2020 Ford Escape

noise

Unless under full throttle, its not overly noisy in any situation.

I have never been in a car that made a noise like this.

As I drove away from the dealership I noticed a very distinct, very low vibration sound.

I like the car EXCEPT for the vibration that I feel when I drive normally and am not accelerating between 1000 to 2000RPM (speed start to over 60MPH.

Unfortunately,  4 days into driving it began having a very noticeable creaking sound upon the vehicle coming to a stop and leaving a stopped position and you can also hear it when driving sometimes and turning.

The only thing that sucks is the wind noise or as Ford calls it, the sound of turbulence I hear while driving over 50MPH on the driver's side.

I have noticed a rattling noise when I shut the passenger and back right door.

Several issues like on going drivers seat noise, back hatch door has almost closed on us, computer has rebooted on I4 at 75MPH, sun roof needed adjustments, seat belt harness is coming apart, cruise control does not engage. .

My only dislike is some of the interior materials could be better and my subwoofer still rattles despite being fixed.

Prior to purchasing this vehicle, please take note that when driving it you will experience  horrible vibrations at 1500 RPM.

speed

When I press gas pedal slightly to speed up when going into a higher speed limit area, I keep pressing more and more (slowly) and it finally responds, usually with a hard downshift.

On the way home from picking it up I noticed that the car struggled horribly to accelerate, seemingly switching gears back and forth, up and down, and making some kind of low, humming sound as a constant rate of speed was met.

We guess it’s due to the less effort the engine needs to work to get to speed where the Rav4 worked hard to get up to highway speeds.

Despite having slightly less horsepower, our hybrid can pass cars with ease at all speeds, and it's quiet - something that really bothered us about the RAV - it was a bit throaty when accelerating and made a funny noise every time we braked.

transmission

I got it back & the transmission went out once again.

Transmission disconnects from engine from time to time while driving.

It is loud, uncomfortable, shifts roughly, and so many other issues.

Needs new Everything transmission, breaks, computer system, powertrain, collision assistance doesn’t work, nothing works.

The engine is surprisingly powerful and responsiveness probably thanks in large part to the transmission.

The engine makes strong torque throughout the range and the shifts are where they need to be and not rushing to a higher gear like some transmissions.

The transmission is horrible - rocks back and forth when shifting from 1st to 2nd and also into 3rd gears.

Closest dealer wanted $6700.00 to fix transmission. So.

battery

The battery has died completely 3 times in 18 months.

Never had any trouble except replacing the battery (normal maintenance).

Wish it came with a spare as there is room to fit over the battery.

warranty

I traded my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in after taking the Jeep in for 6 service issues in 5 months as I was approaching the end of the warranty.

Roof liner is pulling away around edges, window switches pull apart so watch your fingers you can be cut, are being replaced by warranty, of course on backorder.

agile

but the Escape is more agile and I think it looks like a Macan: get lots of compliments on the electric blue color.

The pogo-y suspension continues to annoy in fast corners.

I immediately found the Escape's handling to be agile and very car-like.

turn-handling

I always say “the car is smarter then me,” since it’ll alert you to any dangers and do things such as turn on the headlights and brights for you.

Very good emergency handling (had to make quick stops and maneuvering several times).

The Escape handles so well and is easy to maneuver and fun to drive.

I'm glad I went up to the 2.0, it feels like I'm riding on sunshine, smooth as silk, handles and corners well.

It has some really cool features, it handles well.

Both the CRV and RAV4 have very numb handling and I personally prefer the more European driving dynamics offered by the Escape.

comfortable

Seats are comfortable enough, a rarity it seems in many cars of late.

But Escape’s huge comfy back seat is appreciated by guests.

but it shines at over 50 mph - very quiet and comfortable.

Pros: good fuel economy for the size of vehicle, decent cargo capacity, comfortable seats, panoramic moonroof is pretty cool.

The seats are more comfortable than the more expensive Edge.

