2023 Ford Escape

Confidence That Keeps Pace With Your Life This Certified 2023 Ford Escape Active AWD doesnât just show up for the day; it flows with it. Agate Black Metallic paint and clean aluminum wheels give it a sharp, modern look as it moves through Hillsdale in the early light, then slips toward Adrian or out along US-12 with the kind of quiet confidence that fits real Midwest driving. It feels right at home in motion, never shouting for attention but clearly built for people who spend more time on the road than off it. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine brings a smooth, willing surge of power, and the AWD system keeps the Escape planted as weather and pavement change between Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Branch counties. The 8-speed transmission shifts with barely a whisper while drive modes adapt to rain, snow, or gravel. Out on the highway, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control steps in and holds your pace and distance on the long pulls toward Toledo or Defiance along US-24, turning the usual I-69 run toward Coldwater or even deeper into Lucas and Williams counties into something calmer and more controlled. Inside, the cabin feels like it was designed by someone who actually commutes. Ebony cloth seats with their unique pattern look clean and modern, and both the driver and front passenger enjoy power adjustment, making it easy for everyone to find a real long-haul position. Dual-zone climate keeps peace in the cabin, while the Cold Weather Package adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated mirrors that make frosty Michigan mornings far less dramatic. The rotary shifter opens up the center console, and the cabin lighting, storage, and cupholders help the Escape feel organized instead of cluttered. Technology is where this Active really stretches out. The large touchscreen anchors Tech Package #2, tying together navigation, apps, and FordPass Connect with the kind of polish you feel as soon as you swipe. A 360-degree camera system wraps the vehicle in awareness when youâre backing into a tight spot in downtown Jackson or easing around obstacles in a crowded lot. The Bang & Olufsen sound system turns playlists and podcasts into something richer, filling the cabin as US-127 unwinds beneath you or as you cross into Indiana toward Angola and Auburn. Wireless charging and multiple USB ports keep everyoneâs devices alive without a tangle of cords scattered across the console. On the move, the Escape feels light on its feet. LED lighting sharpens its presence at dusk, the spoiler and body lines cut cleanly through the air, and the suspension gives it an easy, almost athletic rhythm on the backroads that cross Steuben and DeKalb counties. Remote start warms or cools the cabin before you ever step outside, and the overall blend of power, tech, comfort, and control makes this SUV feel perfectly sized for the way people actually live in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. This Escape isnât about drama or noise. Itâs about making every mile feel ea