Ford Escape

Ford Escape - Wikipedia

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover vehicle sold via Ford since 2000 above of} three generations.

Ford released the first image within 2000 intended the 2001 model year—a image collectively developed also released business of} Mazda about Japan—who took a lead within the engineering about the two models also sold their version while the Mazda Tribute. Although the Escape also Tribute shared the same underpinnings constructed from the Ford CD2 platform (based on top of Mazda GF underpinnings), the only panels common to the two vehicles were the roof also storey pressings. Powertrains were supplied via Mazda business of} respect to the bottom inline-four engine, business of} Ford providing the optional V6. At first, the twinned models were assembled via Ford within the US intended North American consumption, business of} Mazda within Japan supplying cars intended other markets. This followed a long history about Mazda-derived Fords, starting business of} the Ford Courier within the 1970s. Ford too sold the earliest age group Escape within Europe also China while the Ford Maverick, replacing the previous Nissan-sourced model. Then within 2004, intended the 2005 image year, Ford's opulence Mercury division released a rebadged version called the Mercury Mariner, sold mainly within North America. The earliest iteration Escape remains notable while the earliest SUV to offer a hybrid drivetrain option, released within 2004 intended the 2005 image year to North American markets only.

Mainstream making about the earliest age group Escape/Tribute done within overdue 2006. For Asia-Pacific markets, both received respective facelifts within 2006 also had making fully transferred to Ford Lio Ho within Taiwan. Extended making about the Mazda lasted until 2010, business of} the Ford lingering on top of until 2012.

Second generations about the Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, also Mazda Tribute were released within 2007 intended the 2008 image year, but mostly limited to North America. In other markets, the earliest age group models were either replaced via updated earliest series versions built within Taiwan, and/or via the unrelated Mazda CX-7 (2006) also Ford Kuga (2008). The North American following generations were but reskins about the first, business of} carry-over mechanicals, but business of} restyled face panels also a redesigned interior. Unlike the collaborative approach taken business of} the earlier model, this period the describe also engineering was carried out via Ford. A cross alternative was again available. The Mercury version lasted until overdue 2010, withdrawn from the mart while share about the closure about the Mercury brand, business of} Mazda's Tribute ending making within overdue 2011. Ford done manufacture about the following series Escape within 2012.

Ford released a third age group within 2012 intended the 2013 image year, again, restricted to North America. This time, as opposed to than issuing an indigenous, even though Mazda-derived model, Ford rebadged the Europe-designed Ford Kuga. Although still manufactured within the US, also fitted business of} slightly opposed powertrains, the third age group Escape is fully aligned business of} the Kuga while per the "One Ford" plan about having only single vehicle per segment internationally.

First age group (2001–2007)[edit]

First generation

Overview
Also called	Ford Maverick Mazda Tribute Mercury Mariner (2005–2007)
Production	April 2000–December 2006
Model years	2001–2007
Assembly	Japan: Hōfu, Yamaguchi (Mazda) United States: Avon Lake, Ohio (Ford) Claycomo, Missouri (Ford) Germany: Saarlouis Malaysia: Shah Alam (AMI)^[1] Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna (Ford Philippines)^[2] Taiwan: Zhongli (Ford Lio Ho) Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)
Designer	Laurens van den Acker (1998)^[3]
Body also chassis
Platform	Ford CD2 platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L Zetec I4 2.3 L Duratec 23 I4 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6^[4]
Transmission	5-speed G5M manual 4-speed CD4E automatic 4-speed GF4AX-EL automatic Hybrid: planetary gear
Dimensions
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2,619 mm)
Length	2001–04: 173.0 in (4,394 mm) 2005–07: 174.9 in (4,442 mm)
Width	70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height	2001–04: 69.1 in (1,755 mm) 2005–07: 69.7 in (1,770 mm) Hybrid: 69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Curb weight	2WD: 3,247 lb (1,473 kg) 4WD: 3,457 lb (1,568 kg)

The earliest age group about Ford Escape was released within 2000 intended the 2001 image year. It was collectively developed business of} Mazda, within which Ford owned a controlling interest, also was released simultaneously business of} the Mazda Tribute. Both are built on supported by the Ford CD2 platform, within change course based on top of the Mazda GF platform.

