Ford Escape (U204). 2000–6 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1988, 2261 cm³ petrol, 2261 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 2967 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Compact SUV based around a Mazda Capella (GF) platform, twinned with Mazda Tribute (2000–10). Monocoque design. Despite limited off-road ability very successful for Ford, and competent for its class. Roomy and well priced, though refinement not the best. Called Maverick in Europe. First US-built hybrid production vehicle.

Manufacturing locations: Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan; Avon Lake, Ohio, USA; Claycomo, Missouri, USA; Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines; Jhongli City, Taiwan, Rep. of China

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Escape | Predecessor: Ford Maverick (1993–9) | Successors: Ford Escape (2006–8), Ford Escape (2008–12)