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What kind of SUV is the Ford Escape?

What kind of SUV is the Ford Escape?

This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Dave Thomas takes a look at four compact SUVs: the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Ford Escape, 2009 Nissan Rogue and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, to see which of these vehicles can easily tackle a trip to the local discount club.

How many miles does a 2009 Ford Escape have?

Mileage: 142,985 miles Body Type: SUV Color: Black Engine: 6 Cyl 3.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 11/21/08 and owned in NJ until 01/04/11 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/05/11 and owned in PA until 04/23/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 18,268 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 11,689 miles/year.

Are there any changes to the Ford Escape?

There are no cosmetic changes for 2009, but Ford has reworked the spoiler under the front bumper and added rear tire spoilers, which look like squat little mudflaps Show full review The Escape has been one of the best-selling compact SUVs for close to a decade, along with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

When did Ford Escape stop being sold in Europe?

From 2001 to 2004, the Ford Escape was sold in Europe under the Maverick name, and replaced a rebadged version of the Nissan Mistral/Terrano II.

When did I buy a 2009 Ford Escape?

I bought this vehicle new in the summer of 2009. About a month later the Transmission failed. It took a month and a half to repair because of back ordered parts. After the rebuild, the shift pattern was messed up and had to go back for reprogramming. This was all within 15,000 miles and covered by warranty.

What are the trim levels of the Ford Escape?

The 2009 Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV that comes in three trim levels: XLS, XLT and Limited. The XLS comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

What do you need to know about Ford Escape reliability?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2009 Ford Escape owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

How many times has the Ford Escape been recalled?

The 2009 Ford Escape has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead.

This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Dave Thomas takes a look at four compact SUVs: the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Ford Escape, 2009 Nissan Rogue and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, to see which of these vehicles can easily tackle a trip to the local discount club.

What are the specs of a 2009 Ford Escape?

Source: EPA estimates for 2009 models. Along with the standard stability system come antilock brakes and traction control. Another $1,750 gets you four-wheel drive in any trim level, but only with the automatic transmission. The system is essentially fully automatic all-wheel drive that you don’t have to monkey around with.

There are no cosmetic changes for 2009, but Ford has reworked the spoiler under the front bumper and added rear tire spoilers, which look like squat little mudflaps Show full review The Escape has been one of the best-selling compact SUVs for close to a decade, along with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

What kind of horsepower does a Ford Escape have?

Perhaps the most relevant change for 2009 is the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which produces 171 horsepower, a healthy 12 percent improvement over the 2.3-liter’s 153 hp.

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Ruth Doyle