We here at Lindsay Ford of Wheaton love the Ford Escape. It's a reliable compact SUV that delivers in the realms of performance, fuel economy, and comfort like no other. Of course, that doesn't mean that Ford is ready to proclaim that the Escape is the most perfect vehicle on the road today. Quite the contrary. Ford knows that no matter how close they inch to automotive perfection, the more they'll need…

Just in time for auto show season, Ford introduced its highly anticipated redesign, the 2013 Ford Escape. The new Escape was introduced to audiences at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Those attending LAAS were pleasantly surprised by a great number of updated models coming from Ford within the next few years.

If you can't wait for 2013, check out Lindsay Ford for the latest Escape models, along with all other quality vehicles by Ford. Some are willing to hold off for the next-gen CUV, and we certainly understand why.

Escape has been called the "Smarter Utility Vehicle" by some…

Ford is planning to officially unveil the new 2013 Ford Escape on November 16, but there is one very important feature we just can't wait to share with you. The 2013 Ford Escape will gain the industry's first-ever, hands-free liftgate operated by motion sensing technology.

Like gesture-reading video games, the SUV will automatically open with a simple kicking motion under the rear bumper. To close the liftgate, simply swing your leg under the bumper again.

This state-of-the-art feature will revolutionize drivers experience and perhaps even prevent a back sprain or two. Jason Spawka, Brand Manager, Ford Escape explains…

While Ford has recently confirmed that the 2013 Ford Escape won't be available with a hybrid power train; they're continuing to make strides in the reduction of their carbon footprint. The next-gen Escape lineup will get a complete make over, with sharper styling and more fuel-efficient engines, and even an additional twenty-five plastic drinking bottles.

Integrated into the carpet of each 2013 Ford Escape will be twenty-five twenty ounce plastic soda and water bottles. That might not seem like a lot in the scope of water-bottle consumption, but the Escape has been the second-best selling compact SUV for…