Editing Ford Escape (section)

=== Ford Escape ===
[[File:Ford Escape (first generation) (rear), Serdang.jpg|thumb|right|2001–2007 Ford Escape]]

==== 2000–2004 (BA, ZA) ====
In North America, it slotted below the larger, truck-based [[Ford Explorer|Explorer]] in Ford's lineup, but was marginally larger than the small SUV offerings from [[Honda CR-V|Honda]] and [[Toyota RAV4|Toyota]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Jamieson |first=Scott |title=Escaping debt: a reasonably priced alternative to full-sized pickups and SUVs, the Ford Escape has all the power and comforts required |journal=Canadian Forest Industries |date=August 2001 |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3764/is_200108/ai_n8957516 |access-date=April 15, 2008}}</ref> Although it is technically a crossover vehicle, it is marketed by Ford as part of its traditional [[SUV]] lineup (Escape, Explorer, Expedition) rather than its separate crossover lineup (Edge, Flex) due to its more conventional SUV styling.

[[File:Ford Escape XLT interior.jpg|thumb|left|Right-hand drive interior]]

From 2001 to 2004, the Ford Escape was sold in Europe under the Maverick name, and replaced a rebadged version of the [[Nissan Mistral|Nissan Mistral/Terrano II]]. Only two versions were made, the 2.0&nbsp;L Zetec [[Straight-four engine|inline-4]] engine with [[manual transmission]] and 3.0&nbsp;L Duratec [[V6]] with [[automatic transmission]], both using gasoline. The absence of a diesel version did not help sales and the vehicle was temporarily discontinued in late 2003. However, the Maverick, in the UK for example, was only available in XLT trim. Plus, the dashboard was not the same as the US Escape; it was instead taken from the Mazda Tribute. The Maverick was reintroduced in 2005 in certain European markets with the Duratec V6 engine. The Maverick was assembled in Russia for the Russian market. As of 2006, the Maverick was no longer sold in Europe, leaving Ford without a compact SUV until the 2008 [[Ford Kuga]] was introduced. The Maverick was primarily designed for on-road use – sold with normal road tires, and to be used with [[front-wheel drive]] most of the time.

In the Philippines, Ford introduced the Escape in 2001. It originally came in two grades; "XLS" and "XLT", but by early 2004, Ford axed the "XLT" (all-wheel drive model) and replaced it with the newly-introduced "V6" trim. The "XLS" is powered by Ford's 2.3L Duratec inline-four engine paired to a 4-speed automatic. It came with keyless entry, fabric upholstery, 4 speakers, and six-CD audio system, among other features.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2004 |title=2004 Ford Escape 2.3L XLS review |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2004/08/review-2004-ford-escape-23l.html?m=1 |website=[[carguide.ph]]}}</ref> The "V6" is powered by Ford's 3.0L V6 engine paired to a 4-speed automatic. It featured a power moon roof, leather upholstery, automatic seat adjusters and recliners, keyless entry, and immobilizer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2004 |title=2004 Ford Escape V6 review |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2004/01/review-2004-ford-escape-v6.html?m=1|website=[[carguide.ph]]}}</ref>

==== Safety ====
Crash-test results for the Escape have been mixed. In the New Car Assessment Program administered by the US-based [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]], the car received five out of five stars for driver protection and four out of five stars for passenger protection in a {{convert|35|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} frontal impact.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Car Assessment Program: 2001 Ford Escape |publisher=National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |year=2001 |url=http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD&model=6698 |access-date=April 16, 2008}}</ref> The SUV received five stars for both driver and rear passenger in the side impact test. In the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]]'s {{convert|40|mph|km/h||abbr=on}} frontal offset test, 2001–2004 Escapes received a score of "Marginal".<ref>{{cite web |title=IIHS-HLDI: Ford Escape |publisher=IIHS-HLDI |year=2001 |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=2 |access-date=April 16, 2008 |archive-date=May 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514024857/http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the side impact crash test, vehicles equipped with the optional side air bags received a score of "Good" in the {{convert|31|mph|km/h||abbr=on}}, while those without the optional air bags received a score of "Poor".<ref>{{cite web |title=IIHS-HLDI: Ford Escape |publisher=IIHS-HLDI |year=2003 |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=244 |access-date=April 16, 2008 |archive-date=May 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514024857/http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings |url-status=dead }}</ref>

