2020 Ford Escape Overview
Ford Escape
2020 Trims
2020 Trims
Ford Escape S FWD
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
Mechanical
- Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost -inc: auto start-stop technology
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
- 3.52 Axle Ratio
- GVWR: TBD
- 50-State Emissions System
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 760CCA Maintenance-Free 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 -inc: mini spare
- Aluminum Spare Wheel
- 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 Projector Beam Halogen Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
Entertainment
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: 6 speakers and speed compensated volume
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- SYNC Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition communication, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and smart charging USB port
- 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 complimentary trial subscription of 3 months or 3 gigabytes - whichever comes first, Wireless service plan required after trial subscription ends, Visit www.att.com/ford to start complimentary trail and sign up for a wireless service plan), Remote start w/specific time scheduling, lock and unlock, locate parked vehicle and check vehicle status ( service for 1 year from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer)
- 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
- 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
- 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine 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 - Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) Blind Spot
- Ford Co-Pilot360 - Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Ford Co-Pilot360 - Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- 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 S FWD
Available Options
Available Options
Engine
- ENGINE: 1.5L ECOBOOST -inc: auto start-stop technology (996) - Standard
Transmission
- TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC (447) - Standard
Option Package
- EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A (100A)
Primary Paint
- SEDONA ORANGE METALLIC (BP)
- DARK PERSIAN GREEN METALLIC (D9)
- VELOCITY BLUE METALLIC (E7)
- BLUE METALLIC (FT)
- DESERT GOLD METALLIC (G6)
- MAGNETIC METALLIC (J7)
- AGATE BLACK (UM)
- INGOT SILVER METALLIC (UX)
- OXFORD WHITE (YZ)
Paint Scheme
- STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
Seat Type
- DARK EARTH GRAY, 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)
- WHEELS: 17" SHADOW SILVER-PAINTED ALUMINUM (64U)
- WHEEL-LOCKING LUG NUTS (DEALER INSTALLED) (87D)
- SPLASH GUARDS (DEALER INSTALLED) (DISCONTINUED) (63S)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM (DEALER INSTALLED) -inc: Long range w/confirmation, 2 separate key fobs (63D)
- 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 (96B)
- DECAL OPTION UP TO 12 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96C)
- DECAL OPTION UP TO 18 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96D)
- DECAL OPTION UP TO 25 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96E)
- DECAL OPTION UP TO 40 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96F)
- DECAL OPTION UP TO 55 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96G)
- DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) -inc: Non-configurable, Replaces the standard Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (942)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM -inc: Long range w/confirmation, 2 separate key fobs (63E)
- FRONT & REAR FLOOR LINERS (50C)
- CARGO MAT (50Q)
- EASY ACCESS CARGO SHADE (47B)
- REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (60S)
- FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)
Ship Thru Codes
- SHIP-THRU: NATIONAL FLEET SERVICES (31F)
- SHIP THRU: AUTO TRUCK (31L)
- SHIP THRU: MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC. (31N)
- SHIP-THRU: PALFLEET TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31P)
- SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31K)
- MANNING (31M)
- SHIP-THRU: ADRIAN STEEL (31V)
- SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE - IN (31J)
- SHIP-THRU: KC TRUCK SYSTEMS INC. (31C)
- SHIP-THRU: GENERAL TRUCK BODY (31U)
- BUILT: LOUISVILLE PLANT (D9U)
Ford Escape S FWD
Warranties
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
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 S FWD
Safety
Safety
Overall Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 16.90%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 16.90%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Ford Escape S FWD
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
JD Power - Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study
Ford Escape S FWD
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Summary
- Vehicle Name - Ford Escape
- Body Style - Sport Utility
Transmission
- Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
- Trans Order Code - 447
- 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) - 3.52
- 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 - 3298 lbs
Mileage
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined - 30 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 27 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 33 MPG
- EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined -
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 - 996
- Engine Type - Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
- Displacement - 1.5 L/91
- Fuel System - Port/Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 181 @ 6000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 190 @ 3000
- Engine Displacement Units - 1.5 undefined, 1.5 undefined (996)
- Engine Camshaft - DOHC undefined, DOHC undefined (996)
- Engine Block Type - aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (996)
- Engine Cylinder Count - 3 undefined, 3 undefined (996)
- Engine Valve Count - 4 undefined, 4 undefined (996)
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 760
Emissions
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 5.9
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 - Aluminum (64U), Steel
- Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum (64U), Steel
- Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
Steering
- Steering Type - Rack-Pinion
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 - 7.3 in
- Liftover Height - 28.1 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