2025 Ford Escape
Active FWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 65.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in |
| Overall height | 66 in |
| Overall length | 180.1 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 1500 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5-liter EcoBoost I-3 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.7 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3505 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3273 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 5 opt
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering Assist optional
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support
- Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage Airbags
- Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
- Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Rear View Camera
- Safety Canopy® System – Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Evasive Steering Assist optional
- Rear Parking Sensor optional
- 911 Assist®
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Auto High Beam Headlamps
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
- Curve Control
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Electronic Traction Control
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Post-Collision Braking
- Road Departure Warning
- Rollover Sensor (Safety Canopy® System)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Intersection Assist optional
- Rear View Camera – Digital optional
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment7 std · 5 opt
- Remotely start vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices
- Remotely lock and unlock vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- Connected Navigation (1-year included), Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance optional
- Locate parked vehicle via FordPass Connect™
- SYNC® 4 – 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
- SiriusXM® with 360L
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers including Subwoofer optional
- HD Radio™ optional
- SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability optional
- Wireless Charging Pad optional
Convenience2 std · 2 opt
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
- Remote Start System optional
- Power Liftgate optional
- Liftgate – Manual
Climate1 std · 1 opt
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) with Refresh95 (Cabin Particulate Air Filter)
- Cold Weather Package (Heated Front Row Seats, Mirrors Sideview Heated, Remote Start System, Steering Wheel Heated) optional
Seating1 std · 5 opt
- 10-Way Power Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Tilt, Power Lumbar and Power Recline) optional
- Heated Front Row Seats optional
- Memory Package: Driver's Seat and Driver/Front Passenger Sideview Mirrors optional
- 6-Way Manual Driver Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down and Manual Recline)
- 6-Way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline) optional
- ActiveX® Trimmed Seats with Quilting Design and Mini-Perforation optional
Interior5 std · 1 opt
- Steering Wheel – Heated optional
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
- Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
- Floor Mats – Carpeted Front and Rear
- Sliding Sun Visors with Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
- Trip Computer
Exterior6 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic Vista Roof® (Power Open/Close with Power Shade) optional
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Headlamps – LED Reflector with Signature Lighting
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- Privacy Glass – Second Row Side and Liftgate
- Rear-Window Defroster and Washer
- Rear Spoiler – Body Color
- Mini Spare Wheel – Steel (Includes T155/70D17 Spare Tire and Jack) optional
Powertrain3 std · 1 opt
- Escape® AWD (Intelligent All-Wheel Drive) optional
- Escape® FWD
- Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Selectable Drive Modes
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Electric Parking Brake (Includes Auto Hold)
- Torque Vectoring Control
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Escape. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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