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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Ford Escape page on 21 May 2017, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover vehicle sold by Ford since 2000 over three generations. Ford released the original model in 2000 for the 2001 model year—a model jointly developed and released with Mazda of Japan—who took a lead in the engineering of the two models and sold their version as the Mazda Tribute. Although the Escape and Tribute share the same underpinnings constructed from the Ford CD2 platform (based on Mazda GF underpinnings), the only panels common to the two vehicles are the roof and floor pressings. Powertrains were supplied by Mazda with respect to the base inline-four engine, with Ford providing the optional V6. At first, the twinned models were assembled by Ford in the US for North American consumption, with Mazda in Japan supplying cars for other markets. This followed a long history of Mazda-derived Fords, starting with the Ford Courier in the 1970s. Ford also sold the first generation Escape in Europe and China as the Ford Maverick, replacing the previous Nissan-sourced model. Then in 2004, for the 2005 model year, Ford's luxury Mercury division released a rebadged version called the Mercury Mariner, sold mainly in North America. The first iteration Escape remains notable as the first SUV to offer a hybrid drivetrain option, released in 2004 for the 2005 model year to North American markets only.
Mainstream production of the first generation Escape/Tribute ended in late 2006. For Asia-Pacific markets, both received respective facelifts in 2006 and had production fully transferred to Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan. Extended production of the Mazda lasted until 2010, with the Ford lingering on until 2012.
Second generations of the Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute were released in 2007 for the 2008 model year, but mostly restricted to North America. In other markets, the first generation models were either replaced by updated first series versions built in Taiwan, and/or by the unrelated Mazda CX-7 (2006) and Ford Kuga (2008). The North American second generations were merely reskins of the first, with carry-over mechanicals, but with restyled hanging panels and a redesigned interior. Unlike the collaborative approach taken with the previous model, this time the design and engineering was carried out by Ford. A hybrid option was again available. The Mercury version lasted until late 2010, withdrawn from the market as part of the closure of the Mercury brand, with Mazda's Tribute ending production in late 2011. Ford ended manufacture of the second series Escape in 2012.
Ford released a third generation in 2012 for the 2013 model year, again, limited to North America. This time, rather than issuing an indigenous, albeit Mazda-derived model, Ford merged the Escape with the Ford Kuga designed in Europe. Although still manufactured in the US, and fitted with slightly different powertrains, the third generation Escape is fully aligned with the Kuga as per the "One Ford" plan of having only one vehicle per segment internationally.
First generation (2000–2006)
The first generation Ford Escape was released in 2000 for the 2001 model year. It was jointly developed with Mazda, in which Ford owned a controlling interest, and was released simultaneously with the Mazda Tribute. Both are built on the Ford CD2 platform, in turn based on the Mazda GF platform.
At the time, larger sport utility vehicles tended to use pickup truck-based, body-on-frame designs. Other car makers, Jeep and Toyota, had been offering smaller unibody designs, the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and RAV4, respectively. Solid rear axles were commonly used due to their ability to carry heavy loads at the expense of a comfortable ride and good handling. Ford and Mazda then decided to offer a car-like, unibody design with a fully independent suspension and rack and pinion steering, the Escape. Although not meant for serious off-roading, a full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) system supplied by Dana was optional, which included a locking center differential activated by a switch on the dashboard. The AWD system normally sends most of the power from the engine to the front wheels. If slipping is detected at the front, more power will be sent to the rear wheels in a fraction of a second. The four wheel drive system was a newer version of Ford's "Control Trac" 4x4 system, dubbed the Control Trac II 4WD in the Escape. This system allowed the front wheels to receive 100% of the torque until a slip was detected. Using a Rotary Blade Coupling, the rear wheels could be sent up to 100% of the power in fractions of a second. When switching the system from "Auto" to "On," the front and rear axles are locked at a 50/50 split; the reaction time necessary to engage the rear wheels is reduced via an integrated bypass clutch. The Control Trac II system allows for a four-wheel drive vehicle without the use of a center differential. The entire braking system was built by Continental Teves, including the ABS and various related suspension components. CKD production began in 2002 at Ford Lio Ho Motor Co. in Taiwan for various Asian markets.
One main difference between the Tribute and the Ford Escape is that the Tribute's suspension is tuned for a firmer ride than the Escape, in order to correspond with Mazda's sporty image.
