It will display driving directions but only if you use ford navigation. Also the heads up display is a neat gimmick but it's just above the instrument cluster that displays all the same info.

The B&O speakers sound fine but I could not tell a difference between any other car stereo I've ever had. I have found that as long as I wait until everything has started up before plugging in my phone it works good. Apple car play can be spotty at times and won't connect properly. The entertainment center is responsive and intuitive. I noticed that TCS is disabled in that mode but I cannot comment on how throttle and shift points are affected. I have not yet had the opportunity to try out the deep snow and sand mode yet. The stock tires are ok but not great in heavy rain and snow. There's a drive mode for slippery conditions that slows the vehicle and lowers throttle response to prevent loss of traction. We get some snow where I live and the Escape did fine in light snow and ice. So every time you start your vehicle you have to page through all the different modes until you get to the one you want. Unfortunately Ford does not give you the option of choosing your default drive mode. It accelerates quick and overtakes without breaking a sweat. It is fast and once I discovered the sport mode, I haven't really used any of the other ones. The 2.0L Ecoboost is definitely the way to go. The backseat can slide forward and back a few inches which is nice also, I have not yet had any complaints about lack of space in the backseats. I'm 6'2' and stocky and the cabin does not feel cramped.

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