The Ford Escape Hybrid for 2006
When you think of the "Ford Escape" what will usually come to mind for Ford enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Escape has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2006 model is no exception. The Ford Escape falls into the sport utility for the family category.
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Specs
Standard equipment in the Escape for 2005 and 2006 includes the 2.3 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic CVT Transaxle puts the power of the Duratec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Escape.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Escape uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2006 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Escape Hybrid are 70.10 inches wide by 174.90 inches long. It sits 69.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Escape is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $22,535, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,992. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The Escape Hybrid received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty two in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.
The vehicle is available in Black, Blazing Copper Metallic, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Dark Stone, Gold Ash Metallic, Norsea Blue Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue Metallic, and Titanium Green Metallic.
What We Think of the Ford Escape
The 2005 model began the promise of the Ford Escape. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Escape Hybrid will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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