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Is a Ford Escape a good first car?

My son finally got his driver’s license (help!) and I promised to help him get a car. He wants something cool to take out with his friends, but as a mom, I’m all about safety. Long story short, I’m trying to find us a compromise. Is the Ford Escape a good first car?

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Kathryn Mae Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are many reasons to love the
Ford Escape
, not the least of which include the fact that it’s a great first car for new drivers.
On top of consistently high reliability ratings from reputable reviewers like J.D. Power and RepairPal, the Ford Escape is safety-oriented with a standard suite of driver’s assistance features geared toward accident prevention—perfect for new drivers prone to mistakes. Even older models of the Escape have retained their value as safe and dependable vehicles.
Other perks of the Ford Escape include:
  • Designated a Top Safety Pick for the past three years by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the brand’s second-highest safety award.
  • Optional drive modes like “Slippery,” “Deep Snow,” and “Eco” and available all-wheel drive give new motorists greater control over the vehicle in a variety of road conditions.
  • A 5-year/60k-mile powertrain warranty on new vehicles
  • An EPA-rated 42 combined mpg (one of the best fuel economy ratings in its class).
All in all, if you’re looking for an all-around safe, reliable, and money-savvy car for your first-time driver, you can’t go wrong with a Ford Escape.
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