The XLS FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 171-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited Hybrid 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 30-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

                                                    2012 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 4WD  

        The Ford Escape is a compact four-door SUV. Due to its light-duty four-wheel-drive system, fully independent suspension and unibody construction, it's more suited for on-road driving than off-roading. Its underlying structure was developed with input from Mazda, whose Tribute is very similar to the Escape. The Mercury Mariner is also nearly identical to the Escape and differs mainly by having a few more features and different interior and exterior design details.

                                                   2012 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 4WD  

The Ford Escape was introduced in 2001, and its basic exterior and interior design remained unchanged through '07. It was initially available in XLS, XLT and XLT Sport trims that were joined by the leather-lined Limited a few years later. Ford Escapes were equipped with a rather anemic base engine – a 2.0-liter four that made 130 hp -- until '05 when it was replaced by a 2.3-liter four that made 153 hp. This first-generation Escape also offered an optional V6 that made 200 hp. Although the four-cylinder engines could have a five-speed manual, most had the optional four-speed automatic that was standard on the V6.

                                                   2012 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 4WD  
    
        Considering how many of these Escapes were sold, shoppers should have plenty of opportunities to be choosy and find a used model that suits them. First-year Escapes were tarnished by numerous recall notices. Though likely resolved at this point, going with a 2002 or newer model might be a good idea. Potential buyers of this first generation of Escape should note that its interior materials were of poor quality, with cheap, hard plastics everywhere.

                                                   2012 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 4WD  


Pricing Information
MSRP: $34,830
Invoice: $32,285
Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 2.5L I4
Standard Transmission: VAR Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 153@6000
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 30/27
Combined Fuel Economy: 29
EPA Class: Four Wheel Drive SUV
Number of Valves: 16
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Hybrid Gas/Electric / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 12.3:1
Displacement: 2488/155
Bore X Stroke: 3.50×3.94
Cruising Range: 437.9 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 25
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: 5000
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: 94
Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote, SecuriCode(TM) Key Pad and Internal Switch
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via SecuriLock(R) Engine Immobilizer
Selective Locking/Unlocking
Braking & Traction
Traction Control
Transfer Case
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Regenerative Braking System
Automatic Locking Hubs
Front Power Disc and Rear Power Drum Brakes
AdvanceTrac(R) With RSC(R) (Roll Stability Control(TM)) Vehicle Stability Control System
Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Brake Assistance
Electrical
Battery Saver
Audio Pre-Wiring
Rear Power Outlet
330-Volt Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
Front Power Outlet With 110-Volt Inverter
Battery
Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
Delayed Power Retention
Engines & Emissions
EasyFuel(R) Capless Fuel Filler
Hybrid 2.5-Liter Atkinson Cycle, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 153@6000, Torque Of 136@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head; Permanent Magnet Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 94@5000 (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 177)
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 60000-Miles, 60-Months
SULEV Emissions, Advanced Technology PZEV
Extended Service Interval
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio Antenna
AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 6 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Alaska and Hawaii)
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
SYNC(R) Telematics Includes Automatic Collision Notification, 911 Assist(TM) Emergency Response, Navigation, Traffic Information, Vehicle Diagnostics and Vehicle Service Reminders (Requires Paired Wireless Enabled Phone; 3-Year Subscription Included For Traffic, Directions and Information Services and Is Subject To Late Availability)
SYNC(R) Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
Exterior Lighting
Perimeter Lighting
Halogen Headlights
Automatic Headlights
Front Foglights
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Rear Step Up Bumper
Body Color Trim Located On Exterior Door Handles
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Chrome Grille
Chrome Trim Located On Liftgate
Front Air Dam
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
Instrumentation
Warning Lights Include Brake System, Oil Pressure, Electrical System, Low Fuel and Door Ajar
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Compass
Tire Pressure Monitor
Tachometer
Maintenance Interval Indicator
Audible Warnings Include Belt-Minder(R) Seatbelts Unfastened
Digital Clock
Cruise Control
Trip Computer
SYNC(R) Voice Activated Controls For Navigation System, Phone, Audio and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Wireless Enabled Devices
Interior Lighting
Delayed Courtesy Lights
Front Map Lights
Illuminated Entry
Ambient Lighting Additional Interior Lighting
Interior Load Area Light
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Front Carpeted Floor Mats
High Gloss Black Trim Located On Center Floor Console
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
Leather Steering Wheel
Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob and SecuriCode(TM) Door Keypad
Universal Garage Door Opener
Panic Alarm
Remote Liftgate Release Located Inside Vehicle and On Multi-Function Remote
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry and Liftgate
Safety
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
SYNC(R) Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal (Requires Paired Wireless Enabled Phone)
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors
Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Rollover Sensor
Crumple Zones
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Personal Safety System(TM) Includes Pretensioners With Force Limiters, Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Driver Seat Position Sensor and Crash Sensor
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Safety Canopy(R) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Front Side Airbags
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Side Guard Door Beams
SOS Post Crash Alert System Crash Sensor Activates Interior Lights, Activates Flashers, Sounds Horn and Unlocks Doors
MyKey(R) Vehicle Speed and Audio Volume Limiter
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
L A T C H
Seats
Leather Seats
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
Theater Style Rear Seating
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Electric Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Storage
Roof Rack
Coin Holder
Overhead Console Storage
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
Glovebox
Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Cargo Area Cover
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Chrome Exterior Rails
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Front Power Glass Moonroof
Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Independent Semi-Trailing Arm Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Towing/Trailering & Payload
4680-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Transmission
Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter
Wheels & Tires
Compact Spare Tire
Bright Machined Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In.
SBRP235/70R16 BSW All-Season Tires
Interior Spare Tire Mounted Under Cargo Floor
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Sunshade Located On Moonroof
Rear Window Defroster
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Flip-Up Liftgate Window
Power Window Lockout/Override
Privacy Glass
Power Windows
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Front Dual Sunvisors
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors

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  1. grandstan says:

    The ford limited hybrid version is really good. It is looking like a perfect SUV.
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