All
new 2008 Ford Escape SUV's come with these standard
interior features; removable rear seat cushion, manual air conditioning,
instrument cluster with luminescent white faced gauges, tachometer
and warning signals. The new wipers and defroster offer front
variable intermittent for the wipers and rear 2-speed and rear
defroster. On the interior of the new Ford Escape there is now
rear floor heat ducts and a low valence panel storage bin. For
safety Ford has included a belt reminder for the driver's side
seat and illuminated entry with passenger assist handles there
are four in front and two in the rear. Power door locks with
2 keyless remotes and with 2 step unlocking feature. The windows
have solar tint glass with gradient tint on windshield.
New
2008 Ford Escape exterior features includes a 3 color
tail lamps and aerodynamic halogen headlamps, stop light, center
high mount. The liftgate with flip up glass is also included.
Some of the new Escapes feature a multi functional roof rack
with a 100 lb. maximum capacity this is not available on XLT
Sport 4x4. The fuel tank on the new Ford SUV's holds 16 gallons.
4-wheel independent suspension Control Trac 4WD system is standard
on the Ford Escape 4x4's only. For safety Ford has included
in all of the new 2008 Escapes a 3 point shoulder belt
system for rear outboard seats, lap belt rear center seat and
second generation driver and right front passenger airbags.
For strength Ford has added on it's new Escape side impact door
beams and color keyed manual three point shoulder belt systems
with pretensioners and adjustable D ring, driver and front passenger
SecuriLock and a passive antitheft system with remote keyless
entry.
Tow engines
are available for the 2008 Ford Escape SUV's.
The first engine that is standard on the Escape XLT and 2008
Escape Limited, is the 3.0L Duratec V6 engine with 4-speed automatic
transmission produces 201 horsepower @ 5900 rpm and 196 lb.-ft.
of torque @ 4700 rpm. The other engine option on the 2008 Ford Escape XLS is the 2.0L DOHC Zetec I4 engine puts out
127 horsepower @ 5400 rpm and 135 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm.