FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

Ford introduced the Ford Escape Hybrid in the Fall of 2004.   Although Ford didn't expect to turn a profit on the Ford Escape Hybrid for some time, the company maintains that it is committed to increasing the number of hybrid vehicles it manufacturers each year.

The Ford Escape Hybrid was the first vehicle in the United States that combined the positive elements of the SUV with the fuel efficiency and environmental protection features afforded by hybrid technology. 

Today, the Ford Escape Hybrid benefits from a recent redesign. Much of the sheet metal has changed, but the underlying hybrid components are still the same. As a choice for a new or used hybrid-powered small SUV, the Escape is worth a look.

The Ford Escape Hybrid automatically shifts between its gasoline and electric energy sources based upon an onboard computer analysis of which resource will provide optimal efficiency at any given point in time.



With an EPA estimated 34 city/30 hwy mpg the Ford Escape Hybrid provides excellent fuel mileage.

Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags. Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control is standard on conventional Escape SUVs, but it's not offered on the Escape Hybrid due to complexities involved with integrating the technology with the regenerative braking system.

Ford Escape Hybrid