Vehicle rides well and the interior is comfortable,,,, 

Seats are comfortable and heat up quickly.

Comfort, convenience, and the best gas mileage.

feature

Lots of cool tech features; auto hold (holds the brakes for you, like at a long traffic light) is nice.

but grows on you over time due to excellent steering, precise tracking, taut suspension and confident AWD feel, great features and space inside.

The co-pilot feature has saved me from rear-ending another car TWICE!!

Has features I didn't even think that come in handy.

All kind of features that make life so much easier.

Love the new rear hatch feature with the push

is Owner's Manual's ridiculous!, due to trying to cvr too many myriad audio-vis., "Sync," displays, & "tech" Options available across entire Model line in single Manual!

The other safety features are not intrusive in any way.

The features of this car are incredible; since it is a 2020 model, it has all the bells and whistles.

fuel

3-hour sit at idle outside a doctor's office (would not admit me while waiting for my spouse), gas needle did not move! Impressive.

The auto stop/start function to save on fuel economy is jarring and doesnt work half the time.

Doesn't burn through fuel like other vehicles.Very dependable car.

meet all my need and more love to drive it i like the ride don't use a lot of gas fun to drive i just love everything about it

Even on the open road, I do not get good gas mileage

30 plus miles per gallon and big enough for Grand kids and dog.

i am so impressed with my 2020 ford escape hybird   i am getting 49 miles to the gallon in city driving and this car rides and runs so smooth.

My car buying priorities are price, comfort, fuel consumption and reliability.

2019 Acura RDX

It literally started making a loud fan noise that drowned out both the ac and the radio- the service dept could not figure out why it was making that noise and they sent a video to Acura and Acura told them to send them the transmission to them to"study".

Developed suspension noise at around 7K miles which dealer tracked down to loose nut not properly torqued during build.

We picked it up a month and a half ago and immediately returned it to the dealer with a horrible vibration.

A bit too noisy (ending noise piped into cabin--stupid).

No squeaks, creaks, or cheap annoying noise.

This is a 40-50k car that almost as soon as you drive it off the lot the brakes start squeaking and they can’t fix it.

This is an expensive small suv for you to drive it off lot and have the brakes squeak.

We purchased this car in April, 2019 and thought we had purchased a reliable car until January, 2020 when we were driving down highway and begin to heard a noise and then car would not shift out of 2nd gear.

I’m  a moderately active driver , it took about a year for me to start experiencing the same issues in regard to the squeaking , that has been expressed by others on this thread .

On top of that, the brake pads started squeaking loudly after 4 months needing replacement.

This RDX has a transmission problem right after we purchased brand new from dealership.

This acura started having transmission problem after a month we bought.

The transmission is gear driven, lacking the issues associated with constant velocity transmissions.

although the transmission can be a bit jerky in the 1-2 and 2-3 upshift under moderate acceleration.

I have contacted Acura on several occasions regarding my issue with the transmission.

Two days later, and a wheel bearing replacement despite mention of the transmission, they’re replacing the whole transmission.

Read other people’s  reviews  regarding all the trans problems.

It shifts constantly making for an unsmooth and noisy ride.

brake

The brakes are soft, acceleration is delayed at times, the infotainment center is a disgrace for a $49,000 luxury suv.

Bad fuel economy, squeeking brakes and not so smooth tranny when cold.

I’ve never had a car break down at 5500 miles— it’s embarrassing after paying a premium for a vehicle like this.

I have a lease of a Acura RDX 2019, and this car is a nice drive until the brake start to sound like grinding at every release of brake and when push to stop.

I had the brake pads changed, still the brakes continue to squeak .

It also falsely will detect a car in lane next to you as moving into your lane and hit the brakes, could be worse with blind spot - don't know.

navigation

The internal navigation system while having some initial issues was useable, generally reliable, and not near as distracting due to bugs as the Lexus was.

The navigation in this vehicle is terrible.

From day one the navigation system did not work.

