TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the 2025 Ford Escape Active Edition, focusing on its key features and settings. It covers everything from door controls and steering wheel functions to the central screen's navigation, connectivity, and vehicle settings. The presenter also explains various convenience and safety features, such as the lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and rear occupant alert.
- Power Door Locks and Mirrors
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping System
- Central Screen Navigation and Connectivity
Driver's Door and Steering Wheel Controls [0:11]
The 2025 Ford Escape Active Edition includes power door locks and mirrors, with adjustable settings for the mirrors. The vehicle also features automatic headlamps, panel bright and dimmer switches, and a lever to adjust the steering wheel's position. On the left side of the steering wheel, there are controls for cruise control, including adaptive cruise control with adjustable distance settings, and the lane-keeping system, which operates at speeds above 40 km/h. Below these, you'll find volume controls for the stereo and voice activation.
Customizing the Driver's Display [1:43]
The right side of the steering wheel controls the information displayed in the main view. By accessing the menu, you can configure the display to show various options such as power distribution, current media, trip information, fuel economy, and the eco coach. The status information includes alerts for seat belts and auto stop-start. Vehicle maintenance allows you to check tire pressure and oil life, with Sirius satellite radio included free for 3 months on new vehicles.
Display Settings and Instrument Panel [4:44]
In the settings menu, you can customize the display by adding a tachometer, choosing between a classic or digital speedometer, and setting a secondary speedometer to show miles per hour or kilometers per hour prominently. The instrument panel can be configured to show various information, and the stalk control is used for the wipers, including a rear wiper.
Central Screen Navigation and Connectivity [6:34]
The 2025 Escape features a large central screen with connected navigation, which includes a one-year subscription with the tech package. The home screen provides access to the map, audio controls, phone connectivity via Bluetooth, settings, features, and apps. In the settings, you can manage phone connections (up to 10 devices), adjust the clock, and customize the map orientation and displayed information, such as gas stations or ATMs.
Navigation and Sound Settings [8:26]
The navigation system offers three options for relaying information: a beep, voice only, or voice and tone. The system also provides weather updates, including current weather, weather at the destination, and a radar map. Sound settings allow you to adjust bass, treble, and speaker balance.
General and Display Settings [9:43]
General settings include options for language (English, French, or Spanish), temperature units (Celsius or Fahrenheit), measurement units (miles or kilometers), and tire pressure units. The reset option is used to wipe personal information when selling or trading the vehicle. The display settings allow you to switch to a calm screen showing only the time and date and adjust night and day modes for better visibility.
Vehicle Settings: Safety and Convenience [10:41]
Vehicle settings include a max idle time to automatically shut off the engine, a rear occupant alert to remind drivers to check the back seat, and remote start activation with customizable climate control settings. You can also configure the wipers to automatically activate the rear wiper when the front wipers are on and the vehicle is in reverse, and enable a courtesy wipe.
Lighting and Lock Settings [12:44]
The 2025 Escape features automatic high beams that activate when no other vehicles are detected and automatically switch back to regular lighting when a vehicle is detected. The automatic headlamp delay allows you to set how long the headlights stay on after the vehicle is turned off. Lock settings include auto unlock, mislock chirp, and the option to unlock all doors or just the driver's door with the remote. Intelligent access allows you to open and lock the doors by touching specific parts of the door handle with the fob on your person.
Connectivity and Ford Assistant [14:14]
Connectivity settings include options for connected vehicle features, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. You can set up the vehicle as a Wi-Fi hotspot and enable 911 assist, which automatically calls 911 in the event of a collision where the driver airbag is deployed. The vehicle can perform automatic software updates when connected to Wi-Fi, with customizable scheduling. The Ford Assistant allows you to use voice commands to control vehicle functions, either by pushing a button or using a wake word.
Home Screen and Climate Controls [16:27]
The home screen provides access to the map and other functions. Climate controls include heated seats, temperature adjustments, heated steering wheel, and fan speed. You can also control the direction of airflow and adjust the temperature for the passenger separately.
Additional Features and Fuel Gauge [17:50]
Additional features include a push-button start, driver assistance settings, traction control, and an auto stop-start override switch. Drive modes include normal, economy, sport, and slippery, each with corresponding display changes. The vehicle also has a rotary dial shifter, parking brake, and auto hold feature. The fuel gauge indicates the amount of gas in the vehicle and the estimated distance to empty, while the odometer displays the vehicle's total mileage.