Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Escape - XLT 5-dr wagonFord modelsResearch Ford Steering26 Jun 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON THE standard rack and pinion steering system has engine-speed-sensitive power assistance. XLT has a minimum turning circle of 11.2m (XLS 10.8m) and the steering wheel requires 2.9 turns lock to lock. The steering gear is mounted on the suspension cross member. Widely spaced steering-gear mounting locations are designed to maximise system rigidity and produce a more responsive steering feel. The only Escape model with cruise control, the XLT has the controls mounted on the airbag steering wheel. Did you know?The Escape has a unique steering gear ratio compared to the Mazda Tribute - the Ford's ratio is 16.7 compared to the Mazda's 14.5All 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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