2004 2005 Ford Escape

All new 2004 2005 Ford Escape SUV's come with these standard interior features; removable rear seat cushion, manual air conditioning, instrument cluster with luminescent white faced gauges, tachometer and warning signals. The new wipers and defroster offer front variable intermittent for the wipers and rear 2-speed and rear defroster. On the interior of the new Ford Escape there is now rear floor heat ducts and a low valence panel storage bin. For safety Ford has included a belt reminder for the driver’s side seat and illuminated entry with passenger assist handles there are four in front and two in the rear. Power door locks with 2 keyless remotes and with 2 step unlocking feature. The windows have solar tint glass with gradient tint on windshield.

New 2004 2005 Ford Escape exterior features includes a 3 color tail lamps and aerodynamic halogen headlamps, stop light, center high mount. The liftgate with flip up glass is also included. Some of the new Escapes feature a multi functional roof rack with a 100 lb. maximum capacity this is not available on XLT Sport 4x4. The fuel tank on the new Ford SUV's holds 16 gallons. 4-wheel independent suspension Control Trac 4WD system is standard on the Ford Escape 4x4's only. For safety Ford has included in all of the new 2004 2005 Escapes a 3 point shoulder belt system for rear outboard seats, lap belt rear center seat and second generation driver and right front passenger airbags. For strength Ford has added on it's new Escape side impact door beams and color keyed manual three point shoulder belt systems with pretensioners and adjustable D ring, driver and front passenger SecuriLock and a passive antitheft system with remote keyless entry.

Tow engines are available for the 2004 2005 Ford Escape SUV's. The first engine that is standard on the Escape XLT and 2004 2005 Escape Limited, is the 3.0L Duratec V6 engine with 4-speed automatic transmission produces 201 horsepower @ 5900 rpm and 196 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4700 rpm. The other engine option on the 2004 2005 Ford Escape XLS is the 2.0L DOHC Zetec I4 engine puts out 127 horsepower @ 5400 rpm and 135 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm. .

 OVERALL ANALYSIS

A popular SUV for more than just a few reasons, the new 2004 2005 Ford Escape is a great buy, by our 2004 2005 Ford Escape XLT accessory review, for both years.