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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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The second generation of the Escape was released in 2008 and was kept in production until 2012.

The muscular SUV got a refreshed design, with a new grille that was similar to the Ford Expedition and the Explorer, only shrunken.

It was the same old platform and the same drivetrains, but had a much cleaner and modern look.

The modernised headlights, the chrome grille, the integrated fog lights and the Escape letters embossed across the bumper made the Escape attract the views of the customers.

From the side, the Explorer was pretty much the 1st generation SUV, with a clearer design. On the top we could see side rails, and side rails are always a good option, because if you later decide to mount them, it’s gonna be a hassle.

In the Back, the Explorer had updated taillights integrated in a clean simple design.

Inside the cabin of the Explorer we found a clean basic layout with improved material quality. Overall, it had a square look to match the outside design.

The Explorer was offered with 3 trim levels, the base XLS, the XLT, the top of the line, a hybrid and a limited hybrid. Lots of options we would say.

The SUV was equipped with power windows, power mirrors, power driver seat, leather seating surfaces (XLT), cruise control, a small lcd with compass, temperature and other audio information, climate control, air conditioning and a bluetooth connection.

press release
FORD Escape 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  5 gasoline engines
  • 2.5L 5MT FWD (171 HP)
  • 2.5L 6AT AWD (171 HP)
  • 2.5L 6AT FWD (171 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 6AT AWD (240 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (240 HP)
  1 hybrid gasoline engine
  • 2.5 Hybrid CVT (250 HP)
brochures (download)
FORD Escape Brochure (US)

FORD Escape
2.5L 5MT FWD (171 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (171 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2488 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 6000 RPM
174 HP @ 6000 RPM
172 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:171 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
232 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Vented Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume:29.2 cuFT (827 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
Turning circle:36.7 ft (11.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3299 lbs (1496 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4321 lbs (1960 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
2.5L 6AT AWD (171 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6AT AWD (171 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2488 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 6000 RPM
174 HP @ 6000 RPM
172 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:171 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
232 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Vented Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume:29.2 cuFT (827 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
Turning circle:36.7 ft (11.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4608 lbs (2090 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
2.5L 6AT FWD (171 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6AT FWD (171 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2488 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 6000 RPM
174 HP @ 6000 RPM
172 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:171 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
232 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Vented Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume:29.2 cuFT (827 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3342 lbs (1516 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4431 lbs (2010 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
3.0L V6 6AT AWD (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT AWD (240 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2976 cm3
Power:179 KW @ 6550 RPM
243 HP @ 6550 RPM
240 BHP @ 6550 RPM
Torque:223 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
302 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Vented Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume:29.2 cuFT (827 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4685 lbs (2125 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Highway:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Combined:15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
3.0L V6 6AT FWD (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (240 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2976 cm3
Power:179 KW @ 6550 RPM
243 HP @ 6550 RPM
240 BHP @ 6550 RPM
Torque:223 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
302 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Vented Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume:29.2 cuFT (827 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
Turning circle:36.7 ft (11.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3406 lbs (1545 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4519 lbs (2050 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

FORD Escape
2.5 Hybrid CVT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 Hybrid CVT (250 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2488 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 6000 RPM
174 HP @ 6000 RPM
172 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:171 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
232 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Electrical motor power:69.9 kw (95 hp)
Total maximum power:183.9 kw (250 hp)
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:ECVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.7 in (4437 mm)
Width:71.1 in (1806 mm)
Height:67.9 in (1725 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.2 in (1,542/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume:27.8 cuFT (787 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
Turning circle:36.7 ft (11.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4729 lbs (2145 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway:31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
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