Exterior Dimensions
	Escape	Escape Hybrid
Drive system	Front-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive
Wheelbase (in.)	103.1	103.1
Length	174.7	174.7
Vehicle height, FWD/4WD (in.)	67.9 / 67.8	67.7
Vehicle width with mirrors (in.)	71.1	71.1
Vehicle width without mirrors (in.)	81.3	81.3
Vehicle width with mirrors folded (in.)	77.9	77.9
Track, front (in.)	60.7	60.7
Track, rear (in.)	60.2	60.2
Overhang, front (in.)	33.7	33.7
Overhang, rear (in.)	37.8	37.8
Angle of departure	19.4 / 19.3	19.5 / 19.6
Angle of approach, FWD/4WD	28.3	27.8 / 27.7
Ramp breakover angle, FWD/4WD	19.0 / 18.9	18.7
Minimum running ground clearance (in.)	8.4	8.3

Interior Dimensions
	Escape	Escape Hybrid
Head room (in.)
First row	40.4	40.4
Second row	39.2	39.2
Shoulder room (in.)
First row	41.6	41.6
Second row	35.6	35.6
Hip room (in.)
First row	53.3	53.3
Second row	49.1	49.1
Leg room (in.)
First row	56.6	56.6
Second row	55.9	55.9

Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
	Escape	Escape Hybrid
Seating capacity	5	5
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)	99.4	99.4
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
behind 1st row	67.2	66.4
behind 2nd row	31.4	30.9
Fuel capacity (gal.)	16.5	15

Engine Specifications
	Escape		Escape Hybrid
Engine type	2.5L Duratec I-4	3.0L Duratec V6 FFV	2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 and permanent-magnet electric motor
Drive type	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Exhaust	Single, with catalyst system	Single, with catalyst system	Single, with catalyst system
Transmission type	5-speed manual (std. XLS) or 6-speed automatic (opt. XLS, std. XLT and Limited)	6-speed automatic	Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
Horsepower (SAE net@rpm)	171@6,000	240@6,550	155@6,000 (gas engine)94 hp@5,000 (electric motor)177 net horsepower
Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm)	171@4,500	223@4,300	136@4,500
Compression ratio	9.7:1	10.3:1	12.3:1
Valve lifters	Direct acting mechanical bucket	Hydraulic lash adjuster with roller-finger follower	Mechanical bucket
Engine block material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Cylinder head material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fuel delivery	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded or E85	Regular unleaded
EPA-est. fuel economy: manual, FWD	23 city/28 hwy/23 combined	--	--
EPA-est. fuel economy: automatic, FWD	21 city/28 hwy/23 combined	19 city/25 hwy/21 combined	34 city/31 hwy/32 combined
EPA-est. fuel economy: automatic, 4WD	20 city/26 hwy/22 combined	18 city/23 hwy/20 combined	30 city/27 hwy/29 combined
Fuel economy: automatic, 4WD	EPA est. mpg: 20 city/26 hwy	EPA est. mpg: 18 city/23 hwy

Chassis Specifications
	Escape	Escape Hybrid
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent double lateral and semi-trailing arm design
Traction assist	AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
Brakes	Power front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	Power front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and regenerative braking system
Steering	Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)

Towing
	Escape	Escape Hybrid
Engine	Max. Trailer Weight (Lbs.)
2.5L manual, FWD	1500
2.5L automatic, FWD	1500
2.5L automatic, 4WD	1500
3.0L automatic, FWD	3,500 with Class II Trailer Towing Package	3,500 lbs with optional Class II Trailer Tow Prep Package
3.0L automatic, 4WD	3,500 with Class II Trailer Towing Package