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2009 Ford Escape - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engines Duratec 25,I-4 Duratec 30, V6
Type 2.5-liter 3.0-liter
Configuration Aluminum block and aluminum heads Aluminum block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 3.5 x 3.94 in. 3.50 x 3.13 in. / 89 x 79.5 mm
Displacement 152 cu. in. / 2488 cc 181cu. in. / 2,976 cc
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.3:1
Horsepower 171 @ 6000 rpm 240 @ 6550 rpm
Horsepower per liter 68.4 80
Torque 171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm 223 lb.-ft @ 4300 rpm
Recommended fuel 87 octane unleaded 87 octane unleaded
Fuel capacity 16.5 gallons 16.5 gallons
Fuel Injection Sequential multi-port electronic Sequential multi-port electronic
Oil Capacity 5.0 quarts with filter 6.0 quarts with filter
Coolant Capacity 5.3 quarts(manual) 10.6 quarts
6.9 quarts (automatic)

Drivetrain 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed
Layout Front-wheel drive / Intelligent 4WD Front-wheel drive / Intelligent 4WD
Transmission: Gear ratios (:1):  
6-Speed Automatic
     1st 3.500 4.584
     2nd 1.944 2.964
     3rd 1.258 1.912
     4th 0.947 1.446
     5th 0.809 1.000
     6th   0.746
  Reverse 3.374 2.310
Final Drive Ratio Automatic 3.51:1 (FWD & 4WD) 3.51:1 (FWD & 4WD)
Manual 4.13:1 (FWD)  

Chassis / Suspension 2009 Ford Escape
Front Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Independent double lateral, semi-trailing arm design and rear stabilizer bar

Chassis / Suspension 2009 Ford Escape
Type Rack and pinion with electric power assist
Ratio 17.5:1
Turning circle curb-to-curb 36.7 ft (16" wheel)

Brakes 2009 Ford Escape
Type Four wheel power brakes with standard 4-sensor, 4-channel anti lock braking system (ABS)
Front 11.9-in vented disc
Rear 10.0-in drum
Power assist Dual Diaphragm

Wheels and Tires 2009 Ford Escape
Base 16-inch aluminum, P235/70R16
Largest 17-inch chrome clad,P225/65R17

Dimensions Exterior (inches unless otherwise noted) 2009 Ford Escape
Wheelbase 103.1
Vehicle length 174.7
Vehicle width excluding mirrors 71.1
including mirrors 81.3
mirrors folded 77.9
Vehicle height 4x2/4x4 (w/o options), XLS no rack 67.9/67.8
XLT, LTD with options 70.0/70.0
Minimum Running ground clearance 8.4
Track, front/rear 60.7/60.2

Interior Front Rear
Seating Capacity 2 3
Headroom 40.4 39.2
Legroom 41.6 35.6
Shoulder room 56.6 55.9
Hip Room 53.3 49.1

Weights and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) 2009 Ford Escape
SAE passenger volume 4x2 99.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume 4x2 Behind first row 66.3 cu. ft.
Behind second row 29.2 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped) Duratec 25, I4 1,500
Duratec 30, V6 w/Towing Pkg. 3,500
Base curb weight
Duratec 25, I4 manual FWD
3299
Duratec 25, I4 auto FWD
3355
Duratec 25, I4 auto 4WD
3504
Duratec 30, V6 FWD
3421
Duratec 30, V6 AWD
3578
Fuel Economy (City / Highway) 6-speed Automatic, 2.5-liter I-4 FWD 20/28
6-speed Automatic, 2.5-liter I-4 4WD 19/25
5 -speed Manual, 2.5-liter I-4 FWD 22/28
6 -speed Automatic, 3.0-liter V-6 FWD 18/26
6 -speed Automatic, 3.0-liter V-6 4WD 17/24

Wheels and Tires 2009 Ford Escape
Warranty 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
5-year / 60,000 powertrain

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