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2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,140 - $29,215

Original MSRP:
$18,104 - $27,080

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2008 Ford Escape Review
The 2008 Ford Escape XLS is an SUV that is offered in 3 trims - the XLS FWD Manual, the XLS FWD AT, and the XLS 4WD AT. The Ford Escape XLS is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility vehicle that comes with a customary 2.3-liter, I4, 153-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2008 Ford Escape XLS is redesigned from 2007 and carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

The standard features on the top line Ford Escape XLS 4WD AT, which may be optional on the other trims, include - battery saver protection, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, pre-wiring, front and rear power outlet, safety airbags, child safety door locks, emergency fuel shut-off, ABS brakes, 4WD, transfer case, self-locking hubs, traction/stability control, steel wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire with underbody carrier, stereo with CD player, keyless entry, remote releases/controls, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, rear wiper, folding and power adjustable exterior mirrors, flip-up tailgate window, tinted glass, rear defogger, lockout override, bumper step-up, air-conditioning, rear HVAC, tire pressure monitor, tilt steering column, front bucket seats, second row bench seat, cloth interior and halogen headlights.

Optional premium upgrades (depending on trim) include - an engine block heater, alloy wheels, CD changer, wheel locks, running boards, cruise control, locking storage and exterior rails.

The base starting price of the 2008 Ford Escape XLS is $18,770.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V526000
Mfg's Report Date SEP 03, 2014
Component HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Number of Units Affected 70,209
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.
Consequence If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 Ford Escape Models & Prices

2008 Ford Escape XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr I4 Man XLS $19,140 $18,104 $295 / Month*
FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLS $20,140 $19,024 $310 / Month*
4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLS $21,880 $20,624 $336 / Month*
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2008 Ford Escape XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLT $21,685 $20,229 $330 / Month*
FWD 4dr V6 Auto XLT $22,695 $21,148 $345 / Month*
4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLT $23,455 $21,839 $356 / Month*
4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT $24,465 $22,758 $371 / Month*
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2008 Ford Escape Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $24,415 $22,712 $370 / Month*
4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $26,185 $24,324 $397 / Month*
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2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr I4 CVT Hybrid $27,445 $25,470 $415 / Month*
4WD 4dr I4 CVT Hybrid $29,215 $27,080 $442 / Month*
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2008 Ford Escape Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
A Gloss body color manual fold-away pwr adjust side mirrors     •  
A-gloss body color front bumper • • • •
A-gloss body-color full grip ergonomic door handles     •  
Black full grip ergonomic door handles • •   •
Black manual fold-away pwr adjust side mirrors • •   •
Black roof side rails   • • •
Body color grille     •  
Chrome grille w/body color lower section • •   •
Clear lens automatic halogen headlamps w/off-delay   • • •
Clear lens halogen headlamps w/off-delay •      
Privacy glass on rear doors, quarter windows & liftgate   • • •
Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer • • • •
Round front fog lamps   • • •
Solar-tinted glass on doors & liftgate • • • •
Variable intermittent windshield wipers • • • •
INTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
6-way pwr driver seat   • • •
Air conditioning • • •  
Air conditioning w/dual electronic auto temp control       •
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (4) speakers, MP3 & satellite capable, auxiliary audio input jack     •  
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, MP3 & satellite capable, auxiliary audio input jack • •   •
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     •  
Black center cluster surround •      
Cargo area coat hook • • • •
Chrome interior door handles     •  
Chrome register bezels     •  
Chrome shifter bezel w/chrome insert     • •
Chrome shifter bezel w/molded in color insert   •    
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 • •   •
Cloth visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors     •  
Compass & outside temp gauge     •  
Ebony black finished center cluster & front door switch bezel trim     •  
Eco-friendly faric on all seating surfaces   •   •
Floor console-inc: (4) cup holders, storage bin, removable interior bin • • • •
Front & rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats   • • •
Ghin Rime finished center cluster & front door switch bezel trim   •   •
Ice Blue lighting • • • •
Instrument panel-inc: warning lights • • • •
Interior lighting w/delay-inc: center dome lamp, map lights, illuminated entry, rear cargo area light • • • •
Keypad entry     •  
Leather-wrapped color-keyed tilt steering wheel w/speed control     •  
Outside temp gauge       •
Overhead storage console     •  
Premium cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, (3) adjustable head restraints   •   •
Premium cloth front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets   •   •
Premium leather 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, (3) adjustable head restraints     •  
Premium leather front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets     •  
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 • • • •
Speed control   • • •
Tilt steering wheel •      
Tilt steering wheel w/integrated speed & audio controls       •
Tilt steering wheel w/speed control   •    
Tire pressure monitoring system • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
(4) 16" X 6.5" styled steel wheels •      
(4) 16" X 7" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels   •    
(4) 16" X 7" bright machined aluminum wheels     •  
(4) 16" X 7" Hybrid-unique aluminum wheels       •
(4) P235/70R16 BSW all-season tires • • • •
(4) P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires   •    
2.3L 4V I4 Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine       •
2.3L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 "Duratec" engine • •    
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 "Duratec" engine   • •  
330V sealed nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery       •
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • •  
4-wheel anti-lock braking system • • • •
4-wheel independent suspension • • • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD •      
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control • • •  
Battery saver feature • • • •
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)       •
Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* • • • •
Front wheel drive • • • •
Intelligent 4-wheel drive system • • • •
Permanent Magnet electric motor       •
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes • • •  
Pwr front/rear disc brakes       •
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • •
Regenerative braking system       •
Underbody-mounted compact spare tire • • • •
SAFETY Features
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy • • • •
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 • • • •
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
City 17/hwy 22 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)   • •  
City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)   • •  
City 19/hwy 24 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •    
City 20/hwy 26 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •    
City 22/hwy 28 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) •      
City 29/hwy 27 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)       •
City 34/hwy 30 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)       •

