2008 Ford Escape XLS specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
      - FWD 4dr I4 Man XLS
 - $19,140
 - FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLS
 - $20,140
 - FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLT
 - $21,685
 - 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLS
 - $21,880
 - FWD 4dr V6 Auto XLT
 - $22,695
 - 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLT
 - $23,455
 - FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited
 - $24,415
 - 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT
 - $24,465
 - 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited
 - $26,185
 
          $19,140
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
      Current listing price
      Showing the 2008 Ford Escape FWD 4dr I4 Man XLS
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Color options
Interior
  
    Grey-Violet
    Ivory / Portofino Blue
    Saddle
    Packages
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Starting MSRP
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    22 City / 28 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    153 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    5  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Yes  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    11.9 x 0.5 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    4-Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Power  
                Brake Type 
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Electrical
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                    110  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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                    550  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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Engine
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                    152 @ 4250  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    153 @ 5800  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    2.3L/140  
                Displacement 
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    M/T  
                5-Speed M/T Transmission Options 
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                    22 City / 28 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    5.3 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    Not Available ft³ 
                Cargo Volume to Seat 3 
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                    29 ft³ 
                Cargo Volume to Seat 2 
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                    66 ft³ 
                Cargo Volume to Seat 1 
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                    29 in 
                Liftover Height 
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                    37 in 
                Cargo Box (Area) Height 
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                    41 in 
                Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 
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                    Not Available in 
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 
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                    35 in 
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 
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                    67 in 
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 
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                    43 in 
                Rear Door Opening Width 
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                    33 in 
                Rear Door Opening Height 
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                    9 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    61 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    68 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    71 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    175 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    103 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    49 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    56 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    36 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    39 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    53 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    57 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    42 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    40 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    99 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    5  
                Passenger Capacity 
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Safety
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                    Standard  
                Stability Control 
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Steering
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                    40 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    37 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    N/A  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    18  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    Pwr  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Not Available  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    Not Available  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Multi-link  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    MacPherson Strut  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    17 x 4 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    T145/90R17  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    P235/70R16  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    P235/70R16  
                Front Tire Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    17 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Maximum Trailering Capacity 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    150 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    1,500 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Maximum Payload Capacity 
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                    N/A  
                Curb Weight - Rear 
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                    N/A  
                Curb Weight - Front 
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                    3,272 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    0 lbs 
                Total Option Weight 
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                    N/A  
                Curb Weight 
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