All Escapes are equipped with a passive 'Immobiliser' called SecuriLock. This feature includes an [[Radio-frequency identification|RFID]] chip embedded in the key, which the car reads each time the driver inserts the key. If the key does not provide a valid confirmation signal, the vehicle does not run, even if the key is perfectly cut to match the original. Theft, injury, and collision losses reported to insurance companies for the Escape are among the lowest in its class.<ref>{{cite web |title=Injury, Collision, & Theft Losses 2001–2003 |publisher=HLDI |date=September 2004 |url=http://www.iihs.org/research/hldi/ictl_pdf/ictl_0904.pdf |access-date=April 16, 2008 |archive-date=October 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020184408/https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==== North America ====
In the United States, all Escapes included standard equipment such as power windows with an automatic driver-door window, power door locks, [[anti-lock braking system]] (ABS), keyless entry, a folding rear-bench seat, 16-inch wheels, and air conditioning. In addition, an Escape buyer could choose from one of several different trim levels that were available, which included:

'''XLS''' (2001–2007): As the most basic trim level of the Escape, the XLS included: the 2.0-liter ''Zetec'' (2001–2004) and the 2.3-liter ''Duratec'' (2005–2007) engines, a five-speed manual transmission, 15-inch steel wheels, an AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD players (later, just a single-CD player in 2005, adding MP3 capability in 2007 along with SIRIUS) and four speakers, high-back front bucket seats, and cloth-and-vinyl seating surfaces. Options included 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels and the 3.0-liter V6 engine (2001–2004) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission (some of which were available as the '''XLS Popular Group'''). Four-wheel drive was not available with the four-cylinder engine for the 2004 model year.

'''XLT''' (2001–2007): As the top-of-the-line trim level of the Escape for 2001, and the most popular trim level of the Escape throughout its entire run (2001–2007), the XLT added the following equipment to the base XLS trim level: 16-inch alloy wheels, security alarm, cloth seating surfaces, and an enhanced interior. Options included an AM/FM stereo with a six-disc, in-dash CD changer (which later became standard equipment on all Escapes), a power sunroof, leather-and-vinyl-trimmed seating surfaces, and the seven-speaker premium audio system with amplifier and rear-mounted subwoofer. All 2002–2007 XLT and higher models came with a four-speed automatic transmission, with such models from 2002 to 2004 also coming standard with the 3.0-liter V6 engine.

'''XLT Sport''' (2002–2007): The XLT Sport was one of the more popular trim levels of the Escape from 2002 to 2007. It included all standard XLT equipment, plus V6 engine, automatic transmission, sport interior trim, and 16-inch machined alloy wheels. Options were the same as the standard XLT trim level, except that a power moonroof was not available until 2005.

'''Limited''' (2003–2007): As the top-of-the-line trim level of the Escape from 2003 to 2007, the Limited trim level added the following equipment to the XLT Sport trim level: an AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer, the seven-speaker premium audio system with amplifier and rear-mounted subwoofer, low-back front bucket seats, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power heated front bucket seats, a security system, color-keyed exterior trim, luxury interior trim, and a unique front grille. Options were limited, but included a power moonroof.

'''Hybrid''' (2005–2007): Based on the mid-range XLT trim level, the Hybrid included: the 2.3-liter ''Duratec'' inline-four engine with a [[continuously variable transmission]] and electric motor, power front bucket seats, low-back front bucket seats, enhanced cloth seating surfaces, unique 16-inch alloy wheels, and four-wheel disc brakes (front vented, rear solid). Options included a power moonroof, a unique integrated GPS navigational system with hybrid information system, [[Sirius Satellite Radio]], the seven-speaker premium audio system with amplifier and rear-mounted subwoofer, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, and a "two-tone" exterior paint scheme, with silver-painted lower exterior trim and front and rear bumpers.

