Ford Escape Insurance

It may seem like the Ford Escape has played a prominent role in American culture; that's because it has. The Ford Escape has touched on becoming the best-selling compact SUV a number of times since it first debuted almost a decade ago. Part of the reason for the Escape's popularity is its superior ratings by major agencies – including the "Most Wanted Compact SUV" in 2003 by Edmunds, and the 2002 "Small SUV" Editor's Most Wanted pick. As a result of its popularity, major insurers are adept at offering fast quotes on Ford Escape insurance, and they usually compete heavily by offering you affordable rates on Ford Escape auto insurance.

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Ford Escape safety

The Escape has a very good safety record. It received high marks in government frontal-impact crash tests. In fact, the Escape earned a perfect five stars in front- and side-crash tests. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing revealed that the Escape scored the highest rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset and side tests.

All models of the Escape come standard with anti-lock brakes, and the V6 models have four-wheel disc brakes. Added in 2005 was the Safety Canopy system option, which provides additional curtain airbag protection in the event of a side-impact collision or rollover. In 2010, Ford announced five advanced safety features, including Integrated Spotter Mirrors, MyKey™, Rear View Camera System, and Active Park Assist; all of these features come with any standard model of the Escape or Escape Hybrid.

Ford Escape features

All models of the Ford Escape have been freshened for the 2005 model – both the exterior and interior have been made a little sleeker and the engines have gotten a boost. Each model is available in either front-wheel-drive or Escape's own "Intelligent" all-while-drive system. Four models are offered: XLS (in manual or automatic), XLT, XLT Sport, and Limited.

• XLS – Comes with a Duratec 2.3-liter, I4, 153-horsepower engine (manual or automatic). Standard are basic amenities like air conditioning, a CD player and power windows, mirrors and locks. If you're looking for an added touch, check out the Escape XLS's Blast Package option, dresses up the outside with 16" painted grey aluminum wheels, P235/70R16 OWL A/S tires and Privacy Glass. Then dresses up the inside with a MACH 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 7 speakers and warm steel-colored center finish panel and floor shifter ring.
• XLT – Comes standard with a Duratec 2.3-liter, I4, 153-horsepower engine, but the Duratec 3.0L V6 is optional. Adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, upgraded cloth upholstery, cruise control and an in-dash CD changer. For the adventurer in you, check out the Escape XLT No Boundaries option, which adds such off-road features like a sturdy roof-rack, skid plates and a towing package.
• XLT Sport – Comes with a Duratec 3.0L, V6, 200-horsepower engine. This model adds two-tone exterior paint, black step bars and machined aluminum wheels.
• Limited – – Comes with a Duratec 3.0L, V6, 200-horsepower engine. This model also adds standard body-color exterior trim, heated front seats and sideview mirrors, leather upholstery and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

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Sources
http://www.edmunds.com/ford/escape/2009/review.html
http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/03/06/2010-ford-escape-gets-new-safety-features/

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Last Updated: November 10, 2009