2008 Ford Escape Specifications

4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS
MSRP based on 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.3L
EPA Class 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Style Name 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLS
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3465
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.6
Second Hip Room (in) 49.1
Front Head Room (in) 40.4
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.3
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 43.2
Length, Overall (in) 174.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.1
Track Width, Front (in) 61.1
Liftover Height (in) 29.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.3
Wheelbase (in) 103.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.4
Height, Overall (in) 67.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 34.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 66.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 29.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 66.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 37.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 153 @ 5800
Displacement 2.3L/140
Engine Order Code 99Z
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 152 @ 4250
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.93
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.31
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.0
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.5
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.0 x 1.65
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 40.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.7
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code T53
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code T53
Spare Tire Size T145/90R17
Front Tire Size P235/70R16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars Yes
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger...
Side air bags
1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts for all (3) seating positions
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
Side intrusion door beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 60,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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