Reviews: The 2009 Ford Escape
By Jane Smith
The Ford Escape for 2009
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Escape for 2009 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $23,455 USD with a invoice price of $21,789 USD.
Escape Dimensions
In 2009 the Escape has an overall length of 174.70 inches and a width of 71.10 inches. It sits a total of 67.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.50 inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escape a turning radius of 36.70 inches. It uses 235/70R16 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 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V engine is rated at 20 miles/gallon city and 28 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Escape retails for $23,455 USD with a invoice price of $21,789 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $725 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Remote Ignition, CD Changer, Subwoofer, Leather Seat, Cargo Area Cover.
Exterior color choices include Black, Black Pearl Slate Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Light Sage Metallic, Red Fire Metallic, Sangria Red Metallic, Sport Blue Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic, Torch Red, White Suede with interior choices of Camel Cloth Interior, Camel Leather Interior, Charcoal Black Cloth Interior, Charcoal Black Leather Interior, Stone Cloth Interior, Stone Leather Interior. The Escape seats 5 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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