2019 Ford Escape Safety

Whatever kind of vehicle you drive as you traverse the roads of Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, and Harrisburg, you want a car that will keep you and your family safe the entire way. As safety technology is becoming so advanced and more common these days, it's almost expected that any vehicle will offer a solid suite of active safety features.

The Ford Escape is no exception. This vehicle is a quick, fun-to-drive, and sporty small crossover SUV by one of the most respected automakers in the world. While it has plenty to offer in terms of performance and personality, how does it hold up in terms of safety features?

Let's take some time to look over what you can expect from the 2019 Ford Escape safety features and ratings, then see how you can schedule a test drive at Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg today.

2019 Ford Escape Safety Ratings

The Escape safety ratings are quite strong from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The IIHS gave the Escape top Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints, and seat tests. It also acknowledged the presence of front crash prevention and headlight controls at certain trim levels in this rating.

The NHTSA gave the Escape a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, including five stars for front driver-side front crash protection, front- and back-seat side crash protection, and four stars for rollover protection and front passenger-side front crash protection. Overall, the crash tests support the outstanding safety of the new Escape.

Passive Safety Features

Like most cars these days, the Escape comes with all the expected passive safety features. These include front and side air bags to keep you cushioned in the event of an accident, and an Anti-Lock Brake System to give you control when you need it. A Rear View Camera is standard as well, so you can easily see what's behind you at a glance.

Active Drive-Assistive Safety Features

The SE trim is the Escape trim level that most people will buy, as the base S trim is targeted more at business fleets. With the SE, you'll get features like the Ford MyKey® parental controls to keep your teen drivers safe. Meanwhile, the available Ford Safe and Smart™ Package gives you a full suite of safety features. With Adaptive Cruise Control, for example, your vehicle will help keep you at a safe distance from vehicle ahead of you and take action if it senses that you're getting too close.

Automatic High Beams and wipers provide outstanding visibility, while BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert keeps you aware of things that you can't directly see. Additionally, the Lane-Keeping System will make sure that you're always in the center of your lane.

Although it's not often thought of as a safety feature, the Escape offers an Intelligent 4WD System, which will give you more control and confidence when you're driving over wet or otherwise difficult terrain. The ability to have extra traction is always welcome!

See the Escape at Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg

If you're in the areas of Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Mechanicsburg, you can come see the new Ford Escape safety features for yourself. Just stop by Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg or give us a call about taking a test drive today!