2017 Ford Escape Specifications
Compare important 2017 Ford Escape technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Exterior length |
178.1 |
178.1 |
178.1 |
178.1 |
178.1 |
Exterior body width |
72.4 |
72.4 |
72.4 |
72.4 |
72.4 |
Exterior height |
66.3 |
66.3 |
66.3 |
66.3 |
66.3 |
Horsepower |
168 hp |
179 hp |
179 hp |
179 hp |
179 hp |
Torque |
170 lb-ft. |
177 lb-ft. |
177 lb-ft. |
177 lb-ft. |
177 lb-ft. |
Curb weight |
3515 |
3502 |
3645 |
3502 |
3645 |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4620 |
4520 |
4760 |
4520 |
4760 |
Wheelbase |
105.9 |
105.9 |
105.9 |
105.9 |
105.9 |
Turning radius |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
Ground clearance |
7.9 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
Front legroom |
43.1 |
43.1 |
43.1 |
43.1 |
43.1 |
Rear legroom |
36.8 |
36.8 |
36.8 |
36.8 |
36.8 |
Front headroom |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
Rear headroom |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
Front hip room |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
Rear hip room |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
Front shoulder room |
56 |
56 |
56 |
56 |
56 |
Rear shoulder room |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
2017 Ford Escape Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Escape, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 Ford Escape comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Air conditioning, front |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cargo concealed storage |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
Compass |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim |
metal-look |
metal-look |
metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
12V DC power outlet |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Overhead console |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
1-touch window up |
driver |
driver |
driver |
front and rear |
front and rear |
1-touch window down |
driver |
driver |
driver |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Programmable garage door opener |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
Remote trunk release |
N/A |
power |
power |
proximity |
proximity |
Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Seatback storage pockets |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
Ashtray |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Adaptive cruise control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
2017 Ford Escape Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 Ford Escape trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim |
black |
colored w/chrome surround |
colored w/chrome surround |
chrome |
chrome |
Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
Rear cargo door |
liftgate |
liftgate |
liftgate |
power liftgate |
power liftgate |
Tinted windows |
light |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
Heated door mirrors |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
Sunroof |
N/A |
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
Wheels |
17 steel |
17 silver aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
18 silver aluminum |
18 silver aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
Roof rack |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Roof rails |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
2017 Ford Escape Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 Ford Escape trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
8-way power |
8-way power |
Lumbar support |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
Front head restraints |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
Heated front seats |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
Rear seats |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
Rear armrest |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
Seat trim |
cloth |
cloth |
cloth |
leather |
leather |
2017 Ford Escape Entertainment System
Some 2017 Ford Escape trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Radio |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Voice recognition |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
10 Sony |
10 Sony |
Amplifier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
390W |
390W |
Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Navigation system |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2017 Ford Escape Safety and Security Features
Each 2017 Ford Escape trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
Keyless access system |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
Content theft deterrent alarm system |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
Ignition disable |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Parking assist |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
Airbags, knee protection |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
Lane departure warning |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
Blind spot sensor |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
911 Assist |
911 Assist |
911 Assist |
911 Assist |
911 Assist |
2017 Ford Escape Mechanical Features
The 2017 Ford Escape will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Engine |
2.5L I-4 |
1.5L I-4 |
1.5L I-4 |
1.5L I-4 |
1.5L I-4 |
Recommended fuel |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
four-wheel |
front-wheel |
four-wheel |
Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Rear suspension type |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Electronic stability system |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
Sequential shift control |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
Transmission |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
Axle ratio |
3.51 |
3.21 |
3.51 |
3.21 |
3.51 |
Turbocharger |
N/A |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
Engine block heater |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Remote vehicle starting system |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
Locking/limited slip differential |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2017 Ford Escape Other Specs
In general, the 2017 Ford Escape lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
SE 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Titanium 4dr 4x4, Engine: 1.5L I-4 |
Luggage capacity |
34.3 cu.ft. |
34.3 cu.ft. |
34.3 cu.ft. |
34.3 cu.ft. |
34.3 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity |
67.8 cu.ft. |
67.8 cu.ft. |
67.8 cu.ft. |
67.8 cu.ft. |
67.8 cu.ft. |
Base engine size |
2.5 liters |
1.5 liters |
1.5 liters |
1.5 liters |
1.5 liters |
Base engine type |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
Horsepower rpm |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
Torque rpm |
4,500 |
2,500 |
2,500 |
2,500 |
2,500 |
Fuel tank capacity |
15.7 gal. |
15.7 gal. |
15.7 gal. |
15.7 gal. |
15.7 gal. |
EPA mileage estimates |
21 City / 29 Hwy |
23 City / 30 Hwy |
22 City / 28 Hwy |
23 City / 30 Hwy |
22 City / 28 Hwy |
Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
Tires |
P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS |
P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
Bodyside moldings |
N/A |
black |
black |
black |
black |
Maximum towing capacity |
1,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |