The Escape is a Mazda designed platform. Not a "Tour SUV".

Ford expected the Contour to be a "home run" in 1995, and wanted to sell them for closer to MSRP without rebates. Same expectations for the 96 Taurus. When they didn't take off, Ford HQ gave up on them and pushed SUV's. eek

2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO.
Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!