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Within the wide world of automotive, there's nary a class more crowded or competitive than that of the compact crossover. As a result, it can sometimes be a real challenge for such SUVs to establish a name for themselves.

The 2017 Ford Escape, however, endures no such difficulties. In recent years, it's proven itself to be a staple of segment.

And how, exactly, has it done so?

Autotrader personality Debra Shigley provides the necessary context in the clip below. Have a look and listen right here:

Though every Escape engine option has its perks, one could argue that…

Congrats @Ford for being named one of the MOST trusted brands in America! https://t.co/QkdEKexq6n pic.twitter.com/uo2MdDjPbo

— Reader's Digest (@readersdigest) September 23, 2016

When it comes to towing extra heavy loads, torque is king. This past weekend, the Ford Motor Company put on an impressive display of torque when it broke the Guinness World Record for World's Largest Flag Pulled by a Moving Vehicle. An all-new 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty towed a 45 by 92-foot U.S. flag over four laps of the Homestead-Miami Speedway's 1.5-mile track, breaking the previous record of 40 by 80-feet held by Chevrolet.

The record-breaking truck was powered by the available 6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V-8 which produces 440 horsepower and a…

Last week, Lincoln Motor Company issued a press release proudly announcing the latest recognition for its premium 2017 MKZ sedan. Thanks to a reinforced modified front end structure and advanced front crash prevention system, the vehicle earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...

If your job requires a truck that can haul and tow plenty of weight, you've come to the right place. But for as capable as a new 2016 Ford F-150 is for the job site, it's also going to help you enjoy all kinds of outdoors adventures all year long. You can hitch up a trailer for a boat, attach a camper or load up with anything that you need for your idea of fun. Find a properly equipped F-150 here at our Grapevine, TX Ford dealership today to get started.

The #Ford #F150 plays as hard as…

For a little extra pep in your step, choose the Sport edition of the new 2017 Ford Fusion, a stylish midsized sedan with plenty of fun mixed in. We have many versions of the new Fusion here at our Grapevine, TX Ford dealership, and we'll be happy to help you find the perfect fit. Take a moment to watch this fun video by pressing the play button, then head over here for a closer look at the Fusion edition that will work best for you.

This is no ordinary 2017 @Ford #Fusion - the Sport model has 325 hp, 350 lb-ft, AWD, and four exhaust outlets pic.twitter.com/wryGIVRN5V

— Motor Trend (@MotorTrend) May 12, 2016

As Motor Trend remarks, the Fusion Sport is no ordinary Ford Fusion. It boasts 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive comes as a standard feature, which may put it ahead of other performance sedans which offer all-wheel drive only as an expensive add-on.

Value is one of the Fusion Sport's appealing features that marketing manager Wade Jackson hopes will help it woo customers away from German…

The folks in this next video clearly love their 2016 Ford Fusion—that much is clear just from looking at their faces when they speak about it! But if you’re wondering what about the 2016 Fusion made these real-world Fusion owners so smitten with their ride, take a look at the video to hear from Tai and Terrence themselves. If you find yourself wanting to get to know the 2016 Fusion a little better, come on into Grapevine Ford and get some firsthand experience with this elegant sedan.