The Ford Escape is a compact sport utility vehicle and in 2010 was one of the most fuel-efficient compact SUVs in the U.S. market. Ford places the Escape on a Mazda 626 platform to give the vehicle passenger car handling.
Power
A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generating 171 horsepower and 171 ft.-lbs. of torque powers the 2010 Ford Escape. A multi-point sequential fuel injection system delivers fuel from a 16.5-gallon tank. The standard Escape earns 21 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on country roads, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The Escape Hybrid features the same engine working in tandem with an electric motor to earn 34/31 MPG.
Brakes and Suspension
The Escape's stopping power comes from two front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes assisted by an electronic brake distribution and anti-lock braking system. The rear axle ratio is 3.510:1. Suspension is a standard independent strut system in the front and a multi-link independent system in the rear.
Size
The Escape's wheelbase is 103.1 inches with an overall length from bumper to bumper of 174.7 inches. The Escape's height is 67.8 inches, and it measures 71.1 inches wide. Ford rates the Escape's curb weight at 3,536 lbs.
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