==== 2004–2006 (ZB) ====
[[File:2005-'07 Ford Escape.JPG|thumb|right|2004–2006 Ford Escape (ZB)]]

The Escape and Tribute were updated in February 2004 for the 2005 model year with a new base engine (the 2.3&nbsp;L {{nowrap|[2261 cc, 140 cu in]}} [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 23|Duratec 23]]), which replaced the Zetec 2.0&nbsp;L {{nowrap|(1983 cc, 121 cu in)}} {{convert|127|hp|abbr=on}} four-cylinder. The most powerful engine remained the {{convert|200|hp|abbr=on}} Duratec 3.0 L {{nowrap|(2976 cc, 181 cu in)}} V6, with new engine mounts. Ford also added advanced airbag and seatbelt safety systems, an intelligent AWD system, and exterior minor changes, which included a redesigned front bumper. The 2005 model year was the first with an automatic transmission available on the base four-cylinder models. Models equipped with the V6 engine and four-wheel drive now featured four-wheel disc brakes (front vented, rear solid). The automatic shifter was moved from the column to the console on all models equipped with automatic transmissions. Ford also deleted the rear-seat recline feature to improve the safety of rear-seat occupants in the event of a rear crash.

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Previewed by the Ford Equator Concept in 2005, a revamped ZC Escape designed in Taiwan by [[Ford Lio Ho]] went on sale in the second half of 2006 for the Asian and Pacific markets (except South Korea, where the North American-market Escape is sold).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://autoincar.blogspot.com/2007/09/ford-thailand-has-launched-revised.html |title=Ford Thailand has launched a revised Escape suv |work=AUTO in CAR |publisher=Autoincar.blogspot.com |date=September 27, 2007 |access-date=May 2, 2009}} {{dead link|date=June 2012}}</ref> Major external changes included a redesigned front bumper, grille, headlights and hood, and rear bumper, as well as [[LED]] taillights.

On the inside, changes included a floor-mounted automatic-transmission shifter, in place of the column shifter, as well as a redesigned center stack containing audio and climate controls. Climate control is automatic on all models except the XLS. The Limited model also featured full color-coded bumpers, wheel arches and side moldings, as well as side mirrors with integrated LED indicators. Rear drum brakes have been replaced by disc brakes all round.

The 3.0&nbsp;L V6 has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by over 10%,{{citation needed|date=June 2012}} while the 2.3&nbsp;L 4-cylinder has improved midrange torque and an electronic throttle, as well as a slight increase in power to {{convert|109|kW|abbr=on}}. Both engines had been certified to meet [[Euro III]] emission regulations. A four-speed automatic carried over and was the sole transmission choice. Two different four-speed automatic transmissions were used, [[Ford CD4E transmission|CD4E]] for 3.0&nbsp;L V6 and [[Mazda G4A-EL transmission|GF4AX-EL]] for 2.3&nbsp;L 4-cylinder.

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==== {{anchor|ZD}}2008–2009 (ZD; Asia-Pacific) ====
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Previewed by the Ford Escape Adventure Concept, the ZD Escape designed in Taiwan by Ford Lio Ho for Asia-Pacific markets went on sale in mid-2008, bringing numerous changes. In Australia, the V6 engine was dropped, leaving only the 2.3-liter four-cylinder.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brogan |first=Matt |date=August 25, 2008 |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/15622/2008-ford-escape-xlt-review/ |title=2008 Ford Escape XLT Review |publisher=CarAdvice |access-date=May 13, 2016}}</ref>

The model range was also simplified, with only a single specification available. Changes to the body included an all-new front bumper, grille, headlights and bonnet, featuring an enlarged Ford emblem set upon a three-bar chrome grille. At the rear, new, slimmer tail lights were featured, which were arranged horizontally, rather than vertically. In addition, the B-pillar was now painted black, rather than body-colour. Compared with the previous model, all external bumpers, mirrors, and cladding were painted the same colour as the body (previously, this was only available on the upscale Limited model). Equipment levels have also improved. Compared to the base model ZC Escape, the ZD included standard side airbags, automatic climate control, 16" alloy wheels, and mirrors with integrated indicators. Unlike most other competitors in its class, curtain airbags and electronic stability control were not available.

==== 2009–2012 (ZD; Asia-Pacific) ====
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In 2009, a facelift of the ZD Escape developed by Ford Lio Ho brought about a new grille and front bumper. Chrome trim was completely removed from the grille, replaced with a smaller, black honeycomb grille as the last Ford Escape. In its final years, it was sold alongside its successor, [[Ford Kuga]] until the Kuga replaced it in 2013.

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