Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Ford introduced the third generation of the Escape nameplate on the American market in 2011 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and, in 2016, it improved it.
While the previous two generations were developed together with Mazda, the third iteration of the Escape nameplate had nothing to do with the Japanese carmaker. Actually, it was a rebadged European Ford Kuga, built on top of a Ford C1 Platform shared with the Focus and other Volvo/Mazda products.
For the facelifted version, Ford went all in and completely changed the front fascia. The 2016 model featured the chromed three-slat grille with a hexagonal shape. Also, the lower bumper received new fog lights in the side clusters mounted above the daytime running lights. At the back, there was a new tailgate and a redesigned set of taillights.
Inside, at first sight, it was a game of "spot the difference" challenge. The dashboard looked the same, albeit there was a new steering wheel and a revolutionary infotainment system named Sync3. The Escape was the first to receive this equipment that allowed users to connect to their cars via an app on their smartphones. They could unlock it, start the engine, and check the vehicle's status. Moreover, they could find it easier in a parking lot.
Under the hood, Ford introduced two new turbocharged engines that offered 179 hp and 245 hp, respectively. Besides these, there was also a 2.5-liter inline-four that Ford offered for the lowest-priced Escape.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L EcoBoost 6AT (179 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 133.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 182 HP @ 6000 RPM 179 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 240 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
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: | P 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34 cuFT (963 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3525 lbs (1599 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L EcoBoost 6AT AWD (179 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 133.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 182 HP @ 6000 RPM 179 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 240 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
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: | P 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34 cuFT (963 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3677 lbs (1668 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L EcoBoost 6AT (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 182.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 248 HP @ 5500 RPM 245 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 373 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
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: | P 235/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34 cuFT (963 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3613 lbs (1639 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L EcoBoost 6AT AWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 182.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 248 HP @ 5500 RPM 245 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 373 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
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: | P 235/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34 cuFT (963 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3765 lbs (1708 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L iVCT 6AT (168 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 125.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 230 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
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: | P 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.1 in (4524 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34 cuFT (963 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3552 lbs (1611 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |