Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Escape - XLT 5-dr wagonFord modelsResearch Ford Climate Control26 Jun 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON TEMPERATURE controls are relegated to the lower portion of the dash fascia as Ford claims the audio is more often used and therefore deserves pride of place. They're still within easy reach of the driver. The manually operated climate system uses a trio of rotary dials. Air for front-seat occupants is delivered through louvres in the centre console rear seat passengers get their air via floor-level vents. Air-conditioning is standard on both the XLS and XLT models. Did you know?Ford argues the Escape's HVAC system is superior to that of the CR-V and RAV4. The Escape's fan, for example, has a maximum airflow rate of 540 m3/h. Ford claims the CR-V pumps out 400 m3/h, and the RAV4 380 m3/hAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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