The Escape is Ford’s compact 4-door SUV which was updated for 2008. The Escape received a total makeover inside and out featuring a more rugged design to bear a stronger family resemblance to the Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition. Inside, the seating surfaces are made from 100 percent post-industrial materials rather than virgin fibers, a process that helps conserve water and electricity. The Escape joined the Ford lineup for 2001 and is built on a platform that was developed with Mazda and is shared with the Mazda Tribute. The Escape features unibody construction, 4-wheel independent suspension, and is available with either front-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
