Ford Escape XLS (2006) price & specs
XLS
Overview
The 2006 Ford Escape XLS is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a ZC. The Ford Escape is regarded as a small SUV built in Taiwan with prices starting at $29,990 before on-road costs.
This Ford Escape is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 109 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 199 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Ford claims the Escape XLS uses 10.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 250g of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 581km per full tank
The Ford Escape measures 1760mm (69.3 inches) in height, 4470mm (176.0 inches) in length, 1825mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1564kg (3448.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Escape XLS comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2006 Ford Escape XLS has a 205mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,470 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 422 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 250
Engine
Engine Bore: 87.5
Engine Cc: 2261
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.7
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.3
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 94
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 61
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 148
Power Maximum Power Kw: 109
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 199
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 99
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 99
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 63.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1792
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1550
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 205
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 69.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1760
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4470
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1825
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2620
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1026
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 997
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 53.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1356
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 49
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1244
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1057
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 938
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.9
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1420
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 28.4
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 25.2
Bumpers
Front Color: Toned
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Toned
Rear Location: Rear
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Blue
Two Tone: yes
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1986
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4378
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1564
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3448
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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