Photos: 2023 Ford Escape Gets A New Look With Blind Spot Assist

New tech features and a sporty-looking ST-Line trim also contribute to the Escape's refresh

Ford has given the Escape SUV a handsome makeover for 2023

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Gone are the familiar S, SE, SEL, and Titanium trims as the Escape's lineup has been adjusted to include base

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Sync 4 is now standard and the Escape can be had with larger display screens for the gauges and the infotainment system

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After just three model years on the market, the Ford Escape is getting an attractive front-end redesign

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The compact SUV's front fascia has been reworked with new lighting elements

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The ST-Line is a sporty-looking offering that swaps the Escape's black plastic lower-body cladding for body-colored alternatives

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