Although fluctuating gas prices and concerns about the environment have made them a bit of an anachronism in modern society, no vehicle is more uniquely American than the SUV. Ford, as one of the top manufacturers of SUVs in the world, has been at the forefront of developing this type of vehicle, and has had many successful models in the past, including the Ford Escape, Excursion and Explorer.
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Scope
- Ford is one of the largest manufacturers of SUVs in the world, and had a total of 50 different SUV models on the market in 2009.
Escape Hybrid Model
- The Ford Escape was the first SUV to be offered in both standard and hybrid versions, and is one of Ford's most popular vehicles.
Ford Excursion
- The largest Ford SUV ever produced was the Ford Excursion, which was manufactured between 2001 and 2005, and was discontinued so Ford could focus on expanding their "Super Duty" truck line.
Special Editions
- Many Ford SUVs come in "special edition" models that have special extras like media centers and specialty seating. The most common "special edition" is the Eddie Bauer Special Edition, which includes designer seats and DVD entertainment systems.
Price
- Ford SUVs are very expensive compared to other Ford vehicles, and range in price from about $20,000 for the smaller Escape model to around $35,000 for the much larger Explorer model.
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