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2001 Ford Escape XLT

SUV · 130 hp · 21–23 mpg combined

Sticker from
$19,735Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

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Which Escape is right for you?

Two trims, $18,185 to $19,735. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,550, from XLS to XLT.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or four-wheel drive, 5-speed manual.

130hp2.0L four-cylinder
135lb-ftTorque
21–23mpgCombined · 20–21 city · 24–26 highway
FWD / 4WD5-speed manual
5Seats
2,991–3,133 lbsCurb weight
4,320–4,520 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
900 lbsMax payload

Safety and recalls

15 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2001 Escape.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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