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2008 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility

The new Escape XLT Sport Utility is offered with a V6 engine, Front Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 4 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Ford Escape
Engines: 2.3L L4; 3.0L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power: 153 HP; 200 HP
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2008 Escape XLT Sport Utility Specs

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2008 Escape XLT Sport Utility Performance Hide
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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
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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16.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.7
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Power: 114 kW , 153 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 152 ft lb , 206 Nm @ 4,250 rpm

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