Ford Escape XLT (2008) price & specs

XLT

Overview

The 2008 Ford Escape XLT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2008. The Ford Escape is regarded as a sUV Small built in Taiwan with prices starting at $33,990 before on-road costs.

This Ford Escape is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 109 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 199 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Ford claims the Escape XLT uses 9.8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 234g of CO₂. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 622km per full tank

The Ford Escape measures 1720mm (67.7 inches) in height, 4480mm (176.4 inches) in length, 1845mm (72.6 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1578kg (3478.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Escape XLT comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

The 2008 Ford Escape XLT has a 208mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

69.07 kW/t

62.5 kW/t

121.82 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

9.8 - 10.5 L/100km

6.6 L/100km

10.5 L/100km

Vehicle Range

622 km

571 km

823 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,986 kg

1,980 kg

2,300 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,000 kg

2,000 kg

Approach Angle

28.5°

21°

30°

Departure Angle

30°

22°

32°

Ground Clearance Unladen

208 mm

188 mm

208 mm

Dimensions

4,480 mm

1,845 mm

1,720 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,480 mm
Overall Width	1,845 mm
Overall Height	1,720 mm
Wheelbase	2,620 mm
Turning Circle	10,800 mm
Load Capacity	408 kg

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Sales Data

2024374Total Sales

202528Total Sales

20260YTD Sales

Ford Escape Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Ford Escape Features & Specs

XLT

2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 234 g/km

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 2,261 cc

Liters: 2.3 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 91

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 61 L

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Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 9.8 L/100km

Country/highway: 8 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 622 km

Combined: 10.2 km/L

Country/highway: 12.5 km/L

Urban: 7.7 km/L

Urban: 13 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 148 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 109 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 199 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,000 rpm

Differential lock

Location: Center

Drive

Driven wheels: 4x4

Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Selection: Automatic, Manual

Transmission

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Automatic

Number of speeds: 4

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 99

Tire profile: 70

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 99

Tire profile: 70

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Local body type: SUV

Mud flaps

Location: Rear

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,792 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,800 mm

Front track: 1,545 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 208 mm

Overall height: 1,720 mm

Overall length: 4,480 mm

Overall width: 1,845 mm

Rear track: 1,535 mm

Wheelbase: 2,620 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,026 mm

Headroom rear: 997 mm

Hip room front: 1,356 mm

Hip room rear: 1,244 mm

Leg room front: 1,057 mm

Leg room rear: 938 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,430 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,420 mm

Ramp angles

Approach angle: 28.5°

Departure angle: 30°

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Rails

Cross bars: Removable

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear window

Type: Hinge

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,000 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 1,986 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,578 kg

Tare weight: 1,539.75 kg

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 4

System

Radio: AM, FM

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Flexible

12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain

On doors: Wood/Woodgrain

On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 4

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Operation: Reel

Seat position passenger: yes

Operation: Reel

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Split Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Includes trunk/hatch: yes

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 10,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: 100,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: 100,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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