Used 2006 Ford Escape for SaleNationwide

The Ford Escape is America’s best-selling compact SUV, but it’s more than overdue for a refresh after six years in its current form.

The Ford Escape is a comfortable and usable compact crossover CUV that offers plenty of room for four to five passengers and all of their gear. It’s not a sports car, but with up to 200 horsepower from an available V6, the Escape feels lively and quick. Handling and ride quality are both better than expected for a sport-utility. Though it’s small in stature, the Escape can carry more than its fair share of cargo with the seats folded down.

The Escape is targeted at buyers that need a compact crossover that still has plenty of space and comfortable ride. It competes in a crowded segment that includes the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Jeep Liberty, Hyundai Tucson, and even the Subaru Forester. The Escape is built on the same platform and has many of the same features as the Mazda Tribute and the Mercury Mariner.

The Escape is available with a new 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 153 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque, an efficient 2.3-liter hybrid four-cylinder with 155 horsepower, or a 3.0-liter V6 that makes 200 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard for some models, but a four-speed automatic is standard for most.