The Hybrid powertrain gives 155 HP has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 HP V6 Escape, thanks to the abundance of torque.įord Motor Company plans to produce 4,000 Mariner Hybrids in 2006. When braking or decelerating, the Escape's hybrid system uses regenerative braking - where the electric drive motor becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum back to electricity for storage in the batteries. It is a "full" hybrid electric system - meaning the system can switch automatically between pure electric power, pure gasoline engine power, or a combination of electric battery and gasoline engine operating together, for maximum performance and efficiency at all speeds and loads.
The Mariner Hybrid's powertrain is among the most advanced available. This vehicle is the second variation of a Hybrid trio, between it, the Escape Hybrid and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, which will be sold by Mazda starting in 2006. Note: starting with 2009 models, these ratings and specifications (except weight) also apply to the hybrid (gas-electric) versions of the Escape, Mariner, and Tribute.The Mercury Mariner Hybrid, launched in 2006, is really a Luxurious Ford Escape Hybrid. Injury and head protection ratings are based on only the latest test, but structural ratings are based on all three tests.īeginning with 2008 models of the Escape, Tribute, and Mariner, the side airbags were made standard. A third test of an Escape, a 2005 model with all of the airbag changes, was then conducted.
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Beginning with 2005 and later Escape, Tribute, and Mariner models manufactured after August 2004, front seat-mounted torso airbags were added to the optional front and rear head curtains (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The optional side airbags were then changed from combination front seat-mounted head and torso airbags to front and rear head curtain airbags for 2005 models built through August 2004. Two tests of a 2003 Escape were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver, and one without.
The Mercury Mariner was discontinued after the 2010 model year. The Mazda Tribute skipped the 2007 model year, reappeared for 2008, and was discontinued after the 2011 model year. The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute were introduced in the 2001 model year, and the Mercury Mariner was introduced in 2005. Tested vehicle: 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4-door 4wd with optional front and rear head curtain airbags and optional front seat-mounted torso airbags