2002 Ford Escape ESi

This '02 Ford Escape offers a roomier-than-average passenger and cargo capacity compared to its competitors in the compact sport-utility class. This is a very capable small SUV thanks to its powerful V6 engine, spacious cabin, handsome looks and car-like handling. With its sporting, rugged good looks, the Escape will appeal to young families and people with active lifestyles. Don't let the outside fool you, though. Underneath, the Escape is more car than truck. The unibody chassis is equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, a four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel ABS through a front disc/rear drum arrangement. Under the hood is the upgrade engine, a 3.0 liter, 24-valve Duratec V-6, clocked at 200 horsepower and 200 lb.-ft. of torque. It is one of the most powerful engines in its class, and accelerates the four-wheel drive Escape to 60 mph in less than 9 seconds. Equipped with the V6 and the standard four-speed automatic transmission, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The 4WD system can be set to either ''4x4 automatic'' or ''4x4 lock'' mode. In automatic mode, power is applied to the rear wheels only when a loss of traction occurs. In the locked mode, the Escape applies power to all four wheels at all times. Inside, it offers a big allotment of space for passengers and cargo. This is truly a five-passenger SUV. With the rear seats removed, the Escape offers 64.8 cubic feet of cargo. She's a smooth ride that handles great, offers great fuel economy and car-like quality, and feels nice and high off the road. Bottom line, this one should be on your list when shopping for small sport-utes. Print this out and come in today for a test drive!