Our Review: 2005 Escape from Ford
The Ford Escape for 2005
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Escape for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $20,070 USD with a invoice price of $18,684 USD.
Escape Dimensions
In 2005 the Escape has an overall length of 174.90 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. It sits a total of 69.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escape a turning radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 225/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 103.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escape comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3256 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 2005 Escape has been rated at 22 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Escape retails for $20,070 USD with a invoice price of $18,684 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $615 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes First Aid Kit, Remote Ignition, CD Changer, Voice Activated Telephone, Subwoofer.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blazing Copper Metallic, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Norsea Blue Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue Metallic, Titanium Green Metallic with interior choices of Med/Dark Flint Cloth Interior, Med/Dark Pebble Cloth Interior. The Escape seats 5 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Ford Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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