Ford Escape - Generation 1.1 (2002-2006)

FORD ESCAPE (2002-2006)

After releasing large and gas guzzling trucks, Ford Group Philippines took in the Escape. For this version, numerous changes happened including the 2.0 engine (both two and four wheel drive) being replaced by a sole 2.3 4x2 and manual transmission models were dropped in 2003.

See the overview of this Escape

See the Generation 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 models

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 4x4 XLT	2.0 4x4 XLT	2.3 4x2 XLS/NBX	2.0 4x2 XLS
Years Available	November 2003-December 2006	August 2002-July 2004	Regular Model: July 2004-December 2006. NBX: January 2006	August 2002-July 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Duratec 3.0 DOHC 24V V6	Zetec 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Zetec 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	206hp @ 6,000rpm	130hp @ 5,400rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm	130hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque	276Nm @ 4,750rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm	203Nm @ 4,500rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual (2002-2003) or 4-Speed Automatic (2003-2004)
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	61 Liters	61 Liters	61 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,400mm	4,400mm	4,400mm	4,400mm
Width	1,825mm	1,825mm	1,825mm	1,825mm
Height	1,700mm	1,700mm	1,700mm	1,700mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,515kg	1,440kg (MT), 1,515kg (AT)	1,369kg	1,369kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	ISO-FIX Child Seats
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Adjustable Roof Rack, Side Step Board, Chrome Grille Insert	Adds: Monotone Paint. NBX Adds: Two Tone Paint	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric (Regular XLS) or Leather (NBX)	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Leather Accents	Adds: None	Adds: None. NBX Adds: Leather Accents	Rear Seat Tray with Cupholders, Rear Luggage Cover and Cargo Net, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Headlamp and Radio Auto Delay
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	4	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Manual transmission dropped in November 2003.		Changed to automatic transmission in November 2003.
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4