Compare 2018 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 $23,850 to $33,395, 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 27 to 30 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 72.40mm x 178.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2018 Ford Escape

  • Fuel Tank: 15.7 gal

  • Wheelbase: 105.9 in

  • MPG: 21 city/29 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec

  • Ground clearance: 7.9 in

  • Engine: 2.5L I-4

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3515 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 178.1 x 72.4 x 66.3



2018 Ford Escape Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Escape is offered in 7 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

    • Engine 2.5L I-4,1.5L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC

    • Horsepower 168 hp @ 1930 –
      245 hp @ 1933

    • Torque 170 lb-ft. @ 4,500 –
      275 lb-ft. @ 3,000

    • Transmission 6-spd w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.3 - 9.3 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.6 - 16.9 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 178.1 in

    • Width 72.4 in

    • Height 66.3 in

    • Wheelbase 105.9 in

    • Curb Weight 3515 lbs

    • GVWR 4620 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 7.9 in

    • Turning radius 19.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 34.3 ft

    • Cargo capacity 67.8 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 15.7 gal

    • City 20 - 23 mpg

    • Combined 24 - 27 mpg

    • Highway 27 - 30 mpg

    • Highway range 423.9 - 471 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles



Specifications

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Exterior length
178.1 in 178.1 in 178.1 in 178.1 in
Exterior body width
72.4 in 72.4 in 72.4 in 72.4 in
Exterior height
66.3 in 66.3 in 66.3 in 66.3 in
Horsepower
168 hp 179 hp 179 hp 179 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft. 177 lb-ft. 177 lb-ft. 177 lb-ft.
Curb weight
3515 lbs 3502 lbs 3645 lbs 3502 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4620 lbs 4520 lbs 4760 lbs 4520 lbs
Wheelbase
105.9 in 105.9 in 105.9 in 105.9 in
Turning radius
19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 ''
Ground clearance
7.9 in 7.9 in 7.9 in 7.9 in
Front legroom
43.1 in 43.1 in 43.1 in 43.1 in
Rear legroom
36.8 in 36.8 in 36.8 in 36.8 in
Front headroom
40 in 40 in 40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in 39 in
Front hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Rear hip room
52 in 52 in 52 in 52 in
Front shoulder room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Rear shoulder room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Fuel tank
15.7 gal. 15.7 gal. 15.7 gal. 15.7 gal.

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
178.1 in 178.1 in 178.1 in
Exterior body width
72.4 in 72.4 in 72.4 in
Exterior height
66.3 in 66.3 in 66.3 in
Horsepower
179 hp 245 hp 245 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft. 275 lb-ft. 275 lb-ft.
Curb weight
3645 lbs 3502 lbs 3645 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4760 lbs 4520 lbs 4760 lbs
Wheelbase
105.9 in 105.9 in 105.9 in
Turning radius
19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 ''
Ground clearance
7.9 in 7.9 in 7.9 in
Front legroom
43.1 in 43.1 in 43.1 in
Rear legroom
36.8 in 36.8 in 36.8 in
Front headroom
40 in 40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in
Front hip room
55 in 55 in 55 in
Rear hip room
52 in 52 in 52 in
Front shoulder room
56 in 56 in 56 in
Rear shoulder room
55 in 55 in 55 in
Fuel tank
15.7 gal. 15.7 gal. 15.7 gal.

Interior Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
manual dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
metal-look metal-look metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
4 4 4 4
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver driver driver driver
1-touch window down
driver driver driver driver
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Remote trunk release
power
Seatback storage pockets
1 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
urethane urethane urethane leather/metal-look
Lighter elements
front front front front

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
4 4 4
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power
Rear windows
power power power
1-touch window up
driver front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
driver front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release
power proximity proximity
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
Lighter elements
front front front

Exterior Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black colored w/chrome surround colored w/chrome surround colored w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights
front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate power liftgate
Tinted windows
light deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Wheels
17 steel 17 silver aluminum 17 silver aluminum 17 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
colored w/chrome surround chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
power liftgate power liftgate power liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip
Wheels
17 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval

Seats

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth cloth cloth leather

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 8-way power 8-way power
Lumbar support
driver driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather leather leather

Entertainment System

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
6 6 6 6
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
6 10 Sony 10 Sony
Amplifier
390W 390W
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 2 2

Safety and Security Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock
Airbags, knee protection
driver driver driver driver
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
911 Assist 911 Assist 911 Assist 911 Assist

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System Safety Canopy System
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front
Headlights
halogen high intensity low/high beam high intensity low/high beam
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
SecuriLock SecuriLock SecuriLock
Airbags, knee protection
driver driver driver
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
911 Assist 911 Assist 911 Assist

Mechanical Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Engine
2.5L I-4 1.5L I-4 1.5L I-4 1.5L I-4
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel four-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control
Sequential shift control
SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift
Transmission
6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD
Axle ratio
3.51 3.21 3.51 3.21
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Engine
1.5L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded premium unleaded premium unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
four-wheel front-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil
Electronic stability system
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control
Sequential shift control
SelectShift SelectShift SelectShift
Transmission
6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD
Axle ratio
3.51 3.21 3.51
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

Other Specs

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SE 4dr 4x4

SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
34.3 cu.ft. 34.3 cu.ft. 34.3 cu.ft. 34.3 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
67.8 cu.ft. 67.8 cu.ft. 67.8 cu.ft. 67.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size
2.5 liters 1.5 liters 1.5 liters 1.5 liters
Base engine type
I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4
Horsepower rpm
6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Torque rpm
4,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
EPA mileage estimates
21 City / 29 Hwy 23 City / 30 Hwy 22 City / 28 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front front front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Tires
P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside moldings
black black
Maximum towing capacity
1,500 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs.

SEL 4dr 4x4

Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Titanium 4dr 4x4

Luggage capacity
34.3 cu.ft. 34.3 cu.ft. 34.3 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
67.8 cu.ft. 67.8 cu.ft. 67.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.5 liters 2.0 liters 2.0 liters
Base engine type
I-4 I-4 I-4
Horsepower rpm
6,000 5,500 5,500
Torque rpm
2,500 3,000 3,000
EPA mileage estimates
22 City / 29 Hwy 20 City / 27 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Tires
P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Maximum towing capacity
2,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs.