2008 Ford Escape Limited AWD Road Test

With a stylish new design, the 2008 Ford Escape now looks like a midsize SUV. Many consumers wonder if they can tow a trailer or a boat with a compact utility vehicle. So we headed out for a series of tests with a trailer carrying a 3,400-lb race car. At first glance, the Escape seemed small but it proved to be up to the task regardless of the challenge. That said, this exercise reminded us a few things about weight transfers...