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Ford Escape I 2.3i 16V (155 Hp) Automatic
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)
I Overview:
Ford Escape (I). With 206 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Escape I generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. It received favorable safety ratings from US-based organizations like NHTSA and IIHS for its time.
2.3i 16V (155 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not particularly spirited. The automatic transmission provides smooth shifts.
Fuel Economy
With a combined 9.8 l/100 km, it's a reasonable choice for a compact SUV of its era, balancing power with efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Versatile engine lineup, including pioneering hybrid options
- • Spacious and practical interior for its class
- • Available 4WD enhances capability in various conditions
- • Generally good value on the used market
- • Comfortable ride for daily commuting
Cons:
- • Interior quality and design can feel dated compared to rivals
- • V6 models can be thirsty, especially with 4WD
- • Some common issues with rust on older models
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP, limiting European safety comparison
- • Base 2.0L engine can feel underpowered on highways
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2000 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escape |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3i 16V (155 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 155 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 206 Nm @ 4250 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 oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1835 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 934 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4394 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1702 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2619 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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