Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The third generation of the Escape was a big departure from its previous model. It was a global car since it had the same shape in Europe, but with a different name. It was also known as the Kuga.
While the first generation of the Escape was like a pile of boxes on top of each other, the second generation featured a sleek design, with long and curved lines. The car was a true small cross-over with a footprint similar to a Ford Focus.
The car was designed in Europe, but it was successful in the U.S. as well. The front fascia featured angled headlights and an aerodynamically enhanced front bumper. The car was 10 percent more aerodynamic than the previous generation. Unlike the other two older versions, which were made together with Mazda, the 2017 model was 100% Ford.
Inside, the new generation of the MyFord Touch was installed. It featured a color screen on top of the center stack and the control buttons were right in front of it. As an option, a Sony premium sound system was on the list. The front seats offered good comfort and some side support due to its bolsters. In the back, there was room for three adults.
Unlike its European brother, it wasn't fitted with diesel engines. It didn't feature a V6 or a hybrid version as the second generation of the Escape. But it was fitted with the latest EcoBoost 1.6-liter engine, which was more fuel-efficient than the hybrid and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost that was more powerful than the V6. The base model featured a 2.5-liter inline-four. All versions were mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The automatic all-wheel-drive system transferred the torque from front to rear and from left to right wheels, according to the traction level.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L EcoBoost 6AT AWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 5700 RPM 181 HP @ 5700 RPM 178 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 249 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55R17 or P235/45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 81.8 in (2078 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.6 in (1,562/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3645 lbs (1653 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4600 lbs (2087 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L EcoBoost 6AT FWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 5700 RPM 181 HP @ 5700 RPM 178 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 249 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Six-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55R17 or P235/45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 81.8 in (2078 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.6 in (1,562/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3502 lbs (1588 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9965 lbs (4520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L EcoBoost 6AT AWD (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1983 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 5500 RPM 243 HP @ 5500 RPM 240 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 366 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55R17 or P235/45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 81.8 in (2078 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.6 in (1,562/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3732 lbs (1693 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4690 lbs (2127 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L EcoBoost 6AT FWD (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1983 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 5500 RPM 243 HP @ 5500 RPM 240 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 366 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/55R17 or P235/45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 81.8 in (2078 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.6 in (1,562/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3592 lbs (1629 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4566 lbs (2071 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Duratec 6AT FWD (168 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2490 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 230 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.3 gallons (57.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 81.8 in (2078 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.6 in (1,562/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3515 lbs (1594 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4760 lbs (2159 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |