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| Ford Escape | |
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| aka | Mazda Tribute Mercury Mariner Ford Escape Hybrid[ [Ford Kuga]] |
| Production | 2001 - present |
| Class | compact SUV |
| Body Style | 4-door, 5-seat SUV |
| Length | 174.7 |
| Width | 71.1 |
| Height | 67.9 (FWD); 67.8 (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Weight | 3,299 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic |
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl.; 3.0 L V6 |
| Power | 171 hp @ 6,000 rpm 171 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm (I4); 240hp @ 6,550 rpm |
| Similar | Nissan Rogue |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
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.[1] 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 Mariner starting with the 2005 model year.
A 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 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.
Escape 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 2008, the Escape Hybrid received the same exterior and interior enhancements as all Escape models. For 2009, the 2.3 L engine on the Hybrid was replaced by the 2.5 L 4-cylinder and a better-equipped Limited trim added.
Pricing[]
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| MODEL Trims | ||||
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| XLS | XLT | XLT V6 | Limited | Limited V6 |
| MSRP | ||||
| $20,435 | $23,455 | $24,465 | $24,920 | $25,920 |
| Invoice | ||||
| $19,245 | $21,789 | $22,708 | $23,123 | $24,033 |
Gas Mileage[]
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| Trim | ||||||
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| FWD 2.5L manual (XLS) I-4 | FWD 2.5L I-4 automatic | 4WD 2.5L I-4 automatic | FWD 3.0L V6 | 4WD 3.0L V6 | FWD Hybrid | 4WD Hybrid |
| MPG | ||||||
| 22/28 | 20/28 | 19/25 | 18/26 | 17/24 | 31/34 | 27/31 |
Engine and Transmission[]
The base Ford Escape is powered by a 2.5L Inline-4 producing 171hp @ 6,000 rpm and 171lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm.[4] A five-speed manual comes standard with this engine, a 6-speed automatic is an option and the only available transmission for XLT and Limited trims.
A 3.0L V6 engine is optional on XLT and Limited trims. For 2009, the V6 increases its output to 240hp @ 6,550 rpm and 223lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm, up from 200hp and 193lb-ft. The Escape with the 3.0L V6 can tow up to 3500 lbs when properly equipped.
The Hybrid features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, supported by a 94hp electric motor. Output is rated at 153hp @ 6,000 rpm and 129lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm.
Performance[]
Anti-lock brakes operate smoothly. Pedal response has been praised. Drum brakes are used on the rear. Disc brakes, previously available with V6 4WD models and the Ford Escape Hybrid, are not available anymore. 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.
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Main Competitors[]
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Dodge Nitro (Discontinued)
- Honda CR-V
- Honda Element (Discontinued)
- Hyundai Tucson
- Jeep Liberty (Discontinued)
- Jeep Patriot (Discontinued)
- Kia Sportage
- Mercury Mariner (Discontinued)
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Nissan Rogue
- Toyota RAV4
- Mazda CX-5
- Volkswagen Tiguan
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 technology.
Unique Attributes[]
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Interior[]
The interior of the Escape has been enhanced with the facelifts from mid 2005 and 2008. 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.
First generation (2001-2007 years)[]
The first generation of Ford Escape was released in April 2000 for the 2001 model year. It was jointly developed with Mazda, in which Ford owned a controlling interest, and was released simultaneously with the Mazda Tribute. Although the Escape and Tribute shared the same underpinnings constructed from the Ford CD2 platform (based on Mazda GF underpinnings), the only panels common to the two vehicles were the roof and floor pressings. Powertrains were supplied by Mazda with respect to the base inline-four engine, with Ford providing the optional V6. At first, the twinned models were assembled by Ford in the US for North American consumption, with Mazda in Japan supplying cars for other markets. This followed a long history of Mazda-derived Fords, starting with the Ford Courier in the 1970s.
