2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / ChassisUnitized welded steel body
Production Years for Series2008 -
Weight3299 lbs | 1496.4 kg
MPG City22
MPG Highway28

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement2488.00 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.
Valves16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower171.00 BHP (125.9 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque171.00 Ft-Lbs (231.9 NM) @ 4500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio19.3 LB / HP
HP / Liter68.4 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
BlockAluminum
HeadAluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual
With overdrive
Final Drive4.13:1

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic
With overdrive
Final Drive3.51:1

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.500:1
2nd Gear1.944:1
3rd Gear1.258:1
4th Gear0.947:1
5th Gear0.809:1

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume66.30 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume99.401 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity1500.001 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.5 Gal
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length174.701 in | 4437.4 mm.
Width71.101 in | 1806 mm.
Height67.901 in | 1724.7 mm.
Wheelbase103.101 in | 2618.8 mm.
Front Track60.701 in | 1541.8 mm.
Rear Track60.201 in | 1529.1 mm.
Ground Clearance8.401 in | 213.4 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom40.401 in | 1026.2 mm.
Rear Headroom39.201 in | 995.7 mm.
Front Legroom41.601 in | 1056.7 mm.
Rear Legroom35.601 in | 904.3 mm.
Front Hip Room53.31 in | 1354.1 mm.
Rear Hip Room49.11 in | 1247.4 mm.
Front Shoulder Room56.601 in | 1437.7 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room55.901 in | 1419.9 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear : Independent double lateral, semi-trailing arm design and rear stabilizer bar


Steering
 Rack and Pinion, Electric Power Steering
Steering Overall Ratio17.5:1
Turning Circle36.701 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size11.901 in | 302.3 mm.
Rear Brake Size10.001 in | 254 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresP235/70R16
Wheels16-inch aluminum