[Paul22]

Frustrating isn't it.


I've just purchased the Active and mine doesn't have the paddle shifters and Ford have pulled the "we-can-change-specs-anytime-without-notice-so-there!" trick.


However it does have the heated windscreen which is really handy in Australia!



This is not mentioned in the spec sheet either.



It also has a button for turning off the parking sensors.


Back to the paddle shifter imbroglio; the alternative is to provide an 'L' in place of the 'M' on the selector which in my opinion is the most useless concept some f***wit in Ford has devised.


The lack of control over the transmission is the first time I've encountered this in my six score plus 10 on this lonely planet.


I understand this is the type of selector fitted to most Escapes now.

I wonder how that will go for Ford?
Apart from that arrant stupidity I have to say the car is a delight to drive given that it's quieter at any speed than the diesel Kuga I traded not to mention much more economical and powerful.