2023 Ford Escape Overview

Ford Escape Base FWD
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MSRP $27,500

Iconic Silver Metallic

Ford Escape
2023 Trims

MSRP $27,500

MSRP $28,845

MSRP $29,000

MSRP $29,840

MSRP $30,715

MSRP $31,710

Escape ST-Line Select AWD

MSRP $35,040

Escape Platinum FWD

MSRP $36,965

Escape Platinum AWD

MSRP $38,465

Escape PHEV FWD

MSRP $38,500

Escape ST-Line Elite AWD

MSRP $39,460

Ford Escape Base FWD
Standard Equipment

Mechanical

Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost -inc: auto start-stop technology
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
3.81 Axle Ratio
GVWR: TBD
50-State Emissions System
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Front-Wheel Drive
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
14.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Short And Long Arm Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential

Exterior

Wheels: 17" Steel w/Sparkle Silver-Painted Covers
Tires: 225/65R17 AS BSW
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Side Windows Trim
Black Door Handles
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Lip Spoiler
Black Grille
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Autolamp Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams

Entertainment

Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: 6 speakers, speed compensated volume and steering wheel mounted controls
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Radio Data System
Integrated Roof Antenna
SYNC 4 -inc: 8" LCD capacitive touch-screen w/swipe capability, wireless phone connection, cloud connected, AppLink w/app catalog, 911 Assist, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital owners manual
2 LCD Monitors In The Front

Interior

Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Compass
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
FordPass Connect -inc: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that connects up to 10 devices (includes a wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features, To activate, go to www.att.com/ford), Remote start w/specific time scheduling, lock and unlock, locate parked vehicle and check vehicle status (the FordPass App and complimentary connected services are required for remote features (see FordPass terms for details), Connected services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability, Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features, Connected services exclude Wi-Fi hotspot)
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Cloth Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual driver (fore/aft, up/down, recline) and 4-way manual front passenger (fore/aft w/manual recline)
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Systems Monitor
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Appearance
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration

Safety

AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Personal Safety System Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera

Ford Escape Base FWD
Available Options

Engine

ENGINE: 1.5L ECOBOOST -inc: auto start-stop technology (99N) - Standard

Transmission

TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC (448)

Option Package

EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A (100A)

Primary Paint

ATLAS BLUE METALLIC (B3)
VAPOR BLUE METALLIC (K1)
ICONIC SILVER METALLIC (JS)
CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC (M7)
AGATE BLACK METALLIC (UM)
OXFORD WHITE (YZ)
CINNABAR RED METALLIC PREMIUM COLORANT (L8)

Paint Scheme

STANDARD PAINT (undefined)

Seat Type

EBONY, CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way manual driver (fore/aft, up/down, recline) and 4-way manual front passenger (fore/aft w/manual recline) (VH)

Additional Equipment

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (41H)
PRIVACY GLASS -inc: 2nd row side and liftgate (924)
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET -inc: Standard in states requiring two license plates and optional to all others (153)
SPLASH GUARDS (63C)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 8 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96B)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 12 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96C)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 18 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96D)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 25 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96E)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 40 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96F)
DECAL OPTION UP TO 55 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL -inc: Minimum annual order of 25 units, For order process details, go to www.fordcommercialgraphics.com (96G)
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) -inc: Non-configurable, Replaces the standard Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (942)
TWO KEY FOBS -inc: 1 keyless entry and 1 manual key fob (55F)
TWO MANUAL KEY FOBS -inc: 2 manual key fobs (55J)
REMOTE START SYSTEM -inc: Long range w/confirmation, 2 separate key fobs (63E)
CARGO MAT (50Q)
FRONT & REAR FLOOR LINERS W/CARPET MATS -inc: standard front and rear carpeted floor mats (50B)
FRONT & REAR FLOOR LINERS W/O CARPET MATS -inc: Deletes standard front and rear carpeted floor mats (50C)
EASY ACCESS CARGO SHADE (47B)
REAR PARKING SENSOR (60S)
FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)