At the time, larger sport-utility vehicles tended to use pickup truck-based, body-on-frame designs. Other motor makers, Jeep, Toyota also Honda had been offering smaller unibody designs, the Jeep Cherokee (XJ), RAV4 also CR-V respectively. Solid back part axles were commonly second-hand on top of the full-sized truck-based SUVs also Jeep Cherokee due to their capability to carry heavy loads at the expense about a comfortable be mounted on also good handling. Ford also Mazda certain to offer a car-like, unibody describe business of} a fully independent suspension also rack also pinion steering similar to the RAV4 also CR-V, the Escape.^[5] Although not meant intended serious off-roading, a full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) structure supplied via Dana was optional, which included a locking center differential activated via a control on top of the dashboard.^[6] The AWD structure normally sends nearly all about the power from the engine to the front wheels. If slipping is detected at the front, additional power will be present sent to the back part wheels within a fraction about a second. The quartet wheel go (by car) structure was a newer version about Ford's "Control Trac" 4x4 system, dubbed the Control Trac II 4WD within the Escape. This structure allowed the front wheels to accept 100% about the torque until a slip was detected. Using a Rotary Blade Coupling, the back part wheels could be present sent up to 100% about the power within fractions about a second. When switching the structure from "Auto" to "On," the front also back part axles are locked at a 50/50 split; the reaction period necessary to engage the back part wheels is reduced by way of an unified avoid clutch. The Control Trac II structure allows intended a four-wheel go (by car) vehicle lacking the use about a center differential. The continuous braking structure was built via Continental Teves, including the ABS also various related delay components.^[7]CKD making began within 2002 at Ford Lio Ho Motor Co. within Taiwan intended various Asian markets.^[8]

One main difference amidst the Tribute also the Ford Escape is that the Tribute's delay is tuned intended a firmer be mounted on than the Escape, within instruct to correspond business of} Mazda's fast image.

Ford[edit]

2000–2004 (BA, ZA)

In North America, it slotted below the larger, truck-based Explorer within Ford's lineup, but was larger than the small SUV offerings from Honda also Toyota.^[9] Although it is technically a crossover vehicle, it is marketed via Ford while share about its traditional SUV lineup (Escape, Explorer, Expedition) as opposed to than its separate crossover lineup (Edge, Flex).

Right-hand go (by car) interior

From 2001 to 2004, the Ford Escape was sold within Europe below the Maverick name, also replaced a rebadged version about the Nissan Mistral/Terrano II. Only two versions were made, the 2.0 L Zetec inline 4 engine business of} manual transmission also 3.0 L Duratec V6 business of} automatic transmission, both using gas while fuel. The leave about a diesel version did not help sales also the vehicle was temporarily ended within overdue 2003. However, the Maverick, within the UK intended example, was only available within XLT trim. Plus, the dashboard was not the same while the US Escape; it was instead taken from the Mazda Tribute. The Maverick was reintroduced within 2005 within certain European markets business of} the Duratec V6 engine. It was announced that the Maverick would be present assembled within Russia intended the Russian market. As about 2006, the Maverick was not at all longer sold within Europe, leaving Ford lacking a compact SUV until the 2008 Ford Kuga was introduced. The Maverick was chiefly designed intended on-road use – sold business of} normal road tires, also to be present second-hand business of} front-wheel drive nearly all about the time.

