2010 Ford Utility Vehicles Escape

Fuel-sipping, fun-loving, adventure seekers.
You’ve got a green light for fun in Escape and Escape Hybrid. With up to 34 mpg city, Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet.1 The standard 2.5L I-4 engine on Escape gets 28 mpg hwy.2 Both offer the capability of available 4WD and tons of smart new technology including our latest Ford SYNC® voice-activated, customizable media system and available Active Park Assist – which helps you parallel park in as little as 24 seconds – leaving you more time for adventure.

Escape Hybrid: The most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet
The powertrain is so self-sufficient, it actually recharges itself. The 2.5L I-4 Atkinson-cycle engine works with the electric traction motor to move you with 177 net hp. When you apply the brakes during normal driving, the Regenerative Braking process captures kinetic energy from your braking to recharge the 330-volt battery pack. The battery pack then supplies energy to start the engine and to drive in 100% electric mode up to 44 mph. When passing or merging, hybrid drive mode delivers an extra power boost for lively acceleration performance while still delivering lower average fuel costs. It’s the best of both worlds.

4WD gets you out there.
With fully independent suspensions and outstanding clearance, both Escape and Escape Hybrid are naturally nimble enough to drive up and over some formidable obstacles that some others will have to waste time driving around. If you prefer the road less traveled, go for the optional Intelligent 4WD System. Always on and always working, it automatically monitors traction 200 times per second (much faster than any person could) and adjusts torque distribution as needed to give you maximum grip. It’s got serious skills.

Active Park Assist conquers parallel parking.
In as little as 24 seconds. Just press a button and drive by potential spots to activate the system. Active Park Assist uses its sensors to take some measurements and prompts you when it’s ready to park. You simply respond to system prompts and control vehicle speed using the gear shifter, gas and brake pedals – while it handles the hard parts – figuring out if the spot is big enough and automatically steering the vehicle into it. New for 2010, this remarkably intelligent system is optional on Escape Limited and Escape Hybrid Limited. It’s bound to be your new best friend.

Gas engines flex, tow, sip and go.
Escape’s available Duratec® 30–3.0L V6 engine is Flex Fuel capable this year, so you can run it on gasoline, E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), or any blend of the two. Mated to an efficient 6-speed automatic transmission, it cranks out 240 hp and tows up to 3500 lbs. when properly equipped.

I-4 gets up to 28 mpg hwy.1 Whether you pair it with the standard 5-speed manual transmission or the available 6-speed automatic, the standard Duratec 25–2.5L I-4 engine delivers remarkable fuel economy. It also supplies a spirited 171 hp and 171 lb.-ft. of torque.

Easy FuelTM reduces pump time. Our industry-first Easy Fuel capless fuel filler not only reduces evaporative emissions, it also helps get you back on the road in a snap. The system automatically seals shut when you remove the fuel nozzle – there’s no cap. You just gas up and go. It’s standard on every Escape and Escape Hybrid.

A truly illuminating experience.
Navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link.TM The available Navigation System, displayed on a vibrant 6.5" LCD touch screen, features easy voice activation for everything from driving directions to accessing tunes. It also provides nearly 10 gigs of storage space for photos and music while class-exclusive SIRIUS Travel Link delivers up-to-the-minute local traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports scores and movie listings.4 On Escape Hybrid, this available system also features a Power & Efficiency screen (shown above) that coaches you on how to maximize your fuel efficiency by making the most of the vehicle’s electric mode.

SIRIUS® Satellite Radio. Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio comes with a 6-month subscription: Surf more than 130 channels including 100% commercial-free music, plus the best sports, news, talk and entertainment, coast-to-coast.

Designed to support, comfort and sustain.
Escape is just the right size – inside and out. Its comfort-designed seats easily accommodate as many as 5 adults. Supple leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats are standard on Escape Limited and Hybrid Limited this year.

Hot technology brightens your ride.
From its sleek look to its intuitive arrangement, the instrument panel in every Escape is designed to please. The available Ambient Lighting can be set to match your mood with 7 glowing options from red hot to cool blue. The available Rear View Camera displays a full-color image from a liftgate-mounted camera in your rearview mirror or on the Navigation System’s screen (when equipped).

Fans of the power moonroof will find it in these fun packages: Sun & SYNC Package (available on XLT) mixes the moonroof with our Ford SYNC® voice-activated, customizable media system. Moon & Tune Package (available on Limited) pairs it up with a 320-watt premium, 7-speaker sound system including a single-CD player.

Plenty of space for your latest challenge.
A. With the rear seats folded flat, Escape delivers up to 67.2 cu. ft. of wide-open space. And even with the seats up, you still get up to 31.4 cu. ft. of space to fill with everything you need. B. Tip-fold-flat latches make it easy to configure the standard 60/40 split-folding rear seats to fit your immediate gear-hauling needs. C. Escape Hybrid is uniquely prepared for your adventures with its 110-volt power outlet.1 Use it for your laptop, a radio, or even a small TV. D. Inside the standard floor console: a 3-tier storage system, 2 removable bins, and a hidden storage area deep enough for a laptop or purse. E. This hidden, lockable wet trunk is made for dirty work. It’s found in the available Cargo Package, along with a retractable cargo area cover and 100-lb.-capacity roof-rail crossbars.

Simply tops in safety.
Escape and Escape Hybrid both received 5-Star ratings1 in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) frontal and side-impact crash tests. And the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named each a 2009 “Top Safety Pick” for achieving the highest rating possible in front, side and rear crash tests, and for having our standard AdvanceTrac® with class-exclusive RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM). AdvanceTrac with RSC is the only electronic stability control system that utilizes 2 gyroscopic sensors to help keep all 4 wheels firmly planted.2 You also get 6 standard airbags, including front airbags, frontseat side airbags and side-curtain airbags on every 2010 Escape and Escape Hybrid.

Escape XLT shines withsport style.
With the Sport Appearance Package, Escape is dressed to impress all around. This ultimate statement of streetwise style is available exclusively on XLT in Ingot Silver Metallic, Sangria Red Metallic or Black. Outside, you get a high-gloss Black grille, lower front appliqué, sideview mirrors and liftgate spoiler, plus a blacked-out treatment on the headlamps. Body-color door handles and rocker moldings are accented by unique

17" premium Black wheels with a machined-finish outer ring. Inside, a Charcoal Black environment is paired with Charcoal Black cloth seating for a dramatic look. The instrument cluster, center console and doors each receive touches of high-gloss Black, while the door handles, air vents and shifter knob feature a chrome finish. The overall effect is eye-catching in all the right ways.