Second generation (2007–2012)
The second generation Ford Escape debuted at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The North American-market Escape and its Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner siblings were redesigned in order to stay competitive with other new compact SUVs, however most of the internals have been carried over for the 2008 model year. The Escape still uses the CD2 platform. Ford also included an electronic stability control system standard on the 2008 Escape.
The updated Escape received some styling cues from the Explorer, Edge, and Expedition. Changes include a new grille with larger headlamps in the front fascia, while the sides were revised with cleaner lines and rounder wheel arches. The interior is also completely redesigned, including the newest standard Ford family navigation system.
The 2008 Escape and its Mercury Mariner sibling were the first vehicles to feature Ford's pull-drift steering mode, an enhancement made possible by applying software control to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
On June 23, 2010, it was announced that Ford will end production on the second generation Escape in 2011 and move production to its Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, where it is slated to be succeeded by a Taiwanese version of its European CUV counterpart, the Ford Kuga.
Third generation (2013–present)
The third generation was designed by Ford of Europe alongside the largely identical European-market Ford Kuga. It was released to North American markets in 2012 for the 2013 model year. Other markets that previously used the "Escape" nameplate have switched to "Kuga" under the "One Ford" program.
| 11 May 2017 14-36001 Aline Miller v. Ford Motor Co. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit The Ford Motor Company appeals the district court's summary judgment in favor of Aline Miller in Miller's diversity products liability action alleging a defect in Miller's vehicle, a Ford Escape that was manufactured and sold by Ford. Download 14-36001 Aline Miller v. Ford Motor Co. - 117MB - 34:22 |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| June 2001 | Remote Advanced Occupant Protection System Investigation Vehicle - 2001 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 576KB - 11 pages |
| 4 June 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 301L: Fuel System Integrity 2003 Ford Escape MPV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.4MB - 65 pages |
| July 2004 | On scene Investigation / Vehicle to Object 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,153KB - 15 pages |
| 8 October 2004 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2005 Ford Escape MPV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 21.3MB - 383 pages |
| December 2004 | SCI/NASS Combination 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,007KB - 13 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escape XLT, 4-door SUV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.1MB - 113 pages |
| April 2005 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208 Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,135KB - 17 pages |
| August 2005 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Subject Vehicle - 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 137KB - 13 pages |
| December 2005 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2005 Ford Escape, 4-Door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.2MB - 172 pages |
| classified date 2006 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escape XLT, 4-door SUV, 4x4 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.0MB - 114 pages |
| 14 July 2006 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems" 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6.0MB - 90 pages |
| September 2006 | Calspan On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection System Investigation Subject Vehicle - 2005 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 170KB - 15 pages |
| September 2007 | Calspan On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 177KB - 16 pages |
| 28 March 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 135: Passenger Car Brake Systems 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD, 4-Door Liftback, MPV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 14.3MB - 78 pages |
| August 2008 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2006 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 132KB - 12 pages |
| August 2008 | On-Site Hybrid Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,771KB - 16 pages |
| October 2008 | Calspan On-Site Office of Defects Investigation Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 462KB - 16 pages |
| September 2008 | On-Site Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,574KB - 12 pages |
| September 2008 | On-Site Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,122KB - 15 pages |
| 1 October 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 301R: Fuel System Integrity - Rear Impact 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 58.2MB - 79 pages |
| February 2009 | On-Site Hybrid Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,422KB - 17 pages |
| February 2009 | On-Site Rollover Investigation 2009 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,172KB - 16 pages |
| March 2009 | Calspan On-Site Hybrid Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 307KB - 15 pages |
| July 2009 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 593KB - 15 pages |
| September 2009 | On-Site Rollover Investigation 2008 Ford Escape National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 941KB - 17 pages |
| November 2009 | On-Site Rollover Investigation 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,811KB - 17 pages |
| December 2009 | On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,520KB - 13 pages |
| January 2010 | On-Site Rollover Investigation 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,356KB - 19 pages |
| June 2010 | On-Site Other Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,371KB - 17 pages |
| October 2010 | On-Site Office of Defects Investigation Air Bag Non-Deployment Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Ford Escape XLT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,306KB - 14 pages |
| 27 October 2010 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity; FMVSS 305, Electrolyte Spillage & Electrical Shock Protection 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid MPV National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 51.9MB - 339 pages |
