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   > MP> [in 2013, I leased a vehicle that had a touchscreen.  In 2016, I   
   requested   
   >   >one that had the more "spartan" controls.  They are a lot less   
   distracting,   
   >   >and are a lot less likely to malfunction!  -- Mike]   
      
   > MP>Shock, horror! In-car touchscreens are way more distracting than we first   
   >   >thought, says new study   
      
   > I'm not even sure if my Escape has touch on the screens. If so I obviously   
   > don't use it much. (Some models have it depending on option packages.)   
      
   > That said, I'm not sure it's a whole lot better if you are using   
   > arrow buttons to work the screens instead of touching the screen.   
      
   Spartan controls = no screen.  Well, it does have a small screen that is   
   only on when the backup camera is on, or when the radio is on.  Otherwise,   
   it is just a clock.   
      
   There is another small screen between the spedo and the tach.  It is set to   
   show the fuel/mileage numbers and the odd error message.   
      
   In other words, nothing I have to touch.  All the air/heat, radio, etc.,   
   controls are manual.   
      
   Mike   
      
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