I Have a 2019 RDX and from day 1 I have complained about the navigation system.

Otherwise, there were minor glitches that required a dealer fix - the heated steering wheel that didn't heat - and a software update to fix a balky navigation system.

The RDX dealership navigation system is awful to use.

The navigation is cumbersome and difficult  to use.

We both hate the GPS, the touch pad is not user friendly.

The navigation system is awful and still can't connect an Android phone to car.

The infotainment system has frozen multiple times while the vehicle is in motion, emitting high pitched beeping noises, and rendering the entire infotainment and navigation system inoperable.

radio

Once or twice the radio has just a failed to boot at all.

The satellite radio takes 2 minutes or longer to connect rendering the controls useless.

When it “freezes” I have no radio, so no music, no opportunity to use the navigational system, no calls, so the system is useless at this point.

totally broken infotainment system which the dealership cannot fix and now have filed corporate complaint - dropped calls - loud popping from speakers - switches from Sirius to FM radio on its own - creates dangerous distractions - horrible!! !

though is that it only sounds great from a digital source such as satellite radio.

* I was stranded in a strange neighborhood very late at night alone,.. navigation stopped working,.. and radio was on and would not go off.

started with the radio not working, gps doesn’t work, terrible gas miles!

With a bit over 1000 miles on the vehicle, I have had two instances where I have lost my radio and/or GPS function.

0 - 60 MPH times are startling, it is very fast and handles curves very well, and the brakes are good (effective).

but the vehicle not as agile as X3 of Q5.

This system is INFINITELY more distracting than my other car, which has a simple touch screen with a simple interface  and VERY QUICK response.

Quick off the acceleration while feeling firm on the ground.

Love this all new RDX, opted for the A spec model, did not dissapoint, the 2 l turbo is amazing quick and agile.

Sharp looking car; got the A-Spec package in white with a red leather interior.

Quick acceleration, confident handling and sleek interior.

When making a quick three-point turn, or even going from drive to reverse, it's a lot easier to go two clicks up to reverse and two clicks back to drive on a gear shift lever; you feel it.

The AWD handles flawlessly, which is great.

Comfortable, excellent  handling, powerful, right-sized, a long warranty, plus the expected safety systems.

The car otherwise handles well, accelerates quickly, and is very fun to drive.

Love this sporty vehicle and it is just the right size, handles so well, and has tons of space for hauling around stuff.

It looks stunning and handles really well.

Instrument panel and infotainment systems have a learning curve.

The 2019 RDX is a really good car and I recommend it to those who want a really sporty drive, handling, etc.

The sport seats are supportive, and comfortable, the Heads Up Display is awesome, the audio system is quite good, and the performance, handling and acceleration of the car are outstanding.

I purchased it with all the safety and comfort features available only leaving off some exterior 'frosting' features.

but the RDX was much more comfortable and practical, and had less noise issues.

This car met all of my needs it’s beautiful reliable comfortable.

Smooth ride, comfortable, very safe ratings, which were all important to us.

Love the trunk for grocery.it’s very comfortable and loaded with technology.

My impression on driving vrchicle: Very quick , quite comfortable, quiet.

First, the car is beautiful and has some nice features.

That alone was worth the Advance package premium.

but honestly if there was an option to rate them lower I would!

The Acura had more standard features and also a much more modern interior and more overall interior space.

The Aspec model looks sharp on the road and has some fun options with the sport mode.

When I called the service department at my dealer - the said, oh yeah, the radar gets blocked by snow and none of you additional safety features will work - poor design in my opinion.

interior

Interior and exterior design is very nice and materials are quite good.

Beautiful interior and dependable technology.

Interior has all the bells and whistles found in super expensive SUVs.

It runs so smooth & the interior is absolutely stunning.

Interior design attracted me to buy this car.

2019 Subaru Forester

engine

I also do not like the auto engine cutoff when you stop it traffic.

