- suv 125,574
- 6,995 high price
- Springfield, OH
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 125,574 blue automatic
2006 ford escape review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. America's best-selling compact suv. introductionthe ford escape is america's best-selling compact sport-utility. And it's a good choice. Folding down the rear seats reveals a moderately sized cargo area with a flat floor. It's quick and enjoyable and communicates very well with the automatic. The escape is also available with a gas/electric hybrid system. The 3. 0-liter v6 comes standard on the limited and is optional on the xlt. The escape hybrid is fitted with a 2. 3-liter gas engine with an electric motor. the xls 20,070) and xls 4wd 21,820) come standard with air conditioning, low-back cloth front bucket seats, illuminated remote entry, power door locks, windows and mirrors, tilt steering column, speed controls on the steering wheel, privacy glass, 15-inch steel wheels and am/fm/6cd. Safety is enhanced with the addition of anti-lock brakes (abs). the xlt v6 24,880) and xlt v6 4wd 25,140) come standard with the automatic transmission. limited 24,930) and limited 4wd 26,630) get premium leather seats, seat heaters, dual front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated exterior mirrors, a reverse sensing system, and a mach audio in-dash six-cd changer with automatic volume control. The limited is distinguished by its monochrome exterior with body-colored trim and bright machined 16-inch aluminum wheels. Limited models are upgraded with front side-impact air bags designed to offer torso protection. a safety package 595) for all models adds ford's safety canopy rollover protection system and front side air bags. We strongly recommend getting it as it can provide head protection in side impact or rollover accident. option packages are available for each trim level. A luxury comfort package 1,095) for limited models includes a 320-watt audiophile stereo with six-disc in-dash cd changer, six speakers plus subwoofer; heated front seats, heated side mirrors, and reverse sensing system. the xlt no boundaries package 1,055) adds all-terrain owl tires, 16-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, black painted step bars, class ii trailer towing, and wheel lips. The xlt sport 24,185) and xlt sport 4wd 25,935) boast all the xlt standard equipment plus 16-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, p235/70r16 tires, painted dark shadow gray fascias, bodyside cladding, wheel lip moldings and black step bars. a leather comfort group 595) is available for xlt and xlt sport models, and class ii towing preparation 395) can be ordered for xlt, xlt sport and limited models. A cargo convenience group 150) for all models adds a retractable cargo area cover and rear cargo storage bin. Stand-alone options include power moonroof 585) on xlt, xlt sport and limited models; side step bars 350) on xls and xlt models, and a roof rack with horizontal bars 40) on the xls. the escape hybrid 26,900) and hybrid 4wd 28,525) are equipped similarly to the limited models. walkaroundthe ford escape is wide for the class (compact suvs), giving it a well-planted road demeanor. Its forward-poised stance, large wheel lips, wide body cladding, and integrated bumper guard lend a functional appearance, while its short front and rear overhangs add to its sporting appeal. The escape has a family resemblance to the ford explorer and expedition, and looks bolder and more aggressive than the honda cr-v. being able to see the leading edge of the hood from the driver's seat makes the escape easier to maneuver in tight places. Its 7. 8 inches of ground clearance may help clear some obstacles, but not big rocks. Outside door handles are easy to grab and feel like they're going to last. the styling was freshened for 2005 with new headlamps, new fog lamps, a new egg-crate grille, new fascias, revised bumpers, and new wheels. The result of all this was a fresher, more contemporary look for escape. accessories from ford outfitters include a snap-in pet barrier and a system to haul two mountain bikes in the cargo area. Bike racks can also be mounted on the roof; the standard roof rack with crossbars holds up to 100 pounds. Foot rails are designed to make it easier to lift kayaks, snowboards and other toys onto the roof rack. The rear bumper is also designed to aid roof access. the no boundaries rack system features a sliding rail that can be repositioned from the roof to the rear of the vehicle, locking into the bumper. This provides two separate loading surfaces: a traditional roof rack and a vertically oriented rack across the rear. When not in use, the sliding rails can be stored within the conventional roof portion of the rack system. interiorthe escape is a compact suv, but the front seats are nearly as roomy as those in the midsize explorer. Getting in or out of the front seats is made easier by low door sills and wide door openings. Overall, the cabin is a pleasant place. The xls has manually adjustable seats trimmed with cloth. Xlt gets premium cloth trim. Leather comes standard on the limited, optional on the xlt. a redesign of the interior for 2005 brought upgraded seats, new fabrics, new gauges, and more interior storage. The shifter on automatic models was moved off of the column and onto the floor. Illuminated switches for the power windows and power locks made them easier to find. white-faced instruments are set in a simple, easy-to-understand instrument panel. The audio system and heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls in the center stack are angled slightly toward the driver for easier access while driving. side-impact airbags are optional, and are part of a safety package that includes ford's safety canopy rollover protection system. Pretensioners combined with load-limiting retractors are standard on front-seat belts. In a crash, these pretensioners automatically tighten the belts, while the load limiters are designed to reduce the risk of chest injuries in severe collisions. We strongly recommend always wearing seatbelts as they are the first line of defense in a crash; more than half of the nation's approximately 42,000 traffic fatalities each year are people not wearing seatbelts. the rear seats offer good knee room. The rear-seat cushion can be removed for more load-carrying capacity. The suspension has a comparatively taut ride quality, without the roly-poly and mushy ride that characterizes larger suvs with big off-road tires and long-travel suspensions. The suspension was upgraded starting with 2005 models with larger-diameter front shocks and a new front stabilizer system to better control ride motions. we've found the escape handles well. The steering is responsive, direct and accurate with no dead spot in the center, and there's enough feeling in the steering to impart a sense of control. The tires offer respectable grip in paved corners. Transient response is surprisingly good, meaning the escape maintains its composure in a series of left-right-left lane-change maneuvers. And we found it to be a good match for the automatic transmission. The 2. 3-liter engine produces 153 horsepower and 152 pound-feet of torque. It uses a balance shaft for smoothness. the 3. 0-liter v6 engine delivers stronger acceleration performance and we don't pine for power in a v6 escape. The transmission shifts smoothly up and down, and chooses gears appropriately for the situation. The engine's broad power band never lugs or strains. Drum brakes are used on t.
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