All new 2009 Ford Escape SUV's come with these standard interior features;
removable rear seat cushion, manual air conditioning, iInstrument
cluster with luminescent white faced gauges, tachometer and warning
signals. The new wipers and defroster offer front variable intermittent
for the wipers and rear 2speed and rear defroster. On the interior
of the new Ford Escape there is now rear floor heat ducts and
a low valence panel storage bin. For safety Ford has included
a belt reminder for the driver’s side seat and illuminated entry
with passenger assist handles there are four in front and two
in the rear. Power door locks with 2 keyless remotes and with
2 step unlocking feature. The windows have solar tint glass with
gradient tint on windshield.
New 2009 Ford Escape exterior features includes a 3 color
tail lamps and aerodynamic halogen headlamps, stop light, center
high mount. The liftgate with flip up glass is also included.
Some of the new Escapes feature a multi functional roof rack with
a 100 lb. maximum capacity this is not available on XLT Sport
4x4. The fuel tank on the new Ford SUV's holds 16 gallons. 4-wheel
independent suspension Control Trac 4WD system is standard on
the Ford Escape 4x4's only. For safety Ford has included in all
of the new 2009 Escapes a 3 point shoulder belt system
for rear outboard seats, lap belt rear center seat and second
generation driver and right front passenger airbags. For strength
Ford has added on it's new Escape side impact door beams and color
keyed manual three point shoulder belt systems with pretensioners
and adjustable D ring, driver and front passenger SecuriLock and
a passive anti-theft system with remote keyless entry.
Tow engines
are available for the 2009 Ford Escape SUV's.
The first engine that is standard on the Escape XLT and 2009 Escape Limited, is the 3.0L Duratec V6 engine with 4-speed automatic
transmission produces 201 horsepower @ 5900 rpm and 196 lb.-ft.
of torque @ 4700 rpm. The other engine option on the 2009 Ford Escape XLS is the 2.0L DOHC Zetec I4 engine puts out
127 horsepower @ 5400 rpm and 135 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm.
