Compare 2009 Ford Escape specifications by trim levels

Escape is a 5-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $20,435 to $27,670, the Ford Escape faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Dodge Journey.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Escape boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 24 to 28 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 71.10mm x 174.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2009 Ford Escape

  • Fuel Tank: 16.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 103.1 in

  • MPG: 22 city/28 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec

  • Towing: 1500 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1500 lbs

  • Curb: 3328 lbs

  • Tires: P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 29.2 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 174.7 x 71.1 x 67.8



2009 Ford Escape Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Escape is offered in 11 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

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 171 hp @ 6000 –
      240 hp @ 6550

    • Torque 171 lb-ft. –
      223 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6 - 8.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.6 - 16.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 174.7 in

    • Width 71.1 in

    • Height 67.9 in

    • Wheelbase 103.1 in

    • Curb Weight 3328 lbs

    • GVWR 4320 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1500 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.3 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 99

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16.5 gal

    • City 17 - 22 mpg

    • Combined 21 - 25 mpg

    • Highway 24 - 28 mpg

    • Highway range 396 - 462 mi



Specifications

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Exterior length
174.70 in 174.70 in 174.70 in 174.70 in
Exterior body width
71.10 in 71.10 in 71.10 in 71.10 in
Exterior height
67.90 in 67.90 in 70.00 in 70.00 in
Horsepower
171 171 171 240
Torque
171 171 171 223
Fuel economy - city
22 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg 18 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
28 mpg 28 mpg 28 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.40 seconds 8.80 seconds 8.80 seconds 6.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.40 seconds 16.50 seconds 16.50 seconds 14.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 87 mph 87 mph 96 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
3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.13 "
Curb weight
3328.00 lbs 3390.00 lbs 3390.00 lbs 3435.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4320.00 lbs 4440.00 lbs 4440.00 lbs 4520.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2240.00 lbs. 2330.00 lbs. 2330.00 lbs. 2400.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2200.00 lbs. 2230.00 lbs. 2230.00 lbs. 2250.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1500.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 "
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
35.60 in 35.60 in 35.60 in 35.60 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
53.30 in 53.30 in 53.30 in 53.30 in
Rear hip room
49.10 in 49.10 in 49.10 in 49.10 in
Front shoulder room
56.60 in 56.60 in 56.60 in 56.60 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.50 gal. 16.50 gal. 16.50 gal. 16.50 gal.
Payload
960 lbs. 960 lbs. 1040 lbs. 1040 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
4940.00 lbs. 4980.00 lbs. 4980.00 lbs. 7080.00 lbs.

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
174.70 in 174.70 in 174.70 in 174.70 in
Exterior body width
71.10 in 71.10 in 71.10 in 71.10 in
Exterior height
70.00 in 70.00 in 67.80 in 70.00 in
Horsepower
171 240 171 171
Torque
171 223 171 171
Fuel economy - city
20 mpg 18 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
28 mpg 26 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.80 seconds 6.40 seconds 8.20 seconds 8.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 14.90 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 96 mph 84 mph 84 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph 59 mph 58 mph 58 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.13 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 "
Curb weight
3390.00 lbs 3435.00 lbs 3536.00 lbs 3536.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4440.00 lbs 4520.00 lbs 4600.00 lbs 4600.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2330.00 lbs. 2400.00 lbs. 2380.00 lbs. 2380.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2230.00 lbs. 2250.00 lbs. 2340.00 lbs. 2340.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1500.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 "
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
35.60 in 35.60 in 35.60 in 35.60 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
53.30 in 53.30 in 53.30 in 53.30 in
Rear hip room
49.10 in 49.10 in 49.10 in 49.10 in
Front shoulder room
56.60 in 56.60 in 56.60 in 56.60 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.50 gal. 16.50 gal. 16.50 gal. 16.50 gal.
Payload
1040 lbs. 1040 lbs. 960 lbs. 1000 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
7080.00 lbs. 7080.00 lbs. 5140.00 lbs. 5140.00 lbs.
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
3761

