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RE&T: 2014 Source Book
Es
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Escape
Quality/Reliability/Durability
2014
February 2013
Quality
Environmental Features
• Escape meets the USCAR Vehicle Recycling
Partnership goal that 85% of the vehicle is recyclable
• The instrument panel structure is made with an
innovative foam-injection molding process called
MuCell that creates microscopic cells within the
plastic, helping to reduce overall vehicle weight
– MuCell process saves approximately 1 lb. of weight
within the vehicle without sacrificing strength
or performance
– It also saves petroleum as well as reducing energy
costs by reducing the amount of time it takes to
produce the part
• More than 27 lbs. of non-metal recycled content is
used throughout the vehicle
• The carpeting is made from recycled plastic bottles
and other materials; an estimated 25, 20-ounce
bottles go into every Escape floor covering
• Head restraints and seats include soy foam
• Various gaskets are made from recycled tires
• Engine undershields utilize recycled nylon
• Sound-absorption material is made from scrap denim
• Tailpipe trims use polished stainless steel that’s more
recyclable than chrome or other shine-applied metals
• Climate control gasket, powertrain undershields and
wheel arch liners contain 100% recycled plastics
• Dash insulation contains more than 10 lbs. of
scrap cotton from jeans, sweaters, tee shirts and
other items
Front Suspension
• Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) is fitted into
the subframe to help improve stiffness and control
• Front anti-roll bar mounting helps reduce
vehicle roll
• Tuned bushings help reduce road noise and vibration
• Dampers and springs specifically tuned to Escape to
improve ride, precision and control
Rear Suspension
• Unique rear subframe features stiffening braces to
help minimize NVH
• Large, 4-point attachment within the rear differential
• Dampers and springs specifically tuned to Escape to
improve ride, precision and control
• Tuned bushings help reduce road noise and vibration
• Spring links include dynamic mass dampers to help
minimize NVH
Key Messages
• Key touch points within Escape, such as seats, instrument panel and armrests have been designed
specifically for softness and refinement
• Seats are functional and feature a light, comfortable design
• NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) engineers tuned the interior utilizing the latest technology to help
minimize wind noise migration within the cabin
