2023 Ford Escape Hybrid: Is This Better Than A Toyota Hybrid?

Today I drive and review a 2023 Ford Escape Platinum Hybrid!

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[katiehewes]

I own a 2007 Ford Escape LT V6, A 2018 Escape Titanium and a 2023 Escape Platinum Hybrid. All have been extremely reliable. The 2007 still runs well with 200K miles (though, just with age, it’s not used for long trips anymore). I have been very happy with my 2018 and was thrilled to see that it still had great pick up even though it was a 4 cylinder (that’s turbo for you!). My newest Escape is the 2023 Platinum Hybrid and I love it. I wish the Heads Up Display worked for my height—it really only works if your seat is low in the car (so I don’t use it). And I’m getting 40+mpg with about 60% hilly highway driving. Overall, I’m a happy driver, with 3 different Escapes, and no major issues. Of course, I do believe in regular maintenance—unlike those who lease cars, or those who buy leased cars.

[richard.castroc]

Apparently the FORD looks better, very good job showing this SUV, hoping it arrives in my country soon.🚙

[lawrencemorrison]

Ford is recalling more than 125, 000 Escape SUVs, Maverick pickups and Lincoln Corsair luxury SUVs because their engines could leak fluids and catch fire. All the vehicles being recalled are hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions. All three models share similar engineering. Jun 6, 2023

[churchmythbusters]

I own a 2014 Ford C-Max hybrid. It has been economical and reliable and well made. That is the reason I stayed with Ford, my latest is a 22 Escape PHEV. It is even better. With all the problems out there this drive train is well proven and bullet proof. I no longer trust or even like Toyota or Honda. I almost got a Kia Sportage hybrid which was the nicest of them all in the top trim. But I don't trust their reliability. I think Escape is the best price and best MPG, but so far no AWD available in the plug in version.

[chrisburgess]

MSN came out with an article on hybrids that will outlast it's owners. The escape is on that list.

[gordlockwood]

I have (had) a 2015 Escape. It got wiped out in an accident. I had VWs before that with the diesel engines getting 50 mpg on highway. I checked all the small SUV hybrids out and for reliability, it seems the consensus is that Toyota Rav4 hybrid and Honda CRV hybrid are the best bets. The best hybrid that I can actually buy right now is the Ford Escape ST Elite Hybrid. Unless I buy a used vehicle that I can use during the 8+ months waiting period to buy a Toyota or Honda, my options are limited. My 2015 Escape was extremely reliable. I hope the hybrid will be too.

[jmsmikey]

I hope you get to review the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV~ it allows you to run on the gas engine only and 'save' the electric for later. Perfect if you have a highway commute & then city driving.

[Thereisalwaysmore]

I own a 2015 FFH, I was advised by ford to get my brakes replaced by 60k miles. The cost is quite high, at the time I had 45k mikes and I also needed to replace my tires. Took my car to American Tire depot (they offered better tires, warranty and price). I told them I wished they did brakes and they said they did. I told them what ford told me, bewildered the techs told me that’s odd. I said odd how? American tire depot techs advised me that my hybrid doesn’t need new brakes until I reach 95k miles if I drive poorly and / or 125k if I drive well. Needless to say, is it possible Ford recommends themselves poorly?

I love my 2015 FFH and yes I will be looking to upgrade in the near future.

[michaelsheedy]

Ford hybrids have a very good reputation for reliability for over 25 years. The only hybrid that has had reliability problems is the F150 hybrid. Ford uses the Toyota hybrid system on its hybrids except for the F150. The new Nautilus Hybrid, I'm not sure.

[sorcererstone]

Is it true that the entire line of Ford Escape is going to be discontinued in a few years.

[josephdan]

2023 Ford Escape is one of best SUVs that you can buy!!

[matthewguyen]

definitely agree the ford is trying to use different trim level names to entice people but they should make the name as a limited since u don’t have those massage chairs and ventilated chairs

[scottbrawley]

2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cylinder iCVT Atkinson Cycle I4 ECVT AWD Platinum!

[Ricky-momv]

This certainly looks better after the refresh. The front end looks way better, and the interior appears to be of better quality. Looks can be deceiving though. It’s definitely not the worst looking SUV out there. That award is definitely shared by the Chevy Equinox and Subaru Forrester.

[braalo]

Is the Ford reliability issue really that big or is just hyped up

[eddi]

Ist das der Ford Kuga Facelift 🤔. Auch in Deutschland verfügbar, der ist gut 👍

[watsonpaddy]

as to the look and lack of premium options on the escape if you want that you are to look no farther than the Lincoln Corsair

[shishirsks]

For a 45K car, it doesnt even have a AWD! What a shame!

[mikeatback]

If it drives like my cmax plugin with better handling i would buy the car… though that out of place center console with 1980s style dashboard… i mean really it looks like someone installed a third party lcd in the middle of their car…

[corujariousa]

Is This Better Than A Toyota Hybrid? If you have the AWD, the answer is YES for traction on slippery conditions. The hybrid platform is very much tested over several generations. A very reliable car.