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With redesigned center console, new Ford Escape provides 25 percent
increase in front row storage and 15 percent increase in overall
storage compared with existing model
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New electronic parking brake allows for redesign that includes two new
convenient storage areas, larger media bin with power ports, updated
cupholders and new swing-bin glove box
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Main center console bin is nearly 50 percent larger; new design is
more ergonomically efficient for a driver’s right arm
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Already tied* for highest-ranked compact SUV for initial quality,
according to J.D. Power and Associates, the new Ford Escape looks to
improve on that standing with interior and technology upgrades
designed to enhance the driving experience
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DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
Storing your wallet, plugging in your cellphone and enjoying that cold,
oversized beverage just got a whole lot easier with the new 2017 Ford
Escape, thanks to the compact SUV’s redesigned interior.
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Escape, the No. 2-selling Ford brand nameplate behind only F-Series,
arrived in showrooms this month armed with the latest in advanced
technologies – and more elbow room. The SUV has 25 percent more front
row storage and 15 percent more overall storage compared with the
existing Escape, thanks mostly to the redefinition of the space between
the front seats.
“That whole center console area is what we call ‘Manhattan real estate’
because it’s valuable,” said Zulf Ali, Ford senior interior designer.
“It isn’t a lot of space to work with, but as a designer, those
constraints are exciting. It’s a challenge that forces you to be more
creative – to ask yourself, ‘OK, how can we get clever with this?’”
The first hurdle was replacing the traditional handled parking brake
with a smaller electronic parking brake button. With that, Ali was able
to move the gear shifter rearward – opening up access to an area that
now houses the media bin and power ports. Moving the gear shifter back
also allowed designers to create a more comfortable position for a
driver’s right arm.
In front of and behind the gear shifter, Ali created two storage bins to
place wallet, keys, sunglasses and other everyday items often left
sliding around on the passenger seat.
“We found ways to utilize as much of the space as we possibly could,”
said Ali. “Adding the electronic parking brake really opened up a whole
new world of possibilities.”
Slightly wider, the console features improved cupholders designed to
accommodate a greater variety of bottle sizes, a larger main bin, and a
front storage area that features easy access to a lighted USB port and
12-volt power outlet. The main center console bin, which also houses a
USB port, is nearly 50 percent larger than in the current Escape. Using
that USB port, drivers can keep their cellphone securely stored while
remaining connected to the vehicle’s SYNC® 3 driver connect
system.
A passenger-side cargo net adds additional storage, and the glove box
uses a new swing-bin design to make it easier to store and access items.
Already tied* for highest-ranked compact SUV for initial quality,
according to J.D. Power and Associates, the new Ford Escape looks to
improve on that standing with these interior upgrades and new technology
offerings – all designed to enhance the driving experience.
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Latest technologies
Available SYNCConnect for the new Ford Escape gives FordPass® members
remote access to their vehicle from their mobile device. SYNC Connect
enables drivers to use the FordPass platform to lock, unlock and locate
their Escape, as well as schedule remote starts and check fuel level.
SYNC Connect is included in the Technology Package on Escape SE and is a
standard offering on Escape Titanium.
Escape is also loaded with driver-assist technologies, including:
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Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with brake
support: Sensors detect when Escape is approaching a slow-moving
vehicle, and adjust cruise control accordingly
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Enhanced active park assist: Provides steering assistance to park the
vehicle in a parallel or perpendicular parking spot, and pull out from
tight parallel parking spots; driver controls brake, accelerator and
shifter. Technology includes side park distance control
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Lane-keeping system: The system includes lane-keeping alert, which
alerts drivers when they drift unintentionally from their lane, and
lane-keeping aid, which provides steering assistance to guide an
unintentionally drifting vehicle back into its lane
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Driver Alert System: Using data from the lane-keeping system, the
Driver Alert System can detect signs of fatigued driving and provide a
warning on the instrument cluster
Already available driver-assist features for the new Escape include:
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Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert: BLIS® can
alert drivers when a vehicle enters the defined blind spot in a
neighboring lane. An indicator light provides a warning in the side
mirror
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Hill-start assist: The feature holds the vehicle stationary on a hill
long enough for the driver to transition from brake to gas pedal
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Auto high-beam control: System automatically switches from high to low
beams, and vice versa, depending on ambient lighting
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Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate: Opens liftgate with the simple
kick of a key fob-carrying customer’s foot beneath rear bumper –
perfect for those whose hands are loaded with gear
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford
cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury
vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a
leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer
experience, and data and analytics. The company provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information
regarding Ford and its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company,
visit www.corporate.ford.com.
*Ford Escape received the lowest number of problems per 100
vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015
Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle
owners, measuring 244 models, and measures opinions after 90 days of
ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and
perceptions of owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your
experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and
video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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Contacts:
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