The sporty side of XLT.
In addition to the standard features on every Escape model, listed below are a few of the XLT Sport features that are upgrades over the XLT:
* Keypad entry
* Black side step bars
* Seats - unique premium cloth
* Bodyside cladding, rocker, liftgate and wheel lip moldings are A-gloss painted body color
* 16" bright machined aluminum wheels
* P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires
Safety and Security
* Personal Safety System includes: dual-stage airbag system for driver and front passenger seat positions and front passenger sensor system for the passenger seat.
* Side intrusion door beams
* Safety Belt Restraint System includes: manual 3-point shoulder and lap safety belts at all seating positions, including rear center seating position, safety belt pretensioners and height adjustable D-rings on driver and front passenger seats
* Belt Minder (driver's side seat belt warning system)
* 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
* Remote keyless entry (with 2 key fobs)
* SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
Power and Handling
* Intelligent 4WD System (standard on 4WD only)
* 4-wheel independent suspension
Exterior Features
* Grille, painted black surround with black mesh center
* Liftgate with flip-up glass
* Black, power adjustable/manual fold sideview mirrors
* Clear lens headlamps
* Stoplight, center high-mount
* Clearcoat paint
* Power windows with one-touch-down on driver's side
* Solar tint-glass on door glass and liftgate with dot matrix pattern on windshield
Interior Features
* Removable rear seat cushion
* Manual air conditioning
* Power Equipment Group includes: power windows, power locks, power mirrors and keyless entry (with 2 key fobs)
* Instrument cluster with warm steel-colored frames and luminescent white-faced gauges, tachometer and warning signals
* Automatic transmission floor shifter and flow-through center console with 2 cupholders with removable inserts, front storage bin and 1 powerpoint with cap
* Passenger assist handles - 2 in front, 2 in rear with coat hooks (rear N/A with Safety Package)
* Wipers/defroster - front variable intermittent/low/high, rear two-speed and rear defroster
* Battery saver feature
* Interior lights with off-delay (includes center dome with map lamps and rear cargo area light)
* Illuminated entry
* Cargo floor hooks (4)
See all models of the Ford Escape:
Escape XLS Manual. Five forward gears for spirited driving fun.
Escape XLS. The practicality is automatic.
Escape XLT. The most popular model of the best-selling small SUV.
Escape XLT Sport. The sporty side of XLT.
Escape Limited. The ultimate Escape for luxury features.