At the time, larger sport-utility vehicles tended to use pickup truck-based, body-on-frame designs. Other car makers, Jeep, Toyota and Honda had been offering smaller unibody designs, the Jeep Cherokee (XJ), RAV4 and CR-V respectively. Solid rear axles were commonly used on the full-sized truck-based SUVs and Jeep Cherokee due to their ability to carry heavy loads at the expense of a comfortable ride and good handling. Ford and Mazda decided to offer a car-like, unibody design with a fully independent suspension and rack and pinion steering similar to the RAV4 and CR-V in the Escape.[6] Although not meant for serious off-roading, a full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) system supplied by Dana was optional, which included a locking center differential activated by a switch on the dashboard.[7] The AWD system normally sends most of the power from the engine to the front wheels. If slipping is detected at the front, more power will be sent to the rear wheels in a fraction of a second. The four wheel drive system was a newer version of Ford's "Control Trac" 4x4 system, dubbed the Control Trac II 4WD in the Escape. This system allowed the front wheels to receive 100% of the torque until a slip was detected. Using a Rotary Blade Coupling, the rear wheels could be sent up to 100% of the power in fractions of a second. When switching the system from "Auto" to "On," the front and rear axles are locked at a 50/50 split; the reaction time necessary to engage the rear wheels is reduced via an integrated bypass clutch. The Control Trac II system allows for a four-wheel drive vehicle without the use of a center differential. The entire braking system was built by Continental Teves, including the ABS and various related suspension components.
Ford also sold the first generation Escape in Europe and China as the Ford Maverick, replacing the previous Nissan-sourced model. Then in January 2004, for the 2005 model year, Ford's Mercury division released a rebadged version called the Mercury Mariner, sold mainly in North America. The first iteration Escape remains notable as the first SUV to offer a hybrid drivetrain option, released in 2004 for the 2005 model year to North American markets only. CKD production began in 2002 at Ford Lio Ho Motor Co. in Taiwan for various Asian markets.[9] One difference between the Tribute and the Ford Escape is that, in an effort to culture a sporty image, the Tribute's suspension is tuned for a firmer ride than the Escape.
Mainstream production of the first generation Escape/Tribute ended in December 2006. For Asia-Pacific markets, both received respective facelifts in 2006 and had production fully transferred to Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan. Extended production of the Mazda lasted until 2010, and until 2012 for Ford.
Second generation (2008-2012 years)[]
The second generation Ford Escape debuted at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show.[30] The North American-market Escape and its Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner siblings were redesigned to stay competitive with other new compact SUVs, however most of the internals have been carried over for the 2008 model year. Production for this generation began January 23, 2007. The Escape still uses the CD2 platform.[31] Ford also included an electronic stability control system standard on the 2008 Escape.[32] The Mercury version lasted until late 2010, withdrawn from the market as part of the closure of the Mercury brand, with Mazda's Tribute ending production in October 2010. Ford ended manufacture of the second series Escape in April 2012.
The updated Escape received some styling cues from the Explorer, Edge, and Expedition. Changes include a new grille with larger headlamps in the front fascia, while the sides were revised with cleaner lines and rounder wheel arches. The interior is also completely redesigned, including the newest standard Ford family navigation system.
The 2008 Escape and its Mercury Mariner sibling were the first vehicles to feature Ford's pull-drift steering mode, an enhancement made possible by applying software control to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
The 2008 models of all three CD-2 versions retained the previous generation's engines and transmissions. In 2009, all three versions receceived engine and transmission upgrades that increased performance and fuel economy.
Ford ended production on the second generation Escape in 2011 and moved production to its Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, where it was succeeded by a new Escape based on its European CUV counterpart, the Ford Kuga.
Third generation (2013)[]
The third-generation Escape was first shown at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. It was designed and rebadged by Ford of Europe alongside the largely identical European-market Ford Kuga. It was released to North American markets in April 2012 for the 2013 model year. Many markets that previously used the "Escape" nameplate have switched to "Kuga" under the One Ford program, apart from the Middle East where it still bears the "Escape" nameplate.
The third-generation Escape is claimed to be 10 percent more aerodynamic than the previous generation. Also new for the 2013 model year is the MyFord Touch entertainment system, which offers an all-new user interface and additional features. Another new feature is the optional hands-free liftgate. A person carrying the keyless entry transmitter can raise a foot under the rear bumper of the Escape to open the tailgate. Ecofriendly seat fabrics are standard on lower trim levels, and the vehicle's carpeting is mostly constructed from recycled plastic water bottles. This allows the new Escape to be mostly recyclable at the end of its lifecycle.
Powertrain[]
The basic engine is a 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated inline-four engine. Two EcoBoost inline, four-cylinder, turbocharged engines are offered in North America, which are 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter unit. The 2013 Escape is the first Ford vehicle to offer the 1.6-liter unit. Ford claims that the fuel economy of the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine will match that of the previous Ford Escape Hybrid, while the new 2.0-liter engine produces more torque than the current V6 unit. The transmission is a six-speed automatic. Compared to its predecessor, both the hybrid model with its 2.5-liter Atkinson powertrain and the 3.0 L V6 engine have been dropped. The C-Max Hybrid indirectly replaced the Escape Hybrid.
