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RE&T: 2014 Source Book
Es
cape
Escape
Performance/Handling
2014
February 2013
6-speed SelectShift Automatic
• Engineered for high quality and quiet operation
– Hard-finish gears for precise fit help reduce
gear whine
– Die-cast aluminum housing helps reduce noise
– Enhanced pump porting helps reduce transmission
fluid pressure “ripple” and noise
• Transmission fluid is “filled for life” to help lower
cost of ownership
Sport Mode
• Allows driver to manually upshift or downshift the
transmission without using a clutch
• Gear selection is shown in the instrument cluster
• Engine-speed matching helps provide fast and
smooth downshifts
• Includes Second-gear Start mode
• Sport mode disables Overdrive Cancel and Grade
Assist modes
• To prevent the engine from running at too low an
rpm, SelectShift may automatically make some
downshifts
• Although SelectShift may automatically perform
some downshifts, it will allow the driver to downshift
at any time as long as the engine will not be
damaged from over-revving
– After the transmission is placed in manual control
with SelectShift, the vehicle will remain in this
mode until the gearshift lever is moved from
Sport (S) back to Drive (D)
– Engine damage may occur if excessive engine
revving is held without shifting
Sport Mode Operation
• Engaged by moving the shifter to the Sport (S)
position and pushing the thumb switch
• Sport mode switch (thumb switch) is located on the
left side of the transmission shift knob
– To manually upshift, push the
+
portion of
the switch
– To manually downshift, press the
–
portion of
the switch
Transmission
Fuel Economy
2013 EPA-estimated Ratings
(1)
Engine/Transmission
City
mpg
Highway
mpg
2.5L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
22
31
1.6L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
23
33
1.6L I-4/Automatic (4WD)
22
30
2.0L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
22
30
2.0L I-4/Automatic (4WD)
21
28
Active Grille Shutter System
• Helps improve efficiency by maximizing the
aerodynamic efficiency of the grille opening and the
engine cooling system
• Located between the grille opening and the engine
radiator and is electronically controlled by the engine
control module
• Automatically opens and closes to maintain the
ideal engine operating temperature and maximize
aerodynamic efficiency
MAKE THE POINT:
6-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission
When conducting a test-drive with
Escape, be sure to show the
customers how Sport mode
operates. Explain that the feature
provides the performance of a
manual transmission without the
fuss of operating a clutch. Point out
how the transmission works in
harmony with the engine. Also take
the time to show them that the
message center indicates the gear selection.
(1) 2014 fuel economy estimates will be made available prior to production release. Stay tuned to
e
SourceBook
for updates.
