2002 Focus
The 2002 Ford Escape offers agile handling whether you are driving on paved or unpaved roads. The vehicle gives any driver a smooth ride and gives out strong acceleration performance from an optional V6 engine. The Escape seats four people comfortably, and folding down the rear seats reveals a flat, moderately sized cargo area. The best thing that people love about it is that the price is low making it affordable for everyone. The Ford Escape is among the best small sport-utilities vehicle on sale today, especially if you spend little time off road.
There are two trim levels that are available the XLS and the XTL. For 2002, the basic XLS version started at $18,415 with front-wheel drive (2WD) and at $20,040 with four-wheel drive. The upgraded XLT began at $21,950 with 2WD and at $23,575 with 4WD. The XLS comes with a 2.0-liter Zetec four-cylinder engine that provides 127 horsepower and a high level of standard equipment that includes air conditioning, illuminated remote entry, power windows and mirrors, a tilt steering column and an audio system with a CD player. For 2002 the audio system includes AM/FM/CD/cassette and a clock.
XLT adds a 201-horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec V6 engine, automatic transmission, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, cargo cover and convenience net, premium center console, fog lights, white-letter tires, premium cloth upholstery, power driver’s seat, privacy glass, five-spoke aluminum wheels and an in-dash six-CD changer. The upgraded engine, in-dash CD, power driver’s seat and privacy glass are new standard features for the XLT for the 2002 model year. A large number of option packages is available for each trim level. For example, the XLT premium package ($1230) includes leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front buckets with 60/40 split rear bench, front door map pockets, overhead console with dual storage bins, front passenger under-seat storage tray, power moonroof with sunshade.
Ford designers worked to achieve a balance between the SUV’s image of confidence, ruggedness and versatility with an image of agility and fun. The Escape’s forward-poised stance, large wheel lips, wide body cladding and an integrated bumper guard give a functional look. The Escape is wider than other compact SUVs and this gives it a look that is both aggressive and well planted. Short front and rear overhangs add more to the sports appeal. The Escape looks bold and aggressive than the Honda CR-V, looking like it came from the same family as the Ford Explorer and Expedition. Being able to see the leading edge of the hood from the driver’s seat makes the Escape easier to maneuver in tight places, whether you’re deep in the woods or (more likely) in a tight big-city garage. If you are deep in the woods, its 8.5 inches of ground clearance may help clear obstacles. Outside door handles are easy to grab and feel like they’re going to last.