I also do not like the fact that you cannot permanently disable the engine stop&#47;start feature,

I do like the engine turning off during stop lights, or traffic jams.

The only things I’d change on this vehicle are the windshield which is prone to cracks&#47;chips more than most cars and a stronger engine or add a turbo for towing&#47;acceleration (but goodbye great MPG).

but within specified parameters,

Alarm light flashes when engine is off, whether or not the car is locked, leaving you guessing if it is locked - irritating, 

On start the radio (sound) turns on, whether or not it was on at shutoff - irritating.

It took 4 trips to the dealer and a call to Subaru of America in New Jersey to there Tech center to discover that it was a random problem, and they had just found out what was causing it, now i had 2 new motors put in already.

The Auto on/off feature that is supposed to save gas while stopped can never really figure out when to consistently engage/disengage leaving you constantly wondering what the engine is going to do next.

As the Pro Reviewer here wrote; the auto start&#47;stop feature is akin to a drunkard who cannot decide which bar to enter next, it is just constantly confused about its own job, engine on or off.

but I will give them credit where it's due: they have mated an excellent engine and transmission, so I am just not sure I would have chosen anything different (but the option for a turbo would be a great addition to next year's line up!

The only thing I don’t like is the automatic engine shut off at a ligh we’ve had the car for a few months now and both my wife and I are very happy with it.

If that isn't enough the EYESIGHT and myriad other "safety" features will bark, whine, whistle, scream, and rattle your nerves to death literally every trip.

I would give this car 5 stars if it did not have a CVT transmission , a 6 or 8 speed conventional automatic would reduce engine noise when accelerating.

The engine sounds taxed when accelerating and a bit noisy.

but yes there is definitely some road/engine noise.

The car seems extremely sensitive to any wind and drag from larger vehicles next to you, and the wind noise is very loud.

windshield

The replacement windshields are also around $1,000.

We bought the 2019 Forested less than 2 months ago in mid July 2019 at 500 miles the windshield cracked from driver side to middle of the passenger side.

Wind shield wipers needed to be fixed the first weekend I owned the car.

After driving it for 1 week a small rock hit the windshield.

Great gas mileage, never have any issues other than a few radio issues here and there.

lets fast forward to  today it's in for the presets on the radio clearing every time car is shut off, apparently a software flaw.

I TOOK IT IN AND THEY REPLACED THE RADIO IN IT AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN.

Everything is great except for the radio and gas mileage could be better.

but if you switch to the radio it will not see the phone again
You can plug it in to android auto but it still will not make or receive calls.

tank

only a couple of concerns, the cup holders are too far back and difficult to reach for the driver and the gas tank is on the passenger side.

This system makes the brakes sound like the front gun of an A-10 Warthog (the Air Forces Tank Buster).

The miles left on the tank gauge bounces around wildly and is pretty unreliable.

but easily fast enough to safely merge onto a busy highway and has a low tow rating, but it makes up for it in many ways.

Agile and maneuvers through traffic easily.

The acceleration, while not overly fast, is more than adequate for highway driving.

Some people could be annoyed by them BUT you can turn them off!

This car is easy to handle, drives really well and I feel quite safe in this car.

The car turns well and comes equipped with tons of features.

This might turn out to be the nicest car we've ever owned.

It handles well in snow and is comfortable to drive.

There’s peace of mind knowing that I’m in one of the safest cars on the road, not to mention the way it handles.

Handling is great, acceleration better than expected.

Safety features abound and handling is confident and predictable.

It handles beautifully and is very comfortable.

This car is easy to handle good to look at and I feel safe driving it.

2019 Subaru ForesterTouring - So many safety features, "all wheel" drive, fit and finish is top of the line, audio system is below par, value is better than almost any car on the market, white is the best color for the market.

They should do away with the start/stop feature!

Industry leading safety features add to the appeal of the SUV.

Fantastic safety features with cameras and mirrors and sensors for me, an aging driver.

Great safety features are part of the base price.