[No.6]

The Ford Escape hybrid is scheduled for 2004 release although yes, it's technically a 2005 model year vehicle.

"We currently expect the vehicle to be released for retail sale in late summer 2004."

http://www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid/faqs/index.asp?bhcp=1

[B Knotts]

I know. When I wrote the comment you responded to, it was 2003. :-)