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2012 Ford Escape - Specs

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2012 Ford Escape


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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Weights and Capacities
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



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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