2013–2019 Ford Escape Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Mats: Honest Review vs WeatherTech (Still Going Strong!)
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Husky Liners or WeatherTech... which set do you get? There's a LOT of back and forth in the forums on this one. The review video for these Husky Liner Weatherbeaters was after a year and a half of use, but I've now been using these for nearly a decade in our 2013 Escape SE and they are just as solid as back then. In this review, we cover: how they've held up, how they've protected the car, why I picked them over the WeatherTech FloorLiners, and how easy they are to clean and install.
I've summarized my takes below, with the full demo video at the bottom. You can also watch the review on our YouTube channel here.
The Products (Front Seats, Back Bench & Cargo)
Husky Liners:
Husky Liners Weatherbeater, front seats and back bench (black or tan). 3-piece set: the front row plus a one-piece 2nd row. Listed for the 2013–2019 Ford Escape (and 2013–2018 C-Max).
Husky Liners rear cargo liner (black). Listed for the 2013–2019 Escape.
WeatherTech (for comparison):
Fitment can vary by model year, so double check that the set you pick fits your Escape before you buy.
Everything else we use is on our Amazon affiliate storefront.
How Well Have They Protected the Car?
I've had these since I got the car, about a year and a half at the time of the video. And we're not easy on it. I go hiking, my wife and I bring our dog places, we pack it up and fold the seats down, and stuff blows around with the windows open.
The carpet underneath looks NEW. It still has the little lines in it from where the mat teeth sit. It's been really well preserved, and I'm very, very pleased with how they've held up.
Greatest Strengths
Thick and tough. These are REALLY thick, with tall sidewalls.
They don't slide around. The teeth on the underside grip into your carpet and hold the mat in place. No junk sneaking underneath, no funny business.
Grip treads. Clean lines similar to the WeatherTech, but the treads add some looks AND practical grip when your shoes are wet and gritty.
Full dead pedal coverage. (If you're not familiar, the dead pedal is the big hump for your left foot where the pedals aren't.) The Husky goes all the way to the top, so your entire foot rests on the liner.
Wall height. There's about 2 inches plus of wall at the bottom of the driver's side, so any rain or fluid you track in running to the car through a storm stays in the mat.
Easy to clean. There aren't a whole lot of crevices to deal with.
Price. Cheaper than the WeatherTech (more on that below).
Things to Note
The logo is the hardest part to clean. The raised Husky text is where dirt likes to get stuck. Honestly, that's the most annoying part!
Back bench install: push both front seats all the way up first to get it in.
Rear bench coverage is close. Both brands cover the same areas back there. The Husky just seems to cover it a little better.
Husky Liners vs WeatherTech: Why I Chose the Husky
I do think the Husky Liners are slightly better in coverage than the WeatherTech. Here's where:
Driver's dead pedal (top left): The Husky dead pedal goes all the way to the top. The WeatherTech stops short, about 60% of the way up. If you're wearing a boot, chances are your toes will still have grime on them... and you're going to smear that right into your carpet.
Passenger footwell (top right): The Husky again has higher coverage, going all the way up toward the fuse box. The WeatherTech stops short with a flat line.
Back bench: Both are laser scanned to fit, but the Husky walls are taller, and you get more directional grip on the hump.
Pricing
They're very close in the grand scheme of things, but when I bought mine the WeatherTech was still about $30 more than the Husky Liners. I also saw more free shipping deals on the Huskys. Prices move around, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.
How to Clean Them
This is super easy:
Grab a little tub of water and a sponge.
Wipe down the dirt, grime, sand and buildup.
Let them air dry, or just go over everything with a towel if you're in a hurry.
Pro tip: pay extra attention to the Husky logo. The text is where the dirt hides! An old toothrbrush or scrub brusch does great here.
How to Install Them
Step 1: Driver's Side
Set the liner in the footwell and press it in so all the little teeth bite into the carpet and hold it in place. Check that the dead pedal is fully covered and that the walls go all the way around the inside.
Step 2: Passenger Side
Same thing. Push it in so all the teeth bite in, and make sure you get that nice fit. Then pull the seat back to where you like it.
Step 3: Back Bench
Push BOTH front seats all the way up. Lay in the back bench liner, and it snaps right into place. There you go!
Wrapping Up
Thanks for checking out this review! Husky or WeatherTech: which set do YOU run in your Escape? Let us know in the comments on the YouTube video or here on the post. If you found this helpful, please give the video a thumbs up, share it, and subscribe for more to come.
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See you in the next one!
-Richard (Rahrena)
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