2008 Ford Escape Specifications

2008 Ford Escape

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2008 Ford Escape

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,200–$16,700  

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Specifications shown for: XLS Manual 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 153-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
(52Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
4.13 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Hub wheel covers  
Optional Wheel locks  
Standard P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Running boards  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Roof rack: rails only  
Optional Roof rack  
Optional Roof rack (load 100 lbs.)
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
rear window only Remote window controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Carpet front floor mats  
Optional Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Optional Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Optional Vinyl/rubber cargo mat  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo light  
Optional Concealed cargo storage  
Optional Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Safety Canopy System(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock(R) Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
AdvanceTrac w/RSC Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
138 cu.in. Engine displacement  
153-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
152 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.7" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
28 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,272 lbs. Curb weight  
1,897 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,375 lbs. Rear curb weight  
4,300 lbs. GVWR  
2,240 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,115 lbs. Rear GAWR  
960 lbs. Payload  
2,440 lbs. Front axle capacity  
2,400 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
1,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
4,940 lbs. GCWR  
174.7" Exterior length  
71.1" Exterior body width  
67.7" Exterior height  
103.1" Wheelbase  
61.1" Front tread  
60.4" Rear tread  
18.3' Turning radius  
25 degrees Approach angle  
29 degrees Departure angle  
8.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
21 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
29.4" Load floor height  
41.6" Front legroom  
35.6" Rear legroom  
40.4" Front headroom  
39.2" Rear headroom  
53.3" Front hiproom  
49.1" Rear hiproom  
56.6" Front shoulder room  
55.9" Rear shoulder room  
99.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
29.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
66.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
66.3 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
38.9" Interior cargo height  
59.0" Interior cargo length  
35.9" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
40.8" Interior cargo width (min.)  
52.6" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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