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Ford Escape II 2.3 L (145 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Escape:
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company from the 2001 to the 2026 model years across four generations, as Ford's first SUV derived from a car platform.
Introduced for model year 2005, the Escape's hybrid electric variant was both Ford's first hybrid-electric vehicle — and the first hybrid SUV in the U. S. market by any manufacturer. The Escape was sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge.
The first two generations used the Ford CD2 platform, jointly developed with Mazda, and was co-developed with two rebadged variants, the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner. All three were marketed in North America, although the Mariner was not marketed in Canada. The Escape was marketed in Europe as the Ford Maverick for model years 2001- 2008....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Ford Escape (II). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1605 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
This generation of the Ford Escape was primarily sold in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. It received good safety ratings from US agencies like NHTSA and IIHS.
2.3 L (145 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and light loads, but can feel underpowered on highways or with a full vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Modest fuel economy for its power output, not particularly efficient for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and versatile SUV
- • Available hybrid powertrain for excellent fuel economy
- • Optional AWD for all-weather capability
- • Spacious interior and cargo capacity
- • Generally reliable and affordable to maintain
Cons:
- • Interior design feels dated by end of production
- • Ride can be firm and less refined than competitors
- • V6 engine is thirsty
- • Base 2.3L engine is underpowered
- • Limited Euro NCAP safety data (primarily US market)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2005 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escape |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 L (145 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 145 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2261 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 90.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 124.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1605 |
| Max. weight: | 1986 |
| Max load: | 381 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1792 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 934 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4480 mm mm [38mm more] |
| Width: | 1845 mm mm [64mm more] |
| Height: | 1730 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Ford Escape, what would it be?