These are standard specifications for the 2008 Ford Escape, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual with Overdrive , 4 Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
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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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Ford Escape?
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.