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RE&T: 2013 Source Book
Escape
Escape
Comfort/Convenience
2013
RevisedMarch2012
Seating Choices
• Escapeoffersseatingforfiveadults
• Newfront-seatheadrestraintsoffer4-way
adjustability
• Fold-flatin-floorsecond-rowseats
– Provide flat-loading cargo floor for maximum utility
and easier cargo loading and unloading
• Sincludesclothseats
– Reclining front bucket seats with adjustable head
restraints
– Driver 6-way manual seat adjustment
– Passenger 2-way manual seat adjustment
– 60/40 split-fold rear seat backs
• SEaddstrim-specificclothseats
– Driver seat back map pocket
– Rear center armrest
– Rear-seat recline feature
• SELincludesleatherseatingsurfaces
– Dual reclining front bucket seats
– Front adjustable head restraints
– Driver 10-way power seat adjustment with
lumbar support
– Memory controls for front driver seat and
outside mirrors
– Passenger 2-way manual seat adjustment
– Driver and front passenger heated seats
– 60/40 split-fold rear seat backs
• Titaniumaddssport-styledtrim-specificleather
seating surfaces
Eco-responsible Seating Fabric
• Madefrom100percentpostindustrialmaterials,
utilizing plastic and polyester fibers that would
normally end up in landfills as waste
• Isattractiveanddurable,andshowcasesFord’s
commitment to environmental responsibility
• StandardonSE
HeatedFrontSeatCushions
• Ensureacomfortableexperienceforthedriverand
frontpassenger
• Fivelevelsettings
• 0isoff,1isthelowestheatsettingandsetting5is
thehighest
• Thumbwheelcontrolslocatedonthefloorconsole
Bio-foam Seat Materials
• Bio-foamseatpaddingisutilizedinallEscapeseats
• Productionofsoy-basedbio-foamemitslesscarbon
dioxide into the atmosphere and requires less energy
to make compared to petroleum-based foam
60/40 Split-fold Rear Seat Backs
• Second-rowseatbacksfoldflattothefloorto
provide additional cargo stowage capability
• One-handoperationstorestheseatsquickly
– A lift of the handle on the lowerside of the seat
folds theseatbackdown
– Pushingdownontheseatbackoncefoldedwill
confirmthatitislockedinplace
Seating
MAKE THE POINT: Fold-flat Seat Backs
Make sure you demonstrate how easy it is to fold the
second-row seat backs down.
• Foldheadrestraintdown
• Lifttheleverlocatedalongthelowerseatbottom
• Guidetheseatbackasitfoldsforward
• Pushtheseatbackdownuntilitclicksintoplace
ENGINEERING INSIGHT
New Seat Architecture
The 2013 Escape is the first Ford vehicle to receive
front seats that conform to a new global seat
architecture:
• Theseatsweredevelopedtocreateamore
uniform fit throughout the world, and remain
comfortable to a greater variety of body types
• Thenewseatdesignalsohelpsdeliverimproved
economy as part of an overall reduction in
vehicleweight
• Seatsare10percentlighterthanprevious
generation Escape seats, while meeting global
requirements and providing enhanced functionality
• SeatbackV-shapecontourself-centersthedriver
behind the instrument panel
• Potentialpressurepointsmitigatedbyfirmer
support and bolsters, thanks to an innovative
mannequin design and extensive blind comfort
evaluation testing
MAKE THE POINT: Rear Head Restraints
Show your customers how easy it is to fold down the
rear head restraints to help improve rear visibility. To
fold the head restraint, with your thumborfinger,
push the button on the side of the head restraint. Your
customers will appreciate you taking the time
to illustrate this feature.