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2009 Ford Escape SUV
MSRP: from $20,435
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,299 - 3,578
Max. towing capacity: 1,500
3,500 with trailing package (V6)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.7
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.0 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; alumiunum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable intake valve timing (i-VCT)
Displacement: 2,488
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.9 x 100.1
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 171 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 171 at 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 22 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 28
 
Type: V6; alumiunum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable intake valve timing (i-VCT)
Displacement: 2,976
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 79.5
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 240 at 6,550
Torque [lb-ft]: 223 at 4,300
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 - 18 (FWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24 - 26 (FWD)
Available with: XLT; Limited
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.50, 1.94, 1.26, 0.95, 0.81
Final Drive: 4.13
Available with: XLS FWD
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.58, 2.96, 1.91, 1.45, 1.00, 0.75
Final Drive: 3.51
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 174.7
Width [in.]: 71.1
Height [in.]: 67.9 (FWD)
67.8 (AWD)
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.1
Front Track [in.]: 60.7
Rear Track [in.]: 60.2
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 99.4
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.6
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 29.2
66.3 (2nd row folded)
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.5-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
  • Auxiliary input jacks
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • 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
  • MP3 Player
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power door mirrors, locks, and windows
  • 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
  • Satellite Radio preparation
  • 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)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]