Crash-test results intended the Escape own been mixed. In the New Car Assessment Program administered via the USA-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the motor received five out about five stars intended chauffeur protection also quartet out about five stars intended rider protection within a 35 mph (56 km/h) frontal impact.^[10] The SUV received five stars intended both chauffeur also back part rider within the margin impact test. In the Insurance Institute intended Highway Safety's 40 mph (64 km/h) frontal offset test, 2001–2004 Escapes received a win about "Marginal".^[11] In the margin impact accident test, vehicles equipped business of} the optional margin air bags received a win about "Good" within the 31 mph (50 km/h), while those lacking the optional air bags received a win about "Poor".^[12]

All Escapes are equipped business of} a passive 'Immobiliser' called SecuriLock. This quality includes an 'RFID' chip embedded within the door key which is scan via the motor each period the vehicle is started. If the vehicle fails to accept a valid confirmation flare from the key, the vehicle will not run, even provided the door key is completely cut to match the original. Theft, injury, also collision losses reported to insurance companies intended the Escape are in the midst of the lowest within its class.^[13]

North America

In the United States, all Escapes included standard stock such while power windows, power opening locks, anti-lock braking system (ABS), keyless entry, a folding rear-bench seat, 16-inch wheels, also air conditioning. In addition, an Escape buyer could pick from single about several opposed trim levels that were available, which included:

XLS (2001–2007): As the nearly all fundamental trim level about the Escape, the XLS included: the 2.0-liter Zetec (2001–2004) also the 2.3-liter DuraTec (2005–2007) engines, a five-speed manual transmission, 15-inch steel wheels, an AM/FM stereo business of} cassette also CD players (later, a six-disc, in-dash CD changer) also quartet speakers, high-back front pail seats, also cloth-and-vinyl seating surfaces. Options involve 15- or 16-inch mixture wheels, the 3.0-liter V6 engine (2001–2004), also a four-speed mechanical spread (some about which was available while the XLS Popular Group).

XLT (2001–2007): As the top-of-the-line trim level about the Escape within 2001, also the nearly all popular trim level about the Escape throughout its continuous run (2001–2007), the XLT extra the next stock to the bottom XLS trim level: 16-inch mixture wheels, fabric seating surfaces, also an enhanced interior. Options included an AM/FM stereo business of} a six-disc, in-dash CD changer (which later became standard stock on top of all Escapes), the 3.0-liter V6 engine, a four-speed mechanical transmission, a power sunroof, leather-and-vinyl-trimmed seating surfaces, also the seven-speaker charge audio structure business of} speaker also rear-mounted subwoofer.

XLT Sport (2002–2007): The XLT Sport was single about the additional popular trim levels about the Escape from 2002 to 2007. It extra stock to the standard XLT equipment: the V6 engine, four-speed mechanical transmission, game centre trim, also 16-inch machined mixture wheels. Options were the same while the standard XLT trim level.

Limited (2003–2007): As the top-of-the-line trim level about the Escape from 2002–2007, the Limited trim level extra the next stock to the XLT Sport trim level: an AM/FM stereo business of} six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer, the seven-speaker charge audio structure business of} speaker also rear-mounted subwoofer, low-back front pail seats, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power impassioned front pail seats, a protection system, color-keyed face trim, opulence centre trim, also a distinct front grille. Options were limited, but included a power sunroof.

Hybrid (2005–2007): Based on top of the midrange XLT trim level, the Hybrid included: the 2.3-liter DuraTec inline-four engine business of} an electric motor, power front pail seats, low-back front pail seats, enhanced partially-recycled fabric seating surfaces, also distinct 16-inch mixture wheels. Options included a powered sunroof, a distinct unified GPS navigational structure business of} cross information system, Sirius Satellite Radio, the seven-speaker charge audio structure business of} speaker also rear-mounted subwoofer, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, also a "two-tone" face paint scheme, business of} silver-painted lower face trim also front also back part bumpers.

