. Ford could have done better with the coolant bottle and battery compartments. Have one with 148 thou miles. Still drives like new. Except one time while doing a turn, i would say sbout 10 to 15 miles an hour, the steering locked. Freaked me out. Pulled over with hard steering. Shut the car down. Restarted and went ahead without any problems. I havent had that problem again. (Knock on wood).
Jesus that scares me hopefully that doesn’t happen to my escape. Do you know what could’ve caused it or why it did that?
@@Pg-ch5nb his power steering pump is likely worn
Getting this tomorrow,thank you!!!
How is it?
I have a 2014 and I had to get it fixed due to a nation wide recall but besides that it works real well .Great for family trip of urban terrain.
What was the recall? I ask because I am considering buying one of these.
In South Africa it is called the Kuga and has been catching fire.
Your video is awesome and informative and please don't add music because it's annoying.. Great video once again.
The shift stick right in front of the bottoms you need to twist you're self in order to get to Check all the recalls on it before you get one
This is really great. I loves ❤ how really takes his time to explains to u. Thanks so much 😊
Great work man...really informative...
Engineers also need to car reviews not just Entertainers
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My wife has a 2016 Escape SE 1.6 Ecoboost. Great vehicle! We average 34mpg on Anchorage runs and city highway mix is 26 mpg. Only issue it could use more power down low, once boosted up it does great, but that first and second gear kind of sucks and for normal driving you have always be at 2500-3400 rpm to keep up with stop and go traffic.
great review! love your videos.. in this segments ( car reviews) I would love to see you measure with tools some of the car traits, like a decibel meter for interior noise and a vbox for acceleration runs, etc. Im an engineer student, and you know us.. we LOVE those number and stats........ keep up the good work.
Miguel Angel Hernandez Great idea! I was actually thinking the same about the dB. I'm also keeping a spreadsheet of the majority of the numbers for each vehicle, which I'm keeping for my patrons to view (www.patreon.com/engineeringexplained).
Mine is still running, no major issues.
TU:699 / SUBr:838,992------------ (Keep up the spot on reviews).
A 'hater' would have a hard time knocking this vid.
One comment about the serviceability is now that some batteries last 7+ years I don't think it's nearly as much of an issue as it used to be.
Great point, though if you drain it dead, it's still not ideal to hook up jumpers.
the market for this car, i presume, is for those who will call their local roadside mechanic to handle any dramas.
it’s really not hard to remove the battery on one of these, you disconnect the intake hose and the battery is on a platform that slides out. at least my 2015 is
My mom bought one of these cars. Great vid man i subbed. :D
Great review, soo detailed! Can't wait to see more of these. :)
Great vid as always EE! Thanks!
I’m 17 and this is going to be my first car. It only has 50k miles on it and has been kept in very good condition so hopefully it can last me a bit.
Do you have it? Would you recommend? I want a vehicle this size, not a small sedan
Please review the focus ST or at least the fiesta ST, I love your reviews :)
The Ford escape is very fast as one would least expect. Awesome. !! But
The music needs work" up grade system an you really got something. 😁😁😉
Nice vid, I'd like to see another one from a smart
That coolant placement just baffles me. My last car had a coolant problem and the last thing I'd want hidden is the reservoir that requires you to pour liquid diagonally... It's such a vital fluid than CAN be filled up quickly if needed. Why make it so awkward to use?
Good review, thanks!
Great review!
Thats alot of wiring under that plastic engine cover. Nice review EngineeringExplained
What are your thoughts on the reliability of this engine long term?
I'd be interested in watching a video on the Mazda CX-5 next to compare with this video. That car is rated the same highway but gets 3 better in the city so it would be interesting to see how they compare with mixed driving. Also, just by the look of it the Mazda seems more serviceable because of its long hood. Then next you could try to get a CR-V or a Rav4. The detailed way you do your videos, it'd be great to get comparos like those! Keep up the good work!
Honestly I thought the exact same. Would love to get behind the Rav4, CR-V, and CX-5.
I wonder whats the downside of plastic intakes i never knew manufactures used this until i saw your video. Do you think you have time to make a video describing the benefits and downside of this new technique maybe even on some newer things manufacturers are using on new cars?
I think longevity would be the downside. An aluminum intake manifold is likely never to fail, I don't know how long these plastic ones will last. That said, Lexus uses a plastic manifold on the GS 350 V6, and they're consistently ranked towards the top in reliability. It'll be interesting to see over time, though I'm not sure when major manufacturers started switching over.
Do you find that sharp turns, while accelerating, result in a louder grinding noise or do you think that could be the turbo engine?
Location of the battery just turned me off
Ironically, it made me more excited about the car. It's awesome that it isn't hanging out over the front wheels.
Melinda Brown it's only an issue probably every 5 years
These are the Worst and most troublesome vehicles. Just google consumer reports!
I did and everybody loves it. wth
@@openmythirdeye unless you have a tire pump that uses the battery terminals such as mine. It's a twin cylinder pump that requires more current than the typical lighter plug in your vehicle can provide.
