Truck Trend is the source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information that matters to real truck users. Check out the latest info for the 2010 Ford Escape. The Ford Escape is powered by two optional powertrains; 171-horsepower 2.5-liter Duratec 25, I-4 and 240-horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec 30, V-6. The engines are paired up with either 5-speed manual or6-speed automatic transmission.
| 2010 Ford Escape Technical Specifications |
| Overview |
| Models: | Ford Escape XLS, XLT, Limited |
| Body style / driveline: | 4-door compact crossover SUV, Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Construction: | Unibody Unitized welded steel body - Ford CD2 platform |
| EPA vehicle class: | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD or Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Manufacturing locations: | Claycomo, Missouri, United States |
| ENGINE |
| | Duratec 25, I-4 | Duratec 30, V-6 |
| Type | 2.5-liter | 3.0-liter |
| Configuration | Aluminum block and aluminum heads | Aluminum block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x stroke | 3.50 x 3.94 in. / 89 x 100 mm | 3.50 x 3.13 in. / 89 x 79.5 mm |
| Displacement | 152 cu. in. / 2,488 cc | 183 cu. in. / 2,976 cc |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 171 @ 6,000 rpm | 240 @ 6,550 rpm |
| Horsepower per liter | 68.4 | 80 |
| Torque | 171 ft.-lb. @ 4,500 rpm | 223 ft.-lb. @ 4,300 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | 87 octane unleaded | 87 octane unleaded |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 gallons | 16.5 gallons |
| Fuel injection | Sequential multi-port electronic | Sequential multi-port electronic |
| Oil capacity | 5.0 quarts with filter | 6.0 quarts with filter |
| Coolant capacity | 5.3 quarts(manual) / 6.9 quarts (automatic) | 10.6 quarts |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Layout | Front-wheel drive / Intelligent 4WD | Front-wheel drive / Intelligent 4WD |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Standard | 5-speed manual overdrive (XLS)
6-speed auto (XLS, XLT, LTD) | 6-speed automatic overdrive |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st | 3.50:1 | 4.584:1 |
| 2nd | 1.94:1 | 2.964:1 |
| 3rd | 1.25:1 | 1.912:1 |
| 4th | 0.94:1 | 1.446:1 |
| 5th | 0.80:1 | 1.00:1 |
| 6th | | 0.746:1 |
| Reverse | 3.37 | 2.943:1 |
| Final Drive |
| Automatic | 3.51:1 (FWD & 4WD) | 3.51:1 (FWD & 4WD) |
| Manual | 4.13:1 (FWD) | |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent double-lateral, semi-trailing arm design and rear stabilizer bar |
| STEERING |
| Type | Rack and pinion with electric power assist |
| Ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Turning circle curb-to-curb | 36.7 ft (16 inch wheel) |
| BRAKES |
| Type | Four-wheel power brakes with standard 4-sensor, 4-channel anti lock braking system (ABS) |
| Front | 11.9-in vented disc | 11.9-in vented disc |
| Rear | 10.0-in drum | 10.0-in drum |
| Power assist | Dual diaphragm |
| WHEELS AND TIRES |
| Base | 16-inch aluminum, P235/70R16 |
| Largest | 17-inch chrome clad,P225/65R17 |