Fast Stats
	Seats		5
	MSRP from		$23,245
	Engine		3.0L Duratec V6
	Horsepower		201 @ 5,900
	Transmission		4-speed Auto
	MPG: City/Hwy		19 / 25
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2004 Ford Escape XLT & Limited

Being at the top of a full model lineup means you are complete with premium appointments and performance features. It also means you are often privy to new packages. So it is with the 2004 Ford Escape XLT and Limited trims. The XLT model offers two handy appearance packages, while the top-line Limited has a new comfort package for even more goods.

The compact Escape uses a unibody construction that allows it to handle more like a coupe than a sport utility vehicle. However, when you take to the trails, you'll be glad it isn't a coupe.

Available Models
The top half of the 2004 Ford Escape lineup consists of XLT and Limited models. Escape XLS Value and XLS are covered in a separate review.

Interior Features
The 2004 Ford Escape has four doors and a rear lift-gate with flip-up glass for access to the cargo area. The cargo area, with the seats up, offers 33 cubic feet of storage space.

The new Limited package combines luxury with an atypically affordable price. It features a monochromatic exterior appearance and front and rear leather seats along with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual sunvisors with illuminated mirrors and an AM/FM six-disc, in-dash audio system.

With the Limited model, the optional comfort package includes a rear-obstacle-detection system, heated front seats and mirrors and a Mach sound system.

Exterior Features
XLT models offer a No Boundaries Package for 2004. It features a No Boundaries roof rack, trailer towing class II, 16-inch sport aluminum wheels, P235/70R16 A/T OWL tires and step bars. If you want to go off-roading, this model certainly looks the part.

Performance
Both XLT and Limited models use a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 201 horsepower at 5900 rpm and 196 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. It is mated to a smooth 4-speed automatic transaxle.

2004 Escapes can be configured with front-wheel drive or a full-time four-wheel drive system. It lets the driver choose two different settings: 4x4 Auto or 4x4 ON. Two-wheel drive models get 25 mpg (city/highway), while automatics get 18/23 mpg (city/highway).

The Escape rolls over bumps quite easily, or it lets you steer clear of them. MacPherson strut front suspension helps isolate road forces, while the independent rear suspension provides a smooth ride.

Safety and Security
Dual front airbags, automatic-off headlights and antilock brakes are standard. Limited models add front side airbags, which are optional on XLT models.

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