Escape owners may have an extra spring in their step these days. Recently, the 2015 Ford Escape was named by J.D. Power as “Highest Ranked Compact SUV in Initial Quality in a Tie in the U.S.” Not to toot our own horn, but the award is based solely on feedback from actual owners.

The fine print

This means the 2015 Ford Escape received the lowest number of problem per 100 vehicles among compact SUV’s in a tie with the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. The study is based on 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models, and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership.

2015 Ford Escape

2015 Ford Escape

With a host of available smart technologies like an intelligent 4WD System, a foot-activated hands-free Power Liftgate and EcoBoost® engines, be confident this SUV will be outstanding wherever your adventure take you. The Ford Escape received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among Compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.S. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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