Ford Escape Consumer Report

Ford Escape is undeniably the best selling SUV’s, leading its class with 98,532, a 25.1 percent way up while Honda CR-V follows at 69,979, expecting to climb at 440,000 units by 2008. It is expected to cost $3,000 gasoline-powered version, and a base model at $20,500 start. Escape with 35 mpg in city driving and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on a highway drive. Base XLS and Midlevel XLT models of Escape Limited are Ford’s smallest SUV has rear liftgate and separate-opening glass, offering two powertrains; 4-cylinder engine with manual transmission, and a V6 with automatic.

 

Escape offers either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low range gearing; a dashboard switch on AWD models locks in a 50/50 front/rear torque split. It has a standard ABS on XLT and Limited, optional on XLS, while front side airbags are standard on Limited and optional on others. 15-inch wheels are available to XLS models, 16s on Limited also mostly on XLTs. Interior finish is made of fine materials. Escape Limited comes with rear-obstacle detection, heated front seats and door mirrors. No Boundaries Roof Rack is exclusive only to XLT Sports. Car care needs, tools, accessories, chemicals and additives, tires, battery testers to performance gauges, tachometers, and other auto supplies and services can be found through internet for more accessibility. Auto financing, auto insurance, and auto club warranty are also available in the internet.