The 2025 Ford Escape comes with a new rotary gear shift dial, replacing the traditional gear lever. This new design brings several helpful benefits. First, it takes up less space. Because the dial is smaller than a traditional gear shifter, it opens up more room in the center console. This means there’s extra space to store small items like your phone, keys, or even snacks for the road. Using the rotary dial is very simple. All you have to do is twist it to choose your gear, whether you’re putting the car in drive, reverse, or park. It’s smooth, fast, and easy to understand, even for first-time users. On top of that, the dial is placed right where your hand naturally rests, so it feels more comfortable and convenient to use while driving.