Compare 2003 Ford Escape specifications by trim levels
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Escape is a 5-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 2001.
With the price tag ranging from $18,710 to $27,085, the Ford Escape faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Dodge Journey.
The Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Ford Escape boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 23 to 28 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 173.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2003 Ford Escape
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Fuel Tank: 16 gal
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Wheelbase: 103.1 in
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MPG: 23 city/28 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
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Towing: 1000 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3052 lbs
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Tires: P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 33.1 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 173 x 70.1 x 69.1
2003 Ford Escape Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Ford Escape is offered in 13 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Escape safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Ford Escape specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 127 hp @ 5400 –
201 hp @ 5900 -
Torque 135 lb-ft. –
196 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.8 - 9.8 sec
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1/4 mile time 15 - 18.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 173 in
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Width 70.1 in
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Height 69.1 in
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Wheelbase 103.1 in
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Curb Weight 3052 lbs
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GVWR 4120 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 17.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 100
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 16 gal
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City 18 - 23 mpg
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Combined 21 - 26 mpg
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Highway 23 - 28 mpg
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Highway range 368 - 448 mi
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Specifications 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in |
Exterior height | |||
69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in |
Horsepower | |||
127 | 127 | 201 | 201 |
Torque | |||
135 | 135 | 196 | 196 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
28 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
9.80 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 8.30 seconds | 8.30 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
18.40 seconds | 16.60 seconds | 17.00 seconds | 17.00 seconds |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.34/3.46 " | 3.34/3.46 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " |
Curb weight | |||
3052.00 lbs | 3052.00 lbs | 3206.00 lbs | 3206.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4120.00 lbs | 4120.00 lbs | 4380.00 lbs | 4380.00 lbs |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2149.00 lbs. | 2149.00 lbs. | 2339.00 lbs. | 2339.00 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2138.00 lbs. | 2138.00 lbs. | 2224.00 lbs. | 2224.00 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in |
Front track | |||
61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
Rear track | |||
60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.70 | 17.70 | 17.70 | 17.70 |
Front legroom | |||
41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in |
Front headroom | |||
40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in |
Front hip room | |||
53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in |
Luggage volume | |||
33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
1080 lbs. | 1080 lbs. | 1180 lbs. | 1180 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
1/4 mile speed | |||
83 mph | 83 mph | – | – |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | – | – |
Slalom speed | |||
59 mph | 59 mph | – | – |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in |
Exterior height | |||
69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in |
Horsepower | |||
201 | 201 | 201 | 201 |
Torque | |||
196 | 196 | 196 | 196 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.30 seconds | 8.30 seconds | 8.30 seconds | 8.30 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
17.00 seconds | 17.00 seconds | 17.00 seconds | 17.00 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
83 mph | 83 mph | 83 mph | 83 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " |
Curb weight | |||
3206.00 lbs | 3206.00 lbs | 3206.00 lbs | 3206.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4380.00 lbs | 4380.00 lbs | 4380.00 lbs | 4380.00 lbs |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2339.00 lbs. | 2339.00 lbs. | 2339.00 lbs. | 2339.00 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2224.00 lbs. | 2224.00 lbs. | 2224.00 lbs. | 2224.00 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in |
Front track | |||
61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
Rear track | |||
60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.30 | 18.30 | 18.30 | 18.30 |
Front legroom | |||
41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in |
Front headroom | |||
40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in |
Front hip room | |||
53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in |
Luggage volume | |||
33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. | 69.20 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
1180 lbs. | 1180 lbs. | 1180 lbs. | 1180 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Exterior length | |||
173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in | 173.00 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in |
Exterior height | |||
69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in | 69.10 in |
Horsepower | |||
201 | 201 | 201 | 201 |
Torque | |||
196 | 196 | 196 | 196 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
5.80 seconds | 5.80 seconds | 5.80 seconds | 5.80 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
15.00 seconds | 15.00 seconds | 15.00 seconds | 15.00 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
89 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.50/3.14 " |
Curb weight | |||
3364.00 lbs | 3364.00 lbs | 3364.00 lbs | 3364.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4520.00 lbs | 4520.00 lbs | 4520.00 lbs | 4520.00 lbs |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2399.00 lbs. | 2399.00 lbs. | 2399.00 lbs. | 2399.00 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2319.00 lbs. | 2319.00 lbs. | 2319.00 lbs. | 2319.00 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. | 3500.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in | 103.10 in |
