Ford Escape
EPEWFStock varies — page stays liveJapanese domestic market (JDM) specification of the early first-generation Ford Escape, featuring the 2.0-liter Zetec-derived engine and a robust ControlTrac II 4WD system.
Engine
YF 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,988 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Ford Escape — representative 1st Gen (EP/ZA/ZB) imageChassis variants of the Escape
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EPEWFYF 2.0L DOHC1,988 cc4WD4AT
EP3WFL3-VE 2.3L Duratec2,261 cc4WD4ATLFACTMWNDuratec 2.3L I4 VVT2,261 ccFF4ATLFACTFWNDuratec 2.3L I4 VVT2,261 cc4WD4ATLFACTZWNDuratec 2.3L I4 (e-VAVT)2,261 ccFF4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Weight
1,500 kg
Shipping volume
13.73 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
EPEWF-100XXXXXXDec 2000 – May 2002Early Production Series
EPEWF-200XXXXXXJun 2002 – Oct 2003Mid-run Upgraded Package
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This EPEWF was produced 2000–2003; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the EPEWF
What is the primary difference between EPEWF and other 1st-generation models?
The EPEWF specifically designates the 2.0L four-cylinder engine combined with four-wheel drive for the Japanese and selected Asian markets.