Trim levels[]
The third-generation Escape was offered with front-wheel drive in the S trim level, and front- or all-wheel drive in the SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels. The SEL trim was discontinued after the 2013 model year, but was reintroduced for 2018.
For the 2015 model, in the United States and Canada, Ford updated the standard naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine's specification to 168 hp (125 kW) and 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m) of torque.
2017 refresh[]
On 18 November 2015, Ford unveiled a refreshed midcycle update of the Escape, which went on sale in the beginning of 2016 for the 2017 model year. The refresh added an Edge-inspired front fascia, while tweaking the rear end that now sports reshaped LED taillights and a newly adopted two-slat, hexagonal grille. The interior was also adjusted slightly in the cabin area and on the steering wheel.
The Sync 3 infotainment system was added as a new feature, along with a new smartphone app called Sync Connect, which allows owners to remotely monitor their vehicle, check fuel levels, lock and unlock doors, and start the engine. The 2.5 and 2.0 EcoBoost engine line-up was joined by a new 179 hp (133 kW) 1.5 L, turbocharged, four-cylinder option, replacing the 1.6 L.
Ford engineers promised additional refinement to the 2017 Escape, particularly as evidenced by extremely low road- and wind-noise levels. The doors and B pillars are insulated, the front wheel wells are lined, and acoustic glass is used for the side windows. Also, new seals are used for the windshield and hood. The new Escape showcased a number of new-to-it features, from faster-charging USB ports to an application that lets drivers unlock the vehicle and start the engine through a smartphone.
Dubbed Sync Connect, this feature helps to locate the vehicle in a crowded parking lot, check the fuel level, and alert the owner when service is due. A number of driver-assist features were available: Enhanced park assist, lane-keeping, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. Production of the facelifted 2017 Ford Escape started on 18 March 2016, at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky.
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Fourth generation (2020-present)[]
The fourth generation Ford Escape made its official debut on April 2, 2019, and went on sale in the third quarter of 2019 as a 2020 model. It is built at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. It also serves the next generation Ford Kuga for countries outside North America. In China, the fourth generation Escape has a slightly restyled front fascia compared to the North American version, and would be sold alongside the previous generation, which was sold as the Ford Kuga.
Markets[]
United States[]
In the United States, the Escape is available in five trim levels: S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, and Titanium. All trims except for the S trim (only available with a gasoline engine) and the SE Sport (only available as a gasoline hybrid model) are available with gasoline-only, gasoline hybrid, and gasoline plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. Gasoline-only models use an eight-speed automatic transmission, while all other models use a continuously variable transmission (CVT). All models also offer a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, except for PHEV models which are only available with front-wheel drive.
There are four new engine-transmission combinations including a plug-in gas-electric hybrid that can go 37 miles (60 km) on electricity alone with an efficiency rating of 100 MPGe, as well as a conventional hybrid and two turbocharged engines mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The base engine, a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder, makes 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) and 190 lb⋅ft (258 N⋅m) of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. An available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 250 hp (190 kW; 250 PS) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque but only comes with all-wheel drive. The Escape Hybrid, returning after an extended absence, and all new plug-in hybrid are powered by a 2.5-liter gasoline inline-four that runs on the more efficient Atkinson cycle, along with two electric motors and a planetary gearset that combines the two power sources and allows for gear-ratio changes, essentially operating as a continuously variable automatic transmission. The standard hybrid's battery pack is rated at 1.1 kilowatt-hours, while the plug-in hybrid's is significantly larger, at 14.4 kWh; both are lithium-ion packs that fit under the floor. Combined horsepower for the standard hybrid is 200 hp (150 kW; 200 PS), while the plug-in has 209 hp (156 kW; 212 PS) combined. It has S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, and Titanium trim levels.
Mexico[]
On October 17, 2019, this generation went on sale in Mexico.
Australia[]
The fourth-generation Escape became available in Australia in the third quarter of 2020, designated as the ZH series. While marketed as the Escape, the Australian model adopts the exterior styling from the European Kuga as the vehicles are sourced from Spain. Powertrain options include a 2.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine and a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid. Trim levels offered are standard, ST-Line, and Vignale.
China and Taiwan[]
In China, the fourth-generation Escape was sold alongside its predecessor, which was sold as the Kuga in China. The Chinese market version features a restyled front fascia with a larger grille, and the blue oval logo being positioned in the center of the grille. The same styling variant was also sold as the Ford Kuga in the Taiwanese market.
Worldwide[]
The Esacpe was sold in Europe as the Ford Maverick.
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