Ford Escape second generation
The Ford Escape second generation (2008–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 30 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: CD2 · Sold in: United States, Canada, and European Union
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,310–4,442 mm Traficom | 4,440 mm TC | 4,437 mm |
| Width | 1,780–1,830 mm Traficom | 1,810 mm TC | 1,806 mm |
| Height | – | 1,730 mm TC | 1,720–1,725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm RDW | 2,620 mm TC | 2,619 mm |
| Front track | – | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | – | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,480–1,644 kg RDW | 1,495–1,728 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,580–1,744 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,123–2,177 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454–1,580 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2012: ★★★☆☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
8,357 complaints for model years 2008–2012. 226 crashes · 25 fires · 154 injuries
- Steering 3,096
- Transmission and drivetrain 1,495
- Speed control 1,371
- Engine 1,331
- Fuel system 1,225
- Electrical system 704
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 30 versions of the Ford Escape second generation
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United States 22 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
| 2011–2012 | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173 g/km |
| 2009–2012 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2012 | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2011–2012 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2010–2012FFV | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2011–2012FFV | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2009–2010VLKUP | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173 g/km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2010FFV | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2009 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2009VLKUP | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four- or all-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 2009 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2009 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2008CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2008 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2008VLKUP | 2.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173 g/km |
| 2008CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2008VLKUP | 2.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four- or all-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 2008CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2008CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 8 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.1–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–253 g/km |
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.3–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 168–196 g/km |
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.5–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 219–223 g/km |
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.1–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–274 g/km |
| 2010–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | 14.8–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–259 g/km |
| 2008Sport utility vehicle | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.6–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–260 g/km |
| 2008Sport utility vehicle | 2.3 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.3–8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 168–191 g/km |
| 2008Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.6–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267–285 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.