Ford Escape New & Future Car Features Articles

2010-2011 New SUVs, Trucks, and Minivans: The Ultimate Guide, Part 2

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Ford Escape Hybrids Patrol Californian Beaches

The Baywatch team goes earth-friendly with a flock of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids. more

Ford Gears Up Six-Speed Escape for 2009

A new six-speed automatic for the front-drive Escape, Mariner and Tribute 'utes spearheads a mild powertrain update for '09. more

Ford Looks to Increase Application of Electric Power Steering by 2012

Ford plans to equip 80 to 90 percent of its new vehicles with electric power steering by 2012. Electric power steering is one way to get better fuel economy from exsting vehicles. more

Ford's first CAFE volley: 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner get improved four-cylinder, other upgrades

A series of upgrades to the 2009 Escape and Mercury Mariner have been designed to make it more palatable to buy four-cylinder versions of the SUVs. more

New York City to Use Only Hybrid Taxis

Hybrid vehicles, by design, return the best fuel economy and produce the lowest emissions when they are driven in a city environment. Naturally, this makes them ideal for use as taxi cabs in heavily congested urban areas where vehicles are trapped in never-end more

Ford Hybrids Go To The Emmys

Stars of the Emmy-winning hit TV series "24" emerged from Ford Escape Hybrids and Mercury Mariner... more

2007 Lexus LS600h and 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Taxi

Lexus has unveiled what is surely the ultimate hybrid, the LS600h. Perched at the top of the LS range, the hybrid has a long-wheelbase body, individual rear seats, and a 4.3-liter V-8 teamed with two electric motors, a dual-stage CVT, and all-wheel drive. Lexu more

Kermit Debuts as Ford Spokesfrog for Super Bowl Ad Spot

Ford Motor Company is giving other automakers a reason to be green with envy. Ford is teaming up... more

Ford Delivers First Hybrid SUV

Bill Hammons made history this week when he picked up his new vehicle from Pearson Ford in San Di... more

2005 Ford Esape Hybrid: A Well Timed Entrance for the Guilt-Free SUV

It's the world's first SUV that real folks who tote kids, toys, and the trappings of modern life can use to squeeze 30 or more miles out of each precious gallon of petroleum. more

State of the Hybrid Union: What's next for hybrids?

It's no surprise that most of the hybrid action in the coming years will be in the truck segment. more

2004 Alternative Fuel & Hybrid Vehicle Guide

Within the next decade or two, there's a good chance you'll be driving a vehicle powered by an advanced powerplant that's far removed from the familiar internal combustion engine now residing beneath your hood. Here's a look at the powertrains of the future. more

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid On Sale Next Summer

After about a year delay due to development challenges, the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid will be built... more

Performance Trends: 2001 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Escape

Ka-pow! That's exactly what a stock Ford Escape SUV takes on the chin when paired toe to toe against Kenne-Bell's latest tuner creation more