2009 Used Ford Escape
A 2009 used Ford Escape is for many secondhand compact SUV buyers the most appealing of the previously-owned Escape options. One of the primary reasons why 2009 editions are so popular is due to the fact that the crossovers produced for this model year combine the looks of the second generation Escape with a set of revised engines that offer more power and great efficiency.
In terms of its base model, a 2009 used Ford Escape still starts out with a four-cylinder engine under the hood, only now it has been upgraded to 2.5-liters compared to the previous year's 2.3-liter unit. This additional displacement translates into 171 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque, giving the SUV an extra kick when the gas pedal gets pushed to the floor. Fuel mileage is surprisingly identical to that offered by the older and smaller engine, showing as 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.
Choosing a 2009 used Ford Escape that features the optional V-6 provides a 40 horsepower boost compared to 2008, despite maintaining the same basic 3.0-liter configuration. Torque is also up by 30 lb-ft, which gives the compact SUV the kind of acceleration that leaves many of its competitors in the dust. Fuel mileage for the upgraded engine actually improves compared to the weaker V-6 motors of years past, coming in at 18 miles per gallon city and 26 miles per gallon highway. Even the Hybrid model of Escape sees a power boost for 2009, and its 34 miles per gallon city and 31 miles per gallon highway continue to be a revelation in the world of compact crossovers.
Each version of the 2009 used Ford Escape can be had with all-wheel drive, and while a five-speed manual transmission remains available on the four-cylinder model the vehicle's automatic gearbox has been upgraded to a slick six-speed unit. The latter not only helps to keep fuel efficiency high, but it also provides much smoother shifting when compared to the older four-cylinder tranny. The Hybrid maintains its continuously-variable automatic transmission.
Of course, not all of the improvements made to the 2009 used Ford Escape can be found in the engine bay. This model year marks the introduction of the Ford SYNC vehicle communications and entertainment interface, which makes it much easier to integrate portable devices and smart phones into the crossover's existing systems. Other interesting equipment that can be found on used versions of the Ford Escape include automatic climate control, tinted windows, heated leather seats and an ambient lighting package. A sunroof, a navigation system and a 320-watt stereo equipped with a subwoofer are also available on optioned-out editions of the 2009 used Ford Escape.
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