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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

FORD Escape 2000-2006 28 Photos
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The Ford Escape is a compact crossover and the original model was one of America's favorites. Released and developed with Mazda – it's almost the same as car as the Mazda Tribute.

Even if it is a compact SUV, it had the abilities of a larger one, yet it was easier to maneuver and park. The mid-sized model had enough room for 5 people to feel comfortable. The maximum towing capacity for an Escape with a towing package was around 1600kg.

The car is based on a unibody platform and came in two trim levels, XLS and XLT and was available with 2WD or AWD. The car is equipped with a four-wheel-lock system. Under the hood of the Escape we find a 3.0-liter V6 Duratec engine developing 200 hp, which would accelerate the car from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in a little over 10 seconds. It comes with an 4-speed automatic transmission, but gears can also be shifted manually.

Another option was a 2.0-L Zetec engine that could produce 130 hp and was more convenient due to its reduced fuel consumption compared to the 3.0-liter.

Some might say that the model was thirsty when it comes to fuel consumption, reaching 14-16L/100 km in regular use. The car was equipped with good safety features including seat-belts pre-tensioners and knee bolsters. All models had dual front airbags and the Limited trim level also had side airbags. The early XLS models did not have ABS.

FORD Escape 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  5 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 5MT AWD (126 HP)
  • 2.3L 4AT AWD (154 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT AWD (154 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
  • 3.0i 4AT FWD (203 HP)
  1 hybrid engine
  • 2.3L Hybrid 4AT FWD (203 HP)
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FORD Escape Brochure (US)

FORD Escape
2.0L 5MT AWD (126 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (126 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1980 cm3
Power:93 KW @ 5400 RPM
126 HP @ 5400 RPM
125 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:135 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
183 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103.2 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/70R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3133.3 lbs (1421 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233 g/km

FORD Escape
2.3L 4AT AWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT AWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2261 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 5800 RPM
154 HP @ 5800 RPM
152 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:152 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
206 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P225/75 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
2.3L 5MT AWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT AWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2261 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 5800 RPM
154 HP @ 5800 RPM
152 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:152 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
206 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P225/75 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
2.3L 5MT FWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2261 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 5800 RPM
154 HP @ 5800 RPM
152 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:152 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
206 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P225/75 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3177.4 lbs (1441 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4840 lbs (2195 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
3.0i 4AT FWD (203 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 4AT FWD (203 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2976 cm3
Power:149.3 KW @ 5750 RPM
203 HP @ 5750 RPM
200 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:200 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
271 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70R 16
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3620.6 lbs (1642 kg)

FORD Escape
2.3L Hybrid 4AT FWD (203 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Hybrid 4AT FWD (203 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2261 cm3
Power:98 KW @ 6000 RPM
133 HP @ 6000 RPM
131 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:129 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
175 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Hybrid
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70R 16
DIMENSIONS
Length:173 in (4394 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:69.1 in (1755 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/61 in (1,554/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Cargo Volume:64.2 cuFT (1818 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3620.6 lbs (1642 kg)
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