Dealer Installed Options

EXPOSED WHEEL LOCKING LUG NUT KIT (undefined)
WHEEL-LOCKING LUG NUTS (undefined)
CARGO ORGANIZER, SOFT-SIDED COOLER BAG -inc: adjustable carrying strap and Ford logo (undefined)
CARGO ORGANIZER, SOFT-SIDED LARGE, FOLDING -inc: Ford logo (undefined)
CARGO ORGANIZER, SOFT-SIDED STANDARD, FOLDING -inc: Ford logo (undefined)
ASH CUP W/COIN HOLDER (undefined)
CENTER CONSOLE IN-VEHICLE SAFE BY CONSOLE VAULT -inc: coded lock (undefined)
FIRST AID KIT (undefined)
SMOKER'S PACKAGE (undefined)
ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE KIT (undefined)

Ship Thru Codes

SHIP THRU: AUTO TRUCK (31L)
SHIP-THRU: KC TRUCK SYSTEMS INC. (31C)
SHIP THRU: MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC. (31N)
SHIP-THRU: NATIONAL FLEET SERVICES (31F)
SHIP-THRU: PALFLEET TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31P)
SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31K)
SHIP-THRU: MANNING TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31M)
SHIP-THRU: ADRIAN STEEL (31V)
SHIP-THRU: GENERAL TRUCK BODY (31U)
SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE - IN (31J)
BUILT: LOUISVILLE PLANT (D9U)

Ford Escape Base FWD
Warranties

Basic Years - 3
Basic Miles/km - 36,000
Drivetrain Years - 5
Drivetrain Miles/km - 60,000
Corrosion Years - 5
Corrosion Miles/km - Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years - 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km - 60,000

Ford Escape Base FWD
Technical Specifications

Summary

Vehicle Name - Ford Escape
Body Style - Sport Utility

Transmission

Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code - 448
Trans Type - 8
Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again -
First Gear Ratio (:1) - 5.34
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 3.42
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.64
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.04
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.42
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) - 4.29
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.81
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.86
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.69

Vehicle

EPA Classification - Small SUV 2WD
Model Group - Escape undefined
Vehicle Segment - Compact Sport Utility undefined
Vehicle Type - Sport Utility undefined

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity - 5
Passenger Volume - 104 ft³
Front Head Room - 40 in
Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
Front Shoulder Room - 57.6 in
Front Hip Room - 55.2 in
Second Head Room - 39.3 in
Second Leg Room - 40.7 in
Second Shoulder Room - 56 in
Second Hip Room - 53.3 in

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight - 3283 lbs

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined - - TBD - MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - - TBD - MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - - TBD - MPG
Estimated Battery Range -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity - 2000 lbs

Engine

Engine Order Code - 99N
Engine Type - Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Displacement - 1.5 L/91
Fuel System - Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 180 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 199 @ 3000
Engine Displacement Units - 1.5 undefined, 1.5 undefined (99N)
Engine Camshaft - DOHC undefined (99N), DOHC undefined
Engine Block Type - aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (99N)
Engine Cylinder Count - 3 undefined, 3 undefined (99N)
Engine Valve Count - 4 undefined, 4 undefined (99N)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - - TBD -

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear - Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Short And Long Arm

Tires

Front Tire Order Code -
Rear Tire Order Code -
Spare Tire Order Code -
Front Tire Size - P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Size - P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size - Compact

Wheels

Front Wheel Size - 17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size - 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size - Compact in
Front Wheel Material - Steel
Rear Wheel Material - Steel
Spare Wheel Material - Steel

Steering

Steering Type - Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 38.4 ft

Brakes

Brake Type - 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 14.8 gal

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase - 106.7 in
Length, Overall - 180.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors - 74.1 in
Height, Overall - 66.1 in
Track Width, Front - 62.4 in
Track Width, Rear - 61.8 in
Min Ground Clearance - 7.5 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 - 68.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 - 37.8 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline - 57.3 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 41.4 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height - 34.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 - 65.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 - 37.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 - 37.5 ft³