Exterior
The Tribute has the same overall shape as the Escape but features unique exterior trim and a different grille and headlamps, which were redesigned for 2005. Both SUVs exhibit a conventional small-SUV profile, with similar dimensions. The rear fascia has vertical taillights, and alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires. The rear liftgate contains flip-up glass.
Tributes ride a 103.1-inch wheelbase and measure 174.4 inches long overall. Standing 67.7 inches tall (not including roof rails), the four-door Tribute has a fully independent suspension. Ground clearance is 8.4 inches when loaded.
See also:
Interior Lights
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position), the courtesy lights
and the ground illumination light turn on
for:
- Abo ...
HomeLink Wireless Control System
NOTE:
HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered
trademarks of Johnson Controls.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single builtin
component in the auto-dimming ...
Exterior
The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs, in part because of its
angular nose and car-like honeycomb grille. The SUV's beltline rises as it heads
rearward, and the sides are free of c ...


