2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Automatic

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Engine Type

Gas V6

MPG (City/Highway)

18/24

Safety Ratings

MSRP

$22,695

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Summary

The 2008 Ford Escape XLT is equipped with a 3.0L V-6 engine that delivers 200 horsepower. It comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, as well as 4-wheel anti-lock brakes and side seat mounted airbags for enhanced safety. The vehicle also features the Safety Canopy System(TM), which includes overhead airbags for both the first and second rows of seats. Additional standard features include air conditioning, 16″ alloy wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and AdvanceTrac with RSC stability control. Overall, the 2008 Ford Escape XLT offers a combination of power, safety, and comfort.

2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Automatic price

Invoice price

$21,148

Delivery charges

$695

MSRP

$22,695

Total price

$23,390

This is the basic version without any options added, check the Window Sticker for more accurate package and detailed information.

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2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Automatic warranty

Basic (months/miles)

Months: 36

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Miles: 36,000

Corrosion perforation (months/miles)

Months: 60

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Months: 60

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Miles: 60,000

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2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Automatic Colors

Interior Colors
Stone w/Premium Cloth Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat
Camel w/Premium Cloth Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat
Charcoal w/Premium Cloth Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat
Stone w/Leather-Trimmed Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat
Camel w/Leather-Trimmed Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat...
Charcoal w/Leather-Trimmed Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat
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Exterior Colors
Redfire Clearcoat Metallic
Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Light Sage Clearcoat Metallic
Kiwi Clearcoat Metallic
Tungsten Gray Clearcoat Metallic...
Black Pearl Slate Clearcoat Metallic
Black Clearcoat
Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Oxford White Clearcoat
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Engine

Type Gas V6
Engine Size 3 l
Cylinders Configuration V6
Displacement 3,000 cc
Drive Type FWD
Horsepower 200 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 193 lb.ft @ 4,850 rpm
Engine Location Front
Valves 24
Compression 10
Stroke 3.13 in
Bore 3.50 in

Fuel

Type Gasoline
Tank Capacity 16.50 gal

Mileage

EPA City Economy 18
EPA Highway Economy 24
EPA Combined Economy 20
Cruising Range City 280.50 mi
Cruising Range Highway 363 mi

Transmission

Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
4
Description
4 Speed Automatic
First Gear Ratio
2.89
Second Gear Ratio
1.57
Third Gear Ratio
1
Fourth Gear Ratio
0.7
Reverse Gear Ratio
2.31
Final Drive Axle Ratio
2.93
Transfer Case Gear Ratio High 1

Powertrain

Doors

Doors 4

Seating

Number Of Seats 5
Max Seating Capacity 5

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size 17 x 5 in

Exterior dimensions

Overall Length 174.69 in
Overall Width 71.10 in
Max Width Without Mirrors 71.10 in
Overall Height 67.72 in
Liftover Height 29.40 in
Rear Door Openg Height 33.30 in
Rear Door Openg Width 43.20 in
Track Width Front 61.10 in
Track Width Rear 60.40 in
Wheelbase 103.11 in

Interior dimensions

Passenger Volume 99.40 cu.ft
Front Head Room 39.30 in
Rear Head Room 39.20 in
Front Shoulder Room 56.60 in
Rear Shoulder Room 55.90 in
Front Leg Room 41.60 in
Rear Leg Room 35.60 in
Cargo Volume 29 cu.ft
Max Cargo Volume 66 cu.ft
Cargo Volume To Seat1 66.30 cu.ft
Cargo Volume To Seat2 29.20 cu.ft
Floor To Seat1 Cargo Area Length 66.70 in
Floor To Seat2 Cargo Area Length 34.70 in
Cargo Box Height 37.30 in
Cargo Box Wheelhousings Width 40.70 in

Weights

Curb Weight Base 3,547 lb

Steering

Type Power
Overall Ratio 17.7
Turning Diameter Curb To Curb 36.70 ft
Turning Diameter Wall To Wall 40.10 ft
Turning Radius Curb To Curb 18.35 ft
Turning Radius Wall To Wall 20.05 ft

Trailering

Max Tongue Dead Weight Hitch 200 lb
Max Trailer Dead Weight Hitch 2,000 lb

Braking

Type Power
Primary Abs System 4-Wheel
Front Disc Yes
Rear Drum Yes
Front Brake Rotor Dia 11.90 in
Front Brake Rotor Thickness 0.40 in

Tires

Front Tire Size P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size T185/60R17
Spare Tire Size T185/60R17
Type All-Season

Suspensions

Front Type Macpherson Strut
Rear Type Multi-Link

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  • Recall Date 09/29/2015

    Campaign ID; 15V606000

    Component Power Train

    Recall Summary

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2008 Ford Escape And Mercury Mariner Vehicles Manufactured March 31, 2001, To September 1, 2009. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With Either A 2.3L Or 3.0L Engine And Have Had Their Cd4E Transmission Replaced With Remanufactured One That Was Rebuilt Between June 11, 2015 Through July 15, 2015. These Service Repair Part Transmissions Have A Shift Lever Bolt That May Not Be Properly Tightened. As A Result, The Shift Control Lever Could Disengage From The Transmission Without Warning.

