2012 Ford Escape XLT 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
$24,870
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Escape XLT

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 23 combined MPG
  • 174.7" length, 67.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Medium Brown
Burgundy
Light Neutral
Charcoal Black
Stone

Packages

  • 200A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • 202A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $1,485

    Starting MSRP

    • cargo area cover
    • roof rack w/cross bars
    • wet trunk bin
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    $1,485

    Starting MSRP

    • cargo area cover
    • roof rack w/cross bars
    • wet trunk bin
    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system
    • Bluetooth capability
    • steering wheel controls
    • USB port
    • audio input jack
    • 911 Assist
    • vehicle health reports
    • traffic reports
    • GPS turn by turn directions
    • information services
    • moonroof w/sunshade
  • 201A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $1,190

    Starting MSRP

    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system
    • Bluetooth capability
    • steering wheel controls
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    $1,190

    Starting MSRP

    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system
    • Bluetooth capability
    • steering wheel controls
    • USB port
    • audio input jack
    • 911 Assist
    • vehicle health reports
    • traffic reports
    • GPS turn by turn directions
    • information services
    • moonroof w/sunshade
  • 203A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $2,470

    Starting MSRP

    • cargo area cover
    • roof rack w/cross bars
    • wet trunk bin
    See more detail

    $2,470

    Starting MSRP

    • cargo area cover
    • roof rack w/cross bars
    • wet trunk bin
    • ambient lighting
    • leather-trimmed seats
    • heated front seats
    • SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system
    • Bluetooth capability
    • steering wheel controls
    • USB port
    • audio input jack
    • 911 Assist
    • vehicle health reports
    • traffic reports
    • GPS turn by turn directions
    • information services
    • moonroof w/sunshade

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,332 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs

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