2012 Ford Escape XLS specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
FWD 4dr XLS
$21,440
4WD 4dr XLS
$23,190
FWD 4dr XLT
$24,870
FWD 4dr Limited
$26,370
4WD 4dr XLT
$26,620
4WD 4dr Limited
$28,120
$21,440
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Escape XLS

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 171.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 23 combined MPG
  • 174.7" length, 67.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Medium stone

Packages

  • 101A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $1,230

    Starting MSRP

    • 6-speed auto trans
  • 102A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $1,625

    Starting MSRP

    • 6-speed auto trans
    • cargo area cover
    • roof rails w/cross bars
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    $1,625

    Starting MSRP

    • 6-speed auto trans
    • cargo area cover
    • roof rails w/cross bars
    • wet trunk bin
  • 100A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
171 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake Type
Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 0.5 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
171 @ 6000
Displacement
2.5L/152
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 4500
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.3 qts

Measurements

Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
Liftover Height
30 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
38 in
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
Second Hip Room
49 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Front Head Room
40 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Rear Door Opening Height
34 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
67 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
35 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Length, Overall
175 in
Rear Door Opening Width
43 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
67 ft³
Height, Overall
68 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
225 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
225 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,268 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A

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