Model Tested: 2017 Ford Escape SE all-wheel drive Engine: 1.5-liter EcoBoost Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $26,850 As Tested: $30,830 Overview: The refreshed 2017 Ford Escape is unlike most compact crossovers. Its rakish styling; more responsive steering; and … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Engine: 2.0-liter I-4+electric, 141 horsepower (188 hp combined) 129 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42 mpg gas only/97 mpg electricity+gasoline Base Price: $34,120 As Tested: $37,690 Performance: Outstanding fuel economy in electric … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $52,970 As Tested: $54,760 Performance: Very strong twin turbocharged Ecoboost … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercrew Lariat Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 420 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $45,730 As Tested: $59,645 Performance: Impressive V-8 performance from … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercab Engine: 2.7-liter V-6 gas, 325 horsepower 375 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—23/Highway—20/Combined Base Price: $37,005 As Tested: $43,460 Performance: Surprisingly powerful 2.7 V-6 Ecoboost engine Excellent highway fuel economy; we got … read more

 Model Tested: 2015 Ford Transit 250 HR (high roof)  Engine: 3.2-liter I-5 turbo diesel, 185 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—25/Highway (estimated; EPA ratings not required) Base Price: $35,285 As Tested: $45,945 Performance: Excellent torque Good acceleration Smooth, … read more

Model Tested: 2014 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback  Engine: 1.0-liter I-3 Turbo Ecoboost, 123 horsepower 125 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 32/City—45/Highway—37/Combined Base Price: $16,080 As Tested: $18,585  Performance: Surprisingly peppy performance from such a small engine Smooth 5-speed manual … read more