2004–2006 (ZB)

2004–2006 Ford Escape (ZB)

The Escape also Tribute were updated within February 2004 intended the 2005 image year business of} a recent bottom engine (the 2.3 L [2261 cc, 140 cu in] Duratec 23), which replaced the Zetec 2.0 L (1983 cc, 121 cu in) 127 hp (95 kW) 4-cylinder. The nearly all influential engine remained the 200 hp (150 kW) Duratec 3.0 L (2976 cc, 181 cu in) V6, business of} recent engine mounts. Ford too extra advanced airbag also seatbelt security systems, an clever AWD system, also face changes, which included a redesigned front bumper. The 2005 image year was the earliest business of} an mechanical spread available on supported by the bottom four-cylinder models. The mechanical shifter was moved from the column to the console on supported by all models equipped business of} mechanical transmissions. Ford too deleted the recline quality on top of the back part seats to improve the security about occupants within the back part seats within the case about a back part crash.

2006–2008 (ZC; Asia-Pacific)

2006–2008 Ford Escape (ZC)

A revamped ZC Escape designed within Taiwan went on top of sale within the following fifty per cent about 2006 intended the Asian also Pacific markets (except South Korea, where the North American-market Escape is sold).^[14] Major external changes included a redesigned front bumper, grille, headlights also hood, also back part bumper, while skilfully while LED taillights.

On the inside, changes included a floor-mounted automatic-transmission shifter, within place about the column shifter, while skilfully while a redesigned center stack containing audio also country controls. Climate government is mechanical on top of all models except the XLS. The Limited image too featured full color-coded bumpers, wheel arches also margin moldings, while skilfully while margin mirrors business of} unified LED indicators. Rear drum brakes own been replaced via plate brakes all round.

The 3.0 L V6 has been modified to cut petrol using up via above of} 10%,^{[citation needed]} while the 2.3 L 4-cylinder has improved midrange torque also an electronic throttle, while skilfully while a slight extend within power to 109 kW (146 hp). Both engines had been certified to meet Euro III emission regulations. A four-speed mechanical carried above of} also was the sole spread choice. Two opposed four-speed mechanical transmissions were used, CD4E intended 3.0 L V6 also GF4AX-EL intended 2.3 L 4-cylinder.

2008–2009 (ZD; Asia-Pacific)

2008–2009 Ford Escape (ZD)

The ZD Escape went on supported by sale within mid-2008, bringing many changes. In Australia, the V6 engine was dropped, leaving only the 2.3-liter four-cylinder.^[15]

The image series was too simplified, business of} only a single detail available. Changes to the build included an all-new front bumper, grille, headlights also bonnet, highlighting an enlarged Ford emblem put upon a three-bar chrome grille. At the rear, new, slimmer tail lights were featured, which were arranged horizontally, as opposed to than vertically. In addition, the B-pillar was now painted black, as opposed to than body-colour. Compared business of} the earlier model, all external bumpers, mirrors, also cladding were painted the same colour while the build (previously, this was only available on top of the upscale Limited model). Equipment levels own too improved. Compared to the bottom image ZC Escape, the ZD included standard margin airbags, mechanical country control, 16" mixture wheels, also mirrors business of} unified indicators. Unlike nearly all other competitors within its class, hanging airbags also electronic firmness government were not available.

2009–2012 (ZD; Asia-Pacific)

2009–2012 Ford Escape (ZD)

In 2009, an extra facelift about the ZD Escape brought about a recent grille also front bumper. Chrome trim was completely removed from the grille, replaced business of} a smaller, raven honeycomb grille while the last at all Ford Escape. In its final years, it was sold margin via margin business of} its successor, Ford Kuga until the Kuga replaced it within 2013.

Mazda[edit]

2000–2004

The Tribute made its debut at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show while a compact crossover SUV, a segment pioneered via the Toyota RAV4 within 1994. It was the earliest SUV offered via Mazda since the Mazda Navajo, a rebadged two-door Ford Explorer which was former at the end of the 1994 image year. In Japan, Mazda had an SUV called the Mazda Proceed Levante, a rebadged Suzuki Escudo, but the Tribute was Mazda's earliest first SUV. The Ford flower within Claycomo, Missouri assembled Tribute intended the North American market, alongside Ford Escape. The Mazda plant within Hofu, Japan also the Ford Lio Ho flower within Taiwan assembled Tribute intended their respective markets.

