2001 Ford Escape
2001 Ford Escape is a brand new smaller size SUV that comes equipped with the most powerful engine in its class. This is a great looking SUV designed with the younger consumer’s active lifestyle in mind. The 2001 Escape sports a roof rack strong enough to carry 100 pounds of cargo, and optional racks for skis and bikes are available.
The 2001 Ford Escape comes with a choice of front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with settings for automatic or lock mode, although it does not have a low range setting. The 4-wheel drive has a 3.0 liter Duratec V6 with 200 hp and a 4 or 5-speed standard transmission that can tow up to 3500 pounds. The 2001 Ford Escape front wheel drive model comes with a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine with 130 hp.
Even though the 2001 Ford Escape is as tough as any small truck, underneath it has many features normally found on cars. 4-wheel independent suspension, with rack and pinion steering on a unibody frame, and 4-wheel ABS create a tighter driving experience and better handling than other SUV’s. The Escape 2001 is more reminiscent of a car.
The passenger cabin of the 2001 Ford Escape is exceptionally roomy and comfortable for a vehicle of this size, with plenty of leg and head room, both front and rear for up to 5 adults. A whopping 68 ½ cu. ft. of interior cargo space that can be utilized with the rear seats removed, sets the 2001 Ford Escape far above others of its kind for hauling capacity. A few of the interior perks include: optional side air bags, a remote anti-theft alarm system, child safety locks, auto delay headlights, 1-touch power windows, remote power door locks, power mirrors, power steering, tilt wheel, tachometer, cargo lights, rear defogger, rear wiper, CD player, AM FM radio and air conditioning.
The 2001 Ford Escape has the rugged yet sporty good looks expected of a smaller SUV, plus plenty of options, that will satisfy the most discriminating consumer. The Escape has a distinctive, well defined body style with front bumper guards and pronounced wheel wells that give it the looks you expect of a large SUV. The intention behind the Escape is to appeal to those with an active urban lifestyle, and to those who are new to the SUV experience that just want a versatile and affordable vehicle which can also work when it is needed.
The 2001 Ford Escape boasts a fuel economy of 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, with a 15.3 gallon gas tank. This means you can travel almost 400 miles on a tank. Great gas mileage and a competitive purchase price combine to make the 2001 Ford Escape a true economy vehicle.
This Ford Escape 2001 is as reliable and durable as you would expect a Ford SUV to be; even in its first year. Designed to beat out its competition, the RAV4 and the CR-V, hands down, the 2001 Ford Escape has lived up to all expectations.
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