(CBS News) Ford did a lot of testing to make sure the 2013 Escape would be ready for primetime. Among many new features, the SUV comes with an automatic liftgate that opens at the driver's command.

As automakers seem intent in adding more and more easy operating gimmicks to the cars and trucks we buy, it raises the question, what could possibly come next? To its credit, however, the self-opening ...

Ford has a recent history of focusing on technology. Some of it has been successful like the first Sync multimedia system application and some a bit less so, see MyFord Touch. The 2013 Ford Escape ...

More than 100,000 Ford Escape vehicles were recalled because of a faulty liftgate hinge covers. The recall affects certain car models built between 2020 and 2025. Owners of these vehicles can have ...

Ford crams gee-whiz tech into its dazzling midsize SUV: automatic parking, blind spot detection, and the hands-free tailgate. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Here's something we can get a kick out of: the hands-free liftgate on the 2013 Ford Escape. While it seems too many things can go wrong with the easy-opening liftgate feature, Ford engineers tested ...

Ford Motor Co. has recalled nearly 109,000 Escape SUVs for loose rear liftgate hinge covers, which can detach while driving, creating a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash, according to ...

Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind ...

Ford crams gee-whiz tech into its dazzling midsize SUV: automatic parking, blind spot detection, and the hands-free tailgate. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...