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Ford Escape

The creation of Ford Escape started in 1997, but Ford analyzed quite a long time on how much mass can be small SUV, so that Escape would not become only low volume product. Ford Escape was developed in cooperation with Mazda Motor Corp. On its size, it exceeds 165 mm compared to Grand Cherokee, so the length of Escape is 4394 mm.

The base version is equipped with 2 litre, 130-horsepower, and 4-cylinder Zetec. As an option, there is a 3 liter engine with 200-horsepower, 6-cylinder Duratec V-shape. It is front-wheel drive, but as an option, it can be complete. 5-speed manual transmission as a standard engine 2.0 litre Zetec or automatic transmission with an engine 3.0 litre Duratec V-6.

The first generation of Ford Escape (2000-2007)

The first generation of Ford Escape was introduced in North America in 2000. This model was on the market somewhere between big Explorer and less sport utility vehicles.

The second generation of Ford Escape (2008-2012)

The second generation of Ford Escape was presented to the public at the International Auto Show in Los Angeles in 2006.

The third generation of Ford Escape (since 2013)

Completely updated 2013 Ford Escape was introduced in 2011 at the auto show in Los Angeles. The new model is created on the same platform as the new Ford Focus 2012.

9 Photos of Ford Escape

Ford Trucks

Every year car companies come out with new and exciting models of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Eager car shoppers head out to dealerships to peruse the latest in vehicle technology and fuel efficiency and make mental calculations to see what kind of car they can afford. The year 2012 is no different except for the fact that the 2012 lineup of Ford Trucks may be the most exciting lineup ever. If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, make your nearest Ford dealer the first stop on your trip and you may not even need to go to your second stop.

The 2012 lineup of Ford trucks offers comfort, power, and versatility in every model. The Ford 2012 Ranger provides all the benefits of a full-size pickup in a more affordable compact truck. With 407 horsepower and an optional 4.0L V6 engine, you can tow up to 5,760 pounds. The Ranger is also stocked with the latest in music technology, sporting a great sound system that features SIRIUS Satellite Radio and an audio input jack so you can hook up your personal music player. Also equipped with many safety features, the Ranger is a great option for anyone interested in Ford Trucks.

When many people think about Ford Trucks, the power and fuel efficiency of the 2012 F-150 comes to mind. The Ford F-150 is built on the strongest frame in its class and offers many convenient features like box side steps and an integrated tailgate steps which make towing easy. This truck is not only great for towing it is also a comfortable passenger vehicle. With a hushed interior and the most rear seat room in its class, the Ford 2012 F-150 is an all-around great buy, not to mention the fact that is has more standard safety features than any other truck. It is the only full-size truck to earn a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and has been named the safest full-size pickup in America.

Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang motor company has sold well over 10 million Mustangs in the past 46 years and created 100 million more memories of youthful indulgence, magical first dates and unforgettable Friday night cruises. Now, as the fifth-generation 2011 Mustang rolls off the assembly line and into Ford dealership showrooms across the country, many who have experienced and reveled in the Mustang mystique think back to how it all started.

The first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan, on March 9th 1964. A month later, on April 17th 1964, Mustang made its worldwide debut. But, the journey from drawing board, to assembly line and to driveways all across the American landscape actually began many years before, in the fertile imagination of a young man named Lee Iacocca.

Iacocca joined the Ford organization in 1946. Although trained as an engineer, he soon realized his personal passion and future was in sales. Iacocca spent years as a field manager helping dealers promote and sell some of Ford's most undesirable products.

2013 Ford Escape and Fusion Recalled Over 1.6-liter EcoBoost Engine Fire Risk

Ford has issued a voluntary recall of 73,320 2013 Escape crossovers and 15,833 Fusion sedans powered by 1.6-liter engines sold in the U.S. and Canada due to possible overheating that can cause fluids to leak, thus causing a fire.

Although the company says that there have been no reports of injuries, Ford spokesman Said Deep told The Associated Press that the company has received reports of 12 fires in Escapes and one in a Fusion. All cases involve vehicles with the 1.6-liter engine and, according to Ford, 2013 Fusion and Escape models with other engines are not affected.

The Blue Oval always takes the SEMA Shows seriously and this year's event from October 30 to November 2 is no exception.

After telling us about the four 2013 Fusion sedans and five Focus STs it has prepared, some on its own and others in partnership with known tuners, Ford has dropped images of three SUVs, including two 2013 Escapes (sold as the Kuga in Europe) and a 2013 Explorer.

With over 8 million subscribers and more than 50 labs, Consumer Reports claims to be the world’s largest independent product-testing organization. As far as the automotive industry is concerned, falling short of CR’s standards could spell bad news or at least bad publicity for any new model.

In its latest issue, the publication tested the Ford Escape Titanium and SE compact SUVs and the Infiniti JX, while also conducting two comparison tests: one in the compact upmarket segment, where the Acura ILX faced the Buick Verano, and the other in the luxury sedan category with the Fisker Karma placed against the Porsche Panamera S.

If it seems as if Ford is constantly recalling its newly launched 2013 Escape crossover, it's because it is.

After two recall actions in July, the first affecting 8,266 models to fix carpet padding that could get in the way of braking, and the second around 11,500 models with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine over a potential fire risk, the Blue Oval has issued a third recall, again due to a fire hazard for the same engine.

Less than 24 hours after Ford issued a recall of close to 500,000 Escape V6 SUVs from the 2001-2004MY to repair stuck throttles, Mazda followed suite today and announced its own recall of 217,500 examples of the Tribute V6 for the same problem. The two models are mechanically related and were built together by Ford. Read more »

Ford Recalling Close to 500,000 Escape SUVs to Fix Sticking Gas Pedals After Deadly Accident

An investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a sticky gas pedal in the 2001-2004MY Ford Escape V6 SUVs has led the Blue Oval to issue a recall for 484,600 models of which 421,000 were sold in the U.S.

The NHTSA began looking into the matter after receiving 99 complaints from owners of both the 2001-2004MY Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute SUVs with V6 engines, including reports of 13 crashes, 9 injuries and one fatality, a 17-year old girl who died in January this year in Arizona.

For the second time this week, Ford has issued a recall for its brand-new 2013 Escape.

The first action affecting 8,266 Escape crossovers built from March 8, 2012 through June 7, 2012 was to fix carpet padding that could get in the way of braking.

The second recall announced today is more serious as Ford is warning owners of the 2013 Escape with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, built through July 11, 2012, to stop driving the SUVs and to immediately contact their dealers as there is a potential fire hazard.

New reports of alleged sticky accelerator pedals are coming back to haunt Ford and Mazda as government safety regulators are investigating complaints from owners of the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute SUVs with V6 engines from the 2001 to 2004 model years.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday that the probe affects an estimated 730,000 Escape and Tribute SUVs in the United States.

The new generation of the Ford Escape only just went on sale in the States this spring, but it has already received its first recall action after it was discovered that a miss-aligned carpet padding on the center console trim panel may interfere with the driver's ability to apply the brakes properly. Read more »

Ford Escape Third generation

The third generation Escape will move to Ford's Global C platform, which it will share with the next-generation Ford Kuga. The Ford Vertrek crossover concept at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit previewed the design of the third generation Escape. US production will move to the Louisville Assembly Plant (which previously built the Ford Explorer), while the Kansas City plant will continue assembling the Ford F-150 plus a new vehicle.

Ford Escape