2001 Ford Escape Review Summary & Specs
XLS Sport Utility
Best-in-class handling, performance and refinement.
Summary & Specs
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With the optional V6 engine, the Ford Escape offers the most power in its category. A four-wheel independent suspension and unitbody construction makes it handle almost as well as a car. A car-like ride makes it easy to live with. Overall, we feel the Escape is the best SUV in its class.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
XLS ($17,645); XLS 4WD ($19,270); XLT ($19,195); XLT 4WD ($20,820) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter DOHC 24v V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
2.0-liter DOHC 16v 4-cylinder; 3.0-liter DOHC 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags; ABS, side airbags optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$17,645 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
XLT 4WD ($20,820) |
| Standard Equipment |
(XLT) air conditioning, cargo tie-down hooks, bodyside cladding, electric rear window defroster, power door locks, remote keyless entry, automatic-off headlights w delay, dome light w delay, rear cargo lights, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD, tilt steering, steel wheels, power windows with driver-side express down, flip-up rear glass, rear window wiper/washer; XLT adds ABS, cargo cover, cargo net, cruise control, front fog lights, chrome grille, map lights, floor mats, visor vanity mirrors, cargo area power outlet, AM/FM/CD/cassette, highback front bucket seats with driver's lumbar and height adjustment, Control Trac II with center lock-up feature, five-spoke aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge |
515 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Leather Comfort Group ($870) includes leather seating surfaces, six-way power driver's seat, black leather-wrapped steering wheel, deluxe overhead console, door pockets, storage bin under front passenger seat; side-impact airbags ($345); ABS ($575); 3.0-liter Duratec V6 ($1,480) includes engine, automatic transmission, 16-inch alloy wheels, wheel opening moldings, Trailer Towing Group; privacy glass ($275); Mach Audio System ($505) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$25,385 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
200 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
200 @ 4750 |
| Fuel Economy |
24/20 |
| Wheelbase |
103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
173.0/71.9/69.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
61.0/60.2 |
| Turning Radius |
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| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/NA/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.9/NA/36.9 |
| Trunk Volume |
63.3 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
3500 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
| Ground Clearance |
8.4 |
| Curb Weight |
3457 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.4 |