Ford Escape

2009-02-01T13:24:25Z

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{{Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:08 Escape.jpg|2008 Ford Escape Limited|300px]]
|Marque = [[Ford]]
|aka = [[Mazda Tribute]]<br>[[Mercury Mariner]]<br>[[Ford Escape Hybrid]]
|Production = 2001 - present
|Class = [[compact SUV]]
|Body Style = 4-door, 5-seat SUV
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|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
|Engine = '''engine'''
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
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The '''Ford Escape''' (designated ''U204'') is a [[compact SUV]] sold by the [[automaker]] [[Ford Motor Company]] introduced in 2000 for the 2001 model year and priced below the [[Ford Explorer]]. The Escape was sold in Europe as the '''Ford Maverick'''.<ref>[http://fordcars1.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/ford-maverick-2001-2003 FORD MAVERICK (2001-2003)]</ref> It was jointly developed with [[Mazda]], in which Ford owns a controlling interest, and was released simultaneously with the [[Mazda Tribute]]. In the United States, Ford's [[Mercury]] division released a luxury version called the [[Mercury Mariner|Mariner]] starting with the 2005 model year.

A [[Ford Escape Hybrid|hybrid version]] of the Escape was released in 2004, making it the first hybrid SUV.

The Escape is built on the [[Ford CD2 platform]], which is in turn based on the [[Mazda G platform#GF|Mazda GF platform]], which was used by the [[Mazda 626]].

===Recent Changes===
The Ford Escape was thoroughly updated for the 2008 model year, receiving a revised exterior and an upgraded interior. For 2009, the 2.3 L 4-cylinder was replaced by a more powerful 2.5 L unit, while the V6's output was increased to 240 hp courtesy of a higher compression ratio .<ref>[http://www.jbcarpages.com/ford/escape/2009/ 2009 Ford Escape Review]</ref>

===Styles and Major Options===
The Escape is available only in 4-door body style. [[Front wheel drive]] is standard with [[four wheel drive]] being optional. The models are XLS, XLT, and Limited. The XLS can come with an optional manual transmission. The Limited can come with an optional navigation system. All models can come with [[Ford SYNC]].

The Escape has 12 configurations in XLS, XLT, XLT Sport and Limited trims. Escape [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] should be considered differently, in its own light. A freshening for 2005 added new headlamps (with crystal lenses), fog lamps, front and rear fascias, aluminum wheel designs and a new honeycomb grille. In 2006, three new clearcoat metallic colors, Titanium Green, Dark Stone, and Blazing Copper came available.

===Pricing===
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! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims'''
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! colspan=4 |''MSRP''
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! colspan=4 |''Invoice''
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=6 |'''Trim'''
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | FWD 2.3L manual (XLS) [[I-4]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | FWD 2.3L [[automatic]] (XLS,XLT,Limited) [[I-4]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | FWD 3.0L (XLS,XLT,Limited) [[V6]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | [[4WD]] 2.3L manual (XLS) [[I-4]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | [[4WD]] 2.3L [[automatic]] (XLS,XLT,Limited) [[I-4]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | [[4WD]] 3.0L (XLS,XLT,Limited) [[V6]]
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
! colspan=6 |'''MPG'''
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 24/29
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| 22/26
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 20/24
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| 22/26
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | 21/24
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| 19/23
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===Engine and Transmission===
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

===Performance===
[[Anti-lock brakes]] operate smoothly. Pedal response has been praised. Drum brakes are used on the rear except on [[V6]] [[4WD]] models and [[Ford Escape Hybrid]], which have with four-wheel [[4-wheel disc brakes|disc brakes]]. [[Brake Assist]] helps handling, allowing full braking power when it senses the driver has mistakenly relaxed pressure on the brake pedal in an emergency stopping situation. In addition, [[electronic brake-force distribution]] provides more effective, more stable braking.

===Reliability===
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===Safety===
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===Photos===

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===Colors===
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===Main Competitors===
* [[Mercury Mariner]]
* [[Toyota RAV4]]
* [[Honda Element]]
* [[Jeep Patriot]]
* [[Dodge Nitro]]
* [[Kia Sportage]]

==Hybrid Models==
:''see also [[Ford Escape Hybrid]] for more details''

In 2004, the [[Ford Escape Hybrid]] was released. This [[hybrid electric]] vehicle is 75% more fuel-efficient than the regular Escape according to Environmental Protection Agency tests and was the first [[SUV]] available to the public with [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] technology.

==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.

==Interior==
The interior of the Escape has been enhanced with the facelift from mid 2005. A flow-through console and bold-looking gauges are the key improvements. The Escape has a 60/40 split rear bench seat to make it fast and easy to reconfigure the rear cargo area. They fold down, but not perfectly flat. Inside space is competitive, but not class leading. The mid-range XLT offers premium cloth seats which are pleasant to look at and sit on. Base model XLS Escapes definitely look it.

==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
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==Current Generation: (2001–Present)==

===Second generation (2008–Present)===

===First Generation/Origins (2001–2007)===

==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==References ==
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==See Also==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/ Ford's Escape page]
** [http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/ Ford's Escape [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] page]

'''''News and References'''''
* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080123.014/2009-ford-escape-and-mercury-mariner-get-upgraded-engine 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner get Upgraded Engine]

'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''
* [http://www.escape-central.com/ Escape Central: Escape/Mariner/Tribute Enthusiast site]
* [http://www.MixedPower.com [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid Cars]] and Vehicles - MixedPower.com]

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escape Ford Escape], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Escape&action=history contributors].

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