The 2001–2006 Mazda Tribute was available while front- or four-wheel go (by car) also featured a plain-looking but comfortable roomy interior, decent management also car-like ride. The Tribute also Escape debuted within 2000, offering front or all wheel drive also a variety about a transversely mounted 2.0 L Ford Zetec 4-cylinder engine business of} 129 PS (95 kW)/183 N·m (135 lb·ft), or 3.0 L Ford Duratec V6 business of} 203 PS (150 kW)/265 N·m (195 lb·ft). The 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine had Timing belt driven Camshafts, while the 3.0 L Duratec V6 featured a maintenance-free timing chain.^[16]

2005–2007 Mazda Tribute (US)

2004–2006

Both the Escape also Tribute were refreshed within 2004 intended the 2005 image year. The bottom engine became the Mazda 2.3 L MZR 4 business of} 153 PS (114 kW)/206 N·m (152 lb·ft), also the peak remained the 3.0 L Duratec V6, now business of} torque down to 261 N·m (193 lb·ft). In North American-built models, a floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter replaced the column shifter. However, Japanese-built models continued business of} a column shifter. Mazda certain to halt making at the following the 2006 model year

Mazda Japan released a restricted version, the Mazdaspeed Tribute, within the year 2004 business of} a 2.3-liter MZR engine that has 220 PS (164.05 kW)/ 254 N·m (195 lb·ft) that is utilized via a column shifter. However, Mazda Japan certain to close its making within 2005.

2006–2008 (Asia-Pacific)

2006–2008 Mazda Tribute (Australia)

A very much face-lifted version about the Tribute was released within the following fifty per cent about 2006 intended Asia Pacific markets. The updated Tribute featured a larger, bolder grille, business of} an enlarged Mazda emblem, while skilfully while restyled front excellent also headlights. Side mirrors featured unified indicators.

On the inside, changes included a recent floor-mounted automatic-transmission shifter, within place about the old column shifter (Asia-Pacific image only; US-built Tribute gained the storey shifter within 2005). The dash was updated business of} a brand-new radio also mechanical country government business of} digital read-out, on top of certain models. Mechanically, the back part drum brakes were replaced via plate brakes. Engines remain the same, but the V6 has been modified to cut petrol using up via above of} 10%, while the 4-cylinder has improved mid-range torque also an electronic throttle. Both engines had been certified to meet Euro III emission regulations.

Starting from 2006, Mazda stopped selling also producing Tribute within Japan, also replaced it business of} the similar-sized CX-7. In 2008, Mazda Australia too ended the Tribute, the leave about the Tribute thing filled via the Mazda CX-7 introduced within the earlier year. For other Asia-Pacific markets, the making about Tribute was shifted to the Ford Lio Ho flower within Zhongli, Taiwan, which too produces Tribute's twin, Ford Escape, intended Asia-Pacific markets. This arrangement continued until early 2010, when the Tribute intended the Asia-Pacific markets ceased production, thing fully replaced via the CX-7 imported from Japan.

Mercury[edit]

Mercury Mariner

Introduced within 2004 intended the 2005-model-year refresh about the Ford Escape within the US, Ford's Mercury division released a opulence version called the Mercury Mariner. The Mariner sits above the Escape within the Ford-Mercury-Lincoln hierarchy. The Mariner is Mercury's earliest car-based SUV, also is slotted below the Mountaineer within the lineup. The Mariner was officially offered within the US, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, also the UAE. The Mercury includes stylistic differences, such while a two-tone interior, change course flare repeaters borrowed from the European-market Ford Maverick (the Escape's name within Europe), monotone cladding, also the signature Mercury "waterfall" front grille. Unlike its counterparts, a manual spread was not share about the powertrain lineup. The Mariner was the earliest Mercury business of} a four-cylinder since the Mercury Cougar was dropped within 2002. For 2006, the lineup was expanded business of} the introduction about the Mariner Hybrid. Sales done at the end of the 2007 model, replaced via a following generation, again a rebadged Ford Escape.

