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11/14/2000 - 2001 Ford - Escape - Major Product Changes

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Major Product Changes

Major Product Changes

OVERVIEW

The 2001 Escape provides best in class interior roominess with four doors, comfortable five passenger seating, the versatility to accommodate a wide variety of cargo needs, and a class leading 200 hp V6 engine option; the Escape is perfect for an OUTGOING and ACTIVE lifestyle. Providing the safety one expects to find in any Ford SUV, Escape has the styling that is refined enough for the office, yet rugged enough, off the beaten path. Escape will deliver the CONFIDENT feel of an authentic Ford SUV while providing nimble maneuverability and a comfortable ride for a YOUTHFUL and practical avenue to fun.

MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY

Unique body style coding (U01, U02, U03, U04)

Two well equipped models available; XLS and XLT

Control Trac II 4WD system available on both XLS and XLT

200 hp 3.0L V6 automatic available on both models

EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Rugged bodyside cladding

Classic Ford tough SUV styling

Wide truck posture/stance

Flip-up rear glass (dual opening - rear cargo area)

Low liftover cargo area

Integrated front bumper guard

Rear bumper step pad

Rugged, ergonomic, full grip door handles

XLS:

15" styled steel wheels

Roof rack w/two adjustable cross bars

Adjustable interval rear wiper

Exterior color summary (8 colors)

XLT: (Includes all XLS features plus)

15" aluminum wheels w/P225 OWL tires

16" aluminum wheels available

Front fog lamps

Chrome trimmed grille

Privacy glass available

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Easy fold flat rear seating system

5-Passenger seating w/ample cargo room designed for outstanding comfort, flexibility, and convenience

Manual adjustable seat w/lumbar and height control

Convenient tilt steering wheel

Sporty white faced instrument cluster

Excellent external visibility

LATCH System (lower anchors and tethers for children)

XLS:

Small floor console w/5 cupholders and storage

AM/FM stereo/CD/clock

Interior color summary (2 colors)

Air bags - driver and passenger passive restraint

Lockable glove box

Front door map pockets and rear passenger storage

Manual air conditioning

Side air bags available

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

XLT: (Includes all XLS features plus)

AM/FM stereo dual media cassette/CD/clock

Manual adjustable seat w/lumbar and height control

Power moon roof available

60/40 split fold rear bench seat

7-Speaker MACH audio w/6-disc integrated receiver available, delivering 300-watts of peak power

FUNCTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

All new Control Trac II System available - automatic 4WD with 50/50 4X4 lockup feature (driver select)

4-Wheel independent suspension

New Belt Minder ä safety feature

2.0L Zetec I-4 engine with 5-speed manual transmission

3.0L Duratec V6 engine with automatic transmission available

Class II Trailer Tow with hitch & wiring kit available with V6 (3500 lbs. Maximum)

Power Group

XLT: (Includes all XLS features plus)

4-Wheel ABS brakes

Convenience Group

Rear cargo area power point

Leather Comfort Group available

OPTIONS

PACKAGE FEATURES:

Three conveniently bundled accessory packages available on both models.

Power Equipment Group (Standard XLS and XLT)

Power door locks

Power windows w/one-touch down driver door

Power adjust mirror, molded-in-color black driver and passenger

Remote keyless entry w/2 key fobs

Illuminated entry and accessory delay

Convenience Group (Standard XLT)

Cargo area retractable cover

Perimeter alarm

Floor mats

Speed control

Leather Comfort Group

Leather seat surfaces - front buckets & spilt rear bench

Power drivers seat

Steering wheel - black leather wrapped

Overhead console w/dual storage bins

Under seat storage (passenger)

Major Standard Equipment

	XLS	XLT
EXTERIOR
BUMPER — Black, front 2-1/2 mph	·	·
Rear black w/step 2-1/2 mph	·	·
BODYSIDE CLADDING — Bottom of doors and full rocker panel	·	·
Rocker — Black	·	·
Liftgate Molding — Black	·	·
DOOR HANDLES — Full grip ergonomic (black)	·	·
FOG LAMPS — Front		·
GLASS — Windshield (gradient tint)	·	·
All other (solar tint)	·	·
GRILLE — Black surround w/black mesh center	·
Chrome surround w/black mesh center		·
LIGHTS — Aerodynamic halogen headlamps	·	·
3 color tail lights	·	·
Stop light, center high mount	·	·
LOCKS, DOOR — Power - 2 keyless remotes w/2 step unlocking and cylinder w/2 step unlocking	·	·
MIRRORS — Black power adjust/manual fold	·	·
PAINT — All clearcoat	·	·
ROOF RACK — Black w/2 horizontal bars	·	·
WHEELS — 15" X 6.5" 5-spoke styled steel wheel w/cap	·
15" 6.5" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheel		·
INTERIOR
AIR BAGS — Second generation driver & front passenger	·	·
AIR CONDITIONING — Manual	·	·
ASSIST HANDLES — 1 ^st row (4), 2 ^nd row (2)	·	·
CARGO AREA RETRACTABLE COVER		·
CARGO SACK NET		·
COAT HOOKS — 2 ^nd row (2) Integrated w/grab handle	·	·
CONSOLE FLOOR — 5 cupholders, storage bin, coin holders	·	·
FLOOR MATS — Color keyed carpeted front & rear w/driver retention hook		·
GLOVE BOX, LOCKING	·	·
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	·	·
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — White face	·	·
INSTRUMENT PANEL & WARNING SIGNALS
Auto speed control indicator		·
Front fog "ON" indicator		·
Tachometer	·	·
INTERIOR LIGHTS — Off delay	·	·
Center dome	·
Center dome w/map lamps		·
Rear cargo area light	·	·
LOWER VALENCE PANEL BIN	·	·
MAP POCKETS	·	·
MIRROR — Day/night	·	·
POWER POINT — Cigarette lighter and additional power point	·	·
Cargo area rear auxiliary.		·
RADIO — AM/FM single CD w/clock, 4-speaker system	·
AM/FM single CD and cassette w/clock, 4-speaker system		·
REAR FLOOR HEAT DUCTS	·	·
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	·	·
SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM — Color keyed	·	·
Manual 3-point shoulder safety belt system with pretensioners and adjustable D-ring, driver and front passenger	·	·
Manual 3-point shoulder safety belt system rear outboard seats, safety lap belt rear center seat	·	·
LATCH System (lower anchors and tethers for children) in rear outboard seat locations	·	·
Belt Minder ä	·	·
SEATS — Safety belt pretensioners (front seats)	·	·
High-back bucket, cloth/vinyl, front	·
High-back bucket, cloth w/dual map pockets, manual driver lumbar & manual driver height adjuster		·
Bench, cloth/vinyl & seat back w/tip-fold-flat latch, rear

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