Here's a little write I found about the Escape:
Designed for five passengers, the Escape is aimed at younger buyers and those who want the versatility of four-wheel drive without the bulk of the larger sport-utilities. It's built on an all-new unibody platform developed with Mazda Motor Corp., of which Ford owns one-third.
The Escape offers a choice of two powertrain packages: One is a transverse 2.0-liter I-4 engine and five-speed manual transmission, with an average fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon. The other is a 3.0-liter V-6 engine with a four-speed automatic, getting an average 24 miles per gallon.
Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is a separate option, and the two can't be combined in one vehicle. The four-wheel system runs normally in full-time, relatively car-like, all-wheel drive; for off-road travel, serious snow or mud, a switch on the instrument panel can be turned to "4x4 lock" -- the more muscular equivalent of four-wheel drive in a conventional truck.
Escape's safety features include dual front air bags (side bags are optional), side-impact steel door beams, rear child-seat anchors, a rear window wiper and seatbelt pretensioners that automatically adjust belt tightness according to the severity of a crash.
Ford claims best-in-class interior space for the Escape, with 132.9 cubic feet. Of that, 34.8 cubic feet are available for cargo behind the rear seats; cargo has 68.5 cubic feet with the split rear bench seat folded flat. The cargo area also features storage bins and a net, to separate or stabilize whatever you're carrying, as well as a power plug for accessories such as air pumps, radios or lights.
An adjustable roof rack, designed to hold up to 100 pounds, is standard. So is a single-CD player in the dash, with a six-disc player or a CD/cassette combo optional.
The Escape sits on a 103.1-inch wheelbase, is 173 inches long and weighs 3,074 with base equipment.
The Escape offers a choice of two powertrain packages: One is a transverse 2.0-liter I-4 engine and five-speed manual transmission, with an average fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon. The other is a 3.0-liter V-6 engine with a four-speed automatic, getting an average 24 miles per gallon.
Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is a separate option, and the two can't be combined in one vehicle. The four-wheel system runs normally in full-time, relatively car-like, all-wheel drive; for off-road travel, serious snow or mud, a switch on the instrument panel can be turned to "4x4 lock" -- the more muscular equivalent of four-wheel drive in a conventional truck.
Escape's safety features include dual front air bags (side bags are optional), side-impact steel door beams, rear child-seat anchors, a rear window wiper and seatbelt pretensioners that automatically adjust belt tightness according to the severity of a crash.
Ford claims best-in-class interior space for the Escape, with 132.9 cubic feet. Of that, 34.8 cubic feet are available for cargo behind the rear seats; cargo has 68.5 cubic feet with the split rear bench seat folded flat. The cargo area also features storage bins and a net, to separate or stabilize whatever you're carrying, as well as a power plug for accessories such as air pumps, radios or lights.
An adjustable roof rack, designed to hold up to 100 pounds, is standard. So is a single-CD player in the dash, with a six-disc player or a CD/cassette combo optional.
The Escape sits on a 103.1-inch wheelbase, is 173 inches long and weighs 3,074 with base equipment.
for a picture, here is a link: Dead Link Removed
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Peter
'99 Sport 4wd SOHC
