2008 Ford Escape XLS Sport Utility

The new Escape XLS Sport Utility is offered with a L4 engine, Front Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 5 Speed Manual transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.

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Engines:	2.3L L4
Transmissions:	4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains:	Front Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power:	153 HP
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2008 Escape XLS Sport Utility Specs

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- 2,261 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.5 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder Duratec 23 - Unleaded fuel 87 - Multi-point injection fuel system - 16.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.7 - Power: 114 kW , 153 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 152 ft lb , 206 Nm @ 4,250 rpm

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