2002
Ford Escape reviews and buying guide.
2002
Ford Escape resources:
2002 Ford Escape
New
for the 2002 Ford Escape:
- No
Boundaries rack system will become available during
the model year
- Dual
media (AM/FM stereo cassette/CD/clock) standard on
XLS
- 6-disc
in-dash CD changer (CDX6), Privacy Glass and Power
driver's seat standard on XLT.
- 3.0L
Duratec V-6 engine with automatic transaxle standard
on XLT.
- Colors
added: Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic, True Blue
Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic
(XLT Sport only), and Dark Highland Green Clearcoat
Metallic now available with Medium Graphite interior.
Overview
First
introduced as a 2001 model, the 2002 Ford Escape provides
fun and responsive ride and handling, an outstanding
interior package, excellent fuel economy and low emissions
in a small, tough SUV. The Ford Escape is designed to
appeal to young buyers who want sporty, durable and
affordable transportation.
Design
the
2002 Ford Escape comes in two models, with the entry-level
XLS offering all the usual passenger car comforts, and
the XLT providing a sportier execution and level of
comfort.
The
2002 Ford Escape has a confidently poised stance with
wide body cladding and integrated bumper guards to give
it an assured look of off-road readiness. The design
delivers a muscular, athletic exterior without an overly
aggressive appearance.
The
interior design of the Escape is focused on enhancing
individual features, both aesthetically and functionally.
For recognition of key information at a glance, the
instruments are large and legible, with dial-type speedometer,
trip odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature
gauge. Stalks on the steering column control the lights
and wipers. A tilt-adjustable steering wheel is standard.
Packaging
It
is designed for maximum comfort, convenience, passenger
roominess and cargo flexibility. Escape has four doors
and a rear lift-gate with flip-up glass for access to
the cargo area. The cargo area, with the seats up, offers
33 cubic feet of storage space.
Escape
has room to carry five adults and their cargo comfortably.
Its low step-in height and wide door openings allow
good access, with four assist grips for front passengers
- on both the A-pillar and the headliner on each side
- and two more on the headliner for rear seat occupants.
XLS
has manually adjustable seats trimmed with cloth and
vinyl. XLT vehicles have a premium cloth seating surface.
Both front and rear seats have separate two-way adjustable
head restraints in the outboard positions.
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Ford Escape review continued >>>
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