2008 Ford Escape Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
16" ALUMINUM WHEELS •      
17" CHROME CLAD ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/51A Non-matching Temporary Full Size Spare Wheel & Tire)   • •  
AC 110V PWR OUTLET, FRONT CONSOLE       •
AM/FM 6-DISC IN DASH CD PLAYER -inc: (4) speakers, auto volume, MP3 & satellite capable, auxiliary audio input jack • •   •
AMBIENT LIGHTING • • • •
ANTI-THEFT WHEEL LOCK KIT (DIO)   • •  
ANTI-THEFT WHEEL LOCK KIT (REQ: 64S Wheels) (DIO) •      
AUDIOPHILE STEREO SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers, auto volume, 320 watts, MP3 & satellite capable, auxiliary audio input jack   • • •
BLACK ROOF RACK W/O CROSS BARS •      
CARGO CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: cargo area cover, lockable hidden wet trunk, roof rack w/cross bars • • •  
CHROME APPEARANCE PKG -inc: chrome grille, chrome liftgate garnish, chrome roof rail inserts     •  
CHROME APPEARANCE PKG -inc: chrome grille, chrome liftgate garnish, chrome roof rail inserts, body color a-gloss door handles, body color painted mirrors       •
CLASS II TRAILER TOWING PKG -inc: trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness w/4-pin connector, up to 3500# tow capacity   • •  
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: dual illuminated vanity visors, compass, electrochromatic rearview mirror, keyless entry keypad, message center, outside air temp reading, overhead console   •    
EBONY CARGO AREA PROTECTOR • • •  
FLOOR MATS, FRONT (REQ: 161 Floor Mats, Rear) •      
FLOOR MATS, REAR (REQ: 163 Floor Mats, Front) •      
FLOOR-MOUNTED CARGO NET • • •  
HYBRID PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather comfort group, heated front seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system, A/C 110V pwr outlet, cargo area retractable cover, dual illuminated vanity visors, electrochromic rearview mirror, compass, roof rack w/black cross bars       •
HYBRID PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE & SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO PKG -inc: 6 month subscription, single storage bin, map lights *Satellite service N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* *Affects Color Availibility*       •
INTEGRATED SIDE STEP BARS • • • •
LEATHER COMFORT PKG -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces       •
LEATHER COMFORT PKG -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces (REQ: 66B Convenience Pkg)   •    
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET • • • •
LIMITED LUXURY PKG -inc: dual electronic temp control, driver/front passenger heated seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system, steering wheel audio controls     •  
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers, subwoofer (REQ: 62S Limited Luxury Pkg)     •  
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers, subwoofer, hybrid energy flow monitor       •
NON-MATCHING TEMPORARY FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL & TIRE   • •  
POWERCODE REMOTE START SYSTEM • • •  
PRICED DORA • • • •
SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6 month subscription (REQ: 66B Convenience Pkg) *Satellite service N/A in Alaska or Hawaii*   •    
SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6 month subscription *Satellite service N/A in Alaska or Hawaii*     •  
SET OF 4 ALL-WEATHER EBONY FLOOR MATS (DIO) • • •  
SPEED CONTROL •      
SUN & SATELLITE PKG -inc: pwr moonroof w/shade, single storage bin & map lights, Sirius satellite radio w/12 month subscription (REQ: 66B Convenience Pkg) *Satellite service N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* *Replaces std overhead console w/dual storage bins* *GROSS*   •    
SUN & SATELLITE PKG -inc: pwr moonroof w/shade, single storage bin & map lights, Sirius satellite radio w/12 month subscription *Satellite service N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* *Replaces std overhead console w/dual storage bins* *GROSS*     •  
