Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
3.0-liter
iVCT V6 FFV |
2.5-liter
iVCT I-4 |
| Type and Description |
3.0-liter iVCT V6 FFV Aluminum
block and
aluminum heads |
2.5-liter iVCT I-4 Aluminum
block and aluminum
heads |
| Displacement |
183 cu. in./2,976 cc |
152 cu. in./2,488 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.50 x 3.13 in./89 x 79.5
mm |
3.50 x 3.94 in./89 x 100
mm |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multiport electronic |
Sequential multiport electronic |
| Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
9.7:1 |
| Horsepower |
240 @ 6,550 rpm |
171 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Horsepower per liter |
80 |
68.4 |
| Torque (SAE net) |
223 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm |
171 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm |
| Fuel capacity |
17.5 gallons |
17.5 gallons |
| Fuel Requirement |
87 octane unleaded |
87 octane unleaded |
| Oil Capacity |
6.0 quarts with filter |
5.0 quarts with filter |
| Coolant capacity |
10.6 quarts |
5.3 quarts (manual),
6.9 quarts (automatic) |
| Transmission |
3.0-liter
iVCT V6 FFV |
2.5-liter
iVCT I-4 |
| Layout |
Front-wheel
drive/Intelligent 4WD |
Front-wheel
drive/Intelligent 4WD |
| Standard |
Six-speed automatic overdrive
XLT, LTD |
Five-speed manual overdrive
(XLS, FWD)
Six-speed automatic (XLS, 4WD, XLT, LTD) |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
4.48 |
3.50 |
| 2nd |
2.96 |
1.94 |
| 3rd |
1.91 |
1.25 |
| 4th |
1.44 |
0.94 |
| 5th |
1.00 |
0.80 |
| 6th |
0.74 |
- |
| Reverse |
2.94 |
3.37 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
Automatic:
3.51:1 (FWD and 4WD) |
Automatic: 3.51:1 (FWD
and 4WD) |
| Manual:
4.13:1 (FWD) |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Ford Escape |
| Wheelbase |
103.1 |
| Track |
Front |
60.7 |
| Rear |
60.2 |
| Overall Length |
174.7 |
| Overall
Width |
Excluding Mirrors |
71.1 |
| Including Mirrors |
81.3 |
| Mirrors Folded |
77.9 |
| Height |
4x2 |
Without Options |
67.9 |
| With Options |
70.1 |
| 4x4 |
Without Options |
67.8 |
| With Options |
70.1 |
| Minimum running ground
clearance |
8.4 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Rear
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
40.4 |
39.2 |
| Leg room |
41.6 |
35.6 |
| Shoulder room |
56.6 |
55.9 |
| Hip room |
53.3 |
49.1 |
| Suspension |
2012
Ford Escape |
| Front |
Independent
MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Independent double-lateral,
semi-trailing arm design and rear stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2012
Ford Escape |
| Type |
Rack-and-pinion
with electric power assist |
| Ratio |
17.5:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.7 ft.
(16-in. wheel) |
| Tires and Wheels |
| P235/65TR17 all-season BSW on 17x7.5-in.
painted aluminum |
| P245/60HR18 all-season BSW on 18x8.0-in.
painted aluminum |
| P245/60HR18 all-season BSW on 18x8.0-in. chrome-clad |
| P245/50HR20 all-season BSW on 20x8.0-in. chrome-clad |
| Brakes |
2012
Ford Escape |
| Type |
Four-wheel power brakes
with standard four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking
system (ABS) |
| Front |
Size and Type
|
11.9-in. vented disc |
| Rear |
Size and Type
|
10.0-in. drum |
| Power Assist |
Dual
diaphragm |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2012
Ford Escape |
| SAE passenger volume
4x2 |
99.4
cu. ft. |
| Base curb weight |
2.5-liter I-4 manual FWD
|
3,229 |
|
2.5-liter I-4 auto FWD
|
3,296 |
|
2.5-liter I-4 auto 4WD
|
3,439 |
|
3.0-liter V6 FWD
|
3,389 |
|
3.0-liter V6 4WD
|
3,549 |
| Cargo volume
4x2 |
Behind first row
|
67.2
cu. ft. |
|
Behind second row
|
31.4
cu. ft. |
| Maximum towing
capacity (properlyequipped) |
2.5-liter I-4 |
1,500 |
| 3.0-liter V6 |
3,500
with towing package. |
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