2005 Ford Escape XLT
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Photo: Ford Escape front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: FORD ESCAPE FIRST GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Escape rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Escape XLT interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (2001–2007); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Ford Escape front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: FORD ESCAPE FIRST GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Escape rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Escape XLT interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Ford Escape XLT is a 153-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,150 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 153 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 152 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Escape measures 174.9 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,180 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,150 ($38,524 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 152 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,180 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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