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2012 Ford Escape

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Ford Escape highlights

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 28 highway, 25 combined

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New for 2012

  • Escape trims have been upgraded with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.

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Limited 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Parking
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Automated Parking
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • DVD Video System
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Tow Hitch

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

171

Torque (ft-lbs)

171

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.5

Wheelbase

103.1"

Overall length

174.7"

Width

71.1"

Height

67.9"

Leg room

F 41.6"/R 35.6"

Head room

F 40.4"/R 39.2"

Front tires

P235/70R16

Rear tires

P235/70R16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

300/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.4 out of 5

84 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Ford Escape an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Ford Escape 14th out of 27 among Compact SUVs.

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