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Ford Escape
2021 Ford Escape
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$27,035
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,925
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Ford Escape
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
28
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Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
24
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,298 lbs
4,345 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
5,300 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
24 MPG
City
27 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 (2020) Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
399.6 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
488.4 miles
520.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.5 in
198.8 in
Height
66.1 in
70.2 in
Max Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Front Width
62.4 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
8.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.7 in
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.4 ft³
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37.5 ft³
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37.5 ft³
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P255/65HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Antimatter Blue Metallic
  • Bronze Fire Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Desert Gold Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Velocity Blue Metallic
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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