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Ford understands that families today are always on the go and need a car that can keep up. Check out these six reasons the 2019 Ford Escape is perfect for busy families.
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60/40 Split-Fold-Flat Rear Seat Backs
Have enough room for all sorts of situations thanks to flat-folding rear seats providing an additional 68 cubic feet of space. Still need extra room? The 60/40 split seats in the back offer an extra 34 cubic feet of space while still leaving room for someone in the backseat. For items that need even more space, check out the optional roof-rack side rails with available cross bars.
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Ford+Alexa
Bring the capabilities of Amazon Alexa on the road with you thanks to Ford+Alexa. You can connect the Ford+Alexa app through the available SYNC 3 AppLink. Once connected you will have access to Amazon Prime shopping, voice navigation, and traffic information. You can even control recognized smart home devices.
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FordPass Connect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
FordPass Connect offers a variety of features to make your life easier. Via the FordPass app you’ll be able to locate your car, receive important vehicle status updates including gas level, and enjoy remote access features such as unlock, lock, and start. You can connect up to 10 electronic devices to your WiFi hotspot and even schedule a time to start your vehicle in the morning so it’s ready to go when you are.
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Ford’s Safe and Smart Package
Drive with peace of mind knowing Ford has taken care of keeping you safe. The Ford Safe and Smart Package includes features that will leave you wondering how you ever survived without them including auto high-beam headlamps, a lane-keeping system, driver-activated front rain-sensing windshield wipers, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning with brake support.
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Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
Imagine opening a door with the simple touch of your hand. This can be your new reality thanks to the optional Intelligent Access key. Just have it in your pocket, purse, key ring or bag, and open doors without ever having to fish for your keys again. When you’re ready to start your car, press the brake pedal and push the start button.
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Power and Fuel Efficiency
The 2019 Ford Escape comes with a 15.7-gallon fuel tank and three available engines. A 2.5-liter, I-4 regular gasoline engine producing 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque comes standard with the S trim, averaging 25 mpg combined mileage.
Move up to the SE and SEL trims and find a 1.5-liter, I-4 regular gasoline engine generating 179 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Front and all-wheel drive options are available for both the SE and SEL models with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg for front-wheel drive and 24 mpg for all-wheel drive.
At the top Platinum level, you will enjoy a 2.0-liter, I-4 premium gas engine delivering 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. Also available as both front and all-wheel drive, it has a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg for front-wheel drive and 23 mpg for all-wheel drive.
If your family is always on the go, stop into Brown Lee Ford today to schedule a test drive of the 2019 Ford Escape.
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