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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
Pros
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Cons
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
3 Years Ago
The 2004 Ford Escape is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $31,990 for the XLS variant and topping out at $41,750 for the Limited variant.
There are 4 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2001.
The 2004 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Ford Escape include 2.3 in-line 4-cylinder (108kW/201Nm), 2.3 in-line (108kW/201Nm), 3 v6 (152kW/276Nm) and 3 v (152kW/276Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XLS and the most expensive being Limited.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,415 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 492 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Ford Escape Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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2004 Ford Escape
The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS variant that starts from $31,990.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited variant that starts from $41,750.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLS, XLT and Limited.
See all Ford Escape towing capacityThe largest Ford Escape is the XLS variant which measures 1825mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 152kW of power and 276nm of torque are the XLS, XLT and Limited variants.
The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Escape is the XLS variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2089 kg.
The Ford Escape uses Unleaded Petrol.
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