I was out looking at an Escape to potentially replace my 2009 Focus when it croaks.
A S model with a 2.5 I-VCT and 6 speed auto was acceptable but it didn't have a trailer hitch. Checking the website shows I can't get a hitch with that combination.
I'm only planning to occasionally pull a light utility trailer I've pulled with a Saturn SL1 and a Focus. I could have an after market hitch put on or do it my self.
What I'm worried about is the transmission. The salesman could not tell me if the 6 speed auto in a S model has a torque converter. I'm not considering another focus due to the issues I read about with the DCT's. Can someone tell me if all trim levels of the 2017 Escape have a transmission with a torque converter and optionally if it is reliable as most automatic transmissions have been since I've been driving?
Thanks,
Clutch57
A S model with a 2.5 I-VCT and 6 speed auto was acceptable but it didn't have a trailer hitch. Checking the website shows I can't get a hitch with that combination.
I'm only planning to occasionally pull a light utility trailer I've pulled with a Saturn SL1 and a Focus. I could have an after market hitch put on or do it my self.
What I'm worried about is the transmission. The salesman could not tell me if the 6 speed auto in a S model has a torque converter. I'm not considering another focus due to the issues I read about with the DCT's. Can someone tell me if all trim levels of the 2017 Escape have a transmission with a torque converter and optionally if it is reliable as most automatic transmissions have been since I've been driving?
Thanks,
Clutch57