2012 Ford Escape
Information in Houston, TX
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The Escape Hybrid was the first vehicle to combine SUV capability with the outstanding fuel economy and low environmental impact of a full hybrid vehicle. It has the ability to travel at speeds up to 44 miles per hour in full electric mode and uses no fuel when idling, such as when you’re stopped at a traffic light. The Escape Hybrid delivers an impressive 34 city mpg* when both the gas engine and electric motor are powering the vehicle. In addition, it features comfortable seating for five and a versatile cargo area.
*EPA-estimated 34 city/31 hwy/32 combined mpg, FWD. Actual mileage will vary.
2012 Ford Escape
Specifications and Features
Highlights- Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
- Max Seating Capacity 5
- Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable (eCVT); 6-Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
- Wheelbase 103.1"
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs. with Class II Trailer Towing Package
- Wheels Available: 16" 5-spoke cast aluminum; 16" 5-spoke; 16" 6-spoke bright machined aluminum; 17" premium painted with machined perimeter ring; 17" 5-spoke chrome-clad aluminum
- Warranty: Bumper to Bumper: 3 years / 36,000 miles; Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles; Safety Restraint System: 5 years / 60,000 miles; Corrosion (Perforation Only): 5 years / Unlimited miles; Roadside Assistance Program: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Exterior - Drive system: Front-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive
- Length 174.7
- Vehicle height, FWD/4WD (in.) 67.9 / 67.8
- Vehicle width without mirrors (in.) 71.1
- Vehicle width with mirrors (in.) 81.3
- Vehicle width with mirrors folded (in.) 77.9
- Track, front (in.) 60.7
- Track, rear (in.) 60.2
- Overhang, front (in.) 33.7
- Overhang, rear (in.) 37.8
- Angle of approach 19.4 / 19.3
- Angle of departure 28.3
- Ramp breakover angle, FWD/4WD 19.0 / 18.9
- Minimum running ground clearance (in.) 8.4
Interior- Seating capacity 5
- Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 99.4
- behind 1st row 67.2
- behind 2nd row 31.4
- Fuel capacity (gal.) 17.5
Engine- Engine Type 2.5L Duratec I-4; 3.0L Duratec V6 FFV; 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4
- Fuel Economy: 23 city / 28 hwy / 25 combined (manual); 21 city / 28 hwy / 23 combined (automatic); 20 city / 27 hwy / 23 combined (automatic)
- Drive type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
- Exhaust: Single, with catalyst system
- Transmission type: 5-speed manual (std. XLS) or 6-speed automatic (opt. XLS, std. XLT and Limited)
- Horsepower (SAE net@rpm): 171@6,000
- Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm): 171@4,500
- Compression ratio: 9.7:1
- Valve lifters: Direct acting mechanical bucket
- Engine block material: Aluminum
- Cylinder head material: Aluminum
- Fuel delivery: Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
- Fuel Regular: unleaded
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: manual, FWD 23 city/28 hwy/25 combined
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: automatic, FWD 21 city/28 hwy/23 combined
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: automatic, 4WD 20 city/27 hwy/23 combined
Chassis Specifications- Front suspension: Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension: Independent double lateral and semi-trailing arm design
- Traction assist: AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Brakes: Power front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Steering: Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
Towing- 2.5L I-4 manual, FWD: 1500; 2.5L I-4 automatic, FWD: 1500; 2.5L I-4 automatic, 4WD: 1500; 3.0L V6 automatic, FWD: 3,500 with Class II Trailer Towing Package; 3.0L V6 automatic, 4WD: 3,500 with Class II Trailer Towing Package
Base model features listed unless otherwise specified. For more features and available trims, please download the brochure or contact us.
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