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2009 Ford Escape
$20,435 - $33,725Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
28 MPG Comb.
Transmission
CVT Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Ford Escape comes with three different powertrains for 2009, all of them revised significantly from previous years. A 170-horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder replaces the 153-hp 2.3L, while a 230-horsepower 3.0L ups power by 30 hp in the V6 Escape. The...
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Following a redesign last year, the Ford Escape gets a minor facelift for 2009, with subtle exterior revisions both front and rear. The Escape now ...
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EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Order Code: 993
Engine Type: Gas/Electric I4
Displacement: 2.5L/152
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 177 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 136 @ 4500
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: CVT Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1):
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.04
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.0
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4880
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x 0.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x 0.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size: P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 40.1
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.0
Wheelbase (in): 103.1
Length, Overall (in): 174.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.1
Height, Overall (in): 67.7
Track Width, Front (in): 60.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.2
Rear Door Opening Width (in): 43.4
Liftover Height (in): 29.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 60.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 25.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 40.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 37.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 66.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 27.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.5
Front Head Room (in): 40.4
Front Leg Room (in): 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.6
Front Hip Room (in): 53.3
Second Head Room (in): 39.2
Second Leg Room (in): 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Second Hip Room (in): 49.1
Vehicle Name: Ford Escape
Body Style: 4 Door
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 8
Pricing
This model has 15 different trims.
MSRP
$33,725
Invoice
$31,135
Description
2.5L/152, 177 @ 6000, CVT Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 15 different trims.
City
29 MPG
Hwy
27 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Description
2.5L/152, 177 @ 6000, CVT Automatic
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