Other models show fine cornering balance and grip, with only moderate body lean. The same has been true of the relatively heavy hybrids. Models with 15-inch tires can feel imprecise in quick directional changes, with marked body lean and noseplow. V6 versions feel quite taut, with minimal wallow or float over high-speed dips and swells. With their ride-biased chassis tuning, four-cylinder models have shown good bump absorption, but they suffer sloppy body motions on uneven surfaces. The Hybrid’s fuel tank holds 15 gallons, versus 16.5 on other Escapes. Hybrids have averaged 28.8 mpg with 4WD, 31.7 mpg with 2WD but only 23.5 mpg for one 2WD version subjected to plenty of city driving and gas-eating acceleration runs. As a comparison, an extended-use AWD V6 Tribute averaged 19.5 mpg, including lots of highway driving. AWD V6 models have averaged 17.5 to 19.2 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. A 2WD four-cylinder Escape averaged 20.5 mpg. Towing capacity is 1000 pounds with the Hybrid, 1500 pounds for other four-cylinder models, and 3500 pounds for V6s.įuel economy varies by model. Hybrids also drag slightly when coasting to a stop. At stops, it shuts off with a slight shudder. The gas engine restarts automatically as you touch the gas pedal. The Hybrid’s CVT helps by keeping the gas engine in the strongest part of its power band. Hybrids feel quicker than suggested by the 9.6-second 0-60 mph acceleration time of a 2WD model. The Hybrid is adequate for most conditions, and seems underpowered only in passing attempts at highway speeds or when climbing steep grades. Automatic-transmission models have accelerated to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. Escape V6 models have ample power for passing and merging, helped by an alert automatic transmission.
They perform adequately under most conditions, at least without a sizable load. There were no changes to the 2012 Ford Escape in its final model year in this form.įour-cylinder versions of Escape, Tribute, and Mariner suffer lazy takeoffs and build speed modestly, but keep up with most traffic. The 2011 Ford Escape saw no major changes. Another new feature was Ford’s Active Park Assist, which uses ultrasonic sensors to help automatically guide the vehicle into a parallel-parking space. Also new was MyKey, which allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume. The 2010 Ford Escape received some new features, including a rearview camera. Newly standard on four-cylinder models was a 171-hp 2.5-liter four to replace a 153-hp 2.3-liter unit, and the optional 3.0-liter V6 gained 40 hp for a total of 240. It was nearly identical in size and had the same powertrains as the 2001-2007 version.Įscape “muscled up” for 2009. The 2008 Ford Escape was updated with freshened exterior and interior styling, new features, and lower prices. Once again, little was new for the Escape, but a somewhat reworked 2008 model arrived in spring of 2007. Little changed on Escapes in the 2006 model year. Rivals included the Honda CR-V, Jeep Liberty, and Subaru Forester. Mazda’s Tribute and the new 2005 Mercury Mariner were similar to Escape, but didn’t offer a hybrid version at this time. Ford said it had more sound insulation, too. Escapes also got revised front and rear styling. They were designed to deploy in side impacts and rollovers. Newly optional were head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows. Antilock braking, previously optional, now was standard. For 2005, Escape’s automatic-transmission shift lever was mounted on the floor console rather than the steering column.
The Hybrid used a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that functioned like an automatic but had a near-infinite number of ratios.Īll models came with front-wheel or all-wheel drive the AWD system did not include low-range gearing. No plug-in charging was ever required instead, the system recharged the motor’s batteries when coasting or decelerating. Its electric motor helped save fuel by powering the Hybrid at low speeds and assisting the gas engine during acceleration. The Hybrid had a four-cylinder gas engine, assisted by an electric motor, for a combined 155 horsepower.
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(Prior four-cylinder models came only with manual shift.) A 200-hp V6 with automatic transmission also was available. Replacing a 127-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the base engine was a 153-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder.įour-cylinder Escapes could have a manual transmission or, new for 2005, optional automatic. This five-passenger, four-door wagon had a rear liftgate with separate-opening glass. Again offered with front- or all-wheel drive, the Escape also got a larger base engine, freshened styling, and additional safety features. Introduction of a gas/electric Hybrid version topped changes to Ford’s smallest SUV.
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