A vehicle that has power. A vehicle that could deliver. A vehicle that could work. That’s the Ford Escape. It is also capable of carrying not only cargo but also people. In fact, she can fit five people comfortably in her cabin. The 2005 version of this Ford Motor Company vehicle has an MSRP of $19,995. If you have this amount, the vehicle is yours. Its engine options are the 2.3-liter L4 engine or the 3.0-liter V6 engine. These engines could produce 153 units of horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 200 units of horsepower at 6,000 rpm respectively. Delivery and functionality are further enhanced with the holding of a four-speed automatic transmission system or with a five-speed manual transmission system.
The standard 2005 version of the Ford Escape has a couple of features that have been used continuously through this year’s model. It has a Duratec 23 I4 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and it comes with an automatic transmission system. It also has an automatic intelligent 4WD system that helps improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and fuel consumption. The interior surely has not been overlooked. After all, this vehicle now has a redesigned interior.
There’s a flow-through console, a floor-mounted shifter, new gauges, and more storage for more cargo. The Ford Escape also has upgraded seat cushions and fabrics for added comfort. Advances in its engineering have made this vehicle much quieter inside. Take a walk and you will notice that the vehicle also has new bumpers for the front and rear. The headlights are also new. When it comes to safety, the Ford Escape comes with upgrades like the Safety Canopy system, the Personal Safety System, as well as an improved body structure that goes a long way in improving crash protection.
The Ford Motor Company is the mother and primary umbrella under which the Ford Escape runs. Since 2001, this vehicle has been manufactured continuously. This vehicle is still in production today. It has been available as a compact sport utility vehicle and has four doors. It has been built on the FF/AWD CD2 platform, which makes it quite similar and related to the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner, which also use the same platform. Its main competition includes the Jeep Liberty, the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR V, and the Nissan Xterra.