| 25 July 2012 | Ford Motor Company (Ford) Recall No. 12S37 - Certain 2001 through 2004 model year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control - potential interference between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector From: Steven Kenner, Ford Motor Company To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 834KB - 3 pages |
| 25 July 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V353000 2001-2004 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 26 July 2012 | Speed Control Cable Connector Interference From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Steve Kenner, Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 50KB - 2 pages |
| 26 July 2012 | Safety Recall 12S37 Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control Engine Cover Modification From: Michael A. Berardi, Ford Motor Company To: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 1.7MB - 12 pages |
| August 2012 | Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles With 3.0L Engine and Speed Control — Engine Cover Modification Attachment III Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 330KB - 4 pages |
| August 2012 | Customer Information Sheet Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 58KB - 1 page |
| August 2012 | Safety Recall 12S37 Acknowledgement of Interim Service Offer Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 52KB - 1 page |
| August 2012 | Safety Recall Notice 12537 / NHTSA Recall 12V-353 From: Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 462KB - 2 pages |
| August 2012 | Safety Recall Notice 12S37 / NHTSA Recall 12V-353 From: Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 72KB - 3 pages |
| 22 August 2012 | Safety Recall 12S37 - Supplement #1 Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control Engine Cover Modification From: Michael A. Berardi, Ford Motor Company To: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 2.2MB - 14 pages |
| September 2012 | Safety Recall Notice 12539 / NHTSA Recall 12V-431 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 405KB - 2 pages |
| 19 September 2012 | Safety Recall 12S37 - Supplement #2 Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control Engine Cover Modification From: Ford Motor Company To: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 1.5MB - 10 pages |
| 4 September 2012 | Ford Motor Company (Ford) Recall No. 12S39 - Certain 2013 model year Escape vehicles equipped with 1.6L engines - engine cylinder head cup plug From: Steven M. Kenner, Ford Motor Company To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 616KB - 3 pages |
| 4 September 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V431000 2013 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 5 September 2012 | Cup (Freeze) Plug From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Steve Kenner, Ford Motor CompanyNHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 48KB - 2 pages |
| October 2012 | Recall Reminder: Cylinder Head Cup Plug Repair Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 95KB - 1 page |
| October 2012 | Safety Recall Notice 12537/ NHTSA Recall 12V-353 From: Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 432KB - 2 pages |
| 30 October 2012 | Quarterly Completion Report - Third Quarter 2012 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 2.4MB - 3 pages |
| 30 October 2012 | Quarterly Completion Report - Third Quarter 2012 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 1.1MB - 3 pages |
| 30 January 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - Fourth Quarter 2012 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 241KB - 3 pages |
| 30 January 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - Fourth Quarter 2012 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 241KB - 3 pages |
| 30 April 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - First Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 78KB - 3 pages |
| 30 April 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - First Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 78KB - 3 pages |
| 28 June 2013 | IN RE Ford Motor Company National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 904KB - 4 pages |
| 26 July 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - Second Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 546KB - 2 pages |
| 26 July 2013 | Quarterly Completion Report - Second Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 546KB - 2 pages |
| October 2013 | *** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER *** Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 641KB - 2 pages |
| October 2013 | IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 400KB - 1 page |
| 30 January 2014 | Quarterly Completion Report - Fourth Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 87KB - 2 pages |
| 30 January 2014 | Quarterly Completion Report - Fourth Quarter 2013 - Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.7 Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 87KB - 2 pages |
| October 2014 | *** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER *** Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 619KB - 2 pages |
| October 2014 | * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER * * * Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 595KB - 2 pages |
| September 2015 | *** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER *** Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 413KB - 2 pages |
| November 2015 | * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER * * * Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V431000 | PDF - 372KB - 2 pages |
| August 2016 | *** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER *** Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 262KB - 2 pages |
| November 2016 | URGENT SAFETY RECALL Ford Motor Company NHTSA Recall 12V353000 | PDF - 372KB - 2 pages |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cast 2-pack - Road & Track 15085 | Deluxe SUV #2 | Small scale Dark Blue Ford Escape & Dark Green Ford Explorer |
| Post Date | Description | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 April 2020 | 2009 Ford Escape  | GSA Auction | Wadesboro, North Carolina  |
| 9 April 2020 | 2009 Ford Escape | GSA Auction | Wadesboro, North Carolina |
| 7 May 2020 | 2017 Ford Escape | GSA Auction | Billings, Montana |
| 9 April 2022 | 2014 Ford Escape | GSA Auction | Worland, Wyoming |
