The 2001 Ford Escape is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $18,185, the 2001 Ford Escape XLS FWD is powered by a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2001 Ford Escape XLT 4x4, priced at $21,360, is powered by a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.