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Ford Escape

C1702001–2012

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escape 2wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2005–2005Regular · 2.3 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape 2wd ↗Automatic 4-spd · 2005–2005Regular · 2.3 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape 2wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2001–2004Regular · 2.0 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape 4wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2005–2007Regular · 2.3 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
escape 4wd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2009–2011Regular · 2.5 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
escape 4wd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2001–2003Regular · 2.0 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
escape 4wd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2009–2009Regular · 3.0 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
escape 4wd ffv ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2012–2012Gasoline or E85 · 3.0 LNot listedAll-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2009–2012Regular · 2.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2006–2008Regular · 2.3 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ↗Automatic 4-spd · 2006–2008Regular · 3.0 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ↗Automatic 4-spd · 2006–2008Regular · 2.3 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ↗Manual 5-spd · 2009–2012Regular · 2.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape fwd ffv ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2010–2012Gasoline or E85 · 3.0 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape hybrid 4wd ↗Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2009–2011Regular · 2.5 LNot listed4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
escape hybrid awd ↗Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2012–2012Regular · 2.5 LNot listedAll-Wheel Drive
escape hybrid fwd ↗Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2006–2008Regular · 2.3 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
escape hybrid fwd ↗Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2009–2012Regular · 2.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
sedona ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2012–2012Regular · 3.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
xlt ↗Automatic · 2011–2011Unleaded · 2.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
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The first-generation Ford Escape debuted for the 2001 model year as Ford's compact SUV entry in the U.S. market. It was offered with front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, and a hybrid version joined the lineup for 2005. The generation received a facelift for 2008 before being replaced by the next Escape.

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