One of the staples of the Sport Utility segment is the Ford Escape. In the previous model year released a brand new version of the Escape with four versions: Hybrid, Limited, XLS, and XLT. Sales for the Escape, especially the Escape Hybrid, were brisk during 2007 and 2008. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the sales boost.

Ford Escape Engine Specs

The Escape Hybrid is equipped with a Ford 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Duratec engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Escape uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Escape is 174.90 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 69.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $23,130, with an invoice cost of $21,805. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2007 Escape is a traditional SFI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.50 gallons.

The 2007 Escape gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2007 model year was telling year for the Ford Escape. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Hybrid version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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