2008 Ford Escape XLS FWD Sport Utility

• A-gloss body color front bumper
• Black full grip ergonomic door handles
• Black manual fold-away pwr adjust side mirrors
• Chrome grille w/body color lower section
• Clear lens halogen headlamps w/off-delay
• Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer
• Solar-tinted glass on doors & liftgate
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• Air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, MP3 & satellite capable, auxiliary audio input jack
• Black center cluster surround
• Cargo area coat hook
• Cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, (3) adjustable head restraints
• Cloth front low-back bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
• Cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors
• Floor console-inc: (4) cup holders, storage bin, removable interior bin
• Ice Blue lighting
• Instrument panel-inc: warning lights
• Interior lighting w/delay-inc: center dome lamp, map lights, illuminated entry, rear cargo area light
• Pwr accessory delay
• Pwr locks
• Pwr point w/cap in floor console & in rear
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch-down
• Rear floor heat ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry w/(2) transmitters
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• Tilt steering wheel
• Tire pressure monitoring system

• (4) 16 X 6.5 styled steel wheels
• (4) P235/70R16 BSW all-season tires
• 2.3L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 Duratec engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
• 4-wheel independent suspension
• Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
• Battery saver feature
• Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
• Front wheel drive
• Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
• Pwr rack & pinion steering
• Underbody-mounted compact spare tire

• 1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
• Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
• Belt Minder feature
• Child safety rear door locks
• Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger sensor system
• Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
• Rear 3-point safety belts for all (3) seating positions
• Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
• Side air bags
• Side intrusion door beams

Model Highlights

The Ford Escape comes with three different powertrains for 2008: a 153-horsepower, 2.3L four-cylinder, a 200-horsepower, 3.0L V6, or a hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 133- horsepower Atkinson-cycle version of the 2.3L four with an electric motor system, battery pack, regenerative braking, and a sophisticated management system. Four-cylinder and V6 models are offered in XLS, XLT, and Limited trims, but the hybrid powertrain is only available in a single Hybrid model. All models, including the Hybrid, offer a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The AWD system can seamlessly deliver more torque to the back wheels as needed before the front wheels slip, and it also serves to enhance stability when cornering. The system can vary torque front-to-back and side-to-side. A four-speed automatic transmission comes with all Escape four-cylinder and V6 models, except the base XLS four-cylinder, which is also available with a five-speed manual. The Hybrid gets a CVT automatic system. The Hybrid has a "full hybrid" system, meaning that it can operate for short distances and low speeds on electric power alone; the gasoline engine automatically shuts off during those times and when possible at stoplights to help maximize fuel efficiency. EPA ratings for the Hybrid are up this year, to 34 city, 33 highway. The standard Escape is quite fuel-efficient as well; with the four-cylinder and manual transmission, it achieves ratings of 22 city, 28 highway. All Escape models now have the speed-sensitive electric power assist steering system, which eliminates noise and increases efficiency. Four-cylinder and V6 Escapes come with a front disc/rear drum brake system, while Hybrids get four-wheel discs--both with anti-lock. The AdvanceTrac system with roll stability control is now standard; front side air bags plus full-length Safety Canopy side-curtain bags are also included in all models. The Escape now has a plastic-and-polyester seat fabric made of 100 percent post-industrial waste--substances manufactured for retail use that didn't make it to the consumer. Ford says that the use of this material could save an estimated 600,000 gallons of water, 1.8 million pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent, and seven million kilowatt hours of electricity. Limited and Hybrid models come equipped with the most luxury and convenience features. Highlights on the Limited include leather upholstery, a keypad entry system, an upgraded sound system, chrome trim and bezels inside, fog lamps, and bright machined aluminum wheels. The Hybrid includes dual-zone automatic climate control, the eco-friendly fabric, fog lamps, and unique alloy wheels. Major options on the Escape include larger 17-inch chrome-clad wheels, a 320-watt Audiophile sound system, Sirius satellite radio, a DVD-based navigation system, leather-trimmed power seats, a power moonroof, a roof rack, and a reverse sensing system.