2005 Ford Escape
Kelley Blue Book Retail $8,700
MPG City: 18 – 36 Highway: 22 – 31
Available Engines
133-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (gas hybrid)
153-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Transmissions
4-speed automatic w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | More powerful four-cylinder |
| • | Available V-6 |
| • | Availability of new "Intelligent" automatic 4WD |
| • | Optional Safety Canopy rollover protection |
| • | Hybrid powertrain offered in mid-2004 |
What We Like
| + | Carlike maneuverability |
| + | V-6 performance |
| + | Interior space |
| + | Hybrid is most fuel-efficient SUV |
| + | Hybrid has low emissions |
| + | Hybrid eligible for $2,000 tax deduction |
| + | Hybrid's 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty |
What We Don't
| - | Noise |
| - | Short seat bottoms |
| - | Construction quality |
| - | Slow Hybrid distribution |
| - | Hybrid brakes not linear |
| - | Hybrid power flow/navigation screen too small |
| - | Long waits, inflated sale prices likely for Hybrid |
| - | No sunroof option for Hybrid |
Face-lifted for 2005, Ford's smallest sport utility vehicle combines a friendly personality with capable performance and driving ease. A stronger four-cylinder engine has been developed, and the Escape can also be equipped with a V-6. Mazda's similar Tribute is considered to be the Escape's slightly sportier cousin. A new Escape Hybrid with a gasoline/electric powertrain debuts in the 2005 model year. Read More
14 Available Escape Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Original MSRP | |||||
| XLS 2.3L Manual Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$19,425 | ||||
| XLS 2.3L Manual 4x4 See Specs |
$21,175 | ||||
| XLS 2.3L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$20,070 | ||||
| XLS 2.3L Automatic 4x4 See Specs |
$21,820 | ||||
| XLT 2.3L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$22,535 | ||||
| XLT 2.3L Automatic 4x4 See Specs |
$24,285 | ||||
| XLT 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$23,390 | ||||
| XLT 3.0L Automatic 4x4 See Specs |
$25,140 | ||||
| XLT 3.0L Automatic Sport Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$24,185 | ||||
| XLT 3.0L Automatic Sport 4x4 See Specs |
$25,935 | ||||
| Limited 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$24,880 | ||||
| Limited 3.0L Automatic 4x4 See Specs |
$26,630 | ||||
| Hybrid Front-wheel Drive See Specs |
$26,830 | ||||
| Hybrid 4x4 See Specs |
$28,455 | ||||
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