Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a compact SUV of the American automaker Ford The first generation model of the Escape was sold in Europe as a second model generation of the Ford Maverick. 2008 Maverick in Europe was replaced by the Ford Kuga, however, the Escape got a model change.
Escape I (2000-2007)
Ford Escape (2000-2004)
The first generation model came in the fall of 2000 to the market and was identical to the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner in Europe was the model with minor changes as the second generation Ford Maverick on the market. She was located below the Ford Explorer, which was based on the Ford F- series, but larger than comparable SUVs from Japanese manufacturers Honda and Toyota. SUVs were built at this time often in body-on -frame construction and had rigid rear axles. While this increased the Zuladungsfähigkeit, but at the expense of handling and ride comfort. However, Ford developed the Escape is not for off-road use, but for the road, so that he, at that time atypical features for SUVs, independent suspension and rack and pinion steering. Optionally, however, an all-wheel drive with limited slip differential was available.
Escape is equipped with a passive immobilizer. Here's an RFID chip embedded in the key, which is read each time you start the vehicle. Maintains the vehicle is not a valid response from the key, a start of the engine is prevented.
2004, a facelift was performed, in addition to smaller exterior modifications, the 2.0 -liter Zetec engine with 95 kW was replaced by a 2.3-liter Duratec engine, which was now also available with an automatic transmission. In addition, the air bag system and seat belts have been revised.
In Europe, the Ford Maverick in 2007 was removed from the model program and replaced in 2008 by the Kuga.
On 18 January 2012, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration NHTSA announced a recall for model years 2001 and 2002. Affected were 244,500 vehicles because it can lead to a leakage of brake fluid in them and doing damage would be caused to the electronics.
Hybrid version
2004 began the production of the Ford Escape Hybrid. In the hybrid version, it was a full hybrid, the system was switching automatically between electric and gasoline operation to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. A combined use of electric and gasoline engine was possible. During braking, the braking energy is used, the batteries for the electric motor to recharge.
The escape was the first freely available SUV with a hybrid drive and according to the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in consumption by 75 % more efficient than the normal version. The technology of the Escape Hybrid was similar to that of the Toyota Prius. Ford used some of the hybrid patents from Toyota and let the Japanese use patents for diesel engines and gasoline direct injection in return. The demand for the Escape Hybrid exceeded all expectations, Ford built alone in the second half of 2004 a total of 17,000 vehicles, four times as much as originally planned.
Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Maverick (2004-2007)
Escape II (2008-2012)
Ford Escape II
In North America, the second model generation of the Escape was offered from 2008. The body was redesigned, the interior remained largely unchanged. As of the 2009 model year, the previous 2.3 -liter engine with a new 2.5-liter Duratecmotor with 128 kW (173 hp) was replaced. The 3.0 - liter Duratec V6 engine developed on less fuel instead of 149 kW ( 203 hp ) 179 kW now (243 hp).
Also called Ford Escape Hybrid he was offered again from 2009 with a 2.5 - liter petrol engine with 132 kW ( 177 hp ) instead of the previous 116 kW (160 hp). The savings almost exclusively city driving on, were no longer as serious as the previous model.
Escape III (since 2012)
At the LA Auto Show 2011, the third generation of the Ford Escape was introduced.
This follows the " One Ford " strategy, because just like the Ford Focus, the new generation is to be a world car in order to save development costs.
The Escape is available in the U.S. since June 2012. In Europe, the car was launched in March 2013 as the successor to the Kuga. The design is based on the first Kuga.
As engines a 1.6 -liter and a 2.0 -liter EcoBoost engine and a 2.5 - liter four-cylinder is available. The power is transmitted via a six -speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. The two EcoBoost engines are also available in conjunction with an optional all-wheel drive.