2020 Ford Escape Overview
Ford Escape
2020 Trims
2020 Trims
Ford Escape S FWD
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
Mechanical
- Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost -inc: auto start-stop technology
 - Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
 - 3.52 Axle Ratio
 - GVWR: TBD
 - 50-State Emissions System
 - Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
 - Front-Wheel Drive
 - 760CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
 - Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
 - Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
 - Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
 - 14.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
 - Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
 - Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
 - Short And Long Arm Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
 - 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
 - Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
 
Exterior
- Wheels: 17" Steel w/Sparkle Silver-Painted Covers
 - Tires: 225/65R17 AS BSW -inc: mini spare
 - Aluminum Spare Wheel
 - Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
 - Clearcoat Paint
 - Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
 - Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
 - Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
 - Black Side Windows Trim
 - Black Door Handles
 - Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
 - Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
 - Light Tinted Glass
 - Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
 - Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
 - Lip Spoiler
 - Black Grille
 - Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
 - Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
 - Autolamp Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
 - Perimeter/Approach Lights
 - LED Brakelights
 
Entertainment
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: 6 speakers and speed compensated volume
 - Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
 - Integrated Roof Antenna
 - SYNC Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition communication, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and smart charging USB port
 - 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
 
Interior
- Driver Seat
 - Passenger Seat
 - 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
 - Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
 - Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
 - Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
 - Front Cupholder
 - Rear Cupholder
 - Compass
 - Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
 - FordPass Connect -inc: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that connects up to 10 devices (includes a complimentary trial subscription of 3 months or 3 gigabytes - whichever comes first, Wireless service plan required after trial subscription ends, Visit www.att.com/ford to start complimentary trail and sign up for a wireless service plan), Remote start w/specific time scheduling, lock and unlock, locate parked vehicle and check vehicle status ( service for 1 year from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer)
 - Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
 - Manual Air Conditioning
 - HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
 - Glove Box
 - Driver Foot Rest
 - Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
 - Full Cloth Headliner
 - Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
 - Cloth Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual driver (fore/aft, up/down, recline) and 4-way manual front passenger (fore/aft w/manual recline)
 - Day-Night Rearview Mirror
 - Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
 - Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
 - Front And Rear Map Lights
 - Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
 - Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
 - Carpet Floor Trim
 - Cargo Area Concealed Storage
 - Cargo Space Lights
 - Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
 - Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
 - Delayed Accessory Power
 - Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
 - Systems Monitor
 - Trip Computer
 - Outside Temp Gauge
 - Analog Appearance
 - Seats w/Cloth Back Material
 - Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
 - Front Center Armrest
 - 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
 - Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
 - 3 12V DC Power Outlets
 - Air Filtration
 
Safety
- AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
 - ABS And Driveline Traction Control
 - Side Impact Beams
 - Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
 - Ford Co-Pilot360 - Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) Blind Spot
 - Ford Co-Pilot360 - Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Ford Co-Pilot360 - Cross-Traffic Alert
 - Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist
 - Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning
 - Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
 - Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
 - Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
 - Airbag Occupancy Sensor
 - Driver Knee Airbag
 - Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
 - Rear Child Safety Locks
 - Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
 - Back-Up Camera
 
Ford Escape S FWD
Available Options
Available Options
Engine
- ENGINE: 1.5L ECOBOOST -inc: auto start-stop technology (996) - Standard
 
Transmission
- TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC (447) - Standard
 
Option Package
- EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A (100A)
 
Primary Paint
- SEDONA ORANGE METALLIC (BP)
 - DARK PERSIAN GREEN METALLIC (D9)
 - VELOCITY BLUE METALLIC (E7)
 - BLUE METALLIC (FT)
 - DESERT GOLD METALLIC (G6)
 - MAGNETIC METALLIC (J7)
 - AGATE BLACK (UM)
 - INGOT SILVER METALLIC (UX)
 - OXFORD WHITE (YZ)
 
Paint Scheme
- STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
 
Seat Type
- DARK EARTH GRAY, CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way manual driver (fore/aft, up/down, recline) and 4-way manual front passenger (fore/aft w/manual recline) (VH)
 
Additional Equipment
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (41H)
 - WHEELS: 17" SHADOW SILVER-PAINTED ALUMINUM (64U)
 - WHEEL-LOCKING LUG NUTS (DEALER INSTALLED) (87D)
 - SPLASH GUARDS (DEALER INSTALLED) (DISCONTINUED) (63S)
 - REMOTE START SYSTEM (DEALER INSTALLED) -inc: Long range w/confirmation, 2 separate key fobs (63D)
 - PRIVACY GLASS -inc: 2nd row side and liftgate (924)
 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET -inc: Standard in states requiring two license plates and optional to all others (153)
 - SPLASH GUARDS (63C)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 8 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96B)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 12 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96C)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 18 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96D)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 25 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96E)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 40 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96F)
 - DECAL OPTION UP TO 55 SQUARE FEET MATERIAL (96G)
 - DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) -inc: Non-configurable, Replaces the standard Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (942)
 - REMOTE START SYSTEM -inc: Long range w/confirmation, 2 separate key fobs (63E)
 - FRONT & REAR FLOOR LINERS (50C)
 - CARGO MAT (50Q)
 - EASY ACCESS CARGO SHADE (47B)
 - REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (60S)
 - FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)
 
