Ford 2006 Escape - Whats New

Model/Series Availability
Interior Changes
Exterior Changes
Performance/Handling Change
Safety/Security Changes
Selected Package Details
WHAT’S NEW
This page is about:
2006 Escape
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July 2005
Escape Escape
What’s New
Key Competitors and
How They’re Positioned
• Jeep Liberty — brand image of
practical, versatile, affordable,
rugged fun; an American
classic
• Chevy Equinox — brand image
of sporty, playful, well-designed
and versatile
• Honda CR-V — brand image of
fun, versatility, comfort,
convenience and sophistication
• Hyundai Santa Fe/Tucson —
marketed as exceptionally
well-equipped and backed
by America’s best warranty
• Toyota RAV4 — practical high
quality with all-new version in
fall 2005
(1) For a complete list of what’s new, please refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
(2) For the most recent feature/product availability, please refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide at fmcdealer.com
The following pages will detail Escape’s many outstanding features. Listed is an overview of what’s important for 2006
(1)
:
Model/Series Availability
• Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 engine standard on XLT series
• XLT No Boundaries
TM
Package to be discontinued at end
of September 2005
Interior Changes
• Compass added to Message Center
(2)
• All audio systems are MP3 playable and satellite
radio compatible
(2)
Exterior Changes
• V-6 badges on rear liftgate for all V-6 models
• Colors added:
– Charcoal Beige (Dark Stone) Clearcoat Metallic —
available on XLS and XLT Series
(2)
– Titanium Green Clearcoat Metallic — now available on
Limited series
– Blazing Copper Clearcoat Metallic — now available on
XLS, XLT, XLT Sport and XLT No Boundaries Package
• Colors deleted:
– Gold Ash Clearcoat Metallic — no longer available on
Limited series
(2)
– Norsea Blue Clearcoat — no longer available
(2)
Performance/Handling Change
• Improved fuel economy on several trim levels — V-6 4WD
models, I-4 automatic models (FWD and 4WD)
Safety/Security Changes
• New Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(2)
• New Keypad Entry, standard on Limited
(2)
Selected Package Details
• Limited Luxury Comfort Package:
– 320-watt Audiophile sound system with 6-disc in-dash
CD changer, clock, 7 speakers (including 8-inch
subwoofer), automatic volume control and satellite
radio compatibility
– Heated driver and front passenger seats
– Heated exterior mirrors
– Reverse Sensing System
• Sun and Sound Discount Package — includes the optional
power moonroof and the optional 320-watt Audiophile
sound system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer. Available
on XLT and XLT Sport, the Sun and Sound Discount
Package is priced the same as the optional Audiophile
sound system alone. Must order with features to get the
discount
• Safety Package — includes Safety Canopy
TM
System and
dual front side airbags
• Cargo Convenience Group — includes rear cargo area
retractable cover and rear cargo area storage bin
NOTE: XLS Blast Package deleted for 2006.
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