The Ford Escape: The Very First American Manufactured Hybrid

by Brickter Bond
The Ford Escape had the distinction for being the original American-made hybrid car. It had been scheduled to be introduced in 2003, but the public release didn't happen until 2004. It was then, and is still now, a completely hybrid electric vehicle, and it can run using an electric motor, or with gasoline, or with both. It was designed to fulfill the demand established by the drivers for optimal performance and fuel consumption. Per 15,000 miles it creates no more than one pound of smog-forming pollutants, which is significantly less than light truck average of 105 pounds, and average cars of 67 pounds.
The SUV was the most popular type of vehicle back then in the U.S. so it was natural for Ford to make the first hybrid an SUV. This Ford hybrid was basically designed to look like any other SUV so it doesn't really stand out. In contrast to the Honda Insight, individuals did not react badly to the design of the Ford Escape. The American consumer was happy with performance as well as the improved fuel consumption of the Ford Escape. The EPA analyzed gas mileage of the Ford Escape and it was 34/31 mpg making it 30% better than similar SUV's in its class. If you want something that won't hurt the environment much but want a spacious vehicle, then the Ford Escape should be a good choice. The combination of the 153 horsepower four-cylinder gas engine and electric motor gives the Escape its superior fuel economy.


The adjustable transmission happens to be continuous due to the set of generators and motors. As a result, the Escape Hybrid can travel for 40 miles at 25 mph on pure battery power. Ford likewise designed the optional all-wheel drive to use mechanical differential to split potential between the wheels, which is quite unusual. The majority of hybrids do it like that employing electric motors. Due to the distinctive design, the Escape does better off-road driving than similar hybrid SUV's. It is very dependable in different sorts of weather because of the 8.5 inches of ground clearance. The only negative regarding the hybrid is the construction is based on the 2001 gas-only model so it doesn't have the soft, bounding ride of the newer models.


Many of the strong selling points of the Escape incorporate the big glass areas and the visibility that brings, and lots of head room, even though the back-seat leg room isn't that good. It looks nearly the same as the first Ford Explorer, and has an interior that looks more like a truck than a crossover. The entertainment functions were updated in 2010 to have its SYNC controller, which handles phone and audio with voice commands. Sirius Travel Link can be used to obtain lots of resources over satellite-radio, and a HD Radio is available.


For anyone who is looking for an American hybrid it really is a SUV then the Ford Escape is one place to start. It probably won't be as economical as some of the hybrid cars, but you will have more room.


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