SUN & SATELLITE PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: 17C Sun & Satellite Pkg) *DISCOUNT*   • •  
EMISSIONS Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NY, PA, RI or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* *EPA Cross-Border Policy specifies that Virginia does not qualify as a cross-border state to Pennsylvania as it is not a contiguous state* • • • •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) *In Maine, Vermont & Rhode Island dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles)* • • • •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXCEPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • •
ENGINE Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
2.3L 4V I4 ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID ENGINE (STD)       •
2.3L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 DURATEC ENGINE (STD) • •    
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)   • •  
PAINT Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • •
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) •      
LEATHER BUCKET SEATS -inc leather trimmed 2nd row seats (REQ: 63G Leather Comfort Pkg or 18M Hybrid Premium Pkg)       •
LEATHER BUCKET SEATS -inc leather trimmed 2nd row seats (REQ: 63G Leather Comfort Pkg)   •   •
LEATHER BUCKET SEATS -inc leather trimmed 2nd row seats (STD)     •  
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)   •   •
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
HYBRID SERIES ORDER CODE       •
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE     •  
XLS SERIES ORDER CODE •      
XLT SERIES ORDER CODE   •    
TIRES Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
P225/65R17 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (REQ: 647 Wheels)   • •  
P235/70R16 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD) • • • •
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)   •    
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • •  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) •      
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (STD)       •

2008 Ford Escape Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.5 11.9 x 0.5 11.9 x 0.5 11.9 x 0.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.7 40.7 40.7 40.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 66.3 66.3 66.3 66.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 29.2 29.2 29.2 27.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Displacement 2.3L/140 2.3L/140 3.0L/181 2.3L/140
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 153 @ 5800 153 @ 5800 200 @ 6000 133 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 152 @ 4250 152 @ 4250 193 @ 4850 124 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Height, Overall (in) 67.7 67.7 67.7 67.7
Length, Overall (in) 174.7 174.7 174.7 174.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.6
Wheelbase (in) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.1 71.1 71.1 71.1
Fuel Tank
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.5 16.5 16.5 15.0
Steering
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
Suspension
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/65R17 P225/65R17 P225/65R17
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/65R17 P225/65R17 P225/65R17
Transmission
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT Automatic
Trans Type 5 4 4 1
Vehicle
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Front Head Room (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9
Weight Information
XLS XLT Limited Hybrid
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3272 3313 3387 3638

2008 Ford Escape Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger sensor system
Side air bags
1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy
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
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
Side intrusion door beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).