2012 Ford Escape

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2012 Ford Escape

Starting MSRP $21,440–$28,120

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Limited 4dr 4x4

Engines

See Specs 171-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 240-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
(52Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
3.51 Axle ratio  
Standard Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

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 w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Available Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Available P225/65TR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Available 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Available Running boards  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with chrome rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 100 lbs.)
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard 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 Keypad locking  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
rear window only Remote window controls  
Available Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Available Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
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 Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Available Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Piano black instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Piano black console insert  
Standard Chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Available Vinyl/rubber cargo mat  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Available SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Available 7 speakers
Available 2 wireless headphones  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Standard Internet access  
Available A/V remote  
Available 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Available 2 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Available Automated parking sensors  
Available Rear with camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
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 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  
Standard Immobilizer  
Available Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard 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  
152 cu.in. Engine displacement  
171-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
171 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.9" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,439 lbs. Curb weight  
1,996 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,443 lbs. Rear curb weight  
4,600 lbs. GVWR  
1,020 lbs. Payload  
2,440 lbs. Front axle capacity  
2,400 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
1,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
7,240 lbs. GCWR  
174.7" Exterior length  
71.1" Exterior body width  
67.8" Exterior height  
103.1" Wheelbase  
60.7" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
18.3' Turning radius  
19 degrees Approach angle  
28 degrees Departure angle  
8.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
19 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  
99.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
31.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
67.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
67.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
37.9" Interior cargo height  
59.0" Interior cargo length  
34.7" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
40.8" Interior cargo width (min.)  
52.6" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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