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Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2008 Ford Escape.
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| 2008 Ford Escape SUV | | |
| Layout: |
| front-engine / FWD & AWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
3,254 - 3,522 |
| Max. towing capacity: |
1,500
3,500 with trailing package (V6)
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
16.5 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
36.7 |
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| Suspension: |
| Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear: Multi-link |
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| Brakes: |
| Front: 11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs |
| Rear: 10.0 in. power-assisted drums |
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| Engines & Transmissions | | |
| Type: |
Inline-4; alumiunum block and head |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: |
2,261 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
87.5 x 94.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
9.7:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
153 at 5,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
152 at 4,250 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
19 - 22 (MT) |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
24 - 28 (MT) |
| Available with: |
XLS; XLT |
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| Type: |
V6; alumiunum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: |
2,976 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
89.0 x 79.5 |
| Compression Ratio: |
10.0:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
200 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
193 at 4,850 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
17 - 18 (FWD) |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
22 - 24 (FWD) |
| Available with: |
Limited; XLT |
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| Transmissions: |
| Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.67, 2.06, 1.31, 1.03, 0.84 |
| Final Drive: |
4.13 |
| Available with: |
XLS FWD |
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| Type: |
4-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
2.89, 1.57, 1.00, 0.70 |
| Final Drive: |
4.23; 3.77 (AWD) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
174.7 |
| Width [in.]: |
71.1 |
| Height [in.]: |
67.7 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: |
103.1 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
61.1 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
60.4 |
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| Ground Clear. [in.]: |
8.5 (FWD)
8.1 (AWD)
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
99.4 |
| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
40.4 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
39.2 |
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.6 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
35.6 |
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
56.6 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
55.9 |
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| Hiproom |
| Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.3 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: |
49.1 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
29.2
66.3 (2nd row folded) |
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| Standard Features | | |
- 2 12v power outlets
- 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
- 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine
- 235/70 R16 all-season tires
- 4 doors
- 4 speakers
- 4-way manual front bucket seats
- 5-speed manual transmission
- AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
- Air-conditioning
- Auto-locking doors
- Battery run-down protection
- Body-color bumpers
- Cargo area carpeting and light
- Clock
- Cloth seat-upholstery
- Cupholders in front and rear
- Fixed antenna
- Flip-up liftgate window
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with armrest and storage
- Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
- Full cloth headliner
- Glove box
- Halogen headlights
- Illuminated entry with fade
- Keyfob rear window control
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Low emission vehicle II
- MP3 Player
- Panic alarm
- Plastic gear shift knob
- Power door locks
- Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
- Radio data system (RDS)
- Reading lights in front
- Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
- Rear liftgate
- Rear step bumper
- Rear window defogger
- Rear window wiper
- Single in-dash mounted CD player
- Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
- Tachometer
- Temporary spare tire
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tilt steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Traction control (TCS)
- Variable instrument-panel lighting
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
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| Standard Warranties | | |
| Bumper to bumper [months / miles] |
36 / 36,000 |
| Corrosion perforation [months / miles] |
60 / Unlimited |
| Powertrain [months / miles] |
60 / 60,000 |
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| NHTSA Crash Test | | |
| Frontal Impact |
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| Side Impact |
| Front seat: |
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