2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Specifications

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Unitized welded steel body
Production Years for Series :	2008 - 2012
Price :	MSRP: $19,140-28,390 Invoice: $18,100-26,610
Weight :	3272 lbs \| 1484.154 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	26
Introduced At :	2006 LA Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Duratec 23
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	153 BHP (112.608 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	152 Ft-Lbs (206 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual with Overdrive , 4 Automatic Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.666:1
2nd Gear :	2.058:1
3rd Gear :	1.310:1
4th Gear :	1.030:1
5th Gear :	0.837:1

Handling

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer	Timken Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	15E045000
Summary	The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Consequence	Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10E043000
Summary	MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Consequence	AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy	MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20010331
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V606000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence	If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the 'PARK' position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the 'PARK' gear position. If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20031013
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V526000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Consequence	If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20060818
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V284000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Consequence	If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Ford Escape? A: The 2008 Ford Escape has a wheelbase size of 103.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Ford Escape? A: The 2008 Ford Escape has a length of 174.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Ford Escape? A: The 2008 Ford Escape has a width of 71.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Ford Escape have?A: The 2008 Ford Escape has 40.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Ford Escape have?A: The 2008 Ford Escape has legroom of 41.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Ford Escape's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Ford Escape has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Ford Escape? A: The 2008 Ford Escape was a .

Q: How much did the 2008 Ford Escape cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Ford Escape had an MSRP of $19,140 - $$28,390 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2008 Ford Escape have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Ford Escape was a Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 153 BHP (112.608 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 152 Ft-Lbs (206 NM) @ 4250 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Ford Escape have? A: The 2008 Ford Escape had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual with Overdrive, 4 speed Automatic Overdrive.