You do the best car reviews, hands down!
I'm seriously considering a Ford turbo for my next compact suv. What are your thoughts on the longevity of Fords these days? I would love it if a domestic manufacturer could give me a quarter million miles without any major problems.
bonfe roni I always just recommend looking at a company's history and seeing how they do in the powertrain reliability categories, and overall reliability rankings.
What about the hydraulic drive system? Is it electric? Does it need oil? Does it even have a hydraulic system?
Do you have a pic with that goPro strapped to your dome? lol great review!
Looking to buy one of these in September (possibly 2015 instead) and this review was very detailed and helpful. Thanks a lot :)
Ethan Shaw Very welcome!
These are the Worst and most troublesome vehicles. Just google consumer reports! EcoBoost has much trouble.
Yeah, ecoboost engines have had a lot of issues recently, including gum build up in the valves. the worst was the fuel lines breaking or leaking causing fires.
These are one of the worst cars ever made, lots of little issues, expensive to maintain, and also of course are know for randomly starting on fire!
Now it is early 2019, and I am thinking of buying a used 2014 Ford Escape SE. Any suggestions, advice? How do these things age? Thanks for the review.
Ford just has the battery in an idiotic location just like on the Ford Edge 3.5L as well.
I have a 2005 Escape, and I have the overdrive lock out button on the gearshift. Does the new Escape have the overdrive option, or is that controlled fully by the vehicle now? Do you have any advice regarding the O/D system in the older Escape?
Great videos by the way! Very informative, and good details.
Archer Jennings o/d is just your final gear. with over drive on it uses the final gear with it off it won’t go into the final gear.
Chassis/ build looks pretty substantial.
The air filter needs to come out to change the battery. Difficult to change it yourself. Most battery dealers have difficulty changing it. You really need to get the dealer to change it.
Would the 2.0L get slightly worse gas milage? Or the same?
LOVE THE FORD ESCAPE I CAN LIVE WITH REPLACING THE BATTERY LOL
Does the ecoboost turn on automatically? Or is there a button you hit? For the 2013 escape
Ecoboost is just the name Ford gave to a lineup of their motors, its not a function or a feature. Just a lineup of turbocharged engines.
I prefer to have the battery in the trunk like it is in my Mercedes! Equal weight distribution is a wonderful thing and plus it stays super clean.
Alex Lesher Another good spot, yes.
I have this exact car. It only gets 22 mpg. Not 33. I still love the car however.
If you drive it more efficiently, you will get 26 avg and like 30 on the highway
Idk why im watching this in 2024
personally I don't think many cars have respectable rear leg room for being 4 doors. it always feels like my legs are nearly touching the seat backs add some body length and make there be a nice cushion of air between my legs and the seat in front is what I would want in a 4 door the most.
that's why I'm holding on to my 2004 Mazda Tribute. Drinks gas. Although I get compliments on how much leg room there is. The handling is remarkable and at 150k it has original drivetrain as well as suspension and spins tires whenever I want. Love my V6
For the exact same reasons I can't let go of my 2005 Ford Escape with a V6.
I have a 2010 Escape and love it and maintain it myself. thinking of getting a new Escape but i am disappointed by the way this was designed. it does not look like DIY maintenance friendly. Plus i have heard horror stories about Fuel line breaking and causing fires and gumming in the valves as it is a direct injection vehicle.
Your review is brilliant from a technical point of view. Loved the suspension demonstration in particular. A few points though:
1- You need to work on your video capturing and editing. You could consider letting a friend help you out with it if you can't hire a cameraman.
2- The 6-speed auto should be considered a huge plus since ford's Powershift DCT is absolutely horrendous. I drive a focus so I know it.
3- It seems the weird braking behavior you described is common with ford cars. In the focus the brake pedal does nothing for most of its travel than suddenly brakes at the end. Its certainly a big minus though as its makes parallel parking a pain.
4- Some exterior footage of the car while driving it is necessary IMO.
You're doing great considering you've only done 3 reviews (including the subaru). You're on to something good in my opinion. Having all your subscribers chipping in with advice on making your reviews better is just great. Keep it up!
K Sadek Thanks for the tips! 1. It's a lot of work to pawn off. I know it needs work and I'm working on it. 2. Haven't driven the DCT. Just drove the Subaru Legacy with the DCT and it was great. 3. Yep, I've heard the same from Ford friends after posting.4. Eek, probably not anytime soon unfortunately.
Thank YOU for being open to advice. Oh and BTW, weren't subaru's only manual or CVT?
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Nice review.
1:25 those little compartments look like decent storage compartments.
Just got one of these & trying to learn the things the dealer doesn’t tell you about. I am upset about the placement of the battery & coolant reservoir. I had a Chrysler 200 before this so I’m not happy Ford engineers decided this was a good design idea also.
