2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner get Upgraded Engine (from WORLD CAR FANS)
The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner compact SUVs get some under-the-skin freshening for 2009, with the intent of improving the performance and infotainment capability of the aging platform.
A new 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine replaces the 2.3. Variable cam timing, electronic throttle control and the additional displacement help to raise the horsepower from 153 to 170, and there's a slight jump in fuel economy as well. V6-powered models also get a horsepower bump, to 230. A new six-speed automatic transmission replaces the antique four-speed. The additional power and gears should make the Escape's pleasant-for-an-SUV road manners a bit more so. The Escape Hybrid also gets the new 2.5, in Atkinson-cycle form. While enjoying the improved fuel economy at the pump, Escape and Mariner buyers will also notice Ford's EasyFuel capless gas tank.
There are some nigh-imperceptible styling tweaks aimed at improving the Escape/Mariner's aerodynamics, and the suspension gets a new stabilizer bar and greater refinement. Additional customer-pleasing items include the availability of Ford's Sync system, which links personal electronics to the vehicle's sound system, and Sirius' Travel Link real-time traffic, and entertainment information. ... Read the article
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