The Ford Endeavour 2.5L 4×2 MT was the rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission version of Ford’s body-on-frame SUV sold in India around the beginning of the 2010s. It combined seven seats with a 2.5-liter TDCi diesel and avoided the additional weight and complexity of four-wheel drive.
The Endeavour was closely related to the Ford Everest sold in other Asian markets, but local engines and equipment differed. These figures apply to the Indian 2.5L 4×2 manual, not later 2.2-, 3.2- or 2.0-liter generations.
Endeavour 2.5L 4×2 MT Technical Data
| Specification | Ford Endeavour 2.5L 4×2 MT |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2,499 cc TDCi turbo-diesel inline-four |
| Maximum power | 143 PS at 3,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive / 4×2 |
| Seating | Seven |
| Fuel capacity | 71 liters |
| Kerb weight | Approximately 1,879 kg |
| Tires | 245/70 R16 |
| Front/rear brakes | Ventilated discs / drums |
What the 4×2 Manual Was Built For
The 2.5-liter common-rail diesel used a variable-geometry turbocharger and delivered its peak torque at low engine speed. That suited highway driving, passenger loads and steady progress on poor roads. The five-speed manual offered direct control, although neither the powertrain nor the recirculating-ball steering was designed to make the large SUV feel dainty.
Front suspension used independent double wishbones with torsion bars, while the rear axle rode on leaf springs. This sturdy layout supported utility and rough-road use but produced a firmer, more commercial-vehicle character than a modern crossover. The 4×2 model was not intended for serious mud or technical off-road terrain despite its ground clearance and purposeful expression.
Used buyers should inspect the cooling system, turbocharger, clutch, injectors, suspension bushes and underbody. Confirm parts and service support locally before purchase, as this version is now an older discontinued vehicle.
