An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. Get discount prices, fast shipping and ultimate product help when shopping for 2006 Ford Escape XLT Parts at 4 Wheel Parts. However, with even the inexpensive Korean marques already bringing diesel power and five speed autos to the table, Ford's reluctance to move with the times in this area could hurt the Escape's chances to dominate the sales charts.Ī fate the Territory seems comfortably impervious to, never mind SUV sales, the hugely popular wagon was the forth most popular vehicle sold in New Zealand in 2005.The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. The entry-level 2.3 litre Escape starts at a price of $39,990, the 3.0 litre XLT, $42,490. On a short gravel road section, where the Territory couldn't use all of its power, the Escape didn't embarrass itself, a credit to its 4WD system. Neither engine option sets the tarmac on fire though, and we felt the potential of the engines were limited by the aging technology of a four-speed automatic transmission.Ī new electro magnetic coupling activates 4WD, as wheel slip is detected. The more user-friendly interior also enjoys new colour and fabric treatments.ĭepending on how quickly you wish to 'escape' the mid-size SUV is available with a 2.3 litre four cylinder developing 109kW, or a 3.0 litre, 154kW six cylinder power unit, both engines receive VVVT (variable valve timing) to aid fuel efficiency and power output. The interior has been modernized, the most welcomed change being the use of a central positioned T-shifter, dumping the column shift mechanism the out-going Escape offered. This repair service is for the PCM (Power Control Module) or ECM (Engine Control Module) from a 2005 or 2006 3.0L V6 Ford Escape that has been damaged by. The new three-bar chrome grill looks good, but in our opinion lacks the handsome appeal of its Aussie stablemate. The resemblance is there, but not strikingly obvious, the two vehicle's really are more like cousins. The smaller escape, said Ford's Managing Director, Richard Matheson, "Has a distinctive Ford DNA, and now closely resembles its best selling bigger brother, the multi-award winning Territory." In between driving the new force fed Territory, we also got some wheel time in Ford's face-lifted Escape.
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