Ship Thru Codes
- SHIP-THRU: NATIONAL FLEET SERVICES (31F)
 - SHIP THRU: AUTO TRUCK (31L)
 - SHIP THRU: MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC. (31N)
 - SHIP-THRU: PALFLEET TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31P)
 - SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT (31K)
 - MANNING (31M)
 - SHIP-THRU: ADRIAN STEEL (31V)
 - SHIP-THRU: KNAPHEIDE - IN (31J)
 - SHIP-THRU: KC TRUCK SYSTEMS INC. (31C)
 - SHIP-THRU: GENERAL TRUCK BODY (31U)
 - BUILT: LOUISVILLE PLANT (D9U)
 
Ford Escape S FWD
Warranties
Warranties
Basic Years - 3
Basic Miles/km - 36,000
Drivetrain Years - 5
Drivetrain Miles/km - 60,000
Corrosion Years - 5
Corrosion Miles/km - Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years - 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km - 60,000
Basic Miles/km - 36,000
Drivetrain Years - 5
Drivetrain Miles/km - 60,000
Corrosion Years - 5
Corrosion Miles/km - Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years - 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km - 60,000
Ford Escape S FWD
Safety
Safety
Overall Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 16.90%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 16.90%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Ford Escape S FWD
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
JD Power - Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study
Ford Escape S FWD
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Summary
- Vehicle Name - Ford Escape
 - Body Style - Sport Utility
 
Transmission
- Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
 - Trans Order Code - 447
 - Trans Type - 8
 - Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
 - Trans Description Cont. Again -
 - First Gear Ratio (:1) - 5.34
 - Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 3.42
 - Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.64
 - Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.04
 - Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.42
 - Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
 - Reverse Ratio (:1) - 4.29
 - Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.52
 - Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.86
 - Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.69
 
Vehicle
- EPA Classification - Small SUV 2WD
 - Model Group - Escape undefined
 - Vehicle Segment - Compact Sport Utility undefined
 - Vehicle Type - Sport Utility undefined
 
Interior Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity - 5
 - Passenger Volume - 104 ft³
 - Front Head Room - 40 in
 - Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
 - Front Shoulder Room - 57.6 in
 - Front Hip Room - 55.2 in
 - Second Head Room - 39.3 in
 - Second Leg Room - 40.7 in
 - Second Shoulder Room - 56 in
 - Second Hip Room - 53.3 in
 
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight - 3298 lbs
 
Mileage
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined - 30 MPG
 - EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 27 MPG
 - EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 33 MPG
 - EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined -
 
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
 - Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
 - Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
 - Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
 - Maximum Trailering Capacity - 2000 lbs
 
Engine
- Engine Order Code - 996
 - Engine Type - Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
 - Displacement - 1.5 L/91
 - Fuel System - Port/Direct Injection
 - SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 181 @ 6000
 - SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 190 @ 3000
 - Engine Displacement Units - 1.5 undefined, 1.5 undefined (996)
 - Engine Camshaft - DOHC undefined, DOHC undefined (996)
 - Engine Block Type - aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (996)
 - Engine Cylinder Count - 3 undefined, 3 undefined (996)
 - Engine Valve Count - 4 undefined, 4 undefined (996)
 
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 760
 
Emissions
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 5.9
 
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front - Strut
 - Suspension Type - Rear - Short And Long Arm
 - Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Strut
 - Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Short And Long Arm
 
Tires
- Front Tire Order Code -
 - Rear Tire Order Code -
 - Spare Tire Order Code -
 - Front Tire Size - P225/65HR17
 - Rear Tire Size - P225/65HR17
 - Spare Tire Size - Compact
 
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size - 17 X 7 in
 - Rear Wheel Size - 17 X 7 in
 - Spare Wheel Size - Compact in
 - Front Wheel Material - Aluminum (64U), Steel
 - Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum (64U), Steel
 - Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
 
Steering
- Steering Type - Rack-Pinion
 
Brakes
- Brake Type - 4-Wheel Disc
 - Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
 - Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
 - Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
 - Drum - Rear (Yes or ) -
 
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 14.8 gal
 
Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase - 106.7 in
 - Length, Overall - 180.5 in
 - Width, Max w/o mirrors - 74.1 in
 - Height, Overall - 66.1 in
 - Track Width, Front - 62.4 in
 - Track Width, Rear - 61.8 in
 - Min Ground Clearance - 7.3 in
 - Liftover Height - 28.1 in
 
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 - 68.5 in
 - Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 - 37.8 in
 - Cargo Area Width @ Beltline - 57.3 in
 - Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 41.4 in
 - Cargo Box (Area) Height - 34.8 in
 - Cargo Volume to Seat 1 - 65.4 ft³
 - Cargo Volume to Seat 2 - 37.5 ft³
 - Cargo Volume to Seat 3 - 37.5 ft³
 












