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    2005 Ford Escape

    New from

    $31,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.3 - 12.2 L / 100km

    About the Ford Escape

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XLS variant and topping out at $41,750 for the Limited.

    There are 4 variants of the Escape available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.3L multi-point injection (108kW/201Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (152kW/276Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2004 Escape is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    2005 Ford Escape Price

    XLS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$31,990
    3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$33,990

    Bad Boy Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$31,990

    XLT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,990
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$36,525
    3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$37,990

    Limited

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,750
    *excl. on-roads

    All Ford Escape Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$37,490$54,940
    2022$35,990$54,940
    2021$35,990$52,940
    2020$35,990$52,940
    2019$28,990$48,340
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Ford Escape Pricing

    2005 Ford Escape Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Escape

    XLS

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 69.72
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30.1
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1792
      • Departure Angle: 31.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1026
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
      • Front Track (mm): 1555
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1775
      • Overall Length (mm): 4415
      • Overall Width (mm): 1825
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 997
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1244
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 938
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420
      • Rear Track (mm): 1550
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10.6
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2261
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 201
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2041
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1549
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Bad Boy Pack

    Adds to XLS:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.73
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.4
      • Departure Angle: 27.5
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 245
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (cc): 2260
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 61
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.3
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1997
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1527
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from XLS:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 69.72
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30.1
      • Departure Angle: 31.8
      • Front Track (mm): 1555
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Rear Track (mm): 1550
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.6
      • Engine (cc): 2261
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2041
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1549
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    XLT

    Adds to Bad Boy Pack:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.19
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1517
    Removes from Bad Boy Pack:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.73
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1527

    Limited

    Adds to XLT:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 96.08
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30.1
      • Departure Angle: 31.8
      • Front Track (mm): 1550
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Rear Track (mm): 1530
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2967
      • Engine Code: Duratec
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 79.5
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 19
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 207
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 152
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 276
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2089
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1582
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from XLT:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.19
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.4
      • Departure Angle: 27.5
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 245
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2260
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 201
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1997
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1517
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    See all 2005 Ford Escape Specs

    2005 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20231200Kg1800Kg
    20221200Kg1800Kg
    20211800Kg1800Kg
    20201800Kg1800Kg
    20191500Kg1800Kg
    See all Ford Escape Towing Capacity

    2005 Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Escape

    The most fuel efficient Ford Escape is the XLS with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Ford EscapeFuel TypeCombined
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded12.2 L/100km
    See all Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    2005 Ford Escape Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?

    The Ford Escape offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Escape FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS that starts from $31,990.

    The most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited that starts from $41,750.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLS, XLT and Limited.

    The largest Ford Escape is the XLS which measures 1825mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLS which has 152kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the XLS which weighs 2089 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Escape uses Unleaded.

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