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
174.70 in 174.70 in 174.70 in
Exterior body width
71.10 in 71.10 in 71.10 in
Exterior height
70.00 in 70.00 in 70.00 in
Horsepower
240 171 240
Torque
223 171 223
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 19 mpg 17 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
24 mpg 25 mpg 24 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
6.00 seconds 8.20 seconds 6.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
14.60 seconds 15.80 seconds 14.60 seconds
1/4 mile speed
93 mph 84 mph 93 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
58 mph 58 mph 58 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.13 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.13 "
Curb weight
3593.00 lbs 3536.00 lbs 3593.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4680.00 lbs 4600.00 lbs 4680.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2440.00 lbs. 2380.00 lbs. 2440.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2340.00 lbs. 2340.00 lbs. 2340.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
2000.00 lbs. 1500.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
103.10 in 103.10 in 103.10 in
Front track
60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 "
Rear track
60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 "
Turning radius
18.30 18.30 18.30
Front legroom
41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in
Rear legroom
35.60 in 35.60 in 35.60 in
Front headroom
40.40 in 40.40 in 40.40 in
Rear headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 39.20 in
Front hip room
53.30 in 53.30 in 53.30 in
Rear hip room
49.10 in 49.10 in 49.10 in
Front shoulder room
56.60 in 56.60 in 56.60 in
Rear shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Luggage volume
29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft. 29.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft. 66.30 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft. 99 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.50 gal. 16.50 gal. 16.50 gal.
Payload
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
7240.00 lbs. 7240.00 lbs. 7240.00 lbs.

Interior Features

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2

Exterior Features

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Heated door mirrors
3478 3478
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close 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 AS
Wheels
16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Antenna
3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
3480
Front tires
P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum

Seats

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3000 3000 3003 3003
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3026
Rear seats
3053 3053 3053 3053
Rear head restraints
3080 3080 3080 3080
Seat trim
3092 3092 3110 3110

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3003 3003 3000 3003
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3026
Heated front seats
3030 3030
Rear seats
3053 3053 3053 3053
Rear head restraints
3080 3080 3080 3080
Seat trim
3101 3101 3092 3110

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3003 3003 3003
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026
Rear seats
3053 3053 3053
Rear head restraints
3080 3080 3080
Seat trim
3110 3101 3101
Heated front seats
3030 3030

Entertainment System

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Radio
3138 3138 3145 3145
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3186 3186 3186 3186
Auxiliary input jack
3188 3188 3188 3188
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Voice recognition
3193 3193 3193
Bluetooth Compatibility
3212 3212 3212
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192
Amplifier
320W 320W
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3195 3195
Entertainment system
3987 3987
2nd row LCD screen
2 2

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Radio
3145 3145 3138 3145
CD player
3169 3169 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3186 3186 3186 3186
Auxiliary input jack
3188 3188 3188 3188
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192
Voice recognition
3194 3194 3193 3193
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Amplifier
320W 320W 320W
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196 3195
Navigation system
3211 3211
1st row LCD screen
1 1
Bluetooth Compatibility
3213 3213 3212 3212
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987
2nd row LCD screen
2 2 2

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Radio
3145 3145 3145
CD player
3170 3169 3169
MP3 capability
3186 3186 3186
Auxiliary input jack
3188 3188 3188
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192
Voice recognition
3193 3194 3194
Speakers
4 4 4
Amplifier
320W 320W 320W
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3195 3196 3196
Bluetooth Compatibility
3212 3213 3213
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987
2nd row LCD screen
2 2 2
Navigation system
3211 3211
1st row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Parking assist
3767 3767

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Daytime running lights
3270

Mechanical Features

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Axle ratio
4.13 3.51 3.51 3.51

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Engine
4761 4778 4761 4761
Axle ratio
3.51 3.51 3.51 3.51

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Engine
4778 4761 4778
Axle ratio
3.51 3.51 3.51

Other Specs

XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Horsepower rpm
6000 6000 6000 6550
Torque rpm
4500 4500 4500 4300
Maximum towing capacity
1500 lbs. 1500 lbs. 1500 lbs. 2000 lbs.

Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLS 2.5L 4dr 4x4

XLT 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Horsepower rpm
6000 6550 6000 6000
Torque rpm
4500 4300 4500 4500
Maximum towing capacity
1500 lbs. 2000 lbs. 1500 lbs. 1500 lbs.

XLT 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 2.5L 4dr 4x4

Limited 3.0L 4dr 4x4

Horsepower rpm
6550 6000 6550
Torque rpm
4300 4500 4300
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 1500 lbs. 2000 lbs.