Front track | |||
61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
Rear track | |||
60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " | 60.20 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.70 | 18.30 | 18.30 | 18.30 |
Front legroom | |||
41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in | 41.60 in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in | 36.40 in |
Front headroom | |||
40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in | 40.40 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in | 39.20 in |
Front hip room | |||
53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in | 53.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in | 56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in | 55.90 in |
Luggage volume | |||
33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. | 33.10 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
64.80 cu.ft. | 64.80 cu.ft. | 64.80 cu.ft. | 64.80 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. | 16.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
1140 lbs. | 1140 lbs. | 1140 lbs. | 1140 lbs. |
Limited 4x4 |
Exterior length |
173.00 in |
Exterior body width |
70.10 in |
Exterior height |
69.10 in |
Horsepower |
201 |
Torque |
196 |
Fuel economy - city |
18 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway |
23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
5.80 seconds |
1/4 mile time |
15.00 seconds |
1/4 mile speed |
89 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.80 |
Slalom speed |
59 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke |
3.50/3.14 " |
Curb weight |
3364.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4520.00 lbs |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
2399.00 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
2319.00 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight |
3500.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase |
103.10 in |
Front track |
61.00 " |
Rear track |
60.20 " |
Turning radius |
18.30 |
Front legroom |
41.60 in |
Rear legroom |
36.40 in |
Front headroom |
40.40 in |
Rear headroom |
39.20 in |
Front hip room |
53.40 in |
Rear hip room |
49.00 in |
Front shoulder room |
56.30 in |
Rear shoulder room |
55.90 in |
Luggage volume |
33.10 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) |
64.80 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume |
100 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank |
16.00 gal. |
Payload |
1140 lbs. |
Interior Features 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | – | – | – |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2825 | 2825 | 2825 | 2825 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Overhead console | |||
2881 | 2881 | 2881 | – |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
2939 | – | – | – |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2825 | 2825 | 2825 | 2825 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | – |
Limited 4x4 |
Air conditioning, front |
2825 |
12V DC power outlet |
2 |
Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
Exterior Features 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Front tires | |||
P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS | P225/70TR15.0 OWL AS | P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS | P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
15" silver styled steel | 15" silver alloy | 15" silver styled steel | 15" silver alloy |
Roof rails | |||
4009 | 4009 | 4009 | – |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | – | – | – |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Antenna | |||
3393 | 3393 | 3393 | 3393 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | – |
Front tires | |||
P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70TR16.0 OWL AT |
Wheels | |||
16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 16" machined alloy | 16" silver alloy |
Heated door mirrors | |||
3479 | – | – | – |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Antenna | |||
3393 | 3393 | 3393 | 3393 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Front tires | |||
P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS | P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS | P235/70TR16.0 OWL AT | P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS |
Wheels | |||
15" silver styled steel | 16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy |
Roof rails | |||
4009 | – | – | – |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Limited 4x4 |
Antenna |
3393 |
Door count |
4 doors |
Sunroof |
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires |
P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels |
16" machined alloy |
Seats 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Front seat type | |||
2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Heated front seats | |||
3030 | – | – | – |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Front seat type | |||
2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Limited 4x4 |
Front seat type |
2989 |
Standard seating |
5 |
Entertainment System 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
MP3 capability | |||
3186 | – | – | – |
CD changer compatible | |||
4079 | – | – | – |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Radio | |||
3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Radio | |||
3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Limited 4x4 |
Radio |
3131 |
Speakers |
7 |
Safety and Security Features 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Exterior light control | |||
3264 | – | – | – |
Delay-off headlamps | |||
3269 | – | – | – |
Parking assist | |||
3781 | – | – | – |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Limited 4x4 |
Airbags, frontal |
3214 |
Mechanical Features 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Axle ratio | |||
2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Engine | |||
4778 | 4778 | 4778 | 4778 |
Axle ratio | |||
2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Engine | |||
4778 | 4778 | 4778 | 4778 |
Axle ratio | |||
2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 |
Limited 4x4 |
Engine |
4778 |
Axle ratio |
2.93 |
Other Specs 
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Premium Front-wheel Drive |
Limited Front-wheel Drive |
XLT Sport Front-wheel Drive |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5900 | 5900 | 5900 | 5900 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. |
XLS Popular 4x4 |
XLT Popular 2 4x4 |
XLT Sport 4x4 |
XLT Premium 4x4 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5900 | 5900 | 5900 | 5900 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. |
Limited 4x4 |
Horsepower rpm |
5900 |
Maximum towing capacity |
3500 lbs. |