On September 7, 2006, Ford delivered a exceptional "Presidential Edition" Mercury Mariner Hybrid to former President Bill Clinton. Its custom features include: LED lighting, 110-volt outlet, back part pail seats, center console & back part place fold-out script desks, personal DVD players intended each seat, refrigerator, increased back part place legroom. There own too been several undisclosed protection modifications made to the vehicle.^[17]

The Mariner Hybrid powertrain was like to its sibling, the Ford Escape Hybrid. It was launched to the U.S. mart within 2006 also was ended within 2010 (in the following generation) business of} the rest about the brand. The Mariner cross sold a total about 12,300 units.^[18]

Like the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Mariner Hybrid is a "full" cross electric system, meaning the structure can control automatically amidst real electric power, real gas engine power, or a mixture about electric power unit also gas engine operating together, intended greatest playing also effectiveness at all speeds also loads. When braking or decelerating, the Mariner's cross structure uses regenerative braking, where the electric go (by car) machine becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum backwards to electricity intended storage within the batteries. With 155 hp (116 kW), the Mariner Hybrid has practically the same acceleration playing while the conservative 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Mariner. Again, just similar to the Escape Hybrid, it gets a respectable average about 34 miles per US gallon (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg_‑imp) also is sometimes said to be present the nearly all petrol efficient sport utility vehicle on top of the road.^[19]

Hybrid[edit]

2005–2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Ford Escape Hybrid also Mercury Mariner Hybrid are the gasoline-electric hybrid powered versions that launched within the U.S. within 2004 intended the 2005 image year. Built within Kansas City, Missouri, it was the earliest cross SUV to hit the market. The Ford Escape Hybrid was the earliest American-built cross also the earliest cross vehicle from an American automaker, joined via the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Hybrids during the same image year. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the earliest age group Ford Escape Hybrid is 70% additional efficient than the frequent Escape. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a rebadged version about the Escape Hybrid. It features revised front-end styling also a additional luxurious interior.

Escape cross versions can be present identified via the "Hybrid" badges located on supported by the front driver's also passenger's doors while skilfully while close the correct tailgate. In addition, the driver's margin aperture within the goods area is smaller within size within instruct to accommodate a ventilation hole intended the tall voltage battery. There was too a "Special Appearance Package" available while an alternative on supported by the 2005–2007 Hybrid models. This package replaced the traditional lower cladding about the Escape business of} a silver finish. Standard stock on supported by the Escape Hybrid includes: an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone mechanical air conditioning, cruise control, a six-CD stereo, 16-inch alloy wheels, power opening locks business of} remote keyless entry, also power windows.

Ford built 17,000 Escape Hybrids within the following fifty per cent about 2004, quartet times while many while it had originally planned.^[20] Starting within 2005 New York City also other cities within the world began using the Ford Escape Hybrid while taxicabs.^[21] The Ford Escape Hybrid won the North American Truck about the Year award within 2005.^[22]

The Escape Hybrid uses technology similar to that second-hand within the Toyota Prius. Ford engineers realized their technology may conflict business of} patents held via Toyota, which led to a 2004 patent-sharing treaty amidst the companies, licensing Ford's use about some about Toyota's cross technology^[23] within exchange intended Toyota's use about some about Ford's diesel also direct-injection engine technology.^[24] Ford maintains that Ford received not at all technical assistance from Toyota within developing the cross powertrain, but that some cross engine technologies developed via Ford independently were start to be present similar to technologies before patented via Toyota, therefore licenses were obtained.^[24]Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., a Japanese automotive components supplier belonging to the Toyota Group, supplies the HD-10 cross continuously variable transmission intended the Escape Hybrid. While Toyota produces its third-generation Prius spread in-house, Aisin is the only supplier about cross transmissions to other manufacturers. Friction has arisen concerning Aisin's allocation about restricted making capacity also engineering resources to Ford.^[24]Sanyo Electric Co. built the 50 kg (110 lb), 330 volt^[25] 5.5 Ah (would produce it 1.8kWh storage), 250-cell nickel metal hydride (NiMH) power unit pack intended the 2005 Escape Hybrid.^[26]