Need more this kind of review!unlike the others ,its a 2L turbo it has xxxhp xxxtorque bla bla bla ..and it has abs tcs thats it.im not saying the others are bad but its not as good as urs.not expecting a mechanic to show us but alittle bit more beside the brochures even the salesman in the showroom are the same(yeah a quick review)… .i would like to know more about the car if im the buyer .imo
Dude i really like your videos but here some tips
1-some background music
2-try to record all the footage fist and later add the comments cuz some parts your voice sound great and another... Nope X3
***** 1. Not sure if everyone's on the same page with this one, I often get complimented on not using music. It's simple one way or the other, so I'll have to play with it eventually and see how people react.
2. Working on the audio! I know it needs fixing. I should have this somewhat sorted out by my 4th review. Hoping for improvement with the 3rd as well, we'll see!
Engineering Explained no music please, its overdone and unnecessary. I like hearing the car and a crisp voice
Please do not add music
Dont add music
Please keep it as it is. It is refreshingly different from other standard review websites.
The intercooler in these cars sucks big time (which you can see at 0:29), it heat soaks in no time and the stupid active grille shutter system only makes it worse. Many of us Focus ST owners, who also have those shutters that close, supposedly making it more aerodynamic, have removed them without seeing a noticeable decrease in fuel economy.
Can back seats move forward and back?
you should do a review of your sti that car is so sick
Rob L 2014 Subaru WRX STI - Full Review and Test Drive - My New Car!
Engineering Explained you are awesome
Engineering Explained p.s. im going to college for mechanical engineering next year hope to be as good as you one day
I only lasted two years as an engineer, you'll probably be better! :) Best of luck!
Next time mention volume on trunk specially on SUVs great video tho keep it up
the titanium is the way to go for sure i have one
Andrew Lee how’s it holding up? any problems with the “recalls”
what do you think about jeeps, specially wrangler?
sciencestudent88 I drove an old manual one on the beach, which was fun. As far as reliability I've heard they're a bit of work, but I don't have much first hand experience with them. Drink gas for sure though.
I'm currently thinking about getting a second car. I'm going back and forth between the 2014 Fusion SE and the 2014 Escape. Could anyone give me any input?
I'm coming from a 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SE, so either will be a big step for me. I'm just unsure of whether to go for the mid-size sedan or the crossover.
+Nate Wilder As always, it depends on your personal requirements. Do you need the bigger cargo space and ride height clearance of the Escape, or just a vehicle to get around in, where a standard trunk will do? The trunk space and ride height are really what the Escape has over the Fusion.
You should try and get your hands on a 2015 sti
I'd like to check out the '15 WRX first, as it's a bit more of change than the '15 STI, but yes, I'd like to test both. This week I have the Subaru Legacy.
Great review. Under the hood this thing is messed up. That battery placement would probably stop me from buying this thing.. Just plain stupid. Completely agree with you on the 4 spoke steering wheel. I very much prefer this over a 3 spoke. GJ.
I don't get why they put the coolant filler cap in that place, it's hard to get too, the same with the battery. At some point the coolant will have to be changed and the battery at some point will need to be replaced. I bet the mechanics don't like that either
Have you driven the 2.0 ecoboost?
Have a 2014 titanium all-wheel drive with a 2.0 and if you can afford it get the 2.0 I couldn't imagine trying to drive this car with less but with the 2.0 it feels really spunky I have all the power that I need and it's really nice and I average about 26-27 miles a gallon although I do drive a lot more highway the interior cuz it is the fully loaded is really nice I tried one lower model and I really didn't like the seats they're not super great in the titanium but they're definitely better than a lot and yes it's almost impossible to get to the negative terminal on the battery without taking off those water trays or whatever you call them it only takes like 10 minutes but I mean it's a pain and I do like having the spare tire in the back instead of hanging below and there's even room for some extra tools and stuff not a lot but some but I bought it used with 50,000 mi I'm almost to 100,000 right now and everything's been really great I've only had one problem with it but it's a problem to pretty much all EcoBoost once they hit around 100,000 mi the wastegate flapper valve the blinks in it get loose and you end up not being able to hold boost cuz the wastegate valve will close I have been able to cinch up the actuator rod I I moved where the screws hold the rod farther up and I was able to temporarily fix the problem but I will eventually have to get the wastegate rods fixed and for most people that means replace the whole turbo cuz they don't do parts of the turbo even though it should really just be the turbine housing I'm going to take my new machine shop and at the most probably drove 200 bucks but I can also take the turbo off myself which by the way if you haven't all wheel drive is a pain in the butt because the transfer case is right in front of the turbo but if you don't have all-wheel drive it's something pretty much anyone can do although we'll take a couple hours at least and again I do not suggest buying a new turbo they seem to last you just need to get the links fixed any machine shop should be able to do it so there's no slack in them other than that it's a great car and I spent a lot of time just driving research and asking friends and I think this is probably the best small SUV if you get that 2.0 engine if you don't need that extra power I would probably go with a CRV