Ford 2006 Escape Sales Guide

Intelligent 4WD System
Powertrain Combinations
Engines
Four-valve Technology
“Green” Vehicle Features
PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
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2006 Escape
Performance/Handling
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July 2005
Escape Escape
Intelligent 4WD System
Escape is in the small SUV segment and, along with Escape Hybrid, is the
only Ford SUV with front-wheel drive, but it has plenty of big ideas when it
comes to performance. Foremost among them is the Intelligent 4WD System,
which automatically distributes power to the wheels with the most traction.
How It Works
• Always drives the front wheels and monitors vehicle and driving
surface conditions, using signals such as individual wheel speeds
and throttle position
• Monitors wheel speed 5000 times per second to maintain stability
and traction
• Seamlessly sends power to the rear wheels as needed to control
wheel slip or to prevent it from occurring in the first place
Key Features
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 Engine
• Delivers 153 horsepower and 152 lb.-ft. of torque
• Low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
• Meets LEV II emissions standards. Manual transaxle
meets ULEV II standards. All models meet Tier 2 Bin 5
federal standards
• Standard on XLS and XLT
• Mated to the 4-speed automatic transaxle on XLS and XLT
• Mated to 5-speed manual transaxle (XLS Manual)
• Fuel economy improvements over 2005
Duratec 30 - 3.0L DOHC V-6 Engine
• Automatic shift quality provides quick and smooth upshifts
• Provides more power than most overhead valve engines of
comparable size
• Delivers excellent fuel economy for a vehicle in this class
• 200 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
• Fuel economy improvements on 4WD models over 2005
Four-valve Technology
• Both engines use two intake and two exhaust valves
per cylinder
• This design improves the flow of the air/fuel mixture into
the engine and the flow of exhaust gas out of the engine,
resulting in increased horsepower and torque compared
to overhead valve engines of similar size
“Green” Vehicle Features
• Both the Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 and the Duratec 30 - 3.0L
V-6 engines meet LEV II or Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.
Manual transaxle on 2.3L meets ULEV II standards
• Both engines use an electrical vapor management system
that reduces evaporation of fuel into the air
• Both engines feature a catalytic converter that requires less
precious metal and helps reduce emissions
• Both engines deliver excellent fuel economy
Fuel Economy
• Improvement over 2005: 1–2 mpg on I-4 models equipped
with automatic transaxle; 1 mpg better on city and highway
fuel economy on V-6 4WD models
• One of the leading fuel economy ratings in its class with
manual transaxle
Powertrain Specifics
Powertrain
City/Hwy. (mpg)
Front-wheel Drive
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 with 5-speed manual 24/29
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 with 4-speed automatic 22/26
Duratec 30 - 3.0L V-6 with 4-speed automatic 20/24
Four-wheel Drive
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 with 5-speed manual 22/26
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 with 4-speed automatic 21/24
Duratec 30 - 3.0L V-6 with 4-speed automatic 19/23
Powertrain Combinations
Powertrain Horsepower Torque
(Engine/Transaxle) (SAE net @ rpm) (lb.-ft. @ rpm)
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 5-speed Manual;
153 @ 5800 152 @ 4250
4-speed Automatic Overdrive
Duratec 30 - 3.0L DOHC V-6
4-speed Automatic Overdrive
200 @ 6000 193 @ 4850
Customer Benefits
• Does not require a driver-operated switch —
works automatically
• Improved traction by automatically delivering
torque to the wheels with the most traction
• Improved vehicle stability by reacting quickly
to changes in road conditions
• Improved fuel economy
• Allows for the cost and weight advantage of
offering a mini-spare tire by detecting the
spare tire and adjusting the torque split
between front and rear wheels accordingly
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Ford 2006 Escape Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	2006 Escape
Category	Automobile
Language	English