New Escape---1.6L or 2.0L?

[04 Venom]

The wife wants a new FWD Escape and I am interested in any comments regarding the 1.6 or 2.0 Ecoboost engine option.

[firestang70]

I have driven a Fusion with the 1.6. Decent power and good mpgs. I thought it needed a little more, Escape I'm assuming is a little heavier. Never driven the 2.0 power train.

[sean]

I sold my sister a used 2013 with the 2.0 and she loves it. I did get her the 4x4 but I think it's her favorite car she's owned.

[Black Horse]

I have the 1.6l - peppy would be an understatement! The Ecoboost rocks! We drove a 2.0 and to be honest, couldn't tell much difference. The 1.6 gets about 22 mpg around town, 32mpg on long hwy. trips. The only issue is the on-going recall for an overheating issue with the 1.6 (supposedly a heat shield replacement coming up in a month or so). The wife loves it. The AWD is a beast in the snow!

[Black92LX]

Granted it is AWD, but our 2.0L is for sale.
http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86665
Been a great vehicle just need something bigger.

The 1.6L seemed very aenemic compared to the 2.0L. Wife prefered it big time.

[04 Venom]

Granted it is AWD, but our 2.0L is for sale.
http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86665
Been a great vehicle just need something bigger.

The 1.6L seemed very aenemic compared to the 2.0L. Wife prefered it big time.

I looked at yours and showed it to my wife. The Escape we have now (2004) is gray and she wants a silver. The 0% financing on new cars is also attractive.

[04 Venom]

Granted it is AWD, but our 2.0L is for sale.
http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86665
Been a great vehicle just need something bigger.

The 1.6L seemed very aenemic compared to the 2.0L. Wife prefered it big time.

By the way, what MPG did you get with your Escape? Thanks.

[Black92LX]

By the way, what MPG did you get with your Escape? Thanks.

No where near Fords claims of 22/28 if memory serves correct.
See 18 around town and best was 22 on a trip to Florida.
Though it is a fun car and driving can be spirited.

[beefcake]

Kind of how I mentioned, really depends on you as a customer, where one loves the power of the 1.6, some think it's underpowered.

def going to depend on her driving style

[MFIELD]

I have a 1.6 and cant really complain. Its not overpowered but its not underpowered either. I usually see around 24-25 mpg and have seen 30 mpg on the highway for an extended time.

Edit, mine is AWD to

[04 Venom]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

[thecollector]

6 recalls in 18 months... might want to wait until the ecoboost versions stop turning into external combustion engines before you start making payments on one.

[thecollector]

6 recalls in 18 months... might want to wait until the ecoboost versions stop turning into external combustion engines before you start making payments on one.

[04 Venom]

6 recalls in 18 months... might want to wait until the ecoboost versions stop turning into external combustion engines before you start making payments on one.

I believe that applies only to the 1.6L version. I have not run across any similar issues with the 2.0L engine.