These are standard specifications for the 2018 Ford Escape, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic with thumb switch
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 : | 2013 - 2019 |
| Price : | MSRP: $23,850-32,045 |
| Weight : | 3542 lbs | 1606.624 kg |
| MPG City : | 21 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 24.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | EcoBoost | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 181 BHP (133.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 4320 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic with thumb switch
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2018 : | 2,393,731 |
| 2018 Ford Escape | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V413000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| Consequence | A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20171029 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V104000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. |
| Consequence | A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04. |
| 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 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20171113 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V803000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. |
| Consequence | If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44. |
| 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
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Ford Escape?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Ford Escape? A: The 2018 Ford Escape has a wheelbase size of 105.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Ford Escape? A: The 2018 Ford Escape has a length of 178.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Ford Escape? A: The 2018 Ford Escape has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Ford Escape have?A: The 2018 Ford Escape has 39.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Ford Escape have?A: The 2018 Ford Escape has legroom of 43.10 inches.Q: What is the 2018 Ford Escape's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Ford Escape has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Ford Escape? A: The 2018 Ford Escape was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2018 Ford Escape cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Ford Escape had an MSRP of $23,850 - $$32,045 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2018? A: Ford produced 2,393,731 automobiles in 2018.Q: What engines did the 2018 Ford Escape have? A: The 2018 Ford Escape had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 181 BHP (133.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 4320 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2018 Ford Escape have? A: The 2018 Ford Escape had a 6 speed Automatic with thumb switch gearbox.