The Ford Escape has been a reasonable seller and I can speak from first hand
experience of over 65000 kms that this vehicle is well worth a
consideration when looking at this smaller 4x4 market.
Ford for 2010 has also sharpened its pencils to compete in what is now a huge
market in Australia
In the previous model cruise control wasn't standard now it is, That
with some great trim change's and outside look make this a great package that
now has come into the 21st century.
My view based on the old model was one of respect, for 65000 km it was a work
vehicle with plenty of city travel, a family vehicle for two adults and
two littlies and thirdly a interstate travel vehicle loaded up with the family.
It passed all tests Good space , good performance and suitable features and
comfort.
Fuel consumption was average and it really needed just a smidge more go in
the engine but you cant have your cake and eat it too. As I mentioned in a
previous article on the 2006 XLS Escape
my disappointment came with the warranty and a bad battery. Forget
roadside assist because you don't get it on Ford imported product.
Below thanks to ford are the features for the Ford Escape ZD 2008.
Five-door sport utility vehicle body style with short wheelbase; RHD
2,261 cc 2.3 lt in-line 4 engine with 87.5 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7
compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four
valves per cylinder
Multi-point injection fuel system
Automatic four-speed transmission with mode select and shift lever on floor
automatic
Full and part-time 4x4-wheel drive with assisted four wheel drive selection
selectable while driving and manual & automatic
Seating: five seats
Luxury trim wood/wood grain on centre floor console, wood/wood grain on doors
and wood/wood grain on dashboard
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Air conditioning with climate control 1 climate control zone(s)
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Power steering
Four-wheel ABS
Four speaker(s)
Cruise control
Tachometer
Gloss paint
61 lt, 16.1 gallon main fuel tank for unleaded 13.4
Performance:
Fuel economy ADR 81/00: 10.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Crash test Ford Escape ZD 2008
And finally shop around for a good deal this vehicle is priced right now under
the $30,000 AUD If only the Hybrid version was available for just a small amount
more .
The Ford Escape has been a reasonable seller and I can speak from first hand
experience of over 65000 kms that this vehicle is well worth a
consideration when looking at this smaller 4x4 market.