2012 Ford Escape Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized welded steel body |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,470-32,120 Invoice: $21,175-29,953 |
| Weight : | 3229 lbs | 1464.65 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 171 HP (125.856 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6550 RPM |
| Torque : | 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual with Overdrive , 6 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.50:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.94:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.25:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.94:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.80:1 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Escape 4 DR SUV 4x2 | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 23.7% |
| 2012 Ford Escape 4 DR SUV 4x4 | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 20.4% |
| 2012 Ford Escape Hev 4 DR SUV 4x2 | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 23.7% |
| 2012 Ford Escape Hev 4 DR SUV 4x4 | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 20.4% |
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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090226 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V777000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41. |
| 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 June 2024
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Ford Escape?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a wheelbase size of 103.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a length of 174.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Ford Escape have?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has 40.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Ford Escape have?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has legroom of 41.60 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Ford Escape's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Ford Escape cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Ford Escape had an MSRP of $22,470 - $$32,120 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Ford Escape have? A: The 2012 Ford Escape had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 171 HP (125.856 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4500 RPM V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6550 RPM and 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Ford Escape have? A: The 2012 Ford Escape had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual with Overdrive, 6 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a wheelbase size of 103.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a length of 174.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Ford Escape have?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has 40.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Ford Escape have?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has legroom of 41.60 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Ford Escape's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Ford Escape has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Ford Escape? A: The 2012 Ford Escape was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Ford Escape cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Ford Escape had an MSRP of $22,470 - $$32,120 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Ford Escape have? A: The 2012 Ford Escape had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 171 HP (125.856 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4500 RPM- 2012 Ford Escape Menu
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