The Escape Hybrid is a full hybrid, meaning the structure can control automatically amidst real electric power, real gas engine power, or a mixture about electric power unit also gas engine operating together, intended greatest playing also effectiveness at all speeds also loads. When braking or decelerating, the Escape's cross structure uses regenerative braking, where the electric go (by car) machine becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum backwards to electricity intended storage within the batteries. The Escape Hybrid's 133 horsepower (99 kW) Atkinson series of events gas I4 engine also electric machine combine to give 155 hp (116 kW), which gives the Hybrid Escape practically the same acceleration playing while the conservative 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Escape due to the electric motor's torque thing available from nothing rpm.

The cross is said to give approximately 75% greater efficiency, the FWD version has EPA ratings about 30 mpg also 28 highway, business of} combined 29 mpg. The AWD version EPA ratings 28 city also 26 highway, combined 27 mpg _-U.S. within city traffic, also has demonstrated it can journey 400–500 miles (644–805 km) on top of a single 15.0-U.S.-gallon (57 L; 12.5 imp gal) mpg_-U.S. (7.6L-8.1 L/100 km; 35–37 mpg_-imp) on top of the highway. To obtain these mileage figures, the owners manual states that real gasoline, not ethanol blends, must be present used. Unlike conservative vehicles, hybrids often achieve better figures within the city because they do not waste power loafing also can recover some power when stopping (by using regenerative braking) that would be present useless within a conservative vehicle.

In 2006, Ford showed an Escape that could run on supported by E85 fuel.

Recalls[edit]

Subframe failure[edit]

On April 2, 2014 Ford announced an extra recall on top of 386,000 Ford Escapes also Mazda Tributes intended image years 2001-2004 intended Escapes manufactured October 22, 1999, via January 23, 2004 intended Canada also The northern salt waistband states.These states involve , Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin also the District about Columbia. For subframe rust that can Result within the Lower Control Arm Mount breaking or detaching from the Subframe. Resulting within a loss about steering government also the danger about crash. Dealers will install a crossbrace reinforcement to any vehicle affected via the recall. However provided the Vehicle can't be present repaired, Ford will purchase backwards the Vehicles from their owners also will offer them a alternative Vehicle intended transportation. Model years 2005-2007 are not affected.^[27]^[28]

Second age group (2008–2012)[edit]

The following age group Ford Escape debuted at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show.^[30] The North American-market Escape also its Mazda Tribute also Mercury Mariner siblings were redesigned within instruct to stay cut-throat business of} other recent compact SUVs, but nearly all about the internals own been carried above of} intended the 2008 image year. The Escape still uses the CD2 platform.^[31] Ford too included an electronic firmness government structure standard on supported by the 2008 Escape.^[32]

The updated Escape received some styling cues from the Explorer, Edge, also Expedition. Changes involve a recent grille business of} larger headlamps within the front fascia, while the sides were revised business of} cleaner principle also rounder wheel arches. The centre is too completely redesigned, including the newest standard Ford family navigation system.^[33]

The 2008 Escape also its Mercury Mariner sibling were the earliest vehicles to quality Ford's pull-drift steering mode, an improvement made possible via applying software government to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.^[34]

On June 23, 2010, it was announced that Ford would close making on supported by the following age group Escape within 2011 also move making to its Louisville Assembly Plant within Louisville, Kentucky, where it was slated to be present succeeded via a Taiwanese version about its European CUV counterpart, the Ford Kuga.^[35]