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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium stone
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$1,230
Starting MSRP
- 6-speed auto trans
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 550 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 171 @ 4500 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 171 @ 6000 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 25 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 379.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 462.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.5 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.80 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.37 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.94 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.13 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.25 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.9 x 0.5 in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.5 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 40.1 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.5 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.7 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/70R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 225 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 225 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3268 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 31.4 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 66.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 43.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 174.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 37.9 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.6 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 67.2 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | 29.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 67.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 33.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.1 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 40.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 99.5 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 49.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.7 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.2 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC) | Standard |
| 2.5L I4 Duratec engine | Standard |
| Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats -inc: 2-way manual driver seat | Standard |
| Lighting -inc: center dome lamp, map lights, rear cargo area light | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Black center stack | Standard |
| Manual air conditioning | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3 playback, audio input jack, speed sensitive volume, (4) speakers | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Wheel nut wrench & jack | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| 16" aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Spare tire, mini space saver | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Pwr locks | Standard |
| SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (PATS) | Standard |
| Day/night rear-view mirror | Standard |
| 2nd row 60/40 split bench seat -inc: tip-fold-flat latch | Standard |
| Black pwr exterior mirrors -inc: integrated blind spot mirror | Standard |
| Electric pwr assisted steering (EPAS) | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Safety Canopy -inc: rollover sensor | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| Pwr points -inc: (1) 1st row, (1) 2nd row | Standard |
| Body color liftgate | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Tilt steering wheel w/speed controls | Standard |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| 2nd row coat hook | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | Standard |
| Personal Safety System | Standard |
| All-position head restraints | Standard |
| Battery saver feature | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Sunvisors w/dual mirrors | Standard |
| Body color front/rear fascias | Standard |
| Black door handles | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch driver down | Standard |
| MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute | Standard |
| Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD (REQ: 100A Equipment Group) | Standard |
| Floor console -inc: storage bin, removable interior bin, (4) cup holders | Standard |
| Instrument cluster -inc: message center | Standard |
| Chrome grille w/lower body color | Standard |
| Ice blue illuminated gauge cluster | Standard |
| Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags -inc: front passenger occupancy sensor | Standard |
| All-position 3-point seat belts | Standard |
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