What’s not to Love?
The Ford Escape is as versatile as you want it to be. From driving the city streets to an adventurous off-road jaunt, the Escape is able to accommodate these needs on as much as a whim. It offers true four-wheel drive capabilities of a traditional SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) with a more sedan-like feel. The Escape offers a powerful 2.3 litre 4-cylinder engine featuring VVT, or Variable Valve Timing, with enhanced responsiveness. It is also economical for fuel consumption.
The IRS, or Independent Rear Suspension, gives the Escape added stability and wheel control and grip. With the combination of ample ground clearance and “On-Demand 4WD”, the Escape acclimates perfectly to rougher terrain. It is as though the Escape is Ford’s answer to the SUV with added comfortable, well-designed and stylish features.
Comfort is Key
Not only is the Escape functional, but comfortable for the driver or other passengers. It offers a spacious interior that is roomy enough to fit five adults. Another feature is the seats fold flat to offer more storage capacity after a shopping trip or a holiday weekend. The luxurious interior offers all of the comforts one would come to expect from a luxury vehicle. Such features include high ride clearance for navigating uneven terrain, plush seating, accessible buttons and centre console, one-touch climate control and a six CD changer making those long rides as peaceful and enjoyable as possible. When the destination has been reached, the Escape will have completed its job: making your escape a memorable and safe one.
Safe and Sound
Safety is a major priority of Ford Corporation, and the Escape is equipped to perform under tricky conditions to keep you and your passengers secure. It’s consistent, solid performance under any kind of terrain proves its rugged durability. The cabin comes equipped with side intrusion beams for added strength and airbags for the driver, front passenger, and front side head/thorax airbags.
If a collision is impending, two major safety components of the Ford Escape are critical. The EBD, or Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, actually distributes braking force between the front and rear wheels. How it is distributed is dependent upon the driving conditions.
In conjunction with the EBD is the Emergency Brake Assist which evaluates a driver’s brake habits and then sets off full braking more quickly than the driver. These mechanisms are employed to avoid collisions as much as possible.