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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 200A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • 203A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $2,470

    Starting MSRP

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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I4
Displacement
2.5L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
171 @ 6000
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

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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