Ford Escape
LFACTMWNStock varies — page stays liveManufactured by Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan, this chassis represents the major regional refresh of the Escape platform, featuring updated bodywork, enhanced interior design, and front-wheel drive configuration.
Engine
Duratec 2.3L I4 VVT
Displacement
2,261 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Ford Escape — representative 2nd Gen APAC Facelift (ZD) imageChassis variants of the Escape
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EPEWFYF 2.0L DOHC1,988 cc4WD4ATEP3WFL3-VE 2.3L Duratec2,261 cc4WD4ATLFACTMWNDuratec 2.3L I4 VVT2,261 ccFF4AT
LFACTFWNDuratec 2.3L I4 VVT2,261 cc4WD4ATLFACTZWNDuratec 2.3L I4 (e-VAVT)2,261 ccFF4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,475 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Weight
1,510 kg
Shipping volume
13.97 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
LFACTMWNXXXXXXJun 2006 – May 2013Taiwan Production FF Base/XLT
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This LFACTMWN was produced 2006–2013; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 LFACTMWN
Why was this generation of Escape produced up to 2013 in Taiwan?
High regional demand and cost-effectiveness kept the mature, rugged platform in production in the Taiwanese market long after the North American equivalent was replaced.