    Recall Consequences

    If The Shift Lever Disengages From The Transmission, A Driver May Be Unable To Shift Gear Positions And The Indicated Shift Position May Not Represent The Gear Position The Vehicle Is In. Should A Disengagement Occur While The Vehicle Is Being Driven, When The Driver Goes To Stop And Park The Vehicle, The Gear Selection Indicator May Show That The Transmission Is In The "Park" Position, But The Vehicle Transmission May Not Actually Be In The "Park" Gear Position. If The Vehicle Is Not In The "Park" Position There Is A Risk The Vehicle Will Roll Away As The Driver And Other Occupants Exit The Vehicle Or Anytime Thereafter. A Vehicle Rollaway Increases The Risk Of Injury To Exiting Occupants And Bystanders.

    Recall Remedy

    Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Transmissions And Either Tighten The Manual Shift Lever Bolt Or Replace The Manual Shift Lever Assembly. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 23, 2015. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford'S Number For This Recall Is 15S28.

  • Recall Date 06/03/2015

    Campaign ID; 15E045000

    Component Suspension

    Recall Summary

    The Timken Company (Timken) Is Recalling Certain Aftermarket Front Wheel Bearings, Part Number 510072, Sold From January 22, 2015, To May 21, 2015, To Be Used As Service Parts On 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, And 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner Vehicles. The Affected Wheel Bearings Have Incorrect Dimensions Of A 42Mm Bore, 76Mm Outer Dimension, And 39Mm Width, Instead Of A 42Mm Bore, 78Mm Outer Dimension And A 45Mm Width.

    Recall Consequences

    Use Of An Incorrectly Sized Wheel Bearing Can Adversely Affect The Braking And Steering Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

    Recall Remedy

    Timken Has Begun Notifying Distributors Who Will Offer Purchasers Replacement Wheel Bearings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 21, 2015. Owners May Contact Timken Customer Service At 1-866-984-6536.

  • Recall Date 09/03/2014

    Campaign ID; 14V526000

    Component Hybrid Propulsion System

    Recall Summary

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Electric Vehicles Manufactured October 13, 2003, To June 20, 2008, And 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Electric Vehicles Manufactured June 10, 2005, To June 20, 2008. The Coolant Pump For The Hybrid System May Fail Resulting In The Hybrid Electronics Overheating.

    Recall Consequences

    If The Hybrid Electronics System Overheats, It May Shut Down The Powertrain, Resulting In A Stall-Like Condition, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

    Recall Remedy

    Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Original Motor Electronics Coolant (Mec) Pump With An Improved Brushless Pump, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On October 27, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford'S Number For This Recall Is 14S19.

  • Recall Date 05/29/2014

    Campaign ID; 14V284000

    Component Steering

    Recall Summary

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Ford Escape And Mercury Mariner Vehicles Manufactured August 18, 2006, Through September 11, 2010. The Affected Vehicles Have A Steering Torque Sensor That May Not Be Able To Properly Detect Driver Steering Input. As A Result, The System Could Remove The Electric Power Steering (Eps) Assist.

    Recall Consequences

    If Power Steering Assist Is Lost, Greater Driver Effort Would Be Required To Steer The Vehicle At Low Speeds, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

    Recall Remedy

    Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software For The Power Steering Control Module (Pscm) And The Instrument Cluster Module, Free Of Charge. If A Vehicle Shows A History Of A Loss Of The Torque Sensor Signal Or Fault Codes Relating To The Pscm When The Vehicle Is Brought In For The Recall Remedy, The Affected Components Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 18, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-800-392-3673. Ford'S Number For This Recall Is 14S05.

  • Recall Date 09/03/2010

    Campaign ID; 10E043000

    Component Equipment

    Recall Summary

    Marathon Is Recalling Certain Seat Covers, Brand Superhides With Part Numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, And 630, Sold For Use As Aftermarket Equipment For Various Passenger Vehicles. These Seat Covers Are Made Of Heavier Thread And Are Not Compatible With Seats Containing Side Airbags. The Heavier Seat Cover Could Interfere With Full Deployment Of The Airbag In The Event Of A Crash.

    Recall Consequences

    An Improperly Deployed Airbag Could Result In Serious Injury.

    Recall Remedy

    Marathon Will Notify Owners Of Record And Replace The Seat Cover Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 14, 2010. Owners May Contact Marathon At 1-800-735-2769.

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